The homework wasn't due today; Xu Qingqing saying she had no time to do it was just an excuse. After all, this wasn't the first time Xie Lianqing had done her homework for her. When it came to things she didn't want to do but had to, she was quite accustomed to dumping them on her boyfriend.
Poor CEO Xie, the executive president of a listed company, was busy every day handling group projects, with meetings big and small one after another. Even the time to rest and attend a friend's birthday party was squeezed out.
And yet, in his spare time, he still had to write homework for Xu Qingqing. If Xie Lianqing's subordinates saw this, they'd probably be speechless.
As Xie Lianqing's good friend, Zhou Chenyu naturally knew just how busy the other had been lately. Yet, judging by Xie Lianqing's skilled posture and movements, this was likely not the first time he'd helped Xu Qingqing with her homework.
If Xie Lianqing hadn't already graduated from A University and wasn't so swamped at the company, Zhou Chenyu reckoned he might even help Xu Qingqing with roll call in class.
Given Xu Qingqing's personality—her dislike for studying and tendency to lounge in bed even after daybreak—the probability of that happening was far too high.
Zhou Chenyu took a sip of his drink and said lazily, "You even agree to things like this. You're just spoiling her."
Xu Qingqing, that drama queen, was already enough of a handful, and with Xie Lianqing indulging her like this, trouble was bound to happen sooner or later.
Xie Lianqing glanced at him lightly and smiled faintly. "Given Miss Xu's temper, what else could I do?"
What else could he do? Could he refuse to help? He was swamped at the company every day, with no time for dates. He could only rely on these little tricks to coax Xu Qingqing into coming to the company to see him.
Otherwise, Xu Qingqing, having fun all day, would hardly ever think of her legitimate boyfriend.
Having finished his girlfriend's homework and thinking he would see her soon, Xie Lianqing seemed to be in a rather good mood, even joking and calling her "Miss Xu."
Hearing this, Zhou Chenyu raised an eyebrow and finally laughed too. "I oversimplified it."
Given the personality of this drama queen Miss Xu, if Xie Lianqing refused to help, she'd probably start clamoring about breaking up, throwing a huge tantrum.
Whether this behavior worked on other men was unknown, but Xie Lianqing was completely taken in by Xu Qingqing's ways.
Zhou Chenyu clicked his tongue mentally, then couldn't help but think: If things turned out as he once imagined, with Xu Qingqing and Xie Lianqing growing old together, that would be fine. But if they ever broke up unexpectedly, and Xu Qingqing's next boyfriend had to measure up to Xie Lianqing's current standard... that poor fellow, wherever he was now, would probably cry himself to death.
Only then did he realize how far-sighted Xie Lianqing truly was, probably having planned this from the very beginning.
Xie Lianqing could tell at a glance what Zhou Chenyu was thinking. He just smiled faintly again, not bothering to explain.
He would never entertain the thought of Xu Qingqing having another boyfriend.
He was certain he was the last one.
Zhou Chenyu, however, couldn't help but lower his head and laugh, teasing Xie Lianqing, "If I remember correctly, Old Master Xu has high hopes for you, counting on you to lead our Miss Xu to study hard and make progress every day. Aren't you afraid Old Master Xu will find out you're doing her homework for her?"
Chairman Xu had far too deep a bias in favor of Xu Qingqing, still firmly convinced that his art-major granddaughter possessed extraordinary talent in the business world. For this reason, he specifically asked Xie Lianqing to supervise Xu Qingqing's exam preparation.
Xie Lianqing wanted to make things work with Xu Qingqing, yet here he was secretly helping her. Wasn't he afraid Chairman Xu would be angry and make things difficult for him when he found out the truth?
Xie Lianqing chuckled meaningfully and said, "You've misjudged Old Master Xu and the others."
As the apple of the Xu family's eye, Old Master Xu and the others doted on Xu Qingqing even more than he did. Xie Lianqing even knew that Xu Youyue, the current president of the Xu Group and Xu Qingqing's aunt, had ghostwritten essays and diaries for a young Xu Qingqing in elementary school back when she was in university herself.
So even if they found out about Xie Lianqing's actions, they'd probably just voice a few complaints, not really taking it to heart.
Following Xie Lianqing's words, Zhou Chenyu also recalled some things from their elementary school days. Like how, in the last few days of every holiday, the entire Xu family, young and old, would mobilize to help their mischievous child Xu Qingqing rush to finish her summer homework.
Zhou Chenyu was no longer that elementary school student, but every time he recalled that scene, he couldn't help feeling a pang of envy.
