Lin Qiuyue couldn't be happier, the fish bit onto the bait nicely and the meter went up! This was her first affection meter increase on her first task in her first world, just like a college graduate on their very first job, she felt endless enthusiasm and a hint of nostalgia. Even an impossible situation can be turned around by her, so what if the meter started out in the negative, she'd turn it positive in no time! She was so great! So awesome! The best—
Wait, what was she saying..."so great", "so awesome", didn't this sound exactly like her little system praising her? Ahh...she had been around the thing so much recently that she picked up the habit too. It was just, the taste was too heavy and too narcissistic even for her who has always been confident in herself. It was too embarrassing.
Anyways, that wasn't important at all. What was important was the fact that Qi Bingwen had accepted her proposal so quickly, the reason why she hadn't left when her system suggested was because of this plan. She was sure that Qi Bingwen wouldn't reject her but she also hadn't expected him to accept so quickly, she knew that by the end of the night, she had to be picked up by him. It didn't matter what happened, even if the sky collapsed and the ocean flooded, she still had to hold onto the thigh of her target.
There might have been other methods to get close to him, she could have surely left as her little system had advised. Afterward, she could seek Qi Bingwen out at his base and play an "I hate you, I love you" dog-blooded revenge drama but she was not so shameless. The Su Family did such horrible things, could she really hold her head high and shout at Qi Bingwen for revenge? If this plot made it on television, viewers wouldn't wait to pelt her with rotten food. Such a difficult path, she really didn't want to take it at all.
Especially when there was an infinitely better choice. In this scenario where she traded her five years for his five years, she could play the role of a strong heroine with moral integrity. An unshakable flower, honorable and beautiful, she would infiltrate his life and get close to him with an above-the-board method, it was perfect!
The only thing was she thought it would take a bit more convincing for Qi Bingwen to agree but this was good, the quicker he accepted, the quicker she could brush up on points.
Even though Lin Qiuyue's thoughts were rowdy, on the surface, she was still the unyielding beauty in white with a composed expression and calm heart. She showed a surprised expression when Qi Bingwen accepted her proposal but quickly regained her poise.
"Since you've accepted, fulfill your end of the deal, call off your people." Su Liling stepped forward, passing her brother who still had a dumbfounded expression.
Su Zhengsheng was still against his younger sister sacrificing herself like this but he was surprised, he hadn't expected that Qi Bingwen would agree to such a deal. He thought the man would be above womanly charm because of his exceptional appearance but his attitude towards his younger sister was simply too different. Qi Bingwen hadn't even bothered to say more than a few words to them when they were fighting but the moment his younger sister entered, he engaged in conversation with her easily. He knew his younger sister was beautiful but it was enough to seduce this monster?
He glanced at Qi Bingwen and glanced back at his younger sister, his eyes moving back and forth a few more times before coming to a conclusion. His younger sister could definitely do it, she was so beautiful, so charming, so peerless, how could Qi Bingwen not be enticed?
He nodded to himself as if he had gained great understanding, it all became obvious to him but when he glanced at Qi Bingwen one final time, he met his eyes and felt the overwhelming fear return to his body. The man's eyes were chillingly cold and the killing intent in them wasn't contained. They seemed to be warning him. He looked away immediately, shouldn't have looked, really shouldn't have looked, he didn't see anything at all.
"Shouldn't you come to my side first, how can I be reassured the little beauty won't go back on her words and try to escape?" Qi Bingwen responded with a smile, the previous darkness was replaced with his standard casual and almost lazy expression.
"Su Liling! Don't go!" Su Zhengsheng broke free from his fear when he saw his younger sister approaching Qi Bingwen, even if he couldn't beat him, he couldn't let his younger sister walk to her death without doing anything. He didn't want to imagine what the monster would do to her once he got his hands on her.
