Chapter 10 Slap Him
Compared to Shi Yin's cold personality, Shi Qinghe is outgoing and enthusiastic.
During her school days, she was a social butterfly, handling every relationship with ease. Her classmates loved her, her teachers liked her, and wherever Shi Yin went, she could hear her resounding name.
When others learned that the two were sisters, they would sigh: "It's so lucky to have a sister like Qinghe!"
Happy indeed.
Happy to have nothing.
A moment later, Shi Qinghe, sitting in a wheelchair, came over. The woman, dressed in a white wedding gown, looked up at the person in front of her, speaking softly and gently, "Yinyin, are you still angry with me?"
"I know you went to Banbijiang the night before last. Although your face showed that you hated me, deep down you still cared about me and wanted to celebrate my sister's birthday. I told my parents many times that my injured legs had nothing to do with you, but they cared about me too much, so they put the blame on you."
"I'm very sorry about this, and I've always wanted to do something to make amends for you. Yinyin, please move back home. The living conditions in Central Mansion are too poor, and I'm always worried that you'll suffer misfortune outside."
Mo Li scoffed, "Aren't you the Shi family who have caused Yinyin the most injustice? Before she moved out of the Shi residence, she thought the outside world was difficult and harsh. After moving out, she discovered that it was sunny and bright. All her hardships were caused by you, especially you, Shi Qinghe. As a vested interest, you still stand in front of your sister who was sucked dry by you, pretending to be kind. Don't you find it disgusting?"
"Watch your mouth!"
Song Sinian came out sideways.
He firmly protected Shi Qinghe behind him.
He lowered his eyes to look at the rude Mo Li in front of him, and warned her word by word: "Don't think that just because you are the eldest daughter of the Mo family, and everyone in the Mo family loves and pampers you and treats you like a treasure, you can be arrogant outside! You are not qualified, and you are not worthy of pointing fingers at Qinghe. If you know what's good for you, apologize immediately-"
“Bang!”
The crisp sound of applause echoed throughout the hall.
The store employees waiting nearby held their breath, their heads bowed. Shi Qinghe, in her wheelchair, instinctively tugged at Song Sinian's shirt and called out his name distressedly. Even Mo Li's eyes widened as she turned to look at Shi Yin. A glimpse of her friend's hand, still half-closed, revealed the reddened palm that had silently confirmed the slap Shi Yin had given Song Sinian two seconds earlier.
Song Sinian seemed to be stunned as well.
It took a while for me to come back to my senses.
It wasn't until blood oozed from the corners of his lips and he tasted the taste of rust that he vaguely raised his eyes and looked at Shi Yin with astonishment and resentment. Every word he said seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth: "Shi Yin, are you crazy?"
"Song Sinian, you are shameless." Shi Yin commented on him.
"you--"
"There are so many mirrors in this shop, why don't you take a look at yourself for pretending to be so righteous? You've brought shame upon the Song family for eighteen generations." Shi Yin took a half step forward, expressionless: "Who do you think you are? A cheating bastard? A cheating scumbag? You're not worthy of bossing my friends around!"
"Yinyin, don't quarrel with Si Nian. I came here wearing a wedding dress today to take some artistic photos. Those rumors in the circle are not true. Si Nian only took care of me out of sympathy and guilt. He loves you. Don't let me ruin the years of relationship between you and Si Nian."
"I hit him and forgot to hit you, right?" Shi Yin asked.
Shi Qinghe was speechless.
Ever since moving out of the Shi residence, Shi Yin's temperament had changed. No longer as cautious as before, she'd become bolder and more pointed in her words, her expression cold and aloof, like a tiny needle. She disliked everyone equally, and wouldn't hold back until the next day if she could just retort. But she never expected Shi Yin to hit someone.
The one being beaten was still Song Sinian.
This was the man Shi Yin cherished dearly, a man they had known since childhood and had spent more than a decade together. Others didn't understand how much she loved Song Sinian, but Shi Qinghe, who lived under the same roof with her, saw it clearly.
Shi Qinghe opened her lips to say something else when she saw Shi Yin's gaze shift down to her legs, which dangled immobile from the wheelchair. She instinctively lifted her white wedding dress to cover them. Shi Yin's words, neither cold nor warm, came crashing down from above her head: "Since you're disabled and will be paralyzed for the rest of your life, I'll spare you this slap."
Shi Qinghe's face froze.
No matter how exquisite her makeup was, it couldn't hide her distorted expression. She lowered her eyes and gripped the wheelchair handle tightly in the dark where no one could see. The freshly done French manicure dug deep into the flesh of her palms.
Song Sinian was heartbroken. While protecting Shi Qinghe, he scolded the person in front of him: "Shi Yin, Qinghe's legs became like this because of you. Not only are you not grateful, but you also provoked her. When did you become so heartless!"
"Did I push her off the top of the mountain?"
"..." Song Sinian was silent.
"Is it me who tied her up and took her to Lushan?" Shi Yin stared into Song Sinian's eyes. After a moment's gaze, the man turned his head away first. Shi Yin sneered, "She went there on her own. In times of danger, the initiative is in your hands. Since you are speaking up for her so much, you should compensate her with your legs. Or marry her and take care of her until she dies."
"Shi Yin, you—"
"You're so generous with other people's money, saying over and over that I ruined her legs and made me take the responsibility. But you wouldn't be happy if I asked you to sacrifice even a little bit." Shi Yin glanced at Shi Qinghe in the wheelchair, crouched down, and moved closer. She imitated her soft voice and said, "Sister, Song Sinian also thinks you're ugly with your disability. Otherwise, why wouldn't he want to marry you?"
Hear this.
Shi Qinghe suddenly raised his head.
A pair of tearful, red eyes caught Song Sinian's eye, and the man was speechless. He tried to explain, but didn't know what to say. Shi Yin didn't try to argue anymore, and left the shop with Mo Li. Even from a distance, Shi Qinghe's sobs could still be heard, one after another, particularly endearing.
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upstairs.
Queen jewelry store.
That insignificant incident didn't dampen Shi Yin's spirits. Accompanied by her friend, she carefully selected the matching rings for men and women in the window display. During this time, Mo Li took a call and left the store. About three or five minutes later, she heard footsteps approaching. Thinking it was her, Shi Yin took the diamond ring the salesgirl handed her without even turning around. "How about this one?"
She raised her head.
As her eyes met Song Sinian's face, Shi Yin's gaze instantly turned cold. The change in the woman's expression was too obvious. Her cold expression was more like a slender thorn, piercing Song Sinian's heart and bringing him intense pain.
Perhaps it was because he had experienced her passionate love that he felt so uncomfortable when he saw her cold attitude. The strong sense of disparity made Song Sinian uneasy. He was a little panicked. It was like holding a kite with a broken string in his hand. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull it back.
Song Sinian calmed himself down and ordered, "Shi Yin, don't look at me like that."
She ignored him.
Didn't even give me a glance.
She turned around and handed the ring in her hand to the salesgirl, asking her to go get the receipt. She had arrived at the Song family's wedding shop, and now she was in the jewelry store. Song Sinian's eyes were focused on the pair of rings that were being packed, and his brows furrowed. "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were buying wedding rings?"
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