Yes, she did explain at the time, but upon reflection, it seemed too simple. I even started to doubt my own eyes—did I really see that man give her a kiss?
Another question arose: why was Ouyang Zhirou saying all this? Was she trying to sow discord?
I turned to look at Ouyang Zhirou, and she noticed me staring. Without warning, she approached and delivered an elbow jab right into my back!
“Ouch!”
Here I was, helping you out, and you still suspect me of trying to stir up trouble! It’s infuriating! Why do you only grow taller but not wiser?
I merely thought about it for a moment; should I be blamed for that? If it were someone else, they would likely think the same. How did she know I was doubting her intentions? Mind reading?
Seeing her sulk on the sofa with her head turned away from me, I knew I had to comfort her despite being a typical clueless guy. As I sat beside her and my hand brushed against her shoulder, she immediately shrugged it off and shifted away.
After some persistent coaxing and calling her “Zhi Rou” and “sister,” she finally calmed down.
“You’re so foolish! What would you do without me?”
“Yes, yes, I’m truly foolish. Without you, I wouldn’t even find my way home.”
My words made her laugh, and she casually draped her legs over mine as she said that she had asked about the situation. She told me that the man had threatened her regarding their family’s supply chain, forcing her to have dinner with him. Was it the same for me?
At that moment, I wasn’t in the mood to touch her leg; my mind was solely focused on Lin Mu Xi.
This situation was far from simple; I had also caught that man.
When she mentioned that he had been caught, my attention sharpened as I feared missing a single word.
According to his confession, he had been sent by Wang Ju'en and instructed to slip drugs into her drink. The drug would cause weakness in the legs, slightly raise body temperature, induce confusion, and lead to a complete loss of memory for a brief period. This drug was banned in our country—how did he manage to bring it back?
He then went to the restroom and waited for me to show up before executing his plan; he hadn’t done anything else. During his time in the restroom, no one knew what happened to Lin Mu Xi—not even herself. Perhaps she had forgotten everything that occurred during that time.
Listening intently ignited a fire of anger within me! I felt increasingly guilty towards Lin Mu Xi and regretted everything I had done to her!
No wonder she blushed; no wonder her legs trembled and her gaze wandered.
It turned out everything was just as she said—she had been the one making sacrifices all along, not me! She endured my coldness and disdain yet managed to hold on. It showed just how much I meant to her. Just as she said, among all of them, she must have loved me the most. Now I finally understood what that meant! How could I have been so foolish? Zhao Lun!! You are such a jerk!
She explained why she didn’t listen back then and why she became someone else’s pawn. If only I had realized sooner...
Yet perhaps it was fortunate that amidst all this confusion, Lin Mu Xi and I developed our relationship further. Had it been the other way around, I would surely regret it for the rest of my life.
My breathing suddenly quickened; my chest rose and fell more dramatically. Ouyang Zhirou noticed my change and gently stroked my chest to calm me down.
And then there was also Ouyang Zhirou!
"Shh! Don't say anything. I know everything. I love you just as much as Lin Mu Xi does. At first, I wanted to call off the engagement, but I know everything you've done; I've heard it and seen it all. It's you!
Your every gesture has captivated me, and even now, I am deeply in love with you. I have no regrets about falling for you, and I won't give up. If my mother were to see this, she would definitely respect my decision! Do whatever you want boldly; my dad's people have investigated this matter, and no one on your side can compare!
Hearing this, my eyes turned red. I truly was blind back then, like a pig—no, even worse than a pig! Lin Mu Xi has always had feelings for me, but I couldn't see it. I even made some comments about Ouyang Zhirou that I regret now. At this moment, I want to slap myself. With such wonderful girls around me, I should cherish Zhao Lun! Thank you, Zhi Rou!
All of this is due to Wang Ju'en's scheming, which makes me even more curious about what she plans to do next and who she intends to use as a pawn—Mo Jun, perhaps? Wang Ju'en! You really are ruthless!
Suddenly, Ouyang Zhirou hugged me tightly, her eyes closed, saying nothing but conveying everything! In that moment, I leaned in and kissed her.
It seems like fate has intervened. I've seen all your comments; I noticed that some earlier content was indeed lacking, so I've made slight adjustments to those chapters to enhance the story's completeness. In this chapter, I've filled in the gaps.
Moving forward, I'll pay more attention to details and ensure the content is complete."
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