Chapter 14: The Terrifying Strategist

Could it be that Li Mei’s boyfriend cheated on her with a wealthy woman?

If so, it was a lucky coincidence that successfully caught Li Mei’s attention.

Becoming the primary target of her resentment.

Next, a tough battle awaited them tonight!

“You already expected that man to cause trouble!”

As they walked back to the ward, Lin Qing observed Su Yao beside him, clearly in high spirits, almost humming a tune.

Her dark, bright eyes sparkled, and a faint smile played on her upturned lips, radiating sunshine and liveliness.

Her striking appearance, combined with her vibrant demeanor, drew frequent glances from passersby.

Such a beautiful girl naturally garnered immense goodwill from everyone, not only relaxing their spirits but also pleasing their eyes.

Yet, the Su Yao whom others admired showed no trace of guilt after her manipulations.

Although seeing someone like Blondie get taught a lesson was immensely satisfying, one couldn’t ignore the true nature of the situation.

While everything that had just unfolded in the cafeteria appeared normal, it was, in fact, a meticulously orchestrated plan by Su Yao.

Indeed, Su Yao had swiftly utilized her surroundings to construct a trap for her prey.

From the moment they stepped into the cafeteria, events had unfolded entirely within Su Yao’s control.

She possessed an uncanny ability to discern people’s thoughts and characters, allowing her to make optimal judgments.

Such a woman was truly terrifying…

Therefore, when Lin Qing spoke, his words were not a question.

They were an affirmation.

“Isn’t it enough so long as the goal is achieved?”

Upon hearing Lin Qing’s inquiry, Su Yao’s smile brightened even further. She then glanced down at his tightly clenched hand and promptly covered it with her own.

The sudden gesture caused Lin Qing’s body to stiffen instantly.

He was unaccustomed to physical contact from others.

Standing at one hundred and seventy-five centimeters, Su Yao’s slender waist and long legs meant her hands were not small.

Furthermore, Lin Qing was relatively thin and short, standing about ten centimeters shorter than Su Yao, so his hands were not as broad as those of other adolescent boys.

Thus, after enclosing Lin Qing’s hand in hers, Su Yao raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

Feeling Lin Qing’s fingers, so slender they could be described as skin and bone, she couldn’t resist lifting her index finger to caress the back of his hand.

As Lin Qing’s hand once again stiffened like a stone, Su Yao’s smile vanished. Instead, she leaned in close to his ear and whispered.

“Do you actually eat properly?”

As she spoke, Su Yao’s ink-black eyes blinked subtly. The close proximity allowed Lin Qing to feel her long eyelashes brushing against his cheek.

It created a ticklish sensation.

Regarding Su Yao’s penchant for physical contact, Lin Qing understood she was attempting to tempt him.

To make him yield and submit.

Su Yao was well aware of her strengths, but using her beauty as a lure was a miscalculation.

Lin Qing held no interest in women.

Nor, for that matter, in men.

Currently, he couldn’t even manage normal social interactions, let alone more intimate relationships.

Having been confined for nearly a decade, the long period of isolation had locked away his emotions, leaving the keyhole rusted. Even if he found the lost key, it would be almost impossible to open.

“There’s no need to worry. After we resolve the situation with Nurse Li Mei, I hope we can maintain our previous relationship.”

Though discussing other matters before dealing with the murderer was somewhat off-topic, Lin Qing simply wished for his normal life to remain unchanged.

Lin Qing detested surprises.

Because they were uncontrollable.

“Our previous relationship?”

However, for Su Yao, the opposite was true.

She loathed stability.

Because it was too boring.

“Ignoring each other in class, living our own lives, and never having any intersections.”

As he spoke, Lin Qing reached out to push Su Yao away, who had drawn close. His steps unwavering, he continued towards the ward.

Su Yao, having been pushed away, paused in surprise, then a smile quickly spread across her lips.

Her dark eyes sparkled with brilliance, much like a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

Dazzling and exceptionally beautiful.

She swiftly caught up to Lin Qing, disregarding his suggestion, and instead walked even closer, pressing against him.

“Unfortunately, reality doesn’t bend to your will, so your wish for me to stay away is destined to fail… However, if I ever get bored, I’ll leave without hesitation~”

Still conversing, they reached the ward door. However, Lin Qing didn’t immediately push it open; instead, he deliberately halted his steps.

He turned to look at Su Yao beside him, knowing well that she wasn’t merely joking.

She was serious.

She would cling to him like a leech, refusing to let go until the very last drop of blood was drained.

Despite having long anticipated this outcome, Lin Qing still harbored a sliver of fantasy, believing that two people from entirely different worlds like him and Su Yao wouldn’t continue to be entangled.

Yet, he had forgotten.

Su Yao was no ordinary person.

Just seeing the ten white skull icons should have reminded Lin Qing of that fact.

Nevertheless, Su Yao’s final remark prevented Lin Qing’s flicker of hope from being extinguished.

She would leave once she grew bored…

“What, feeling sad? Don’t worry, I’m not bored of you yet~”

“I just hope you remember what I said today: once you lose interest in me, leave directly without any lingering attachment.”

In response to Su Yao’s mischievous smile and words, Lin Qing spoke with utmost seriousness.

Every word was gravely earnest.

His words fell upon Su Yao’s ears, yet her smile did not falter.

“If you keep this up, I might never be able to leave you~”

With that, a cheerful Su Yao ceased her conversation with Lin Qing, pushed open the ward door first, and stepped inside.

Left behind, Lin Qing unconsciously furrowed his brow, wondering what Su Yao’s recent words had meant.

‘Keep this up?’

He had merely warned Su Yao in advance, hoping they could part ways amicably.

Su Yao was truly a strange woman, one he couldn’t comprehend… Considering the ten skull icons above her head, Lin Qing decided not to dwell on it further.

She was, after all, an anomaly.

“Oh my god, really? That’s… not good!”

Just as Lin Qing abandoned his attempts to understand Su Yao, Wang Lingling’s surprised voice, brimming with uncontrollable excitement, drifted from inside the ward, prompting him to enter quickly, filled with doubt.

‘What was Su Yao planning now?’

The moment Lin Qing stepped into the ward, he saw Su Yao raise her index finger to her lips, her lively eyes darting to him, a knowing smile gracing her face.