Chapter 484
Chapter 484 The Poetry in Colors
"You, you—" Miss Xu thought about how every word and action of hers had fallen under his gaze, and yet, this man feigned ignorance. Embarrassed and angered, she was at a loss for words. Tears filled her eyes as she stood up to leave.
Understanding Miss Xu Zhiqing's prideful temperament all too well, Lin Wanrong quickly reached out to grab her sleeve. "Miss Xu, I truly am innocent!"
"Innocent?" The thought of having lowered her guard just to see him, while he played dumb, intensified Xu Zhiqing's feelings of injustice. She sneered bitterly, "Even if you lied in bed to deceive my tears, letting others mock me, you are innocent? I utterly despise you!"
Lin Wanrong was indignant beyond words. By her logic, had he broken his own leg to lie in bed and trick her into visiting him? Wasn't it just that he had not woken up in time to hear her speak? And given what she had said, dare he even wake up? Now he felt like Zhu Bajie [The Pig-demon character in Journey to the West] looking in a mirror, neither human inside nor out!
Seeing him silent, Xu Zhiqing's heart sank further. She scoffed, "Mr. Lin, you're quite the actor! Was your life-risking rescue of Madam Xiao just as pretentious? Unwilling to abandon her even at the point of death—"
"What did you say?" Hearing her words, Lin Wanrong's anger surged. His impulsive rescue of Madam Xiao had been a pure act, misunderstood repeatedly, causing an inner frustration. Yet Miss Xu chose to bring it up, fueling his fury.
His face darkened, and he exuded a murderous aura that made it hard for anyone to meet his eyes. His presence was truly imposing. Xu Zhiqing had never seen him this way and felt a pang of fear. But seeing his anger peak for Madam Xiao, she bit her silver teeth and retorted, "So, was I wrong? You risked your life to protect her, witnessed by all. Ning'er and the others love you, so they dare not speak up—"
"Enough!" Lin Wanrong's expression suddenly softened, and he took a deep breath. His eyes became so calm that they were frightening. "Miss Xu, thank you for visiting me. I will repay this favor as long as I live. Please go now."