Ever since Qin Ruan was recognized and brought back to the Qin Family, her step-sister Han Kexin spread rumors that she was the illegitimate child of the Qin family. They called her a hooligan from the slums who had no education or skills, and they declared her a disgrace to the high society of Capital City.
Furthermore, her stepmother, Han Xian, displayed the true face of a hypocrite, badmouthing Qin Ruan both in front and behind her back until her reputation was completely ruined in the circle of esteemed wives. Everyone detested her.
And there were all those sneaky insects in the Qin Family who did everything behind the scenes.
Fearing that she would win the favor of her father and brothers, and thus gain control over a large part of the Qin Group's shares, they did not hesitate to use all means to undercut her, trip up her efforts, and frame her for all sorts of crimes.
Qin Ruan mostly ignored all these things as she had always lived a carefree and independent life.
If she didn't care about something, why should she fuss over it?
However, she was wrong!
Those people not only wanted to destroy her, but they also wanted to kill her. They were after her life.
Even… they wanted to kill her unborn baby!
As Qin Ruan buttoned up her clothes, she placed her hand on her aching lower abdomen and gently caressed it.
Her eyes were filled with anticipation.
"Bang!"
Right after Qin Ruan finished dressing, the door to her room was violently kicked open, making a loud noise.
Standing with her back to the door, Qin Ruan slowly turned around.
She calmly looked toward the doorway with indifferent eyes, her emotions were stable as if all the past humiliations were completely erased from her memory.
Five or six women were standing outside the door, and the one leading them was her step-sister Han Kexin.
Noticing that Qin Ruan had dressed, Han Kexin's eyes flickered.
Suddenly, she lifted her chin and looked down at Qin Ruan with contempt, her face filled with mockery as if looking at garbage.
The others were just as harsh in their attitudes.
"Oh, Qin Ruan, who has been fooling around with you? Looking at your marked body, people might wrongly think you've been violated!"
Everything was the same as her previous life.
Even Han Kexin's remark was identical.
Qin Ruan lowered her gaze. The summer clothes she wore couldn't cover her entirely.
Her exposed arms and legs were covered in colored bruises. They were clearly visible, making it look like she had been…
A small grin appeared on Qin Ruan's lips, and her face turned weird.
In her previous life, she hadn't noticed this. When Han Kexin and others barged in, she was busy explaining hurriedly. She was humiliated and ridiculed and ended up fleeing in panic.
Who could have imagined that Master Huo, who was rumored to be weak and noble, would be so cruel?
Men indeed must uphold their masculinity.
Qin Ruan calmly adjusted her clothes in the most unhurried manner.
Standing at the side of the bed, she looked down on Han Kexin from a superior position, her expression filled with mockery, as if looking at a clown.
"Han Kexin," her voice hoarse with a post-coital rasp, Qin Ruan opened her red lips. "I was busy rolling in the sheets with my boyfriend. You led people here to kick my door. Were you desperate and lonely, eager to throw yourself at him?"
But this Han Kexin had not thrown herself at anyone, otherwise, she wouldn't have stooped to such dirty tricks.
She looked Han Kexin up and down and shook her head regretfully. "What a pity, you have neither the figure nor the face. Even my man couldn't bear to look at you. You better get lost with your dogs!"
"…" Han Kexin's face changed drastically.
"…" The others around her were dumbfounded.
Everyone stared at Qin Ruan in disbelief, looking at her as if they were seeing her for the first time.
To fit into the Qin family and to conform to the social circle, she had always been silent and less talkative, hiding her unrestrained personality from West City.
The Qin Ruan they were seeing now was quite a change, aggressive and full of raw energy, giving off an aura of cold indifference and ferocity.
The transformation was so drastic that it was hard to comprehend.
Han Kexin stared at Qin Ruan who was scantily clad, her skin marked with dark spots, her eyes filled with intense jealousy.