"It's all because you, President Su, said you weren't coming tonight. Shujing wasn't feeling well to begin with, and your words upset her, so that's why... sigh!"
Yan Yueyue pretended to sniff pitifully.
Seeing the woman lying on the bed, Su Minghan felt extremely remorseful.
"When does the competition start?"
"At 8:30."
He glanced at his wristwatch, his expression turning rather ugly.
Xiao Shuyuan rushed over at this moment, feeling both guilty and helpless.
In the past, he would have been more than happy to see Su Minghan being deceived like a fool.
As long as he got the money and could live the carefree life he wanted, he didn't care what others thought, whether they were happy or angry.
But things were different now.
The hardships he endured in Lanshan Hospital had helped him grow.
He had also decided to turn over a new leaf and live a better life from then on.
Now, Xiao Shujing had become like he used to be.
In order to win Su Minghan's love and prevent him from leaving, she would try any means and resort to extreme measures.
But this was not real love. Staying together would only bring pain to both of them.
"Brother-in-law, I..."
Yan Yueyue shot him a fierce glare. "Ayuan meant that his sister can't be stimulated any more. She still has to be a judge this afternoon despite not feeling well. As her boyfriend, you should understand!"
Xiao Shuyuan stared at her in shock as she spouted nonsense without restraint.
"I might not be able to make it at 8:30. When is Shujing's turn?"
Right now, Su Minghan was so worried that he didn't realize this was a trap, nor did he anticipate that this incident would lead to his breakup with Xiao Shujing in the future.
All he could think about was her physical condition.
Yan Yueyue scrolled through the schedule on her phone. "At 10."
"10... Alright, I'll be there on time."
He sat down on the edge of the bed lovingly, took Xiao Shujing's hand and pressed it against his cheek. His eyes were filled with deep affection. "I'm sorry. I was too willful."
"I shouldn't have argued with you. It's all my fault."
Xiao Shuyuan couldn't bear to watch this scene any longer. He angrily pulled open the door of the ward and stormed out. Yan Yueyue quickly followed him.
"Are you crazy?"
He had walked a short distance when he was forcefully grabbed by the person behind him.
"Let go of me."
"Do you want to see your sister hurt herself again like last time?"
"She's just being a drama queen! President Su loves her so much, yet she still acts like this!"
Xiao Shuyuan's eyes were red with anger.
Yan Yueyue rolled her eyes in disbelief. "They've only been dating for a month. Isn't it normal for a young girl to be a bit clingy and act cute in love?"
"Is this acting cute? This is coercion!"
"What's wrong with you today?" She looked at him in disbelief. "Aren't you proud of their hard - won relationship? With President Su by her side, Shujing will have an even better future!"
Xiao Shuyuan sneered. "I think it's like raising a tiger that will bring trouble."
"You!" Yan Yueyue was afraid that their argument would attract others' attention. She looked around warily, then gritted her teeth and said, "She's your sister! As her younger brother, why don't you want to help her at all?"
"Do you want to see them break up and your sister cry her heart out before you're happy? I really can't understand what you're thinking."
"What am I thinking?"
Xiao Shuyuan looked at her disappointedly. "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have sneaked out in the middle of the night to frame Tian Danni, and I wouldn't have gotten into so much trouble."
"My sister has been led astray by you. She used to be a good person, and it's all your fault that she's become like this!"
Yan Yueyue was so angry that she almost fainted.
"Xiao! Don't you forget who caused me to be hospitalized for surgery! Now you're turning your back on me?"
"You were the one who climbed into my bed. Don't you forget that."
He stepped closer to her, looking at her frustrated expression. "I'm still with you now because I feel guilty towards you. I'm willing to take care of you for the rest of my life.
But! If you keep filling my sister's head with bad ideas, don't blame me for not warning you in advance."
After saying that, Xiao Shuyuan's expression gradually calmed down.
"I can see the change in my sister, and my brother - in - law can't miss it either.
If you want to graduate smoothly, stay out of their relationship. I'm only saying this once."
He turned around and walked away, leaving Yan Yueyue with a determined back.
She had never seen him so calm when he was angry. It was much scarier than his previous outbursts. She rubbed the goosebumps on her arms and pursed her lips, remaining silent.
Xiao Shujing pretended to be asleep for less than ten minutes before waking up.
She kept chatting with Su Minghan until the afternoon. It was not until Assistant Jiang called to urge him to go back and change into his evening gown that she let him go.
"Then I'll leave?" He got up but still held her hand.
Xiao Shujing pouted. "Promise me you'll come to watch me tonight."
"You've asked me this question at least ten times."
"Then will you come or not!"
Su Minghan kissed her forehead lovingly. "I'll come. Definitely."
"My girl is going to be a judge. It's such a glorious thing. I'll come to boost your confidence so that you can show off for a few days and graduate happily."
Only then did Xiao Shujing look happy.
"Then go quickly. Assistant Jiang must be getting impatient."
"Don't block my number or make me unable to find you in the future, okay?" Su Minghan walked back from the door and said.
She nodded cheerfully. "Got it."
Less than two minutes after he left, Yan Yueyue walked in dejectedly.
Xiao Shujing noticed something was wrong. She got out of bed and asked, "What's wrong?"
"… Nothing."
"I can tell from your expression. What's going on?"
Looking at her and remembering Xiao Shuyuan's cold expression just now, she still didn't say anything. "I just suddenly thought that I failed a quiz. What if I can't pass the graduation exam and they won't give me my diploma?"
Xiao Shujing sighed. "I thought it was something serious. I'll help you."
"That's great. Are you and President Su back together?"
She smiled sweetly. "We made up ages ago. We don't have any problems at all."
Yan Yueyue forced a smile. "It's good that you're back together. You can't be so willful anymore. If President Su finds out that you tricked him into coming here, he'll definitely be angry. It's better not to use such methods in the future."
But Xiao Shujing didn't think so. She even felt a bit proud.
As long as she was sick or injured, no matter how urgent Su Minghan's business was, he would definitely rush over immediately.
Xiao Shujing thought this method was extremely effective.
"Got it. I'll be more careful."
Although she said so, she didn't really mean it in her heart.
As night fell, Xiao Shujing sat in front of the dressing mirror backstage in a light - blue evening gown. Xiao Yang was braiding her hair.
A few female students passing by saw her aloof and unapproachable look. They huddled together and sneered, whispering to each other.
Xiao Yang saw it but said nothing.
Since Xiao Shujing snatched Tian Danni's endorsement last time, she had lost some of her loyalty to her master. Adopting the attitude of doing more and talking less, she just wanted to avoid trouble.
"Alright. Do you like it?"
Looking at herself in the mirror, Xiao Shujing thought she looked stunning!
"I like it. Where did you learn this?"