Yan Xin downed the alcohol in one swift motion, the liquid burning his throat as it went down. He welcomed the familiar sensation.
Sitting near him was Gu Jianyu who was ranting about something, but Yan Xin's mind had long since tuned her out. He was tired of her dramatics, tired of her constant need for attention. As he gazed blankly into his glass, his thoughts began to wander.
His mind drifted to Su Han, the girl who had captured his attention with her defiance. She was the first person in a long time to ignore him, to not fawn over him like everyone else in his circle. It was... intriguing.
Yan Xin's eyes narrowed slightly as he recalled the way she had rejected him, the way she had walked away without a second glance.
The memory of Su Han's determined expression lingered in his mind, and for a moment, Yan Xin's gaze became distant. He found himself wondering what it would be like to break through her reserve, to see her smile or hear her laugh. The thought sent a spark of interest through him, and he felt a sudden urge to see her again. With a subtle shift in his demeanor, Yan Xin's attention snapped back to the present, his eyes refocusing on the room around him. But his mind remained elsewhere.
Su Meiyou felt her body itch uncontrollably. She had tried to shake off the sensation, but it only worsened as she took a shower. The water seemed to exacerbate the itch, making her skin crawl. Desperate for relief, she scratched her skin roughly the
As the itching continued, Su Meiyou's frustration mounted. Her entire body felt like it was on fire, with pins and needles coursing through her veins. She couldn't help but scratch again and again. The marks on her skin became more pronounced. She felt like she was going crazy.
Su Han walked into her house, escorted by Pel Chan. "Thanks for walking me home," she said with a smile, inviting him in. Pel Chan nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings before following her inside. The atmosphere seemed a bit tense.
As they entered the living room, Su Zheng emerged from his room, his expression displeased. "So now you dare bring a sugar daddy home, huh?" he sneered, eyeing Pel Chan up and down. Su Han's eyes rolled in exasperation, while Pel Chan's expression remained neutral, unfazed by the older man's jibe. "Dad, this is Pel Chan, a friend from school," Su Han explained, trying to diffuse the tension. But Su Zheng's mind was already made up, and he continued to berate her.
"You're a complete disappointment, Su Han," Su Zheng sneered, his voice dripping with disgust. "Can't even manage to keep your temper in check. Fighting with a student? What would your mother say if she knew you'd become a thug? You're bringing shame to our family, and I don't know what I did to deserve such a worthless daughter like you." His words cut deep, but Su Han's expression remained impassive, her eyes flashing with anger.
Su Han mocked him in her mind. "Such a good father…He didn't even bother asking if she had injuries or what caused the fight"
She was about to retort him when a naked figure ran outside of the room.
Su Meiyou came out of her room, scratching her body and there were obvious marks on her face which made it swollen. She didn't seem to notice people were with her.
Her hands moved over her body, scratching and clawing at her skin. It left red welts over but she didn't seem to feel any pain only a maddening sense of scratching.
Su Han smirked. The itching powder has started it's effect. It would take 12hours before it would cool down no matter what. Next time, they would learn not to mess with her.
Su Xin who had been watching the show from afar immediately rushed to the parlor. "Meiyou what happened to you" she exclaimed rushing forward to grab a blanket and wrap it in her daughters body.
Su Meiyou didn't respond too caught up in her own misery. Su Xin immediately slapped Su Meiyou to try to bring her back to her senses but Su Meiyou couldn't feel any pain.
The butler Tang Sang immediately came to help Su Xin as they both dragged Su Meiyou to the room.
Su Zheng's face turned red with anger and embarrassment as he walked to the room Su Meiyou was in to check on her.
Pel Chan eyes darted away trying not to take in the scene. "You can let me know if you need help"
Su Han rejected him. She could easily take care of them. She only wanted to make their days painful that's why she still made them stay alive. She waved Pel Chan bye as she walked to her room, stressed from the day event.
Gu Jianyu was angry that Yan Xin was ignoring her. Frustrated, Gu Jianyu pulled out her phone and began scrolling through Weibo, her fingers swiping rapidly through the feeds. Suddenly, her eyes landed on a trending video, and her face lit up with excitement.
"Look at this!" she exclaimed, clicking on the video and holding out her phone for Yan Xin to see. Pel Chan's face appeared on the screen, and Gu Jianyu's eyes sparkled with glee. "Isn't this the girl Pel Chan is hanging out with?"
Yan Xin's gaze flicked to the screen, and he watched the video, his expression unreadable. He gauged Su Han fighting skills, impressed at how good she was.
"How can she fight so well?" Gu Jianyu asked, her voice laced with venom, referring to Su Han. "I bet she has been in a lot of street fight." But Yan Xin wasn't paying attention to Gu Jianyu's words.
As the video ended, Yan Xin's expression darkened. He stood up abruptly, "I'm leaving," he announced, his voice cold. Gu Jianyu's face fell, her anger and frustration forgotten in her confusion. "What's wrong?" she asked, but Yan Xin was already walking away, leaving her and Fang Rou sitting alone at the table.
Gu Jianyu tossed back two glasses of wine in quick succession, the liquid burning her throat as she swallowed.
Fang Rou watched with concern, his eyes following her every move. As she reached for another glass, he caught her wrist, his grip gentle but firm. "Jianyu, slow down," he said softly, trying to reason with her.
But Gu Jianyu was beyond reason. She was drunk, her words slurring as she vented to Fang Rou about Yan Xin. Fang Rou listened patiently, his expression sympathetic, but his eyes betrayed a deep sadness.
As Gu Jianyu talked about Yan Xin, her words cut deep into Fang Rou's heart. He was trapped in his own unrequited love, forced to listen to the girl he loved talk about the man she desired. With a heavy heart, Fang Rou booked a cab for Gu Jianyu and helped her into it, making sure she was safe before handing her over to the driver. As the cab drove away, Fang Rou walked away.
Yan Xin walked into his apartment greeted by the butler He strode to the study room and dialed Shen Yu number.
"Find out everything about Su Han," he ordered, his voice low and even. "I want to know her schedule, her friends, her favorite food. Everything. And delete all news about her from the internet." His assistant's voice was a calm, efficient murmur on the other end of the line, assuring him that the task would be done.
Meanwhile, Su Han sat in front of her own computer, her eyes fixed on the screen as she began to hack into Weibo's system. Her fingers moved with a practiced ease, something she was used to in her past life as an assassin.
She had many skills, and hacking was one of them. As she navigated the system, she realized that someone had beaten her to it, all videos of her had been deleted. Su Han's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with the thought of who could have done it.