Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 481 - 463: Who is the Malicious One?

Chapter 481: Chapter 463: Who is the Malicious One?

Zhao Xuan remembered how, when Baili Chengye had wanted to use her, he went to extreme lengths, not hesitating to enact various self-harming ruses to touch her heart, deceive her feelings, and ultimately coax her into begging her grandfather to help, regardless of the cost, to get the Bai Family’s corporate enterprise through the economic crisis.

But once their crisis had passed, her own family was left in turmoil, as her grandfather suddenly suffered a stroke and lay in the hospital. As the pillar of the family fell, and their own enterprise faced an economic crisis like the Bai Family’s had before, they couldn’t even afford the grandfather’s medical expenses. When she had no choice but to seek help from the Bai Family, she thought they would at least remember her grandfather’s assistance in their time of need and help her family in turn. Instead, they turned a cold shoulder.

Not only did they turn a cold shoulder, but Baili Chengye also kept claiming that he had never loved her and that being with her was entirely against his will.

Against his will?

It was the biggest joke in the world. It was as if Baili Chengye himself hadn’t been the one who had pursued her with such determination, ultimately moving her to accept him.

Right?

Zhao Xuan thought bitterly and declared, "So now you think I’ve been used up, worthless, and can be discarded at will, don’t you? After using someone, you have the audacity to accuse me of being the one clinging to you, disgraceful and utterly disgusting. Baili Chengye really thinks too highly of himself. It’s hard to find a three-legged toad, but two-legged men are a dime a dozen. Who told you I absolutely must have him?"

"At least you’re not completely foolish."

Qi Xinrou extended her hand to admire her meticulously maintained fingernails, then glanced at Zhao Xuan with a cold chuckle, "Since you understand that, and think two-legged men are everywhere, then go ahead and find someone better than Chengye to help your family through this crisis. Why on earth did you have to drag me out here today?

Coming to me is pointless; do you still think you’re the same wealthy young miss backed by your grandfather? Let me tell you, without your grandfather, you’re nothing. People from Chengye’s family are even less likely to treat you like a princess."

Qi Xinrou looked at Zhao Xuan’s livid face, feeling a wave of exhilaration. The resentment that had long been suppressed in her heart was now released. Spotting a familiar figure approaching, she lowered her voice and scornfully whispered, "A phoenix that has lost its feathers is inferior to a chicken. Take a look in the mirror and see if you still look fit to stand beside Chengye."

Feeling like spitting out a mouthful of blood, Zhao Xuan couldn’t hold back anymore and went up to slap her across the face...

"Zhao Xuan, what are you doing?"

Qi Xinrou instinctively wanted to dodge, but then she heard Baili Chengye’s reprimanding voice just in time, and saw from the corner of her eye that he was extending his hand to block. She forced herself to stay still, her face instantly taking on a wronged expression.

"Slap."

Qi Xinrou covered her cheek, a surge of intense pain shooting through her. She looked at Zhao Xuan in disbelief, then turned a pitiful gaze toward Baili Chengye, not understanding why he had suddenly fallen to the ground, causing her to take the brutal hit.

For a moment, fury flashed across Qi Xinrou’s face, but she quickly restrained it, turning into worry as she threw herself toward Baili Chengye and cried out, "Chengye, Chengye, are you alright? It’s all my fault..."

"Rourou, how could this be your fault? It’s all because of that slut." Baili Chengye got up and couldn’t help rubbing his knee, where he had felt a sudden pain that made him stumble and fall, failing to stop Zhao Xuan from bullying Rourou.

He looked around left and right first, unable to find anything near his knees that he might have hit. He was about to examine more closely when he felt Qi Xinrou’s gentle, boneless hand pulling at his and giving it a gentle shake.

His heart surged with emotion, and when he looked up, he saw Qi Xinrou gazing at him with a face full of grievance and worry. On her exceedingly pitiable, palm-sized face, an alarming red mark was inappropriately prominent.

"Chengye, are you alright?"

Qi Xinrou saw Baili Chengye get up without immediately paying attention to her and felt discontent inside, but she did not show it in the slightest. Instead, she showed concern only for him, hurriedly asking with an anxious demeanor.

Baili Chengye instantly felt a softness in his heart and his eyes reddened with emotion, "I’m fine, but you--"

He turned his head towards Zhao Xuan at his side, who showed no sign of remorse. Disgust filled his eyes as he pointed at her and scolded, "Zhao Xuan, I’ve told you not to hassle us anymore. Why are you still so shameless? And you dare to lay hands on Rourou?"

"I remember, in the past, you always addressed her as ’Qi Xinrou’ in front of me. What, in such a short time, you couldn’t wait to change your tune and start calling her ’Rourou’?"

Confronted with Baili Chengye’s accusation, Zhao Xuan let out a cold laugh, "Or, perhaps you’ve always called her ’Rourou,’ and it was only in front of me that you dared to call her ’Qi Xinrou’ due to your unmentionable and dishonorable intentions?"

"You lowlife, I told you to stop spouting nonsense."

Baili Chengye, having been hit where it hurt by Zhao Xuan’s words, remembered those times when he had to distance himself from Rourou in order to please this disgusting and venomous woman before him. His eyes turned bloodshot with rage, and without a second thought, he charged over to deliver a punch towards her, intent on punishing her with a fierce beating.

Zhao Xuan had a tree directly behind her, and as Baili Chengye’s fist came at her with no way to dodge, she quickly squatted down and, using all her strength, forcefully pushed at Baili Chengye’s right knee with both hands.

She remembered how he had instinctively touched that spot when he got up. If he touched it, it must have been because he felt pain there, thinking, "Kick a man while he’s down." Since Baili Chengye wanted to hit her, naturally, she didn’t feel the need to hold back any longer.

She had thoroughly seen through this disgusting man and no longer wanted to waste any more feelings on him.

"Bang."

With a loud crash, Baili Chengye’s knee buckled, and he involuntarily toppled forward, his head striking hard against the tree behind Zhao Xuan, a sound so intense it made listeners wince in pain.

By then, Zhao Xuan had already moved her body a step to the right and quickly stood up to distance herself far from the two.

"Chengye," Qi Xinrou shrieked, truly panicked this time, as she rushed towards Baili Chengye to help him up. And when she saw his face covered in blood, she cried out in alarm.