Perhaps it was because he and Xu Qingqing grew up together, watching her be spoiled by the Xu family since childhood, that he so easily accepted her princess-like airs.
The sea breeze blew gently. Both Zhou Chenyu and Xie Lianqing snapped out of their memories and smiled almost simultaneously.
Xie Lianqing tossed away his cigarette, glanced at his wristwatch, and said in a calm voice, "Tell them to head back. Qingqing should be arriving at the port soon."
Zhou Chenyu couldn't stand his demeanor and deliberately said, "What's the rush? With Xu Qingqing's temper, she'll definitely call to hurry us up once she's close."
The young lady would never be willing to wait. She'd probably start calling to ask if they'd arrived yet even an hour away from the port.
Xhou Chenyu understood the look Xie Lianqing gave his friend. He raised his hands in surrender, both annoyed and amused. "Alright, alright, CEO Xie, you're the boss. I won't be the villain delaying the grand reunion of you and Miss Xu, like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meeting across the Milky Way!"
What kind of nonsense was this? How long had it been since these two last saw each other? They were already eager to meet.
Despite all the fun activities below, Xie Lianqing only had Xu Qingqing on his mind. He'd rather stand quietly by the second-floor railing alone, enjoying the breeze, than go down and join the lively crowd.
Zhou Chenyu looked at his expression, then down at the drink in his hand, suddenly feeling sour. Xu Qingqing hadn't even arrived yet, but why did he feel like he was being shown up again?
Zhou Chenyu thought for a moment and decided it was probably because he had been single for too long. He glanced down at the yacht deck and decided to find a girlfriend later.
The sun gradually set. The yacht had sailed a distance out to sea before turning back as instructed by its owner to pick someone up.
On the way to the shore, Xu Qingqing was on the phone with Xie Lianqing. "Are you guys ready yet? I'm already at the port, and the boat hasn't even arrived. Xie Lianqing, why didn't you tell the boat to come back early to pick me up?"
Xu Qingqing was starting her drama again. Xie Lianqing had no choice but to shift the blame helplessly. "I suggested having the boat head back early, but Zhou Chenyu said you hadn't arrived yet and disagreed."
Zhou Chenyu?
He wanted to kick this guy overboard right now, right this instant!
Zhou Chenyu looked like he really wanted to curse. He couldn't help but shout loudly, "Xu Qingqing, you're talking nonsense again, always pulling this trick. I bet ten thousand you're definitely not at the port right now."
Who was Xu Qingqing? How could he not know?
If Xu Qingqing said she was "on her way out," it meant she was still doing her makeup. If she said she was "almost there," it meant she had just left. If she said she "had already arrived," she was absolutely still half an hour away from the destination.
Exposed, Xu Qingqing stomped her foot in anger, shouting through the phone, "I am here! I've been waiting for ages!"
Zhou Chenyu deliberately said, "Then take a photo, one of you standing at the port right now, and I'll transfer the money."
Xu Qingqing had no choice, so she yelled, "Xie Lianqing, you hit him!"
Zhou Chenyu let out an exaggerated cry and taunted on purpose, "Hey, when you can't win an argument, you just go tell on me. Xu Qingqing, you haven't changed this trick since kindergarten."
Xie Lianqing
He really couldn't listen to this elementary-school-level bickering anymore.
He shot a sidelong glance at Zhou Chenyu, then soothed his irritable girlfriend on the phone, "I'll be there soon, just wait a little longer."
Xie Lianqing listened to Xu Qingqing's chattering complaints while looking up at the sky. Seabirds soared past, and the sky above the sea was an exceptionally deep blue with white clouds drifting.
On the other end, Xu Qingqing was still cursing Zhou Chenyu as a jerk, and complaining that he had the nerve to go to the party ahead of her today, leaving her to drive alone.
Xu Qingqing's tone was spoiled and accusing, "What's wrong with you? How could you bear to leave such a beautiful girlfriend like me behind and go by yourself?"
Xie Lianqing's lips curved into a smile. "My bad. Next time I'll definitely wait for you." As for the time before when Xu Qingqing had refused his company for her interview and casually told him to go ahead, he was considerate enough not to bring it up.
After Xie Lianqing finally managed to calm his sulking girlfriend, she suddenly remembered something and asked nervously, "Oh right, did you finish my homework? We have to hand it in for the teacher to check. You must do it carefully, don't get too many wrong!"
