Chapter 2: Rebirth—Getting Married on the First Day

“Wait…”

Lin Qingqing had just placed her hand on the doorknob when Yin Hanyu’s voice stopped her.

Her heart leaped with joy. Instinctively, she thought Yin Hanyu had changed his mind, and she turned around excitedly.

But what she saw was Yin Hanyu’s cold and stormy face.

“Did I not make myself clear enough?”

“What?”

“I said—get out the same way you came in.”

Yin Hanyu enunciated each word coldly.

Lin Qingqing’s face turned pale in an instant. The humiliation she felt was unbearable, but she had no choice but to obey.

Just as she reached the balcony, she was stopped again.

“Wait…”

This time, it wasn’t Yin Hanyu who spoke—it was Lin Qingyou.

She slowly walked toward Lin Qingqing, step by step.

Lin Qingqing was first in disbelief, then quickly filled with jealousy and resentment.

Lin Qingyou was wearing Yin Hanyu’s white shirt.

Her long, slender legs were completely exposed, and her damp hair was loosely draped over her shoulders.

Even in such a simple outfit, Lin Qingyou looked breathtakingly beautiful.

Her delicate features, fair skin, and exquisite figure made her stunning beyond words.

Her eyes were bright and full of life, but the small beauty mark at the corner of her eye added an extra touch of allure and charm.

A beauty beyond reach, with just the right amount of seduction—Lin Qingyou embodied this perfectly.

But what drove Lin Qingqing insane with jealousy were the traces on Lin Qingyou’s body.

Those ambiguous marks told the story of an intense and passionate night between Lin Qingyou and Yin Hanyu.

That should have been hers.

Why?

Lin Qingqing was consumed by jealousy.

Lin Qingyou, I will destroy you.

“You…” Lin Qingqing pointed at Lin Qingyou furiously. “Lin Qingyou, why are you here? Why are you wearing Brother Hanyu’s shirt? Take it off! Take it off right now!”

Realizing her tone was too harsh, Lin Qingqing quickly softened her approach. “Sister, why are you here?”

“Then where should I be?” Lin Qingyou glanced at her clothes, then meaningfully looked at Yin Hanyu. “As for the shirt…”

Her dress had been torn to shreds by the beastly Yin Hanyu last night.

Of course, she had to make do with what was available.

Lin Qingyou suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Qingqing’s chin. “Tell me, little sister, where should I be?”

“I… I…”

Lin Qingqing was frightened by Lin Qingyou’s cold and piercing gaze.

Why does she seem like a completely different person overnight?

Lin Qingyou had always been overly protective of girls, unable to bear seeing them cry or suffer.

Before, all Lin Qingqing had to do was act pitiful, cling to Lin Qingyou’s arm, and sweetly call her “sister.”

Lin Qingyou would then give her everything, stand up for her, and fight for her justice.

Even if the opponent was the feared “King of Hell,” Yin Hanyu, Lin Qingyou would still roll up her sleeves and go at him.

But now…

Slap!

A loud slap landed on Lin Qingqing’s face.

She stared at Lin Qingyou in disbelief, then screamed hysterically, “Ahhh! Lin Qingyou, what are you doing? You dare to hit me? You actually dared to hit me? What gives you the right?!”

Slap!

Lin Qingyou delivered another crisp slap.

“I hit you because I wanted to.”

“Why do you need a reason for everything?”

“If you insist on a reason, it’s because you’re disgusting. Teaching a rat a lesson is a public service.”

After hitting her, Lin Qingyou pulled out a wet tissue and wiped her hands, then carelessly tossed the used tissue onto Lin Qingqing’s face.

Lin Qingqing immediately turned to Yin Hanyu for help. “Brother Hanyu, did you see that? Lin Qingyou is a vicious woman! She’s not worthy of your love!”

“Oh?” Yin Hanyu leaned back lazily and glanced at Lin Qingyou, his tone filled with admiration. “I think she’s even more attractive now.”

“You…” Lin Qingqing was enraged. “Brother Hanyu, why can’t you see me?”

