Chapter 21 - Disfigured?

"You vicious woman! You actually tampered with the medicine while treating Ruo'er."

Ji Lu demanded, "Hurry up and take out the antidote. Otherwise, I won't let you off!"

Qin Ruo slightly leaned out from behind Ji Lu.

Qin Ruo's pretty face was filled with pimples. She was beyond recognition. Even a face mask couldn't cover much. 

"Sister..."

But before Qin Ruo could continue, there was a sneer.

Qin Qing was widely grinning.

"Sorry, it's too ugly. I didn't recognize you just now."

Qin Qing's undisguised smile hurt Qin Ruo's self-esteem, and the latter tightly clenched her fists.

Qin Ruo couldn't help her eyes from being stained with resentment. Qin Qing definitely sabotaged her treatment last time!

Since that day, Qin Ruo had pimples gradually growing on her face. She originally dismissed it and attributed the changes to constant anger. 

But as each day passed, the pimples multiplied. 

And this morning, Qin Ruo's face was ridden with pimples. She didn't even dare to directly look at herself.

It was absolutely impossible to reveal her current face in school. But that person would come to school today!

If she missed this opportunity, Qin Ruo might never have it again, so she can only endure having her unsightly appearance become the center of attention. 

It was all because of this vicious woman!

Even though she hated Qin Qing extremely in her heart, Qin Ruo still couldn't show it on the surface.

Anyway, it didn't hinder Qin Ruo's plan. After all, there were people who stood up and spoke up for her.

Just like Ji Lu, who was instantly furious after hearing Qin Ruo's grievance. Ji Lu slapped Qin Qing's desk with his palm.

"How can you still have the face to talk like that? Qin Ruo wouldn't be like this if it weren't for you. I have never seen a woman as vicious as you!"

Veins popped on Ji Lu's forehead. "Let me tell you, I can't guarantee that I won't hit women myself!"

As soon as Ji Lu made the declaration, Qin Ruo quickly grabbed Ji Lu's arm and acted as though she wanted to stop him.

"Ji Lu, don't be like this. We have something to talk about."

When Qin Ruo turned her head to Qin Qing, her eyes glistened with pitiful tears.

"Sister, I know you hate me for taking everything from you, but I didn't intentionally do it. I really don't want things to become like this."

Qin Ruo continued, "We used to be such good friends. I won't take to heart what you did to me before. I can only ask you to give me the antidote to acne. We are both girls. 

You should know how important a good face is to us."

Qin Ruo conceded, "As long as you can give me the antidote, I will accept whatever you ask of me. I'm sorry. Sister, I can only ask you to forgive me."

Qin Ruo lowered her head slightly, with an air of condescension. Ji Lu looked at Qin Ruo from the side and felt pity for her.

"Ruo'er, why are you lowering yourself to her? She is the one at fault and not you!"

Ji Lu furiously looked at Qin Qing who was next to him.

"Qin Qing, mark my words. If you refuse to hand over the antidote today, I will get you expelled from this school!"

Qin Qing watched the play performed by Ji Lu and Qin Ruo with cold eyes. She lazily responded. 

"Are you finished? Can I speak now?"

Qin Qing stood up and walked toward Qin Ruo. She was fully half a head taller than Qin Ruo.

Qin Ruo inexplicably felt a building pressure.

"You are blaming me for your acne breakout. Tell me then. How did I cause it?"