Chapter 8: She Has To Be Mine

All three of them hatched their own plans throughout the dinner. Qi Xiaorou was sitting on the sofa directly across Xiao Yihan. Seeing her beloved man fawning upon another woman was the worst feeling ever. She had missed him terribly when Xiao Yihan went outstation for more than a week. Days and nights passed with her looking forward to his return, but when he finally came back, the first thing he did was rush over and meet Jian Jianan. Jealousy consumed her senses when she saw the way Jian Jianan clung onto his arm, and the loving gesture he made caressing the bridge of Jian Jianan’s nose. She also wanted him to embrace her, kiss, and caress her as a lover would normally do. The person that occupied Qi Xiaorou’s thoughts for the past week was right in front of her. She could not help but extend her leg to nudge Xiao Yihan’s calf. The tip of her sole rubbed back and forth against Xiao Yihan’s muscular calf. It was an extremely seductive gesture. It seemed like she was trying to get his attention. Xiao Yihan was successfully turned on by Qi Xiaorou’s flirting. At first, he was still actively avoiding it, but as soon as he knew that Jian Jianan did not notice anything odd, he became a little more daring. He stretched his leg and entwined it with Qi Xiaorou’s, flirtatiously grazing each other’s legs. Their gazes were fully locked on one another, their eyes dripping with lust and seduction. If Jian Jianan was not around, they would have already jumped onto each other. The movement beneath the table did not go unnoticed. Jian Jianan’s feet had gotten caught in the crossfire a few times. Even though her expression remained calm, she wished she was able to tear this shameless pair to shreds. The affair between them had started many years ago, but she did not notice at all! Xiao Yihan and Qi Xiaorou had cheated on her for the past five years, and their maleficence had only been exposed right before they murdered her! She felt so stupid. In the previous life, Qi Xiaorou and Xiao Yihan had been doing stuff like this in front of her more than once, but still, she blindly trusted them! ‘Bang…’ Jian Jianan slammed her chopsticks on the table before standing up. The loud noise she made caught them by surprise. Qi Xiaorou and Xiao Yihan immediately stopped what they were doing under the table. Guests seated at the adjacent table also looked toward her. “Nannan, what is it? You don’t like the dishes?” Xiao Yihan stood up instantly, there was a trace of nervousness and guilt in his voice. He was annoyed at himself for the lack of self-restraint. If Jian Jianan discovered his affair with Qi Xiaorou, he would lose everything! “Sis, are you feeling unwell?” Jian Jianan snickered inwardly as she stared coldly at their panicked states. ‘Weren’t you two just entangled in the heat of the moment? Guilt crept in so early that they’re just going to stop?’ she thought to herself. Right then, Jian Jianan’s mouth curved into a smile, and she said, “I just wanted to go to the washroom. Why are you guys so anxious?” Jian Jianan could clearly see Xiao Yihan let out a sigh of relief! “I’ll accompany you since you hurt your leg.” Xiao Yihan was about to hold Jian Jianan’s arms, but she ducked away and said, “No need, I’m not handicapped! You should just stay put and deshell some crabs for me!” “Sis, why don’t I accompany you,” Qi Xiaorou also stood up. Even though she offered, the insincerity was written all over her face. “I said there’s no need!” Watching the shadow of Jian Jianan’s back as she walked to the restroom, Qi Xiaorou huffed in frustration, “Don’t you think she’s being too much!” Xiao Yihan frowned and glared at Qi Xiaorou before warning sternly, “No more funny business in front of Jian Jianan from now on, do you understand? If she finds out about us, both of our lives are ruined!” Finally, the emotional turmoil that Qi Xiaorou had been suppressing for the past few days exploded, “You’re that afraid of Jian Jianan? She’s an eighteen-year-old girl!” “Even if she is only eighteen years-old, she’s still the eldest daughter of the North-South Pharmaceutical owned by the Jian Group. If I want to make it in life, she has to be mine!” Qi Xiaorou’s eyes reddened at once. She was a typical girl from a small family. The image of her on the verge of tears could really elicit sympathy from men. Xiao Yihan was aware that he had gotten a little too agitated, and the tone he spoke in was a bit harsh. He apologized, “I’m sorry…” Xiao Yihan had wanted to hold Qi Xiaorou’s hand to comfort her, but he stopped himself. Qi Xiaorou shook her head and said, “I acknowledge the effort you put in. Brother Xiao, I really envy Jian Jianan. You’re supposed to be my man, but you have to treat her so well. Do you know how much I’ve missed you during the week that you weren't around!?” Xiao Yihan glanced towards the direction of the washroom. When he saw Jian Jianan had not yet returned, he grabbed Qi Xiaorou’s leg that was placed on his lap and rubbed it flirtatiously. He continued, “My dear Xiaorou, you should know that my heart belongs to you. Jian Jianan committed suicide for me. Even though all I’m doing now is just for show, I still have to be by her side. However, I can promise you, my whole night belongs to you!” Qi Xiaorou’s face blushed red. She shyly nodded at him when she understood what Xiao Yihan was hinting at. After that, the two of them stopped making eye contact. Yet, under the table, Xiao Yihan’s hand was slowly inching up her thigh! “Mhmm…” Qi Xiaorou’s body was very sensitive under Xiao Yihan’s touch. She closed her legs, trapping Xiao Yihan’s hand between her legs. Her face was practically glowing, “Brother Xiao…” Xiao Yihan’s body also reacted to the situation in an instant. If he was not obliged to comfort Jian Jianan, he would have very much preferred to pin Qi Xiaorou beneath him and devour this seductive demon. As Jian Jianan was about to leave the washroom, she met a woman who was wailing loudly over the phone. Something came to her mind, putting a glint in her eyes. She stopped and called out to her, “Hey!” The woman raised her tear-filled eyes, “What do you want?’’ Jian Jianan smirked, “Let’s make a deal!” … From afar, Jian Jianan could see the filthy deeds Xiao Yihan and Qi Xiaorou were doing. She balled up her hands into fists and growled seethingly, “They’re shameless!” The next second, she regained her composure and fixed her hair. She walked back to the table. “Yihan, why didn’t you deshell the crabs for me!” Xiao Yihan and Qi Xiaorou were startled when they heard Jian Jianan’s audible complaints. Both of their expressions faltered, and Xiao Yihan instantly extracted his hand from between Qi Xiaorou’s legs, guilt on his face. He scrambled to adjust the chair for Jian Jianan and replied, “I just received a call from the hospital. I’ll deshell them right now!” This was Jian Jianan’s first time seeing the submissive side of Xiao Yihan. The aloof mien that he put on in her past life was just a pretense! “That so? Do it now, then. I’m still hungry!” Just when she finished speaking and was about to sit down, a shrieking voice pierced the air, “You filthy whore, I’ll make you pay in blood today!” At the end of that shriek, a woman appeared out of nowhere and dashed towards their table. Before anyone could react, she poured a bag of stuff onto Qi Xiaorou’s head. The seafood on the table was covered in it as well! “Arghh!” There was a loud scream. Everyone ran for safety. The guests from two tables beside Jian Jianan stumbled out of the way. Qi Xiaorou’s white dress was dyed red, blood covered her hair and face. The look of fear on her face made her look horrifying. Taking in all the blood that coated her, Qi Xiaorou screamed unceasingly, her whole body trembling with fear. “Arghh… arghhh… arghhhh…” Xiao Yihan’s face changed and ran over to protect Qi Xiaorou immediately. He glared at the crazy woman, who had tears staining her face. Her hair was a disheveled mess. “Who are you? What’s going on?”