Yin Hanyu smirked. “If you don’t understand, take a good look in the mirror.”

Lin Qingqing: “…”

Lin Qingyou: “…”

His words are as sharp as ever.

Like a mouth coated with deadly poison.

But she liked it.

Lin Qingqing completely lost control. She roared, “Yin Hanyu, how blind and heartless can you be?! I’m the one who truly loves you! Lin Qingyou’s heart belongs to Leng Yifeng! She doesn’t even like you!”

Yin Hanyu’s expression instantly turned cold. The temperature in the room seemed to plummet below freezing.

He glared at Lin Qingqing with a murderous gaze. “Get lost if you don’t want to die.”

“I…” Lin Qingqing was so terrified she stumbled backward.

Lin Qingyou, being “kind-hearted,” helped her out. “Oh, my dear sister, I almost forgot to tell you—your birthday gift for me last night was quite the surprise.”

“From now on, Yin Hanyu is mine.”

“Remember to call him ‘brother-in-law.’ Stop calling him ‘Brother Hanyu’—you two aren’t that close.”

“Oh, and…”

Lin Qingyou patted Lin Qingqing’s swollen cheek. “Don’t even think about scheming against him again, or else…”

She smiled beautifully yet devilishly.

The next second, Lin Qingyou gave Lin Qingqing a push. “Off you go!”

Lin Qingqing let out a scream as she lost her balance and fell backward.

Splash!

She landed straight into the hotel’s swimming pool.

The reporters she had invited hurriedly clicked their cameras.

“Stop filming! Don’t take pictures—don’t take any pictures!”

“But Miss Lin, didn’t you invite us here for an exclusive scoop? Where’s the male lead? Are you taking a romantic bath by yourself?”

“Idiot, how can one person take a romantic bath?”

“Then what should we call it?”

“A drowned rat.”

“Well, we didn’t get a juicy scandal, but capturing a rising star’s embarrassing fall into the water is good enough. Audiences love seeing celebrities make a fool of themselves.”

“True. Since we’re here, might as well take more shots. Hey, usually people coming out of water look graceful, but why does Miss Lin look like a drenched ghost?”

…

Yin Hanyu finished dressing and was about to leave when Lin Qingyou suddenly hugged him from behind.

He froze instantly.

“Where are you going?” Lin Qingyou asked in a muffled voice.

Yin Hanyu awkwardly replied, “I arranged for someone to bring you clothes. Just wait a little longer.”

“But I asked where you’re going.”

This was Yin Hanyu’s usual hotel. He disliked going home and spent more time here than at his family’s house.

“Last night…”

Yin Hanyu hesitated. “Don’t worry. I’ll pretend nothing happened. I won’t make things difficult for you.”

She had always wanted to stay far away from him. If he insisted on taking responsibility, she would only resent him more.

But Lin Qingyou suddenly blocked the door, pouting. “What do you mean, nothing happened?”

“Then what are these marks? Did a dog bite me?”

She pointed at the love bites on her skin and poked Yin Hanyu’s chest. With each accusation, he stepped back.

“I…”

“Yin Hanyu, last night you were calling me ‘baby’ over and over—why didn’t you say nothing happened then?”

“I…”

“You think you can just use me and walk away?”

“I… that’s not…”

“You’re not?” Lin Qingyou’s eyes turned red, looking pitiful. “Then what did you mean?”

“I… I just…” Yin Hanyu was at a loss for words.

If Lin Qingqing did this, he would kick her straight to outer space.

But when Lin Qingyou accused him like this, looking like a pitiful bunny, he wanted to hand her the world.

“I… I just…”

“You just what?” Lin Qingyou glared at him tearfully. “Yin Hanyu, I can’t believe you’re such a heartless scumbag.”

Yin Hanyu: “…”

“I won’t let you off that easily! You have to take responsibility.”

Yin Hanyu’s eyes widened. “What did you say?”

Lin Qingyou shouted, “I said, I want you to marry me! I want to be your wife!”