The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Sister, you can hit me or scold me, just don't cry in front of me, okay? People might think I did something wrong to you, but I'm not carrying that blame."

Tang Rao hurriedly waved her hand, insisting that Rao Linger shouldn't think like that, yet unfortunately, Rao Linger couldn't help it. She was sobbing terribly, determined to earn Tang Rao's forgiveness, otherwise, her newly found conscience would really trouble her.

"Tang Rao, I've thought it over; inviting you to be a guest at my home this way was my mistake. I'm going to the Lin Family's banquet later, and I hope you can stay at my home until I return from the banquet. Then I will properly treat you to a meal as an apology, and after we eat, I will arrange for my father to send you off. How does that sound?"

Speaking of sending Tang Rao away, Rao Linger's heart ached again.

She endured that piercing pain, keeping a smile on her face, making sure no trace of it showed.

"That's better. I agree!"

Just waiting a little longer; he'd already waited for such a long time, so the little time left didn't matter. After all, she said as long as there's a meal, her father would let Tang Rao leave.

Only a fool would refuse such a great temptation.

The Lin Family was destined to be faced by Rao Linger alone.

The old man had gone there early, and during the conversation between family heads, the juniors sitting together on the side watched how their elders conducted talks and made friends.

Nurtured by the influence and exposure from the elders, these juniors grow to surpass their predecessors. Up to now, no one had been found to regress under the elders' influence.

"Ling Er, weren't you supposed to bring someone? Why did you come alone?"

Zhou Zhou, sharp-eyed, was the first to notice Rao Linger's arrival. After greeting some similarly-aged young women nearby, she quickly walked to Rao Linger's side.

Her gaze carried an examination, a scrutiny.

"Don't mention it. The more you speak, the worse I feel inside."

She hadn't even finished grieving, and upon seeing Zhou Zhou, she unintentionally sniffled twice.

"No way, is there something wrong with my eyes, or is red rain falling from the sky? You actually cry over a man. Is it necessary?"

Zhou Zhou's expression was as if she had discovered a new continent; no, even more astonishing than a new continent.

"Not necessary? He's leaving, and I agreed. I said after I attend the banquet, I'll treat him to a meal and then send him off, but Sister Zhou Zhou, do you know how great his figure is? Do you know the immense satisfaction of conquering this man? I'm not clinging to him because I particularly love him—it's his voice, his physique, his every move. Oh, my fondness for him—you just can't comprehend it."

Rao Linger shouldn't be reminiscing about everything concerning Tang Rao. The more she reminisced, the sadder she felt, and thinking about Tang Rao leaving soon made her even more reluctant.

"No matter how good he is, he isn't yours. Didn't you say he's leaving? Such a great man ultimately ends up with another woman. I advise you to engage well with Young Master Lin tonight. Anyone with eyes knows why the Lin Family is hosting such a grand banquet; don't tell me you're completely unaware!"

Zhou Zhou joked with her.

"You won't tell me to try with Young Master Lin, right? No way, you think my personality suits living with a deathly dull scholar, with a fool?"

Just thinking about it, it would seem her next life would become bleak; better forget it!

"Why not? Lin Family lacks nothing, and his voice is somewhat authoritative on Central Island. Besides, you have such a bad reputation outside, yet he's never minded. Rumor has it Young Master Lin was captivated by you at first sight. If you don't cherish such a good man, you'll never find someone better!"

Zhou Zhou was worried Rao Linger would get stuck in the pit of Tang Rao and never come out. Even though she didn't favor Young Master Lin previously, Zhou Zhou didn't mind recommending him to Rao Linger.

"Hey, who was it saying Young Master Lin only read books, was dull and silly? Seems I shouldn't need to remind them again?"

Hmm, Zhou Zhou admitted, she uttered those unconsidered words. Now, she wanted to hit her mouth for not foreseeing Tang Rao would hypnotize Rao Linger into a dizzy spell, causing her to close off all options in the 'finding a man' aspect.

"It was me. I'm to blame for speaking without thinking. Now, I feel Young Master Lin is actually quite nice. Why don't you first try engaging with him? If no sparks fly, we change; but what if sparks do fly? Don't you think?"

Seriously with Young Master Lin? No, Rao Linger felt like she still couldn't get past that hurdle in her heart.

"Sister Zhou Zhou, stop trying to convince me. If I felt it could work, I wouldn't turn down the opportunity, but if both sides find it uninteresting, I surely won't force myself to accept it. Let's not stand here; so many people are watching us."

When Zhou Zhou glanced around, indeed, there were quite a few eyes fixed on them. They couldn't quite tell if some bored listeners were eavesdropping on their conversation.

Elder Lin hadn't come out yet; Young Master Lin, Lin Zhen, was busy arranging guest reception.

His face maintained an official smile, quite formal, yet without heartfelt warmth.

"Lin Zhen, look who's coming over there?"

The person beside Lin Zhen, presumably a good buddy, pointed out Rao Linger and Zhou Zhou standing by a pillar, prompting Lin Zhen to turn and notice them.

"Ling Er, Sister Zhou Zhou, you're here!"

Lin Zhen, older than Zhou Zhou, respectfully called Zhou Zhou as 'sister' for Rao Linger's sake.

"Lin Zhen, you've pleased your sweetheart but offended her sister, huh?"

Zhou Zhou jokingly remarked, different from her previous cold demeanor towards Lin Zhen.

"What are you saying, Sister Zhou Zhou? Wasn't I just following Ling Er's lead? Please don't mind me, Sister Zhou Zhou."

Lin Zhen finished speaking and even gave a courtesy nod to Zhou Zhou, apologizing for his earlier words and actions.

"Hmph, you're wise enough, Lin Zhen. You're not seeming like a bookworm today."

This Zhou Zhou just had to find ways to tease him.

"Hehe, all thanks to Sister Zhou Zhou's guidance."

Though Lin Zhen was a bookworm, he understood the need for occasional adaptability, knowing bookworm didn't equate to simpleton.

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