With these words, Helian Duo scurried into the boat dejectedly. Cheng Xiran and Xiao Qi both said it was the first time they had seen him like this. He was always so smart and resourceful that it was unthinkable for him to back down like this.
After Helian Duo got on the boat, Xiao Qi lowered her voice and questioned Cheng Xiran, "What on earth were you and the prince talking about just now? It was so mysterious that I wasn't even allowed to listen?"
"It was just some questions. There's nothing special. You don't need to know."
Cheng Xiran wasn't in a good mood either. Firstly, Xiao Qi had interrupted her conversation with Helian Duo. Secondly, it was because of Helian Duo. The more he concealed things from her, the more eager she was to know the truth.
She was determined to get to the bottom of it today.
In Xiao Qi's eyes, Cheng Xiran's sour face was just putting on airs and showing off her status in Helian Duo's heart.
Xiao Qi got angry. "Cheng Xiran, don't think that just because you've won the prince's favor, you can do whatever you want. In terms of status, I'm far nobler than you."
Here she goes again. Is this all she can do? Such childish tricks!
Cheng Xiran ignored her. Her head was really hurting, and she even felt dizzy. She supported her forehead and was about to go inside the boat when Xiao Qi grabbed her.
They were quite far from the inside of the boat. With the strong sun shining, it was a bit backlit when looking out from inside. Moreover, Xue Lianyu and Chu Liyin's attention was on Helian Duo, who had his head down. So the three people inside the boat didn't see clearly and didn't pay much attention.
Xiao Qi took advantage of this inattention and came up with a plan on the spot.
Back then, to ensure success, Xiao Qi had made Cheng Xiran drink some numbing powder before pushing her into the water. Even though Cheng Xiran was rumored to be a poor swimmer, Xiao Qi had gone to great lengths to make sure she died.
But unexpectedly, Cheng Xiran had been miraculously found in time and survived.
Today, consumed by anger, Xiao Qi wanted Cheng Xiran to experience the same pain again. And she had a new plan. She was really risking half her life this time just to get Helian Duo to notice her.
"Xiao Qi, what are you pulling me for?" Cheng Xiran suddenly felt scared. The chill down her spine wasn't from Helian Duo but from Xiao Qi.
She heard Xiao Qi's cold voice from behind. "Cheng Xiran, I'll make you understand today that Helian Duo will never be yours. Never!"
Saying this, Xiao Qi jumped into the river, taking Cheng Xiran with her.
Cheng Xiran didn't have time to react. She was just dragged into the water without even having time to call for help.
The boatman heard the sound of splashing water behind him. He looked back and shouted, "Someone's fallen into the water! Someone's fallen into the water! Come and save them!"
Hearing this, Helian Duo, who had been deep in thought, immediately rushed out of the boat. At this moment, Cheng Xiran was struggling in the lake. Xiao Qi was actually awake but still pretended to be in the same situation as Cheng Xiran, constantly crying for help, "Your Highness, come and save me! Come and save me!"
Cheng Xiran felt as if her consciousness had gone back to the day when the original owner drowned. It was a calm and warm day.