Translated by Eve

Edited by Kara

Song Xuanhe flipped over upon hearing the Systems warning and quickly subdued Zhou Rong.

Zhou Rong didnt bother hiding his surprise. There was even a hint of a smile on his face. I hadnt thought that youd improve so much since I last saw you. Alright, let me go. I was too riled up just now. Ive calmed down.

Song Xuanhe raised a brow. Actually, since the moment he had laid eyes on Zhou Rong, he realized that the original hosts wretched ending had been no coincidence. Zhou Rong was not someone the original host could compete with. Putting aside the original hosts physical strength, there was no way he would have been able to compete with Zhou Rong in terms of intelligence and schemes.

After speaking with Zhou Rong for the last half-hour, Song Xuanhe was even more sure that Zhou Rong was an enigmatic and difficult-to-predict person. If it wasnt because he had fallen in love with Lu Chao and done all these stupid things, a man who didnt show his emotions on his face like this would have been an outstanding figure.

Love was the most rotten variable that Song Xuanhe had seen ever since arriving in this world. Regardless of whether it was Lu Chao, Song Jiani, Zhou Rong, or even Zhou Nan and Yu Yanthey had all done things in the name of love, and most of them werent good things.

Zhou Rong softened his voice. When I had heard you say that Lu Chao had known that I liked him, I had gotten too riled up. But, hes already dead. Even if I get riled up now, I cant afford to lose another friend. Xuanhe, forgive me?

Song Xuanhe gazed down and saw the others lonely expression. His expression flickered. However, before he could say anything, he heard Song Jiani shout: Xuanhe gege, dont believe him! Hes been planning on hurting you all this time! He wants to take revenge for Lu Chao!

Oh? Zhou Rongs expression didnt change. He retorted back, How would I get revenge on him? You seem so certain as if you can read my mind. Tell me, what am I planning on doing? And, how do you know what Im going to do? Maybe its becauseyou want to hurt Song Xuanhe, so you were hoping we could work together?

Song Jianis expression changed. She subconsciously glanced at Song Xuanhe. She parted her lips, wanting to explain herself, but the words became stuck in her throat when she saw Zhou Rongs covert, ridiculing gaze. She couldnt say a thing.

I thought that it was weird that you had insisted on following Xuanhe and I to drink for some baffling reason. You had never liked to hang out with Lu Chao and I when we were young. You would rarely make an appearance when the few of us got together to drink. And yet, here you are today, Zhou Rong said, Besides, why did you get so nervous when I had said that someone else was coming? Could it be that you had already made plans and are afraid that they would be ruined if someone else were to come? I think that youre more suspicious than I am. I think that you want to hurt Xuanhe, because your love has turned into hatred.

Zhou Rongs every word tread all over everything Song Jiani had done. In the blink of an eye, he was able to dispel Song Xuanhes suspicion of him and instead cast doubt on Song Jiani. Although the last sentence seemed unlikely, if you really thought about it carefully, it did seem in line with Song Jianis personality and thus seemed very plausible. With this, he was able to plant a difficult-to-remove thorn in Song Xuanhes heart.

If Song Xuanhe hadnt read the original novel and didnt know what would happen, or ratherif it had been the original host standing in his placehe might have been tricked by Zhou Rongs words.

After all, Song Jiani had indeed caused irreversible damage to the original host in the book, because her love had turned into hatred. Therefore, although it didnt sound possible, it was actually very possible.

After analyzing the data, Ive discovered that Zhou Rongs danger rating has increased to B+. Be careful.

I didnt. Song Jiani really wanted to refute this accusation. However, what Zhou Rong had said was indeed what she had wanted to do in the past. Therefore, there was a hint of helplessness and guilt in her voice. Xuanhe gege, trust me. I really dont want to hurt you.

Look Song Xuanhe in the eyes and tell him that youve never planned on hurting him. Zhou Rong smiled. You didnt even dare to look him in the eyes just now. Your guilty tone proves that what I had said is right.

Song Jiani bit down on her lip. She looked into Song Xuanhes eyes nervously. However, she couldnt say a thing. Her face continued to pale. Xuanhe gegebelieve meI really.

Song Xuanhe raised his chin and interrupted Song Jiani. He said to her, Save it for now. Take off your belt.

Song Jianis eyes reddened when she heard the first sentence. But when she had heard the second one, she was taken aback. Slowly, her face flushed. My belt? Take it off?

Song Xuanhe nodded. Take it off and throw it to me.

Song Jiani had yet to process this when Zhou Rongs expression changed. Weve been friends for so long. But, youre choosing to trust Song Jiani over me?

Why shouldnt I trust her? Song Xuanhe used his leg to drag the belt Song Jiani had thrown over towards himself. He said in a flat voice, She likes me. You liked Lu Chao. You nearly went crazy after I had mentioned Lu Chao earlier. Its easy to see whos more likely to want to hurt me.

You.

Theyre here!

Knock, knock, knock.

The Systems voice echoed in his mind at the same time the person outside knocked on the door. The three people inside the room all cast their gazes towards the door. No one spoke.

The knocking continued outside.

Song Jiani glanced at Song Xuanhe. Xuanhe gege, what should we do?

