A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 1202 - The Rich Belle Gu Jinxiu

Chapter 1202: The Rich Belle Gu Jinxiu

His plan was so flawless, he could barely contain how impressed he was of himself.

But never would he have expected that the seven good-for-nothings wouldn’t be able to get hold of a drugged and vulnerable girl. When he heard that she’d escaped through a window, he’d brought his men over, all ready to capture her once again, but alas, he’d bumped into Wei Lingnan!

This man... was not to be offended.

Pei Chengyou had made a quick judgment—be it his menacing aura or his threatening words, this man was an intimidating figure. First Uncle Pei Ziheng was shrewd and deep, and people like him absolutely hated it when others attempted to outsmart or control them. Whether he liked Xia Yingluo or not, he wouldn’t want anyone else to decide on his behalf if he was going to lay his hands on her. Meanwhile, Pei Chengyou took things in his own hands and did just what was considered taboo—to have someone else impurify Xia Yingluo beforehand. If Pei Ziheng were to find out about this, he was in deep trouble.

Seeing Wei Lingnan standing before him now, Pei Chengyou wondered, was he really so powerful?

Did his words really mean something to Pei Ziheng?

Well, it was better to be safe than sorry, there was no good in wasting years of effort on this plan involving a wretched girl. With this thought, he said to Wei Lingnan politely, “Mr. Wei, I didn’t have a better choice. I believe you understand why I had to do this. I’m to blame for not being observant enough. If I had known that Miss Xia was your woman, I definitely wouldn’t have thought about getting to her. You’re magnanimous enough not to stoop to my level, right? I’ll find a day to pay a visit and personally apologize to the both of you, how’s that?”

The change in his attitude had everyone taken aback.

Xia Yingluo couldn’t help but mock him. “Pei Chengyou, it’s such a pity that you didn’t become a movie star.”

Pei Chengyou was annoyed by her remark but decided it was wiser not to rebut, given that he wasn’t sure of Wei Lingnan’s power.

But Pei Yan couldn’t take it lying down. “Brother, why do you have to be so polite to this wretched girl?!”

“Shut up!” Pei Chengyou shot his sister a death glare. She really was a greater hindrance than a help! Even if Xia Yingluo was just a wretched girl, was it not obvious that Wei Lingnan wasn’t an ordinary man? He’d heard what his sister said the other time, about how Wei Lingnan could toss out three Supreme Black Gold chips like it was water. Even he couldn’t do it!

Hence, he really believed that Wei Lingnan was powerful enough to bring this up to First Uncle!

How could this man be offended?

While Pei Yan was foolish, she could see that Brother was genuinely angry. She dared not say anymore but continued glaring at Xia Yingluo.

Wei Lingnan gently pulled Xia Yingluo closer and gave a wry smile. “You’re pretty smart, huh.”

Pei Chengyou was already sweating from the tension. “Mr. Wei, please be kind and let us off.”

Wei Lingnan looked down at Xia Yingluo and affectionately asked, “What do you say? Do we let them off?”

Xia Yingluo was so close to rolling her eyes. What was he doing now, portraying himself as a loving saint? Unwilling to give him a chance, she tried to turn outwards, but his grip on her waist tightened, leaving her with no means of escape. She clenched her jaw and sneered. “Mr. Wei, you’re so impressive, look how scared the Peis look now. But what has your letting them off have anything to do with me? I’m tired, I want to return to the dorm.”

Wei Lingnan said in an endearing tone, “Sure.”

He looked up at Pei Chengyou. “Take that adulterous couple with you and leave.” He did not mention anything about letting them off, or not.

Pei Chengyou said, “Regarding the issue earlier...”

Wei Lingnan swept him a cold glance. His eyes were like that of a mysterious creature, sending chills down Pei Chengyou’s spine. This sort of repression was silent and intangible, but powerful all the same. Pei Chengyou was afraid to say anything more as he led Pei Yan and the rest away hurriedly.

It was peaceful and quiet again.

Only then did Xia Yingluo push his arm away. “Let go of me.”

“This is the sort of attitude you have towards your benefactor?” Wei Lingnan’s voice was soft like the breeze.

Xia Yingluo glared at him. “These are separate matters. Continue holding me this way and I’ll punch you.”

Wei Lingnan chuckled.

Xia Yingluo was stunned for a while before it hit her just how unconvincing her words were—if there was anyone in this world who wasn’t afraid of being attacked, it had to be him. All her self-defense tactics were surely useless against him.

She was fuming with shame. “You really think I don’t have a way against you?!”

He gently flicked the leaf that had fallen on her hair. “I believe you do. Ah Luo, I’ve been waiting for the day you find a way against me.”

She was taken aback.

She felt that beneath his calm demeanor was boundless pain, and that made her... sad.

Why was it the case? Why would she feel sad for a man who’d violated her twice? Given her usual temper, she probably would’ve sent him to his grave by now. But he was still well and fine, and his shameless words actually made her feel upset.

Who... was he?

She looked a little lost, but she could feel him wrapping his arm around her waist a little tighter now. A breeze swept across and leaves fell around them, that was when she saw a strange familiarity in the corner of his eyes. It seemed like there was a soft calling from the bottom of her heart, softly going, Nan, take me home...

Out of the blue, a voice stopped her train of thoughts. “Lingnan.”

Xia Yingluo turned around and saw a beautiful lady walking towards them. She was holding a glass of wine in her smooth, fair hand, and was in a new-edition gown of high-quality texture that shimmered alluringly under the light.

As she got closer, she smiled at them. “Lingnan, so you’re here. This lady is...?”

Xia Yingluo seized the chance to shake him off and stand on her own. “Hello, I am Xia Yingluo.”

“Oh, Miss Xia.” The beautiful lady smiled kindly. “I’ve never heard Lingnan mention you before. Lingnan, where did you find such a beautiful girl, why haven’t you told me about her?” She sounded endearing.

Xia Yingluo speculated their relationship as she heard Wei Lingnan say, “Why are you out here? Is the banquet not fun?”

“How could it be fun when you’re not around?” That lady handed him her half-drunk wine. Her action was elegant and fluent as if it was just what she was supposed to be doing. Wei Lingnan, as expected, received the glass of wine. She used her now-free hand to reach out to Xia Ling. “Pleasure to meet you, I am Gu Jinxiu, Lingnan’s fiancee, and also the second-in-place to take over the Gu Family Magnate. Miss Xia, you’re so beautiful, when would you be free to come over? I’ll give you two bottles of newly-developed perfume, they’re not for sale outside.”

With that, she gave a smile that revealed her two dimples.

Xia Yingluo felt as if someone was showing off to her.

Although she’d never been in such a situation, Big Brother and Second Brother were always involved in such business that she was no stranger to it.