Yun Shulian clutched her forehead, feigning weakness. "Sister, what are you saying? I'm feeling so groggy, I didn't quite understand."
She needed to stall for time, to hold out until Mu Qi arrived.
Yun Rong's brows were tightly furrowed, she was so anxious she could have gnawed through her own teeth. "It's just... it's just..." Yun Rong ran her fingers through her hair, pacing back and forth in frustration.
Yun Shulian, meanwhile, kept her eyes fixed on the door, waiting for Mu Qi.
*Bang—*
Finally, the door was flung open by Mu Qi from outside. He strode directly towards Yun Shulian, completely ignoring Yun Rong, who was pacing by the door.
Mu Qi clasped Yun Shulian's hands tightly, examining her back and forth several times. Only when he was certain she was unharmed did he gradually calm down.
Mu Qi glanced at the knife on the table, then turned to Yun Rong, his expression growing increasingly dark and cold.
Mu Qi clenched his fists, struggling to suppress his emotions. In Mu Qi's memory, Yun Shulian and Yun Rong had always been close. Mu Qi dared not act rashly.
Yun Shulian, watching Mu Qi's back as he kept his gaze fixed on Yun Rong, felt a dark cloud churning violently within her.
Displeased, Yun Shulian quietly slipped her hand inside Mu Qi's shirt and tickled his back.
Mu Qi's body trembled instantly. He turned, trying to catch Yun Shulian's mischievous hand, but she immediately let go the moment he made a move.
Yun Shulian couldn't let Yun Rong discover her little trick, lest it arouse Yun Rong's suspicion.
"Niannian, why don't we talk about this another day?" Yun Rong felt like she was going to be sick. She desperately wanted to leave. She couldn't let Mu Qi see her like this.
"Oh, don't say that, Sister. I still haven't fully understood!" Yun Shulian straightened up immediately, as if she were very anxious.
Yun Rong was already feeling extremely unwell. She covered her mouth with her hand. "Another day."
Yun Shulian wanted to go and pull Yun Rong back. She found an excuse that wouldn't arouse suspicion: "Brother Zuo Nan, what if he's waiting impatiently? Let's talk about it now, Sister."
As she spoke, Yun Shulian got out of bed, intending to grab Yun Rong, who was about to leave.
However, after fainting this time, Yun Shulian's legs felt weak and unsteady. The moment her feet touched the ground, she began to fall. Fortunately, Mu Qi caught her in his arms just in time.
Seeing that Yun Shulian was still trying to go towards Yun Rong, Mu Qi's face darkened, and he gave Aunt Ning a look.
Aunt Ning immediately understood and stopped Yun Rong. "Miss Yun, perhaps we should finish this conversation before you leave."
Yun Rong, already feeling dizzy, couldn't break free from Aunt Ning's grip and finally vomited in Yun Shulian's room.
*Splatter—*
As Yun Rong repeatedly bent over, retching, a large amount of vomit soon poured from her mouth.
Instantly, the master bedroom reeked of foulness.
Yun Rong continued to bend over, heaving forcefully. The green dress she was wearing was now stained with the filth. Her once vibrant red lips were smeared with remnants of her vomit.
She looked utterly disgusting.
...
For a moment, the entire space fell silent, leaving only the sound of Yun Rong's continued retching.
Yun Shulian was finally satisfied. She turned her head, wanting to see Mu Qi's disgusted expression.
However, Yun Shulian's gaze met Mu Qi's phoenix eyes directly.
In that instant, Yun Shulian's guilt and panic had nowhere to hide.
She quickly averted her gaze.
By the time Yun Rong had recovered slightly, she looked at the mess on herself. Disheveled and humiliated, she immediately pushed Aunt Ning away and turned to leave.
Seeing Aunt Ning about to pursue, Yun Shulian quickly called out, "Aunt Ning, let her go!"
Seeing that Mu Qi had no objection, Aunt Ning stopped.
At this moment, Mu Qi, with a cold expression, carried Yun Shulian to the bed and turned to leave.
Yun Shulian quickly called out to him, "Mu Qi, I'm in pain."
Mu Qi indeed turned back and came to Yun Shulian's side. "Where does it hurt?" Mu Qi looked at Yun Shulian anxiously.
Yun Shulian did not answer. Instead, she grabbed the hem of Mu Qi's shirt.
Mu Qi pursed his lips and looked down at the hem of his shirt without speaking. Mu Qi didn't want to pursue the matter of Zuo Nan at the moment; he just wanted Yun Shulian to recover from her illness quickly.
But Yun Shulian clearly didn't think the same way.
"Let go."
Yun Shulian ignored him.
"Mu Qi, I mentioned Zuo Nan just now entirely to keep Yun Rong here." Yun Shulian quickly explained.
Mu Qi grabbed Yun Shulian's hand and flung it aside. He finally couldn't control his emotions. "Yun Shulian, don't mention him to me!"
His phoenix eyes were slightly red. Every time Zuo Nan was mentioned, it was like a reminder to Mu Qi that Yun Shulian didn't love him. Zuo Nan was like a thorn in Mu Qi's heart, impossible to remove, yet causing pain with the slightest touch.
Yun Shulian was frightened by Mu Qi's reaction. She reached out, trying to appease him by holding his hand, but he dodged it.
Yun Shulian watched Mu Qi's retreating back, her fingers clenching so tightly that their tips turned pale.
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"Rongrong, how is it? Did Yun Shulian agree?"
In a Mercedes parked near Qiyuan, Zuo Nan saw Yun Rong walking towards him and immediately got out of the car, asking anxiously. He didn't notice Yun Rong's disheveled state until he got closer and detected the foul odor emanating from her.
Zuo Nan couldn't help but frown and cover his mouth and nose. "Rongrong, what happened to you!"
"It's nothing." Yun Rong lowered her head, wanting to get back into the car quickly, but Zuo Nan blocked her path.
"Rongrong, tell me quickly. Did Yun Shulian agree?" As Zuo Nan spoke, he couldn't help but step back a few paces.
Yun Rong was hurt by Zuo Nan's actions, and her tone became very unpleasant. "Zuo Nan, do you only care if Yun Shulian agreed? I'm like this, and you don't even know to take me to change my clothes first?"
Seeing this, a dark glint flashed in Zuo Nan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. Zuo Nan took Yun Rong's bag in a fawning manner.
"I'm sorry, Rongrong. It's just that if I can get that piece of land, I can stop pretending with Yun Shulian sooner and marry you faster."
Yun Rong felt a little better upon hearing this. Of course, what moved her wasn't the second point, but the first.
Anything that made Yun Shulian uncomfortable made Yun Rong feel satisfied.
"No, that fool didn't understand," Yun Rong said to Zuo Nan, her voice calm now.
Hearing this, the darkness in Zuo Nan's eyes intensified. He disdainfully used two fingers to hang Yun Rong's bag on her shoulder. Sudananovel.com
"Rongrong, a client is waiting for me on my end, I have to go. Talk tomorrow." Zuo Nan finished speaking and immediately turned and ran towards his Mercedes.