Song Xuanhe quickly bound Zhou Rongs hands, tying them behind his back. In a hushed voice, he asked, Where is it?

Zhou Rongs calm expression changed slightly. He struggled to get up. What?

The thing you were going to use to hurt me. Song Xuanhe kicked the bend of his knee, forcing the other to kneel back down. It should be inside this room.

Zhou Rongs expression finally cracked. His calm expression was no more. He fixed a sinister glare onto Song Xuanhe. You knew? You knew what I was going to do to you and still dared to come.

Why wouldnt I? Song Xuanhe raised a brow. He ordered Song Jiani: Search the room. See if theres a syringe somewhere.

Song Jiani subconsciously nodded. A second later, after she had fully processed what she had heard, her eyes widened in shock. A syringe? Zhou Rong, what were you planning on doing?!

Knock, knock, knock

The knocking got increasingly louder. It seemed like the person outside was getting concerned.

Zhou Rong parted his lips, wanting to speak. Song Xuanhe, however, covered the others mouth before he could. He turned to look at Song Jiani: You say something.

Song Jiani pursed her lips. She raised her voice. Who is it?

The knocking stopped. A mans voice came through. Hello, Miss. I heard a crash earlier, so I decided to come take a look. Do you require any assistance?

Song Jiani was taken aback. She didnt need Song Xuanhes instructions this time and simply said, No. I just accidentally knocked a bottle of wine over. Ill pay for the damages later.

Alright

They then heard the voice get further away. Song Jiani had just been about to speak after sighing in relief, but she saw Song Xuanhe raise a hand.

Is the person still there?

The System had just been about to tell Song Xuanhe that the person outside had stopped after walking only a few steps away. It hadnt expected Song Xuanhe to beat it to the chase. It couldnt help but askHow did you know?

The soundproofing in private clubs is better than the soundproofing in prison visiting rooms.Song Xuanhe saidThat was a lousy excuse.

The person is still outside waiting. But because you finished the main mission, my functions are limited, so I cant get a read on who it is or what hes brought.

So, the drug might not be on Zhou Rong. It might be with the person outside.

Thats right.

Song Xuanhe furrowed his brows slightly. When Song Jiani saw this, she quietly asked, Whats wrong?

Nothing.

Song Xuanhe examined the belt he had tied around Zhou Rong. He then flipped Zhou Rong over and searched him. As expected, he didnt find anything.

Xuanhe gegeare you looking for the syringe? How did you know that Zhou Rong brought a syringe? Song Jiani asked hesitantly.

When Zhou Rong heard this, he also looked at Song Xuanhe. Song Xuanhe continued to search the sofa and wine cabinet as he spoke, I have my ways.

Five minutes later, they still came up with nothing. The System once again spoke up and said that the person was coming closer once again.

Indeed, another knock sounded. Through the door, a muffled voice said, I am a waiter. The fruit plate you ordered is here. Will you please open the door?

When Song Xuanhe had heard the voice, he narrowed his eyes slightly. A thought flashed through his mind.

Before anyone could respond, the person outside raised their voice. Please open the door!

Song Xuanhes eyebrows smoothed out. He grabbed a bottle of wine and then walked over to the door. He then said to Song Jiani, Open the door.

Song Jiani saw the bottle in Song Xuanhes hands. She bit on her lip nervously and then walked over to grab the room card sitting on the table. She then walked to the door and opened it. The door opened with a beep, and light from the corridor filtered into the room. A person appeared before Song Jiani.

The newcomer sighed in relief upon seeing Song Jiani standing there. His gaze then fell onto Zhou Rong, who was tied up. He walked in and asked, Whats happening? Why is Zhou Rongah

The bottle of wine was smashed onto the back of this persons head. The glass bottle shattered into pieces, and red wine splattered all over. Blood and screams were evoked.

Song Xuanhe kicked the person in the back. The person stumbled a few steps before he fell down, his head smacking onto the coffee table. His bloody head became even more unbearable to look at.

And here, I had thought that I had beaten fear into you. I hadnt thought that you wouldnt learn.

Song Xuanhe picked Song Jiabao up by the collar and threw him onto the ground. He then pressed a sharp glass shard from the bottle against Song Jiabaos arm. Song Xuanhe looked down at him and said, Since you dont want this arm, Ill ruin it for you, okay?

Song Jiabao looked at Song Xuanhe in horror. The pain from his head made him unable to speak for a moment. Nevertheless, the threat of losing his arm helped force the words out. No! I was wrong! Xuanhe, Im your cousin. Forgive me?

Song Xuanhes gaze shifted slightly. He pressed down with the glass shard, drawing a fresh line of blood.

The fear on Song Jiabaos face intensified. He begged for mercy with a trembling voice. I was wrong! There wont be a next time, Xuanhego die!

The moment he saw a strange smile appear on Song Jiabaos face, a shriek also sounded in his ear. Xuanhe gege!

Song Xuanhe abruptly turned his head. Zhou Rong had undone his bindings at some unknown point in time and was currently pouncing at him with a syringe in hand.

Eve: Getting real tired of SJB.

Kara: Xuanhe, my son! Youre too cool!! o(o) You should have grabbed two bottles though so that you could smash the other into Zhou Rongs ugly face! Hmph! Want to hurt our He bao? Ill show you!! ()