Chapter 6: I Want Your Life, Will You Give it to Me?

This was the same smiling face that blinded Jian Jianan in her past life. Even though she hated his guts, he was still the man she loved for the last three years of her life. In those three years, her feelings were sincere. Her feelings now were also true - the hatred as well… She took a small step back to distance herself from Xiao Yihan, “You said it yourself. You can’t take it back!” “I’m a man of my word!” Jian Jianan giggled internally and thought, ‘A man? Is he worthy being called one? He is nothing more than a pile of stinking, disgusting, filthy dog sh*t.’ “Okay, wait here. I’ll head up to change!” Seeing Jian Jianan limp her way into the house, Xiao Yihan touched her arm. There was worry in his expression. “Nannan, what happened to your leg?” Jian Jianan sneered inside her thoughts, ‘A little late to notice my leg is hurt, don’t you think? Is he trying to win me over with this insignificant little trick?’ “It’s nothing! I just sprained my leg. It was an accident.” “You have a sprain? It’s not nothing. No, I’m taking you to the hospital!” Xiao Yihan had already readied himself to carry Jian Jianan, but he was pushed away. In a tone cold and harsh, she said, “I said ‘I’m fine’.” The smile faded from Xiao Yihan’s face as he watched the shadow of Jian Jianan’s back pass through the door, the way she left leaving him cold. Jian Jianan caught Qi Xiaorou walking out of her room when she reached the second floor. Qi Xiaorou’s expression was far from pleasant. Jian Jianan knew why, but she did not want to expose her. “Sister, have you had dinner?” “Not yet, I’m going to eat seafood with Yihan in a moment. What about you? Have you eaten yet? Do you want to come with us?” Qi Xiaorou clenched her fist and her face darkened. Inside, her heart was twisted in suffering since she and Xiao Yihan were truly in love with each other. But, in order to take over Jian Group, she had to endure watching the man that she loves be with the woman she despised the most! Qi Xiaorou mustered up all her anger and frustration and buried them, trying her very best to squeeze out a smile, “I think I’ll pass. I don’t want to be a third-wheel on your date with Brother Xiao!” Jian Jianan stared at Qi Xiaorou’s forced smile with indifference. She was a little impressed by Qi Xiaorou’s endurance! These five years, Qi Xiaorou had to endure seeing the man that she loved be affectionate with another woman. She did that so Xiao Yihan could take control of Jian Group. Ha… what a massive sacrifice she was making! “Third-wheeling? Nonsense! You’re my sister! Also, father is not coming home for dinner, Xiaobei went to grandma’s place, and Aunty Qi is not back yet. You’ll be bored, staying here home alone. Why don’t you come with us!” “But…” Before Qi Xiaorou could speak, Jian Jianan interrupted her, “Enough, go put on something nice!” Jian Jianan left Qi Xiaorou no opportunity to speak further as she walked straight into her own room. Qi Xiaorou frowned and thought to herself, ‘What is Jian Jianan trying to do?’ Ever since Jian Jianan awoke after her suicide attempt, it was like she was a totally different person. She was friendly towards her one moment, and the next minute she was quite distant. Sometimes, when she locked eyes with Jian Jianan’s peach blossom eyes, she could sense the hatred in them. However, whenever she tried to dig deeper, the trail disappeared. One thing of note was that Jian Jianan used to dislike the idea of having someone intruding on her dates with Brother Xiao. What had gotten into her today? She even invited her to come dine with them! After a long moment of contemplation, Qi Xiaorou dashed into her room… Twenty minutes later, Jian Jianan walked out in a simple T-shirt and shorts. At the same time, Qi Xiaorou emerged from hers, wearing a white dress from Chanel’s latest collection. They crossed paths. One looked demure and sweet, the other exuded boldness. “Sis… you… you’re going out in that?” “Something wrong with it?” “No… of course not…” Internally, Qi Xiaorou was cheering. She had always felt that her looks were nowhere below Jian Jianan’s, especially after a glow-up. Jian Jianan was wearing a plain T-shirt and shorts, her face bare - without any makeup. She definitely did not look like what a man would look for. She, on the other hand, was dressed elegantly like a proper lady - just the way Brother Xiao liked it! ‘Brother Xiao would definitely be pleasantly surprised when he sees her, won’t he?’ she thought to herself. Jian Jianan observed the excitement and pride in Qi Xiaorou’s eyes, her lips curved into a mocking smirk. She had predicted that Qi Xiaorou would not leave her and Xiao Yihan to a date just like that. Qi Xiaorou was very much deeply in love with Xiao Yihan! She wanted to see how this shameless couple would behave in front of her today! “Yihan…” “Brother Xiao…” As they both came out, Jian Jianan tenderly wrapped a hand around Xiao Yihan’s arm, making sure Qi Xiaorou saw, and said, “You’ve waited for quite some time.” Xiao Yihan glanced at Qi Xiaorou with some gloom on his face before turning to warmly look at Jian Jianan. He caressed the bridge of Jian Jianan’s cute little nose with his index finger and said, “It had taken quite a while, and it felt like forever, but only because I couldn’t wait to see you!” Jian Jianan felt a pang of pain in her chest as Xiao Yihan did the gesture on her nose. It used to be a loving gesture, one he did quite often. She hated it now as much as she loved it back then. She hated herself for being so stupid, but she also hated how cruel Xiao Yihan could be! Jian Jianan let out a deep breath to calm her raging emotions before saying, “Okay, let’s hurry up and eat! I’m starving to death! Oh right, since Xiaorou is the only one at home today, you won’t mind treating one more person to dinner right?” “What are you saying? Of course, I don’t mind. I treat your sister as my own! Xiaorou, get in the car!” “Thank you, Brother Xiao!” Qi Xiaorou tightened her fist. She felt that she was being treated unfairly. This man was supposed to be hers. Yet, he was making affectionate gestures with Jian Jianan, while addressing her as his own sister. Humph! Would he sleep with his own sister? Furthermore, had he not noticed that she put in so much effort in dressing up just to meet him? In fact, Xiao Yihan saw how Qi Xiaorou dressed. Even though both women were not sisters by blood, their beauty outshined each other. Based on looks, Qi Xiaorou was not as pretty as Jian Jianan, but she was kind and understanding. With her, Xiao Yihan felt truly happy and at ease. Especially in bed, Qi Xiaorou’s soft, fragrant body was Xiao Yihan’s greatest weakness. In comparison to Qi Xiaorou, Jian Jianan was rather dull. Xiao Yihan was frustrated just to hold hands with her. As Xiao Yihan was thinking of this, he stole a glimpse of Qi Xiaorou through the rearview mirror. Two pairs of eyes locked together, stirring up feelings and excitement within both their hearts. They could feel the thrill and the rush of having an affair. Jian Jianan took all of this in quietly, the smirk in the corner of her mouth turning colder.