Chapter 11: The Unexpected Arrival

“This… this is… my… girlfriend, Su Yao…”

When Su Yao sat next to Lin Qing, facing the stares of Wu Gang and Wang Lingling, Lin Qing, who was barely holding back his fear, knew he had to introduce her.

However, when it came to saying the word ‘girlfriend,’ Lin Qing felt his mouth stick together like it was glued shut, making it extremely uncomfortable. He would rather stay single for life than have a girlfriend like Su Yao!!!

But to proceed with the plan, he had to say it.

Although he hadn’t dialed Su Yao’s number yet, she suddenly appeared in front of him. Despite this, it didn’t deviate much from Lin Qing’s original plan. To attract the attention of the serial killer nurse, Lin Qing needed another woman to show affection with him. This would trigger Li Mei’s urge to kill.

Su Yao was a perfect choice for this. Moreover, her interest in him could be utilized. After drawing Li Mei’s attention in the hospital, when Su Yao left and returned home, the night would be the time for Lin Qing and Li Mei’s confrontation. It was more of a chase game than a confrontation.

“Hello, I’m Su Yao. My boyfriend is a bit shy, but he’s actually very cute.”

Unlike Lin Qing’s awkwardness, Su Yao spoke without hesitation, her smile quickly winning people over. Her stunning appearance, with her alluring features balanced by her pure, doe-like eyes, gave her a touch of innocence.

When Su Yao and Lin Qing were introduced as a couple, Wang Lingling, who had just returned to her boyfriend’s side, was as surprised as Wu Gang had been, her eyes widening unconsciously. Although she didn’t underestimate Lin Qing, it was hard to imagine someone as beautiful as Su Yao with him.

“Ha ha, to have such a beautiful girlfriend and still keep her a secret, you’re quite the schemer!”

While Wang Lingling was puzzled, Wu Gang discreetly tugged at her sleeve and then laughed, breaking the awkward silence. Although Wu Gang was also curious about how the two ended up together, he figured there was no absolute in life, and maybe Su Yao had fallen for Lin Qing’s inner beauty!

“Are you saying I’m not pretty enough?”

After Wu Gang spoke, Wang Lingling reacted and playfully retorted, swiftly scooping a large portion of colorful rice into Wu Gang’s mouth. The rice, with its vibrant colors, made it impossible to describe its hue. As it entered Wu Gang’s mouth, his soul found temporary peace. He wondered, “Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do…”

“What do you need from me?”

As Wang Lingling fed Wu Gang, Su Yao maintained her smile and glanced at the phone in Lin Qing’s hand, her curiosity piqued. It was hard to imagine someone who was so terrified that they checked into a hospital would have the courage to make a phone call. She had thought Lin Qing would just tear up the number she had given him!

Su Yao’s sudden appearance was simple. She wanted Lin Qing to be familiar with her presence, so their interactions in school wouldn’t be too intense, causing him to end up in the hospital again. This would be a waste of time. Although a new toy was interesting, wasting too much precious time would quickly dampen her interest!

In addition, the hospital was intriguing, and she didn’t want to miss an upcoming show.

“I… I was just playing a game…”

Hearing Su Yao’s question, Lin Qing tensed up even more and stammered his response, not admitting anything. He wasn’t surprised by Su Yao’s keen observation. It was expected. With ten white skulls, Su Yao had terrifying potential, a true genius among geniuses. She had noticed Nurse Li Mei’s abnormality from the start and deduced the correct conclusion by piecing together subtle clues. Being with Su Yao was like stepping into a dragon’s den, one wrong move and he could be doomed. Lin Qing even suspected that Su Yao might have discovered his plan. Although he didn’t have all the details, staying here any longer would only delay the inevitable.

Forget it! At this point, even if Su Yao found out, it wouldn’t matter. As long as he could save Wu Gang, that was all that mattered! He couldn’t just stand by and watch Wu Gang die.

“It seems the game is more interesting than I am, but it’s time for lunch now. Come and eat!”

Su Yao glanced at the phone in Lin Qing’s hand, her lips curving into a smile. She casually spoke, opening the cloth covering the lunch box, revealing a corner of the exquisite, purple wooden box. Compared to the giant heart-shaped bento Wang Lingling had prepared for Wu Gang, Su Yao’s lunch box was equally impressive. The high-quality wooden box itself was quite expensive. Lin Qing remembered what his classmate Wang Fanran had said, that Su Yao came from a wealthy family, the only child of a major domestic conglomerate.

However, as Su Yao was untying the cloth, Lin Qing abruptly raised his hand to stop her. Still fearful of Su Yao, Lin Qing didn’t get too close, but raised a hand in mid-air, catching her attention.

“Not here. Let’s go to the hospital cafeteria.”

If it weren’t for the plan, Lin Qing would never get this close to Su Yao. Now, they needed to waste no time in letting Nurse Li Mei see them together, sparking her killing intent. Staying in the ward wouldn’t guarantee meeting Li Mei, and they would have to spend more time with each other, something Lin Qing found extremely uncomfortable. He hoped everything would be resolved quickly.

“Okay, I’m all yours~”

Su Yao readily agreed to Lin Qing’s sudden request, nodding obediently like the perfect girlfriend. This made Wu Gang, who had just regained his senses, envious. He wished his girlfriend could be so compliant, maybe then she would stop cooking those dark dishes and be kinder to his stomach. But as the person involved, Lin Qing knew Su Yao didn’t follow the rules. Her obedient demeanor was just a facade, hiding her anticipation for something to happen. Like a mischievous little demon who enjoyed creating tragic events for her own amusement.

Thinking this, Lin Qing didn’t say anything more. He got out of bed, put on his shoes, and led Su Yao to the hospital cafeteria. Su Yao followed closely behind, carrying the lunch box like a downtrodden wife, attracting many gazes along the way, making some young men want to offer their help. However, noticing the men’s intentions, Su Yao didn’t want anyone to interfere. She quickly stepped forward and hooked her arm around Lin Qing’s, a faint, elegant scent enveloping him as her ample chest pressed against his arm. Lin Qing’s first instinct was to push her away. Unfortunately…

Su Yao was skilled in both martial arts and academics, and her well-trained body made Lin Qing feel like he was pushing against a mountain. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t budge her an inch.

“Stop struggling. She’s here.”

At Lin Qing’s resistance, Su Yao simply said a few words, immediately making him compliant.

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