Zhou Chenyu, overhearing nearby, was impressed. "That was the whole point of her call, wasn't it?" This woman Xu Qingqing was truly something, asking for a favor with such an entitled tone.
Xie Lianqing, however, was good-natured as ever, his voice still gentle. "Mhm. I've already sent the homework to you. The accuracy rate is above ninety percent." Xu Qingqing's homework wasn't particularly difficult for him; he could have gotten a perfect score.
But the consequence of doing that last time was that Xu Qingqing ended up with the only perfect score in the whole class. The surprised and delighted teacher called on her in class to explain the problem-solving approach.
Panic-stricken, under the admiring gazes of her classmates, Xu Qingqing had to say she found the answers online. The teacher was even more shocked, saying that was a tricky problem he had painstakingly devised himself at 3 a.m., and how could there possibly be an identical one online?
The teacher was utterly confused, and the atmosphere was extremely awkward until Le Jiaojiao giggled from her seat and revealed the truth: "Teacher, Xu Qingqing's boyfriend is Xie Lianqing, the senior who graduated a few years ago!"
Xu Qingqing
Thanks to Le Jiaojiao's sweet-voiced "friendly" reminder, now the whole grade knew that Senior Xie Lianqing, while focused on his work, still found time to do his girlfriend's homework. His brilliance hadn't faded over the years; even years after graduation, he could still solve the super difficult problems meticulously crafted by the school teachers.
After that day, Xie Lianqing made it a habit to double-check whenever he did his girlfriend's homework, carefully maintaining a level that Xu Qingqing could realistically achieve without being too conspicuous.
Xu Qingqing still had great trust in her boyfriend. After all, there had only been that one slip-up in all this time, and Xie Lianqing had quickly corrected his approach.
So upon hearing his answer, she immediately cheered, "Yay! No homework for me! Senior Xie Lianqing is amazing!"
When in a good mood, Xu Qingqing could be incredibly sweet. The usually high-maintenance girl would shower him with affectionate words as if they were free, her voice softening into a coo: "Thank you, Senior. You're the best! I wish I could see you right now! How about we go fishing together later? Have the yacht stop after it goes out to sea, and we can sit together and whisper secrets."
"Okay," Xie Lianqing replied, his eyes gentle, the smile lingering at the corner of his mouth.
Zhou Chenyu had already gone downstairs, unable to bear it any longer, back when Xu Qingqing started her sweet cheers and acting cute.
If he had stayed and listened any longer, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to resist interrupting Xu Qingqing again, and then Xie Lianqing might really lose his patience and throw a punch.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Xie Lianqing dedicated himself to Miss Xu's whims day in and day out; it couldn't be easy.
After hanging up, Xie Lianqing finished the last of his cigarette before slowly getting up and heading to the lounge downstairs to wash his hands and rinse his mouth. Every action was meticulous, ensuring Xu Qingqing wouldn't smell any trace.
Then he went to find the gear Xu Qingqing wanted. If she wanted to fish, it was best to have the rods and bait ready on the yacht; otherwise, they'd have to send someone to buy them after docking. Since Xu Qingqing had something she wanted to do, Xie Lianqing certainly didn't want to spoil her fun.
Half an hour later, the yacht finally arrived at the port.
Just as Zhou Chenyu had predicted, the yacht waited at the port for a while, but Xu Qingqing—the very one who had been complaining about waiting for ages—was still nowhere to be seen.
After waiting for some time, everyone on the yacht knew they were picking up the Xu family's young lady. However, the yacht belonged to Xie Lianqing, and the party host was Zhou Chenyu; both were closely connected to Xu Qingqing. So everyone just carried on having fun, and no one made any unnecessary comments.
A few more minutes passed before Xu Qingqing finally made her leisurely appearance. Realizing she was late, she showed no embarrassment, acting as calmly as if the person who had been whining on the phone about waiting forever wasn't her at all.
Once aboard, Xu Qingqing ignored Xie Lianqing, whom she had just professed on the phone she "really wanted to see," and dashed straight to Zhou Chenyu, excitedly asking, "Quick, guess! Guess what birthday present I got you this year!"
Zhou Chenyu held his wine glass, smiling faintly. "Cufflinks? A pen? A watch?" These were all things he had seen while shopping with Xu Qingqing a couple of days ago.
He named three items in a row. Xu Qingqing's eyes grew brighter with each one. "I'm definitely going to win this year."
She and Zhou Chenyu had been playing this game for over a decade, and she had never won. He always guessed her gift almost immediately.
