Yun Qingxue smiled bitterly, her voice ethereal as she said, “Xiaoxiao, do you know? Even though I’ve crossed over, the betrayal by Zhou Dao still feels like a thorn lodged deep in my heart…
I’m no saint—I can’t just laugh off every wound. If it weren’t for you, I might never have had the chance to return, nor the opportunity to untangle this knot in my heart and pull out that thorn!”
“Don’t mention it—we’re friends!” Xiao Xiaoxiao said, holding Yun Qingxue’s arm with righteous determination. “Punishing evil and upholding justice is everyone’s duty! When you encounter scum, you strike without hesitation! And tormenting trash? That’s my favorite pastime…
Besides, I’m a ghost now. Usually, I’m the one doing the scaring. So, I’ve grown even fonder of tormenting scumbags… Hehe…”
Yun Qingxue couldn’t help but laugh at Xiao Xiaoxiao’s words, her gloomy mood from seeing Zhou Dao easing slightly. She raised an eyebrow teasingly. “So, your new motto is ‘I’m a ghost—who dares mess with me’?”
“Exactly—who dares mess with me?” Xiao Xiaoxiao swayed her hips smugly, draping an arm over Yun Qingxue’s shoulder. “Qingxue, I must say, you’re getting to know me better and better!”
The two exchanged a smile before swiftly switching places.
Yun Qingxue transformed into Xiao Xiaoxiao’s appearance, while Xiao Xiaoxiao turned invisible, staying close by.
As they stepped out of the restroom, Officer Li and Zhou Dao were still in the hallway, seemingly engaged in a quiet argument.
Yun Qingxue, now in Xiao Xiaoxiao’s form, approached and faintly heard Zhou Dao say with displeasure, “That so-called Xiaoxiao—Qingxue and I have never even heard of her!”
“But she claims to be Yun Qingxue’s closest friend,” Officer Li replied calmly.
Zhou Dao scoffed. “Officer Li, you’re a detective. Do you believe everything people say?”
Unfazed, Officer Li responded, “Of course not. We rely on evidence. But I also believe that no one would randomly pretend to be Qingxue’s friend without reason. If she’s here, there must be a purpose.”
“Regardless, I won’t allow some stranger to just waltz in and see Qingxue! What if she’s hired by the Lin family? Qingxue could be in danger!” Zhou Dao insisted.
“Rest assured. As an officer, I’ll ensure everyone’s safety,” Officer Li said patiently.
“I still disagree!” Zhou Dao remained stubborn.
“And who are you to disagree?” Yun Qingxue stepped in front of Zhou Dao, her gaze icy as she stared at the man she had once trusted for nearly two decades.
Only now did she realize how vile his true nature was.
How laughable that she had been blind to it for so many years.
The thought of her past naivety made her want to slap herself.
She had truly been a fool back then!
“Because your background is suspicious!” Zhou Dao snapped bluntly.
Yun Qingxue didn’t back down. “Suspicious? Zhou Dao, don’t you dare slander me! If anyone’s suspicious here, it’s you! Qingxue was only drugged back then, yet look at her now—half a year later! A simple anesthetic couldn’t keep someone unconscious for this long! Officer Li, doesn’t that strike you as odd?”
“Don’t you dare accuse me!” Zhou Dao barked before Officer Li could respond.
Yun Qingxue smirked coldly. “I never named anyone. You’re awfully quick to jump to conclusions.”
Officer Li frowned, glancing between the disguised Yun Qingxue and Zhou Dao.
Yun Qingxue simply sneered. She had caught the flicker of unease on Zhou Dao’s face earlier, but without proof, she had no interest in wasting more words on this scoundrel.
“Officer Li, please take me to see Qingxue.”
“Let’s go.” Officer Li gave Zhou Dao a thoughtful look before leading the way to the ward.
Zhou Dao hurried after them, still trying to protest, but Officer Li had already pushed the door open.
*Beep—*
*Click—*
The sounds of medical equipment filled the room.
Yun Qingxue stepped inside and saw her own body lying on the hospital bed.
The face was identical to the Yun Qingxue of the Xuanling Continent.
Once, because of this face, she had had many suitors in this world.
But back then, she had been insecure—her extraordinary self-healing ability made her feel like an outcast.
Only Zhou Dao, who knew her secret and had grown up with her, had earned her unconditional trust.
A cold smile curled at Yun Qingxue’s lips.
How blind and foolish she had been!
Now, half a year later, returning from the Xuanling Continent to this world, seeing her past self lying helpless on the hospital bed, and facing the man who had once conspired to steal her heart—her fury surged like a tidal wave.
A pair of cool hands rested on her shoulders, giving two silent pats.
The invisible Xiao Xiaoxiao seemed to sense her rage.
“Qingxue, today, we settle scores. Once this scum gets what he deserves, let it go. Forget him, okay?”
“Okay,” Yun Qingxue whispered. Xiao Xiaoxiao’s hands were cold, yet they warmed her heart.
“What did you say?” Neither Officer Li nor Zhou Dao could hear Xiao Xiaoxiao. They only saw the disguised Yun Qingxue mutter a single word: “Okay.”
“Officer Li, did you hear that? She said ‘okay’! She must be from the Lin family!” Zhou Dao’s voice rose in agitation as he glared at Yun Qingxue, ready to grab her.
“You bastards! First, you tried to kill Qingxue and rip out her heart, and now you’re haunting the hospital to finish the job?!” he roared.
Yun Qingxue’s gaze was icy with disdain and murderous intent. “Zhou Dao, your acting is truly impressive. Aren’t you afraid that when Qingxue wakes up, she’ll expose all your crimes?”
Zhou Dao’s face stiffened unnaturally for a split second before he adopted a tender expression. “If Qingxue wakes up, I’d gladly give her my life!”
Yun Qingxue’s smile turned sinister. “Good. Remember your words. Because when she wakes up, the first thing she’ll want is your suffering—your life.”
A flicker of panic crossed Zhou Dao’s face, a foreboding sense that something terrible was about to unfold.
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