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Chapter 22 - 22 He Said He Loves Only Me
Lin Banxia's words were meant for Lu Huan Ning. Doesn't she love showing off her romance? Well, let her witness what real tactics look like.
"Hey..." Before Huo Qinglin could respond to her, Lu Huan Ning suddenly let out a cry of pain.
Huo Qinglin instinctively asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
Lin Banxia felt both smug and thrilled inside, leaning over to check as well, "Cousin, did you cut your finger? Oh no, there's so much blood!"
Huo Qinglin quickly grabbed the fruit knife out of her hand and tossed away the blood-stained apple.
"I'm fine..." Lu Huan Ning seemed upset, deliberately avoiding Huo Qinglin's scrutiny.
Lin Banxia promptly pressed the nearby call button, summoning a nurse.
"Miss Nurse, my cousin hurt her hand. Please take care of her quickly!" Lin Banxia stepped into the good Samaritan role seamlessly.
Lu Huan Ning stiffened her small face, letting the nurse bandage her wound.
Lin Banxia glanced at the blood-stained apple, relishing a certain satisfaction, though her stomach was still growling.
"Qinglin, could you go get me something to eat? I'm really starving here." Lin Banxia pleaded persistently, throwing flirtatious glances at Huo Qinglin.
Huo Qinglin, already in a foul mood, wanted nothing more than for Lin Banxia to disappear from his sight.
"Wait here. I'll go buy something!" Huo Qinglin suppressed his inner fury and resentment, got up, and stepped out the door.
Lin Banxia pretended not to notice Huo Qinglin's reluctance, leaning back against her pillow with an air of contentment.
"Qinglin treats me so well. Whatever I ask him to do, he'll do it. He's definitely going to be a great husband."
Lu Huan Ning couldn't even manage a polite expression, her gaze dimming to the extreme.
Her voice carried a hint of mockery: "Cousin, do you really think your fiancé truly loves you?"
"Of course! Didn't you see how much he spoils me? Today, at the old lady's birthday banquet, I made a mistake, and he went and pleaded on my behalf." Lin Banxia deliberately flaunted her affection to provoke Lu Huan Ning.
"Have you never worried that maybe he loves someone else?" Lu Huan Ning asked, her demeanor slightly uneasy.
"Impossible. I believe Qinglin only has me in his heart. He even said just now that he loves only me." Lin Banxia played the role of the fool impeccably.
"Ha, cousin, words from men shouldn't be trusted entirely. You should keep your eyes open." Lu Huan Ning found Lin Banxia's naïveté ridiculously laughable.
Lin Banxia nodded earnestly with a look of seriousness, "Thank you for the reminder, cousin. I do need to be cautious of other sluts throwing themselves at him. After all, Qinglin is so outstanding, and he's so good-looking. Who knows, maybe there really are some shameless women trying to seduce him. Hmph, but I believe that there aren't many women out there who love being mistresses."
Lu Huan Ning's hands on her knees suddenly clenched tightly, her jaw trembling as if restraining her anger.
Well, being insulted like that — anyone would be furious.
Lin Banxia ground her teeth as she continued cursing, "If I ever find out who's trying to be Qinglin's mistress, I'll beat her up every time I see her. If she keeps pestering shamelessly, I'll just go buy two barrels of gasoline and sulfuric acid. Ruining my happiness, ruining my family — that's something I'll absolutely never tolerate. Don't you agree, cousin? When the time comes, you must help me deal with any mistresses and other pests too."
"Cousin, I just remembered I have something urgent to take care of. I'll head out now!" Lu Huan Ning couldn't bear it anymore, standing up and grabbing her bag before leaving.
Lin Banxia watched as she fled in fear, finally revealing a triumphant expression.
Lu Huan Ning, don't you dare keep being so shameless.
Lu Huan Ning stood by the elevator but didn't press the button.
She was waiting for someone.
More than ten minutes later, she finally saw Huo Qinglin.
Huo Qinglin took in her defeated and sorrowful look, frowned, and asked, "Did Lin Banxia bully you again?"
"Qinglin, can you break up with her? Can we go public with our relationship?" Lu Huan Ning pleaded tearfully, as though she'd suffered enormous grievances.
