Qin Yuheng looked at her almost transparent profile in the moonlight, his heart softened, and he said softly, "Then forget it all. Yunmeng, let the past be the past. From now on, I'm here, and no one will let you suffer any more grievances."
Ning Yunmeng was silent for a moment, then slowly turned her head and looked at Qin Yuheng. The gentleness and tranquility she had experienced during the candlelight dinner disappeared, replaced by a deep, unspeakable sadness and confusion.
Her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was choked with suppressed sobs: "Brother Yuheng... tell me, am I... really that bad? Really that vicious?"
Qin Yuheng was stunned for a moment, then a surge of intense anger and heartache surged up: "Nonsense! Yunmeng! You are the best! Those people are blind! It was that bitch Ning Xiwan who deliberately harmed you!"
"But..." Ning Yunmeng's tears finally fell, and the crystal tears slid down her pale cheeks and dripped into the warm pool water.
"Everyone believed it... They looked at me... Like I was looking at a pile of disgusting garbage... Even my parents..."
She choked and couldn't continue, covering her face with her hands, her shoulders trembling helplessly, "What did I do wrong... Why did she treat me like this... I just... I just don't want to lose my parents' love..."
This devastating cry, this desperate accusation, was like the sharpest knife, piercing Qin Yuheng's heart.
He no longer cared about anything else and suddenly stood up from the water, causing a splash. He took a few steps to the edge of the pool and half-knelt in front of Ning Yunmeng. He eagerly grabbed her cold wrist and said in an excited voice, "Yunmeng! Look at me! You're not wrong! Ning Xiwan is the one who's wrong! She's jealous of you! She's jealous that you're the real daughter of the Ning family!"
"She's jealous of everything you have! She's an ungrateful person with a vicious heart! She stole what was rightfully yours! She's the one who made you like this!"
He shook her wrist vigorously, trying to instill his faith in her: "Believe me! I will protect you! I will let everyone see her true face! Make her pay the price! I, Qin Yuheng, swear! I will help you take back everything that belongs to you!"
Ning Yunmeng raised her tearful face and looked through her fingers at his face, which was flushed with excitement, and the fire burning in his eyes as he fought for her.
Like a drowning person who finally grabbed a piece of driftwood, she threw herself into Qin Yuheng's wet arms, wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, and burst into tears, as if she wanted to pour out all her grievances, fears, and resentments.
Warm tears soaked the bathrobe on Qin Yuheng's chest, and the girl's soft and fragrant body pressed tightly against him.
Qin Yuheng's whole body stiffened for a moment, and then he was overwhelmed by great ecstasy and a strong desire to protect.
Without hesitation, he hugged her tightly back, patting her back clumsily with one hand and stroking her long hair with the other, comforting her incoherently: "Don't cry, Yunmeng, don't cry... I'm here... Leave it all to me... I will seek justice for you... I will make that bitch Ning Xiwan kneel down in front of you and admit her mistake..."
He couldn't see that Ning Yunmeng, who was buried in his arms, had a tear-stained face and the corners of her mouth were slowly curving upwards into a cold and twisted arc.
The prey is completely caught in the net.
After venting her emotions, Ning Yunmeng seemed to have exhausted all her strength and became unusually silent and dependent.
Qin Yuheng sent her back to the warm bedroom, watched her take the tranquilizer (as she requested), and stayed by her bedside until her breathing became even and long, and she seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep, then he left quietly.
The moment the door closed, Ning Yunmeng, who had been "soundly asleep" on the bed, slowly opened her eyes. Where was the trace of fragility or tears in those eyes? Only a cold clarity and the calmness of calculated success.
Qin Yuheng's reaction was better than she expected. The feeling of being needed, relied on, and regarded as a savior had completely lost him.
The next step is to consolidate the victory and make him willingly become the sharpest knife in his hand.
The next day, Qin Yuheng noticed a change in Ning Yunmeng. While still quiet, the deep melancholy between her brows seemed to have faded a bit, and the look she gave him now had a subtle hint of shyness and dependence.
She would look at him intently while he spoke, occasionally giving him a faint, slightly embarrassed smile. This subtle change gave Qin Yuheng a boost of enthusiasm, making him even more attentive.
There weren't many activities to enjoy at the villa. In the afternoon, Qin Yuheng suggested going to the villa's private cinema to watch a movie and relax. Ning Yunmeng obediently agreed.
The private cinema is located in a separate building and is luxuriously decorated and private, featuring a large curved screen, comfortable leather electric recliners, and surround sound.
Qin Yuheng chose a newly released, well-received suspense thriller. The lights dimmed, the giant screen lit up, and the tense sound effects instantly filled the room.
Ning Yunmeng seemed a little scared of this type of film. When the first terrifying scene appeared on the screen, she let out a small cry of surprise and subconsciously shrank towards Qin Yuheng.
Qin Yuheng immediately understood what she meant, tentatively stretched out his arm, and gently put it around her shoulders.
Ning Yunmeng's body stiffened slightly, but she did not struggle to break free. Instead, as if seeking a sense of security, she moved closer to him, with almost half of her body nestled in his arms.
Through the thin clothes, Qin Yuheng could clearly feel the warmth and slight trembling of her body (this time it might be a real reaction, or it might be acting).
The sweet fragrance of the girl mixed with the creamy smell of popcorn in the cinema, penetrated into his nostrils and ignited his long-suppressed desire.
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