Feng Xiaoman found it absurd: "......"
She had thought Jiang Liuyue would try to steal Huo Yaochuan, never expecting she was actually serious about dating Zhou Che.
So then, what were all her previous malice and petty schemes about?!
She only felt even more ashamed and embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I..." Feng Xiaoman bit her lip.
Seeing her lost in self-blame, Jiang Liuyue didn't act superior or mock her.
She just said in a very calm tone:
"It's nothing, I'm just here to see you as your roommate."
"And... I won't accept this apology of yours."
Zhou Che stared blankly at this scene, unable to understand what was happening.
Feng Xiaoman bit her lip again, saying with self-deprecation:
"You're not me, how could you know how I feel."
"If I had your looks, your figure, I wouldn't be so anxious."
Jiang Liuyue gave her a deep look:
"That's still no excuse for you to use me."
"And not just once, but repeatedly."
"What's going on?" Zhou Che couldn't help but ask.
"Nothing."
Seeing that Feng Xiaoman was fine—able to eat, sleep, and even argue—Jiang Liuyue turned to leave.
"Wait—" Feng Xiaoman reached out and called after her.
"What else?" Jiang Liuyue turned her head.
Feng Xiaoman's eyes were full of pleading as she lowered her head humbly.
"Since you're already with Zhou Che, can you please help me."
"I really, really like Yaochuan."
Jiang Liuyue was truly amused by anger!
Just a moment ago, she thought Feng Xiaoman might not be beyond saving.
But now, how could she have the nerve to ask her to help get back with Huo Yaochuan?
She was a villainess fast-transmigration host, not the Virgin Mary!
Even the Virgin Mary probably wouldn't be this tolerant!
Bang—
She paid no heed to Feng Xiaoman and simply closed the door.
Zhou Che asked cautiously, "Sister-in-law Xiaoman, oh no, Feng Xiaoman, what did she do?"
Jiang Liuyue smiled and ruffled his hair.
"Good boy."
"You probably don't want to know."
Zhou Che shook his head, "Who says I don't."
Jiang Liuyue said flatly:
"She used my photos to have an online relationship with Huo Yaochuan."
Zhou Che: "......!!!"
He turned and walked away immediately.
Jiang Liuyue quickly called him back, "Hey, where are you going?"
Zhou Che's face was dark with anger.
"I have no manners, I'm going to give her a piece of my mind."
"How could she do that?!"
"That's cheating my brother's feelings, and using your photos too..."
"Wait, using your photos."
Zhou Che's steps suddenly halted.
He wasn't a complete fool.
So in his brother Huo Yaochuan's eyes, that online girlfriend 'Full Moon Curved' looked exactly like Yueyue (Liuyue).
A sense of crisis surged in his heart.
"Yueyue, you like me the most, right?"
He immediately turned around, forgetting about scolding Feng Xiauman for the moment, and scurried back to Jiang Liuyue's side.
Jiang Liuyue nodded without blushing or her heart racing: "Yes."
I like you the most right now.
After all, she was an amoral playgirl.
...
The first thing Jiang Liuyue did upon returning to S City was prepare to move.
Since Huo Yaochuan had already broken up with Feng Xiaoman, there was no need for her to keep sharing the apartment.
But just as she was about to enter, she found a tall, slender man sitting on the floor by the doorway.
A black high-end tailored suit wrapped around his upright figure, his long legs casually crossed, the sleek lines eye-catching.
His handsome brows were slightly furrowed, his deep eyes closed.
Hearing footsteps, he suddenly opened his eyes, deep as a pool of water.
Huo Yaochuan stood up briskly, brushing the dust off his clothes.
He said happily:
"Liuyue, you're back."
"I broke up with Feng Xiaoman."
Jiang Liuyue nodded, replying nonchalantly:
"I know."
"Not only that, I also know Feng Xiaoman slit her wrist over you and ended up in the hospital."
"I even went to visit."
"You're quite heartless."
Huo Yaochuan listened to her berating him without uttering a word.
After a long moment, he said:
"This whole thing started with deception. If I continued to be entangled with her, it would be irresponsible to both of us."
"If she can use a suicide attempt to win me back this time, next time it could be jumping into the sea."
"I don't want to be coerced."
Jiang Liuyue listened and nodded, taking her keys from her bag to open the door.
Huo Yaochuan stepped aside to make way.
Click.
The lock opened.
Jiang Liuyue turned her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
Her voice was crisp and sweet.
"And you?"
"What are you here for?"
Huo Yaochuan got straight to the point:
"I like you."
"So, I'm going to pursue you."
Jiang Liuyue covered her mouth and chuckled mischievously, her eyes narrowing like a cunning little fox.
Seeing her laugh, Huo Yaochuan thought he had a chance.
He looked at her expectantly.
Jiang Liuyue stretched out her hand, a beautiful crescent-moon-shaped ring adorning her slender, fair finger.
"Sorry."
"This is a commemorative gift from my boyfriend."
The expression on Huo Yaochuan's face dimmed bit by bit.
Boyfriend?
Last night, he had been so anxious to catch up with her, to catch the latest flight back to S City.
Who knew he'd end up guarding the door all night with no one returning.
At the time, a faint sense of unease had flashed through his heart.
He hadn't expected it to arrive so suddenly.
Huo Yaochuan swallowed the bitterness in his mouth and asked hoarsely, "Who is it?"
Jiang Liuyue blinked.
With a teasing smile, she said, "You should know."
He should know.
Then besides Zhou Che, who else could it be?!
A flicker of jealousy passed through his eyes.
After saying this, Jiang Liuyue stepped inside.
Just as she was about to turn and close the door, Huo Yaochuan quickly stepped forward, his leather shoe wedging into the door crack.
"Brother Huo?" Jiang Liuyue smiled sweetly, tilting her head slightly.
"At least I sat outside your door all night. Won't you invite me in for some tea?" Huo Yaochuan readjusted his mindset and smiled again.
"Hmm... I suppose you have a point."
Jiang Liuyue let go of the door.
Huo Yaochuan entered the room as if it were a natural progression. The door hung loosely ajar, left unclosed.
She went to the kitchen and poured a glass of water, taking a few sips herself.
She had just placed the glass on the table.
Huo Yaochuan followed her in and, very naturally, picked up the half-full glass, put it to his lips, and drank it all in one go.
Jiang Liuyue pointed at the empty glass.
"That's water I drank from."
Huo Yaochuan said matter-of-factly, "I know."
Jiang Liuyue smiled faintly and added, "I have a boyfriend now, and he's your good brother."
Huo Yaochuan repeated, "I know."
Jiang Liuyue found him quite interesting.
From what Zhou Che said, his older brother was capable, tough, and very sharp-tongued.
But she hadn't experienced his sharp tongue during her interactions with him so far.
Jiang Liuyue didn't bother with him further.
Huo Yaochuan wasn't embarrassed either. He sat down on the sofa by himself and was about to pick up the remote to watch TV.
Jiang Liuyue reached out and snatched it away just before he could.
She crossed her arms and stared at him.
"When are you leaving?"