"Oh! I've got it!" Zhou Chenyu smiled without saying the answer, then pointed at her triumphantly. "It's a horse, isn't it?"
Back when Xu Qingqing was being criticized on Weibo, he had taken the heat for her, enduring thousands of insults. Xu Qingqing had promised to give him a horse from her family's future stud farm. Later, however, she said she hadn't decided where to buy the farm yet, which annoyed him so much that he blocked her.
Zhou Chenyu remembered and laughed. "Your family bought the stud farm?"
Xu Qingqing immediately hung her head, dejected. "No fun." A while ago, her grandmother had messaged to inform her the stud farm had been purchased, which reminded her of her earlier promise to Zhou Chenyu.
She sighed heavily and transferred ten thousand yuan to him.
Xie Lianqing, having watched the whole scene, walked over, put his arm around his girlfriend, and said with some amusement, "Alright now. Ready to go fishing?"
"Yes!" Xu Qingqing's attention was diverted, and she quickly forgot about the previous matter.
Leaning into Xie Lianqing as he guided her inside, she hugged his arm and asked curiously, "Was I very late? What were you all doing just now?"
Xie Lianqing had one hand in his pocket, looking rather reserved. "You guess?" His eyes were smiling, clearly enjoying his girlfriend's affectionate clinginess.
Xu Qingqing suddenly remembered something. She stood on her tiptoes and peered behind Xie Lianqing, frowning. "Where are my fishing rods?"
Xie Lianqing said gently, "They're in the cabin. We can start fishing once the yacht goes a bit further out."
Before Xu Qingqing arrived, she had already made an agreement with him. She requested that he prepare a fishing rod for her, as she wanted to fish on the sea herself, and she enthusiastically said she would grill the fish with her own hands. So, Xie Lianqing was now waiting for her.
Xu Qingqing was eager to try. "Then let's hurry and find a spot."
The setting sun cast its glow on the sea surface. Xie Lianqing was just about to take his girlfriend to enjoy their date when, the next second, Le Jiaojiao walked out of the cabin and shouted, "We need one more for Werewolf! Anyone want to join?"
Xu Qingqing immediately withdrew her hand from Xie Lianqing's arm, raised her hand happily, and shouted, "Me, me, me! I want to play!" She abandoned her boyfriend by her side and ran off cheerfully without a backward glance.
Xie Lianqing stood there holding the fishing rod and small bucket.
The smile on his face froze. Zhou Chenyu, who had watched the whole scene from nearby, walked over silently and patted his shoulder.
Standing beside Xie Lianqing, he teased, "Are you regretting now that you finished her homework for her so early?"
If the homework hadn't been finished, Xu Qingqing wouldn't be in the mood to run off and play now; she'd probably still be clinging to Xie Lianqing, whining for him to hurry up and do it for her.
Xie Lianqing smiled slightly but didn't speak, though he truly felt a bit of regret in his heart. If he had known Xu Qingqing was this unreliable, he wouldn't have fulfilled her requests so quickly next time.
But regret was useless now. Xu Qingqing ahead was running swiftly; it seemed she had completely forgotten her boyfriend.
Xu Qingqing had indeed forgotten about Xie Lianqing. With a formidable enemy present, the moment her rival Le Jiaojiao appeared, she immediately entered top-level alert mode. Fully focused on preparing for battle, she naturally had no time to pay attention to her boyfriend.
Xu Qingqing didn't think she was at fault either. On the contrary, she believed that if Xie Lianqing were a bit more considerate, he should be following her right now. After all, Le Jiaojiao, that overly sweet and energetic girl, was freakishly strong. Without Xie Lianqing, she would be short a bodyguard!
This realization only dawned on Xu Qingqing after she followed Le Jiaojiao into the game room. However, Xie Lianqing hadn't followed her in, and backing out now seemed a bit embarrassing, so she had no choice but to brace herself and sit down.
After Xu Qingqing and Le Jiaojiao entered simultaneously, the people in the room didn't dare to speak. The history of grievances and rivalry between these two women was almost universally known among their social circle. Even if someone present didn't know, a quick explanation would make it clear.
Before Xu Qingqing entered, the atmosphere in the room was fine—some chatting, others watching the card game. Now, however, everyone was keeping their eyes downcast, silently watching Xu Qingqing and Le Jiaojiao. They were waiting to see if the two would finally lose their temper and start a fight, and then deciding whether to rush in to mediate or pull out their phones to livestream for the benefit of the masses.
Yet, Xu Qingqing and Le Jiaojiao were like two roosters in a staring contest, glaring at each other without a word or a move, the tension unbearably thick.
