fictionpage Chapter 288 Long-Awaited Joy
Chapter 288 Long-Awaited Joy
Her pretty, understanding face displayed an extremely complex expression, a mixture of resentment, dejection, lingering fear, and relief.
In that short time, Yuan Jingjing had quickly gone through the pros and cons of the whole matter in her mind.
There was really no deep-seated hatred between her and Lin Qiye.
The initial conflict was simply because Lin Qiye's presence was blocking her and her family's business.
But now, the situation is completely different.
Given Lin Qiye's current phenomenal development, the heights he can reach in the future are far beyond what I and the Yuan family can achieve.
If I stubbornly continue to regard him as an opponent and stand in his way, then it will no longer be a simple business competition, but rather standing on the opposite side of the future of all mankind!
Faced with such a person, Yuan Jingjing had no choice but to give in.
What other options are there?
We can't really be seen as a mole within the Abyss, can we?
Although she was busy with the family business, she wasn't so foolish as to become a human traitor!
A traitor within the Abyss, this is no joke.
Once confirmed, it will mean the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire clan.
"I...I just didn't expect him to turn out like this..." Yuan Jingjing's voice was a little hoarse. "Did you all already know?"
Si Qingwan leaned back on the cushions in the rest area, her posture languid. Upon hearing this, she narrowed her peach blossom eyes slightly and looked at Yuan Jingjing with a half-smile.
Yuan Jingjing tried to defend herself: "I was just following the rules. Such a large expense deserves a reasonable explanation from everyone!"
"Actually, there is no grudge between me and Lin Qiye, and I apologize for my previous recklessness."
Upon hearing this, Si Qingwan's languid expression remained unchanged. She simply picked up a glass of water from the table beside her, gently swirled it, and watched the ripples spread across the surface.
She didn't answer immediately, and the training room fell silent again.
This silence is even more suffocating than the previous standoff.
Yuan Jingjing felt her heart sinking little by little with the ripples on the water.
She knew that the other party was waiting, testing her sincerity.
"Teacher Si Qingwan, this matter is indeed my fault. I was blind to your true worth, and my perspective was too narrow."
She adopted the lowest possible stance.
Because she knew very well that with Lin Yuechan not around, Si Qingwan's attitude represented Lin Qiye's attitude.
Si Qingwan finally raised her eyes. Her usually affectionate peach blossom eyes were now cold and indifferent, as if they could see right through people's hearts.
She gently put down the water glass, making a crisp "ding" sound.
The crisp sound made Yuan Jingjing's heart skip a beat.
"No need for an apology," Si Qingwan's voice was light and airy, yet carried an undeniable weight. "However... Ms. Yuan Jingjing, your outburst just now did indeed disrupt the supply of nutritional paste to Lin Qiye."
She paused, looked into Yuan Jingjing's eyes, and slowly continued, "Don't you know what he used to replace it so as not to affect his final sprint?"
An ominous premonition suddenly rose in Yuan Jingjing's heart.
Si Qingwan parted her red lips slightly and uttered a word that made Yuan Jingjing's blood almost freeze.
"Star Energy Essence"
boom!
Yuan Jingjing's mind went blank, as if she had been hit hard by a heavy hammer.
So, Si Qingwan means... Lin Qiye is eating Star Energy Essence as his meal because he doesn't have any nutritional paste?!
How...how is this possible?!
Yuan Jingjing's face instantly turned extremely ugly!
This woman is robbing people!
This is blatant extortion!
How could she possibly provide Lin Qiye with Star Energy Essence!
Forget about providing for her, she doesn't even have enough for herself!
Si Qingwan took in Yuan Jingjing's drastically changing expression, but her smile only grew brighter and more captivating.
Of course she knew what Yuan Jingjing was thinking.
She extended a slender finger, gently shook it, and said with a charming laugh, "Of course, this is just my personal suggestion. You can decide for yourself how to proceed."
Yuan Jingjing's face turned ashen, and she even held her breath.
Star Energy Essence?
How dare she say that?!
A surge of anger, fueled by humiliation and mockery, erupted from the depths of her heart once more, threatening to completely burn away the rationality she had just managed to regain!
So what if I offended you?
Do you really think I'm a pushover that you can bully at will?!
One bottle of Star Energy Essence is worth a full two hundred credits!
What does that mean? As a tutor, I live frugally and I might not even be able to afford to use a bottle a day!
Now, this woman, Si Qingwan, actually expects me to offer this as an apology with just a casual remark?
Why should I?!
This is no longer a simple apology; this is ruthless exploitation! This is outright robbery!
The portion of the nutritional paste issue that our Yuan family was already being forced to pay was already a huge sacrifice!
I just won't agree now, what can you do to me?
Do you suspect I'm the mole?
Then produce the evidence!
Without evidence, what can you do to me based on mere suspicion?
I admit I misjudged the situation, I was wrong, and I accept my mistake.
But admitting defeat doesn't mean letting others take advantage of you!
Once the thought arose, it spread like wildfire, instantly burning away the last trace of fear in her heart.
Yuan Jingjing's ugly face gradually returned to calm.
She slowly raised her head: "Teacher Si Qingwan, this joke is not funny at all."
"Regarding the nutritional paste, since there is an agreement, I will naturally fulfill the responsibilities that the Yuan family should bear in accordance with the agreement, without missing a single penny."
Si Qingwan glanced at Yuan Jingjing, then looked at the terminal.
She just sent a message to Lin Yuechan.
However, the message went unanswered, as if it had never been sent.
Si Qingwan immediately became angry.
They're already imagining it.
Lin Yuechan, you woman!
…………
Right now, in training room 2202.
The heavy alloy door had just closed, isolating it from the outside world.
Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Lin Yuechan turned around abruptly and slammed Lin Qiye against the cold wall!
Her phoenix eyes, which were always as cold and aloof as icebergs, were now burning with fierce flames, a mixture of the joy of reunion, extreme shock, and a hint of possessiveness that she herself was unaware of.
She didn't speak, but instead used her burning eyes to greedily trace the face she had been longing for day and night.
Lin Qiye was taken aback by her sudden action, and then felt the aggressive and scorching heat coming towards him, which made his heart flutter.
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