Chapter 37: Chapter 037 A Second Face Change_1
“Jiang Nanfei?” Huo Jinlan’s voice was shrill, piercingly so.
Turning around, she curled her lips into a cold smile, “My, Miss Huo, your shrieking is incredibly unpleasant. Shouldn’t you be mindful of your stature?” Since they were no longer pretending to be on good terms, she refused to indulge in the false pleasantries with Huo Jinlan anymore.
Huo Jinlan’s complexion turned pale, as she frantically strode over to Jiang Nanfei, grabbing her by the collar. She snapped bitterly, “Just look at your pathetic poverty-stricken appearance, it’s utterly disgusting.”
“Is it me who is disgusting or is it you?” Nanfei dismissed her hand coldly, expressing her revulsion, “How difficult it must be for you to secretly love your own brother all these years?”
“You…you…” Panic passed across Huo Jinlan’s face. If her grandmother found out about her feelings, she knew a storm would certainly break. More importantly, if her brother found out about her affections, he would definitely prevent her from coming near him anymore.
If she couldn’t be Huo Beijiang’s sister, then even the slightest opportunity to get close to him would vanish.
“Don’t talk nonsense.”
“Look at you, so deceptive,” Nanfei stressed the word, having found Huo Jinlan’s weakness. Wasn’t she fond of playing the innocent damsel, pretending to comprehend the bigger picture while appearing pitiful?
If she wouldn’t play along with her, let’s see how she continues putting on an act. She didn’t mind using her crude impudence to highlight her pretentious elegance.
Huo Jinlan bit her lips, her eyes becoming red-rimmed. Using a pitiable voice, she begged, “Nanfei, I do consider you a good classmate, a sister, and a future sister-in-law.”
“…” Damn! She’s changed her tune so quickly! Did she learn the art of face-changing in Chinese operas from her ancestors?
“Nanfei, I sincerely consider you as my future sister-in-law. Please, would you stop disliking my brother? He’s so outstanding, Qiao Jingxuan can’t even compare with a single finger of his.”
As Nanfei observed Huo Jinlan’s face, understanding dawned on her. She had fallen for such tricks numerous times in her previous life, due to her unwavering trust for Huo Jinlan without any skepticism.
Clasping and unclasping her hands by her side, she needed to remind herself that no matter who was secretly watching, she had to stay in character. Thinking about her grandmother, she took a deep breath, causing her eyes to turn red.
Her lip was nibbling to the point of turning pale, before she finally said, “I have known from a young age that I will be Huo Beijiang’s bride, I won’t like anyone else but him. Thank you for your support, you will certainly be an excellent sister-in-law.”
Nanfei felt disgusted by her own words, knowing very well that she had never taken any notice of Huo Beijiang since she was a child.
Huo Jinlan clenched her teeth tightly, barely managing not to let the remaining words slip out.
“Is Beijiang at home? If he is, please get him. Thank you!”
With her lips bitten, Huo Jinlan deeply desired to drive Jiang Nanfei away, as far away as possible. Why are the things she adores so hard for her to gain, whereas Jiang Nanfei gains them without any effort?
The world was truly unfair!
“I’m here!” A man’s deep, magnetic voice echoed behind them, tinged with subtle sexiness.
Nan Fei turned around to see Huo Beijiang standing behind her. His long slim figure was accentuated by his black trousers while his white shirt revealed his sexy collarbones and perfect neckline due to the top two buttons being undone.
His dark brooding eyes were fixed onto her, his handsomely chiseled face tinged with an abnormal blush.