Little did anyone know, Xu Qingqing was afraid that if she opened her mouth, she might lose the argument and feel miserable, or if she won, Le Jiaojiao might impulsively punch her.
This game room wasn't particularly small, but it wasn't large either, and it was filled with people. If Le Jiaojiao really charged at her, her sprinting skills would be useless.
Xie Lianqing wasn't here; she couldn't take a hit alone at all! Why hadn't that scoundrel Xie Lianqing come in yet?
Le Jiaojiao also appeared fierce on the surface but was actually very nervous inside, fearing Xu Qingqing would open her mouth.
After all, based on her over-a-decade-long experience battling this drama queen Xu Qingqing, there was a ninety-eight percent chance she would lose the argument. With so many people in this room, if everyone saw her being verbally demolished by Xu Qingqing without being able to fight back, it would be too humiliating!
So, the two of them were now bizarrely maintaining a strange harmony, just staring each other down without speaking.
Meanwhile, Xie Lianqing, on the other end, was completely unaware that his dear girlfriend was deeply calling out in her heart for him to hurry and come protect her.
He had finally accepted the fact that his girlfriend probably wouldn't return to continue fishing. Taking a breath, he stopped chatting with Zhou Chenyu and stepped into the game room.
By the time he entered, Xu Qingqing had already found a seat and was sitting there, engaged in a wide-eyed staring contest with Le Jiaojiao. They were gesturing back and forth at each other like two elementary school kids.
Xie Lianqing: "..."
The others: "..."
It seemed she really hadn't thought of him at all. Xie Lianqing sighed helplessly.
Thinking of her coquettish words on the phone before boarding the yacht, saying she wanted to see him soon, and wanting to go on a date fishing with him... he estimated those were probably just lies she casually told him.
Zhou Chenyu was the host of this game. After entering, he began explaining the rules to everyone. Xie Lianqing pulled up a chair and sat behind Xu Qingqing, who was obediently waiting for the cards to be dealt.
He asked softly, "Is the player count full? Can one more still join?" His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and he didn't avoid letting others hear when he said this.
Who was Xie Lianqing? The crown prince of the top-tier wealthy Xie family, the current president of the Xie Group. On this yacht, he was the number one person everyone wanted to befriend and get to know.
Everyone present had long wanted to get close to him, but he simply had no time for them. When invited earlier, he had just gone upstairs alone for a smoke.
Now that an opportunity had finally come, hearing Xie Lianqing, this unattainable flower, actively express a desire to join the game, someone quick-witted immediately offered their seat to him.
Xie Lianqing didn't decline out of politeness either. Instead, he gave a slight nod and said with a faint smile, "Thank you."
The layout of the game room was clear at a glance. He was well aware that the game had already started with a full set of players, which was precisely why he deliberately asked that question. The others' invitations were completely within his expectations.
Hearing Xie Lianqing's words, Zhou Chenyu looked up at him with a knowing, half-smiling expression, seeing through his friend's intentions perfectly.
He happened to be dealing cards to Xu Qingqing. Upon hearing this, he said leisurely, "Hey, no. First come, first served, understand? I asked you earlier and you didn't come, hiding upstairs alone enjoying the sea breeze. Now that everyone's here, you want in?"
He had been force-fed a mouthful of dog food by Xu Qingqing and Xie Lianqing earlier; now he finally had a chance to get back at them.
Hah, insisting on waiting for Xu Qingqing! President Xie, the business elite, looked down on their games before, but now he still has to come obediently, doesn't he?
Even among the second-generation heirs playing together, there were hierarchies of status. On this yacht, besides Xie Lianqing, the Zhou family held the most influence. Plus, he and Xie Lianqing were close friends, so he was really the only one who dared to say such things.
Xie Lianqing had a good relationship with Zhou Chenyu, and he knew his earlier avoidance to seek quiet had annoyed him.
So he didn't get angry. Instead, he looked up at his friend, raised an eyebrow, and said with a smile, "Then should I leave?"
The person who had offered their seat immediately smoothed things over, proactively saying, "It's fine. I'm not very good at Werewolf anyway. It's perfect for President Xie to take my place for this round. I'll just watch from the side and learn."
Someone else, wanting to curry favor with Xie Lianqing, also persuaded, "It's Werewolf; adding one more seat is no problem. There are enough cards anyway."
Zhou Chenyu still wore a grinning expression, refusing to nod. "I said no means no. Xu Qingqing is already in this round, President Xie. You just sit there and watch properly."
