Chapter 288: Chapter 288

Li Li walked in and said in a deep voice:

Qin Miaomiao stood up, pulled out a handkerchief, and wiped the blood off the knife, speaking casually:

"She’s not dead. I simply made sure she can’t have children. I don’t want murder on my hands. Send her to a mental hospital—she doesn’t need to come out ever again in this lifetime."

Li Li had Su Moli carried away. As long as all the arrangements were made, she would never get out.

"This matter is settled, then. Regarding the acquisition of Su Group, I hold fifty percent of the shares. Just give me annual dividends, and we’re done. Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Li."

She placed the knife down and turned to leave, but Li Li suddenly spoke:

"Used me up, and now you’re planning to leave? Su Jin."

Qin Miaomiao froze mid-step, not even daring to turn her head. He walked over to the sofa, sat down, and took out a device that looked like a recorder.

"I heard your confrontation with Su Moli earlier. Admit it—you are Su Jin."

Qin Miaomiao turned her head, her expression darkening slightly:

"I’m not. The reason I said that to Su Moli was only to drive her insane."

Li Li stood up, walked over to her, and stared into her eyes. He spoke slowly, enunciating each word:

"Admitting you’re Su Jin is really that hard? When you’re nervous, you unconsciously fiddle with your fingers. You add way too much sugar to your coffee. You love white roses. You only wear colorless nail polish. And, only you call me ’A Li.’

"Didn’t expect you to observe so carefully. Did you have someone follow me?"

"Lu Qing guards you too tightly; the people I hired couldn’t get anywhere near you. However, when you’re with me, some of your little habits inevitably surface."

Qin Miaomiao let out a light laugh and sat on the sofa nearby:

"Fine, yes, I’m Su Jin."

Once she admitted it, Li Li was unexpectedly stunned. Once his suspicion was confirmed, he suddenly felt a bit at a loss.

"How did you become Qin Miaomiao?"

"Rebirth? Borrowing another’s body? I’m not sure myself. Anyway, after being killed, I woke up again and found myself as Qin Miaomiao."

"Why didn’t you tell me your real identity?"

Qin Miaomiao chuckled coldly: "Even if I told you, would you believe me? You’d probably think I was some kind of fraud. Li Li, I know exactly what kind of person you are. I kept it from you, finished what I had to do, avenged those who deserved it, and now my wish is fulfilled."

Li Li suddenly grabbed her hand, speaking each word deliberately:

"And then? Are you planning to continue being Qin Miaomiao?"

"Of course. Why not?"

Li Li tightened his grip on her hand and said harshly:

"You can truly accept this identity? Become the wife of a stranger and live with him?"

Qin Miaomiao’s face darkened as she replied coldly:

"You’re wrong. Lu Qing isn’t a stranger. He’s my husband, and he’s the man I love."

Li Li sneered: "How long has it been for you to fall in love with him? Can you guarantee he’s not another Chu Yunhao? Don’t forget—he’s even scarier than Chu Yunhao."

Qin Miaomiao forced her hand free, her voice calm:

"He’s not. I’ve been blind once; I won’t be blind a second time. I’m not that foolish."

Li Li stared at her face, his hands slowly clenching, his voice heavy:

"So, no matter what, I never stood a chance, did I?"

Li Li stood up, gazing at her face for a long while: "Don’t apologize to me. Leave."

What he wanted, he would fight for by any means necessary. He didn’t need people apologizing to him.

"Goodbye, A Li. If possible, can we still be friends?"

Li Li shook his head: "No."

He’d already spent too long in the role of a friend. What he wanted could never be limited to friendship!