Bei Jiafei finally lifted her head, her eyes filled with joy, anticipation, hope, and longing. Now, Gu Tong was her only salvation, her savior.
This was exactly the result Gu Tong wanted. She aimed to thoroughly control Bei Jiafei, make her completely trust her. Only by doing this, could she become the dagger to control Qiu Xue. What was originally a double-edged sword had become something only she could manipulate! Her ultimate goal had already been achieved.
"It’s simple! Just pretend!"
The solution slipped out easily, but Bei Jiafei didn’t understand and asked, "Pretend?" How to pretend...
Gu Tong tapped the sofa with one hand and said calmly, "After you go back, go find her and tell her you’ve been ruined! You might have to leave the Academy!"
She didn’t want to leave, absolutely not!
"She won’t let you go." Qiu Xue hadn’t completely mastered Bai Ling’s vocal techniques, how could she possibly let Bei Jiafei leave? Her sudden actions now were nothing but precautions against Bei Jiafei taking any action.
"It’s true that Qiu Xue is deeply scheming, but she is also an arrogant person! As long as someone has a handle on something, they can be completely broken. Over the years, Qiu Xue had already been elevated to a certain status, the pillar of the literary class, the white lotus with a heavenly face, and a reputable family background! Once you seize these things, she will be able to dispel all her concerns."
"What should I do..." Bei Jiafei urgently wanted to know the answer.
"Pretend as well! You have to pretend to be jealous of her, to admire her, you also have to show your despair, your loneliness! She is an insurmountable wall to you, you must clearly tell her about all your admiration for her!"
"Why should I do this..." It was utterly disgusting, Bei Jiafei couldn’t do it. All she felt for Qiu Xue now was hatred!
"You have no choice but to do this! Only then will Qiu Xue lower her guard, understand your actions, likewise she will care for you, comfort you, and help you handle everything. Moreover, if my guess is correct, after you do all this, your voice will return to normal!"
Bei Jiafei stared wide-eyed in horror but fully grasped Gu Tong’s meaning, saying, "You also suspect... my voice was damaged by her..."
"This is merely speculation!"
In a previous life, Qiu Xue was capable of such means, in this life, there should be no accident. If Bei Jiafei was not of the same mind, Qiu Xue had no reason to keep her.
However, according to the current situation, Qiu Xue hadn’t gone to extremes yet, but held back, perhaps because she was still reluctant to part with Bai Ling’s voice. After all, she hadn’t mastered it completely.
Bei Jiafei gripped her hands tightly, her nails digging deeply into her flesh, almost to the point of drawing blood!
To think, the image of Qiu Xue had already collapsed, yet there was still room for destruction, leaving not even a trace. She obviously knew how much Bei Jiafei loved singing, yet she wanted to destroy the things Bei Jiafei cherished the most.
These days of walking on thin ice, the despair of a hoarse voice, everything clearly reminded Bei Jiafei that she had long since had no way out.
This was her only method, her last chance!
Raising her head again, the weakness in Bei Jiafei’s eyes faded away, replaced by determination and conviction. Filled with a fighting spirit, she said, "Gu Tong, don’t worry, I will pretend! And I won’t just pretend, I’ll pretend to the fullest! I, Bei Jiafei, am not a pushover, not someone to be manipulated at will!"
Gu Tong’s smile grew wider, and she said calmly, "I am very much looking forward to it!"
Her little rabbit was already ready to bite.
This was the first step against Qiu Xue, but it certainly wasn’t the end! She would slowly destroy Qiu Xue, never giving her a chance to rise again!