He looked at Xie Lianqing and mercilessly mocked, "Don't ask me why you can't play if she's here. Ask anyone at this table, who's willing to play with you and Xu Qingqing at the same time? Last time we played mahjong, how many tiles did you feed her and how many times did you deliberately let her win?"
No matter what they played, as long as Xu Qingqing was participating, the shrewd and decisive CEO Xie would be reduced to a mere tool. He'd go easy on her in racing, deliberately lose in mahjong, and even when they played Go, if Xu Qingqing secretly moved a piece or took back a move, Xie Lianqing would turn a blind eye and pretend not to see.
Only a fool like Xu Qingqing would think herself the cleverest person in the world, smugly believing no one noticed her little tricks.
So, with Xu Qingqing around, was there anything Xie Lianqing wouldn't do?
If he happened to be on the same team as Xu Qingqing, it was fine. The real fear was if he drew a role opposing her. In that case, Zhou Chenyu had no doubt that Xie Lianqing would sell out all his own teammates without a second thought, regardless of his position.
Because when it came to Xu Qingqing, Xie Lianqing had no position to speak of.
Prompted by Zhou Chenyu, Le Jiaojiao also caught on. Although she hadn't witnessed Xie Lianqing and Xu Qingqing's interactions firsthand, she knew they were a couple!
As Xu Qingqing's sworn rival, Le Jiaojiao joined Zhou Chenyu's protest. "Exactly! If Xie Lianqing plays, he'll definitely help Xu Qingqing. It's so unfair. Unless Xu Qingqing doesn't play..." Her tone shifted noticeably on that last sentence.
Xie Lianqing was amused by their accusations and was about to speak when Xu Qingqing slapped the table. "Alright, alright, stop arguing! Zhou Chenyu, deal the cards already!" She had drawn the Witch card this round!
Anyone could sit out, but not Le Jiaojiao.
Excluded from the game, Xie Lianqing felt targeted. He asked his girlfriend, "Some people are playing cards next door. Do you want to go?"
Xu Qingqing pouted. "No way. Someone's definitely smoking in there. I don't want to smell it." Once, curious, she had opened the door to a party room and was immediately hit by a wave of cigarette smoke.
Not giving up, Xie Lianqing tempted her further. "Not going fishing? The weather's perfect now, and there are jellyfish in the sea."
Xu Qingqing glared at him. "Stop talking, I'm busy." If he ruined her plan, she would be really angry.
Xie Lianqing fell silent. Fine then.
Clutching her role card, Xu Qingqing was so excited she could almost jump, completely focused on the game and with no time to spare for her boyfriend beside her.
Zhou Chenyu's voice rang out. "The game begins. Night falls, please close your eyes."
Finally, when it was the Witch's turn to open her eyes, Xu Qingqing didn't even bother checking who had died. She immediately turned around and poisoned Le Jiaojiao.
The moderator, Zhou Chenyu, witnessed the whole thing and shook his head, trying to remember which genius idiot had suggested playing Werewolf in the first place.
"Day breaks, please open your eyes."
The next day, discovering she was dead, Le Jiaojiao was in disbelief. Delivering her last words, she firmly stated that Xu Qingqing was highly suspicious.
She analyzed seriously, "The only person in this room who has a grudge against me is Xu Qingqing. She must be a werewolf, that's why she killed me at night!"
Given their history, everyone thought her reasoning seemed somewhat plausible.
Xu Qingqing raised her hand eagerly and volunteered, "That's right! It was me! I poisoned you because you obviously weren't a good person."
Everyone: "..."
Le Jiaojiao's expression shifted from confusion to shock, and finally to devastation. "How did you know I was a werewolf?!" She thought her acting had been pretty good.
Last night, to clear herself of suspicion, she had even deliberately chosen not to kill Xu Qingqing!
Looking at his nearly furious cousin, Moderator Zhou Chenyu could only ask Xu Qingqing perfunctorily, "Yeah, how did you know she was a werewolf? It was only the first night last night, Le Jiaojiao hadn't even spoken yet."
Xu Qingqing sneered. "Hmph, I'm not an idiot. I don't need to hear her speak to know she's no good person." She'd known Le Jiaojiao for over a decade, how could she not know?
Le Jiaojiao was just a bad woman!
Everyone once again: We don't understand.
This game seemed to have little to do with anyone else. Everyone was bewildered. Only Xie Lianqing, sitting behind Xu Qingqing, silently lowered his gaze, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips.
