Chapter 373: I’ll Kidnap Him, You Do It
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The fear in Lin Sisi’s heart surged again. She instinctively turned to run.
Chu Jinling embraced her. “Sisi, don’t be afraid. If she dares to insult you, I’ll teach her a lesson!”
“Men, she said Sisi’s face is ugly. Hold her down and slap her face until it’s swollen.”
A trace of hostility appeared in Chu Jinling’s clear eyes. He gestured, and someone pinned Xiao Ruxue to the ground. However, being from the Xiao family, before Chu Jinling’s men could act, they hesitated. “Your Highness, do we have to resort to violence?”
They were all sent by Noble Consort Xiao to be by Chu Jinling’s side. If they laid hands on the Xiao family, they had to consider Noble Consort Xiao’s reputation.
“Cousin, you detest Ruxue. Even if I were beaten to death by you, I wouldn’t dare to complain. But if you hit me for Lin Sisi, I fear if Aunt finds out, she won’t let her off! If the Xiao family finds out, they will not spare the Lin family!” Xiao Ruxue struggled.
Despite being restrained, she still dared to glare at Lin Sisi.
Lin Sisi held onto Chu Jinling’s clothes tightly, gritting her teeth. Noble Consort Xiao, the Lin family…
Was Xiao Ruxue using these to torment her?
“Xiao Ruxue, do you think I, Lin Sisi, have been scared since I was young?”
Xiao Ruxue trembled. The voice sounded as cold as hell, sending shivers down her spine.
Lin Sisi turned, skillfully wielding the whip. The red jade soft whip like a spirit snake danced in her hand, leaving scars on Xiao Ruxue’s face.
She whipped Xiao Ruxue several times before she could even scream in pain, and her face bore the semblance of a flower.
Lin Sisi’s temper flared up, and her whole being exuded a stormy aura. “You said I’m ugly, right? Look at yourself now!”
Su Yingxue brought a mirror for Xiao Ruxue. Seeing her face, Xiao Ruxue’s expression contorted as she cried out dramatically, “Ah! My face! My face!”
Su Yingxue chuckled. “Miss Xiao, do you think you still have the right to compare looks with Sisi?”
“No! I don’t want to be disfigured. I don’t want to look like a monster!” Xiao Ruxue screamed, attempting to escape.
Chu Jinling gestured. “Stop her! She publicly insulted Sisi. Now everyone can see how beautiful her face is!”
Chu Jinling’s men hesitated to hit Xiao Ruxue but had to restrain her.
People outside the bookstore were shocked by Xiao Ruxue’s face. “Who’s that? Why so ugly?”
“I thought she was a noble’s daughter!”
“Wait, isn’t she the Miss of the Xiao family who comes here often? How did she become so ugly?”
“I’m not ugly! I’m not!” Xiao Ruxue sobbed, her face a mix of blood and tears, makeup smeared, appearing ghastly.
Su Yingxue smirked in satisfaction.
Looking at Lin Sisi again, the fear and cowardice seemed to have vanished after the whipping incident.
She smiled, walking to Su Yingxue and handing her the whip. “Dr. Su, here’s yours.”
Su Yingxue couldn’t help but laugh. “This is yours. Just take it that you lent it to me previously. Now, I’ll return it to its original owner.”
“No!” Lin Sisi refused decisively and stuffed the whip back into her hand. “It’s yours since I gave it to you. There’s no reason to take it back! Besides, 1 won’t beat anyone up again. With Jinling by my side, I feel at ease..”