newbobooks Chapter 119 I have no intention of letting you off the hook!
Chapter 119 I have no intention of letting you off the hook!
"Make a fool of yourself? I don't care." Qin Reng's lips curled up slightly, deliberately revealing a hint of provocation. "But I really hope you run into a brick wall and show me a funny side of yourself."
Yu Yuetong rolled her eyes helplessly: "Don't be too optimistic. If someone sees through it, my innocent face will be impossible to explain."
Just as Yu Yuetong was considering whether or not to make a lasting impression on Qin Reng at the banquet, the phone rang suddenly, interrupting her thoughts.
"You can answer it." Qin Reng coldly released her hand, turned to look out the window, seemingly indifferent to the momentary awkwardness.
Yu Yuetong answered the phone and immediately heard a familiar voice: "Yuetong, it's me, Qin Yu!"
In an instant, countless images flashed through Yu Yuetong's mind, as if an invisible hand had uncovered all her secrets. Qin Yu, always so gloomy and treacherous, his smile concealing unfathomable depths.
"What do you want?" Yu Yuetong concealed her unease and tried her best to make her voice sound dignified and calm.
"Let me remind you, there are people you need to be careful of at that banquet." Qin Yu's voice was so cold it sent chills down her spine. "I heard that Ji Momo is targeting you and wants to kick you out of the Qin family."
"Why would she do this?" Yu Yuetong felt a sudden wave of panic. "I'm just a substitute!"
"Even substitutes need to live elegantly, especially since she feels you threaten her position." Qin Yu's tone rose slightly, as if warning her. "Don't be fooled by Ji Momo's smile. Sometimes, the knife behind the smile is the most deadly."
Yu Yuetong knew that the contest between her and Ji Momo was far from over. Her heart sank without warning, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Qin Reng lounging on the sofa, leisurely playing on his phone, looking carefree. Her heart churned once again.
She put down the phone, her gaze sweeping across the room, when suddenly she seemed to have an idea. She looked up and stared directly at Qin Reng. "We need to devise a plan."
"A solution? Do you think I need to ask you for advice?" Qin Reng waved his hand casually. "Alright, give me a good idea. As your contractual partner, I'll certainly give you a discount."
She pursed her lips, feeling powerless to refute. "So what do you plan to do?" she asked, her heart filled with both anticipation and trepidation.
“I know what I’m doing, but…” He suddenly leaned closer, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. “If you want to steal the show at the banquet, there are many things that I can’t decide on my own.”
Yu Yuetong froze, her gaze shifting from the curious yet uneasy smile, a wave of unease washing over her. She sensed the atmosphere growing increasingly ambiguous and subtle, as if the initial confrontation had been replaced by something indescribable.
"So, you want me to make a surprising impression at the banquet?" Yu Yuetong smiled slightly, but she sensed a subtle, competitive emotion within her.
"Of course." Qin Reng's eyes blazed with fury, as if testing her resolve. "You are me, how can you not impress everyone at the banquet?"
“But we have to deal with Ji Momo first.” She pondered for a moment before bringing the topic back.
Yu Yuetong raised her head, unable to hide the anger and unease on her face. Her gaze swept over Qin Reng, as if trying to find the source of her unease. "Be prepared," her voice was firm. "If Ji Momo comes looking for trouble, we must have a way to deal with it."
"How to deal with it?" Qin Reng leaned back lazily on the sofa, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Have you ever thought about why you let Ji Momo steal the spotlight at the banquet?"
Yu Yuetong froze for a moment, instantly led in a more dangerous direction. Yes, she was planning for a predator, wanting to gain a place on this stage. However, her true opponent had never given her a chance, not even the right to speak. Her heart was hollowed out by restless fear, trembling like a petal in a storm.
"Don't forget, people like us aren't looked up to," she said sharply, hinting at her deeper feelings. Despite being born into a wealthy family, she had become a laughingstock, and even her identity had become unclear.
Qin Reng mimicked her tone, sighing, "Oh dear, I'm a young master from a wealthy family, who would care about me?" Before he finished speaking, his gaze suddenly deepened, and his fingers unconsciously traced her shoulder. "No matter what you do, I will stand by your side. After all, I am your true form."
Yu Yuetong froze, a chill seeming to blow from behind her. What she dared not look directly at was the earnestness and depth in his gaze, radiating an unprecedented trust and reliance. "Could it be that you've already accepted this arrangement?" she wondered to herself, feeling Qin's presence burning like a flame in her mind.
“This isn’t acceptance,” Qin Reng said casually, almost teasingly, a slight smile playing on his lips. “It’s helplessness.” He stood up abruptly, his eyes gleaming, his demeanor composed. “So, you plan to make a good impression and shut those forces up?”
"Fighting amongst themselves? You make it sound so easy." Yu Yuetong's mind was in turmoil. She tried to clear her thoughts, but couldn't shake off the turmoil in her heart. Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something to cover up her hesitation, but when she saw Qin Reng's casual and nonchalant expression, she couldn't help but remain silent.
Just then, a soft knock came at the door, sounding somewhat urgent through the opening. "Is that Ji Momo?" Yu Yuetong unconsciously clenched her fists. Her heart pounded like a deer's, her fear intensifying.
"I'll ask you one more time, are you ready to deal with her?" Qin Reng's expression was solemn, giving off a sense of pressure, as if this challenge was not just an external enemy, but a trial between their destinies.
Yu Yuetong took a deep breath, barely managing to suppress her emotions. She chose to fill her heart with contentment, shielding herself from that unease, and smiled: "Of course, I will make her understand what a wonderful identity a substitutory is."
"So confident?" Qin Reng's lips curled up, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "It seems our cooperation has been very successful."
"Yes, no matter how it ends, this family still depends on me." She tried to hide her nervousness, her lips curving into a slight smile, making her appear more radiant than usual. However, the trembling in her heart was like ripples in the darkness, leaving her panicked.
Just as the two were talking, Ji Momo's voice suddenly broke in: "I have no intention of letting you go!" She pushed open the door, smiling, and stood at the doorway like a needle, piercing the air that had just gathered, making the room freeze instantly.