When he was about to grab his younger sister's arm there was a tug on his clothes. His father who was still nursing his wound pulled him back with his uninjured arm, he lowered his voice. "Su Zhengsheng, let her go. She chose this fate herself, this is the only way forward. If we survive, we can rescue her later."
His heart chilled when he heard his father's words, he didn't have any expectations for the man but he never imagined that his father would be so ruthless. His younger sister was going to be humiliated and tortured. Was their family worth that much, enough to grovel and lower their heads while selling their children for benefits?!
Su Liling arrived at Qi Bingwen's side in a few steps but since she took deliberate and measured steps, it was a bit slow. It was truly as though in just a few steps her life had been changed completely, she would have shed the identity of a legitimate young miss and turned into a servant that had no ability to protect themselves.
Such turbulence was kept in the depths of her eyes, it never reached her expression but Qi Bingwen had been watching her closely, such a change didn't go unnoticed by him. Every action of hers, every small movement, it all fell into his eyes.
At first, he had only wanted to amuse himself with her. Allow her to speak a few words and justify the acclaim she had achieved as a little beauty but in this conversation alone, she had surprised him time and time again. She was rather shrewd, seemingly unafraid of death as she spoke to him on equal terms but he indulged her, such an interesting thing, he wanted to see what she would do next. But he hadn't predicted such a proposal from her, it exceeded all his expectations.
Trading five years of her life for the lives of the rest of the Su Fu? Qi Bingwen had to admit that it was a clever proposal, such a clean and pure beauty but she levied her charms expertly, enticing any man who saw her if he was any bit lecherous, he wouldn't have been able to refuse her deal.
Unfortunately for the little beauty, she would face a wall with him, even the most beautiful woman in the world couldn't tempt him. The skin was only a bit clearer and the lips a bit redder. He didn't care for such things at all, instead, he wanted to see how such a proud young miss would fall. He wanted to see her despair.
She wanted to be his servant for five years?
Qi Bingwen's smile widened, the malice in the depths of his eyes couldn't be hidden.
He glanced at the father and son who made no moves to stop their precious younger sister from leaving, their whisper, he had heard it all, such a heartless and disgusting family, she wanted to save them? He would show her that this deal was her own arrogance, she was going to know how terrible a sacrifice she had made for an ungrateful family.
It wouldn't take long for them to rush to death themselves so he would spare them for now, he had stayed at the Su Fu long enough either way. The stagnant air filled with their blood was getting unpleasant, the smell only decreased when Su Liling came to his side. Even with the heavy blood stench in the air, her body fragrance was gentle. Qi Bingwen subconsciously stepped closer to her, it was the smell of fresh tea.
"Let's leave now....my little servant." Qi Bingwen reached out to grab a part of her long black hair, it was smooth and soft to the touch. He lifted it to his nose and took a deep breath, the gentle tea scent became clearer.
『Ding! Target Affection Meter is at -23』
His smile grew softer, he knew she was refreshing but it seemed as though every part of her was refreshing.
"Qi Bingwen! You— Take your hands off my younger sister!!" Su Zhengsheng finally couldn't stand it anymore, he rushed towards the man with his sword but before he could reach him, Qi Bingwen had already moved twenty paces away, his younger sister was carried along with him, her waist held in his free arm. Su Zhengsheng's eyes were red, this unscrupulous devil was humiliating his younger sister! But before he could charge at him again, he was stopped by the voice of his younger sister.
"Father, Older Brother, once I leave you cannot seek revenge against Qi Bingwen. Our Su Family has been spared tonight, we cannot repay kindness with evil. Don't search for me, I will return in five years when the deal is over."
Su Liling smiled lightly, hoping to lessen the burden on her older brother's shoulder, but before Su Zhengsheng could respond, Qi Bingwen had already pulled her away. He ran to the main hall's doors and could only see Qi Bingwen's back as he easily jumped onto their wall with Su Liling in his arms. All the men in black that were attacking them gathered near Qi Bingwen and then they took off into the darkness of night.