The Billionaire's Brokenhearted Deal-Chapter 302: Rivals in Love, Especially Jealous
Qiao Ruoxin couldnโt help but fold instantly.
"What are you being fierce for, I was just saying it casually..." ๐ง๐๐๐๐คโฏ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฃโฏ๐ญ.๐คโด๐ฎ
The quieter her voice became, the less confidence she had.
Mo Chen clasped her slender waist tightly, his grip so forceful it was as if he wanted to break her in half.
She felt like she could barely breathe: "Mo Chen..."
"Shut up! Sleep!"
"..."
The bedroom fell silent in an instant, the atmosphere still tense.
Qiao Ruoxin could only obediently let the man behind hold her, and without knowing it, fell asleep.
...
The Lu Family.
After Lu Xingxing got home, she sat on the sofa in a huff, facing her father.
"Dad! What kind of man is Mo Chen, to just dump me on the side of the road! How could you arrange such a match for me!"
Lu Ming looked up at his wilful daughter: "With your temper, itโs no wonder you irritated him."
"Dad! Iโm your daughter, why are you taking his side instead of mine? Let me tell you, I absolutely disagree with this arranged marriage with the Mo Family!"
Lu Ming snorted coldly, "You wish. Didnโt you see that boy bringing his own girlfriend? He probably doesnโt fancy you, but I have to say, Iโve really taken a liking to him today. Good looking, strong presence, and the future head of the Mo Family, tsk tsk... a much better catch than any of those men youโve dated abroad."
Lu Xingxing narrowed her eyes: "Dad, I feel like you quite fancy Mo Chen."
"Xingxing, you think youโre irresistibly charming; Iโd like to see if you can win over Mo Chen."
"What? I donโt want to! Heโs so rough, not gentlemanly at all! Besides being handsome, heโs good for nothing!"
Lu Ming continued to coax his daughter: "You two have an engagement, and youโve seen Mo Chen in person today. Donโt you feel even a little bit excited?"
Lu Ming knew his daughter well, a lifelong member of the โlooks over everythingโ club; her first criteria for choosing men was appearance.
Lu Xingxing: "..."
Lu Ming then pretended to be disappointed: "Ah well... your charm is no match for Qiao Ruoxin, who has Mo Chen utterly smitten. You can only deceive those men who live off women. A man with looks and power like Mo Chen, you canโt handle."
This reverse psychology ignited a fire in Lu Xingxing.
"Who says I canโt! Give me Qiao Ruoxinโs information; I want to see whatโs so great about her!"
Lu Ming passed her a tablet from beside him: "Here."
Lu Xingxingโs eyes widened: "Dad, you got this already?"
"Iโve been looking at it for a while. The girl is pretty, with a much nicer temperament than you. Itโll be hard for Mo Chen to take an interest in you..."
"Dad! How can you demoralize yourself by praising others like that!"
After speaking, Lu Xingxing took the tablet and headed upstairs.
She was determined to thoroughly investigate what was so special about Qiao Ruoxin that had Mo Chen so enchanted.
However, tonight, she had gotten a close look at Qiao Ruoxin... She was quite pretty, but beyond that, she didnโt see any advantages.
...
The next day.
In the evening, a cocktail party.
Qiao Ruoxin was dragged by her agent to attend a cocktail party.
She held a champagne glass and absentmindedly walked onto the terrace, gazing up at the starry sky.
Those beautiful eyes hid her troubles.
Suddenly, a womanโs voice came from behind her, "Qiao Ruoxin?"
She turned to look, it was that Lu Xingxing from last night.
But she still smiled and greeted her, "Miss Lu, hello, is there something you need?"
Lu Xingxing sized up Qiao Ruoxin from head to toe. She had to admit Qiao Ruoxin was quite pretty, with a decent figure, delicate and fair skin, a girlish charm, and nice hands. Those legs truly went deep into a manโs heart.
All in all, Qiao Ruoxin could barely score a 90.
Qiao Ruoxin slightly frowned, feeling a bit uncomfortable under Lu Xingxingโs scanning gaze.
"Miss Lu, is there something you want?"
Lu Xingxing looked curious, "Iโm really curious, why do you like Mo Chen? Heโs so hot-tempered and not a bit gentlemanly. Aside from being handsome, does he have any other good points? How do you tolerate his bad temper?"
She just smiled faintly without speaking, and took a sip of champagne from her glass.
Lu Xingxingโs face expressed disbelief again, "Oh, right, heโs also very rich! The son of Asiaโs richest man, youโre not with him just for the money, tolerating all these grievances, are you?"
Qiao Ruoxin still looked serene with a slight smile on her lips, "You guess."
"I heard you even got your stepmother thrown into jail, causing the Qiao Familyโs business to falter. Youโre really ruthless. Isnโt it all just because you rely on Mo Chenโs power? So even if he has a temper, youโre willing to put up with it?"
Every word implied that Qiao Ruoxin was just a vain, dignity-less, lowly mistress.
She finished the champagne in her glass in one gulp and, lifting her eyes, looked toward Lu Xingxing and countered, "Do you like Mo Chen?"
Caught off guard by the question, Lu Xingxing was stunned for a second and immediately retorted, "I would never like that kind of hot-tempered man! What does he have besides good looks? Money? The Lu Family isnโt lacking!"
Qiao Ruoxin let out a light laugh, "So what you mean is, you like Mo Chenโs appearance, right?"
"..."
Lu Xingxing didnโt know how to respond for a moment, her gaze flitting away, she stammered, "I... I do not!"
"If you like him, just say it. After all, nobody can fault Mo Chenโs looks."
Lu Xingxingโs face showed disgust, "That face is wasted on him!"
But Qiao Ruoxin laughed out loud, her laughter melodious. It seemed Mo Chenโs good looks were truly irresistible.
"What are you laughing at? I heard youโre his first love?" Lu Xingxing had thoroughly researched Qiao Ruoxinโs background the night before.
She nodded with a smile, "So what if I am?"
"Qiao Ruoxin, do you know why itโs called first love?"
Qiao Ruoxin turned and leaned on the railing, just quietly watching Lu Xingxing show off.
Lu Xingxing lifted her chin, "First love is called first love because it never lasts till the end. If this were in a soap opera, you would be a white moonlight supporting character. No matter how long you entangle with Mo Chen, there will be no happy ending."
Her brows furrowed slightly, "Do you think you are the leading lady then?"
"Heh... Iโm more qualified to be the leading lady than you are. You say you donโt come from a good family background, how are you fit to stand by Mo Chenโs side?"
Qiao Ruoxin glanced at Lu Xingxing. She was too lazy to listen to this nonsense and thought she was some significant character, but it turned out to be nothing.
She turned and walked toward the center of the party.
Being ignored like this made Lu Xingxing almost laugh with anger. Her towering self-esteem was trampled upon.
She, the precious pearl of the Lu Family, was being looked down upon by this no-name female star???
Lu Xingxing chased after her, "Qiao Ruoxin, stop right there!"
