Chapter 144: Chapter 144

And a very strange feeling welled up from her shoulders, bringing an extremely uncomfortable sensation.

It made one want to churn the waters violently and sink to the bottom of the pool. This heat from the hot spring was severe.

"Uh... uh..." Hua Xiaomo panted more and more heavily. But why, why is this happening? Am I really going to die... Am I truly going to die?

Hua Xiaomo’s cheeks flushed crimson, and in an instant, her shoulders, soaked in the water, went limp and powerless.

It made her head feel dizzy.

Suddenly, with a swift movement, she slipped and submerged completely, sinking to the bottom of the pool...

"Hey!" Qi Longbing cried out. Without a second thought, he quickly plunged his shoulders into the water and swiftly scooped her up from the hot spring.

When he looked at the girl in his arms, she had already fainted. She showed no reaction at all. It feels as if I’ve died, she thought dimly. All I can sense are two streaks of white light flitting before my eyes. I feel like I’ve already stepped one foot into the gates of hell. Ah, this feeling is truly miserable! What in the world is happening? Have I really died? ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩

"Hey, Hua Xiaomo, don’t you play dead on me! I’m telling you, I, Qi Longbing, have never failed to get what I want!" Qi Longbing suddenly yelled irritably.

He was suddenly scared. What on earth is wrong with her? Why would she faint from a dip in a hot spring? I really can’t imagine what’s happening. The girl in my arms is completely motionless. She probably can’t feel anything by now, can she? But if this is how I get her... what would be the point?

Qi Longbing looked at her, his blue eyes narrowed tightly, an unpredictable, dark glow within them.

After a while, he lifted her from the hot spring pool, carried her to the room, and laid her on the bed, staring unblinkingly at her face.

"Hua Xiaomo, you can wake up now." Qi Longbing’s handsome face was somber. However, she did not wake up as he wished.

"Xiao Mo! Xiao Mo!" Qi Longbing’s heart tightened. He shook her gently and then pressed her chest twice, but there was still no reaction...

Damn! What is going on? She isn’t in serious trouble, is she? Oh my God, if something happens to her, what will I do? Xiao Mo, Xiao Mo, nothing can happen to you! Wake up, quickly, wake up!

Qi Longbing’s eyes instantly widened, a sense of terror rising from his heart. He quickly picked her up and rushed out of the Sakura Club like a whirlwind.

Qi Longbing watched her, collapsed on the sofa, his gaze deepening further. What on earth is wrong with her? Will she be alright? It’s all over... if something happens to her, what am I going to do!

The doctor had explained, "The hot spring had been mixed with a large amount of irritant powder. Coupled with her predisposition to allergies, her shoulders had a severe allergic reaction upon entering the pool. This overloaded her system, causing instantaneous shock. Luckily, she was brought in just in time; otherwise, her life would have been in danger!"

Thinking about the doctor’s words, Qi Longbing was still shaken. I never imagined that my carefully planned scheme to get her would... almost kill her...

Qi Longbing opened her bag; everything inside was soaked. His gaze settled on her crystal-framed glasses, darkening slightly, then quickly moved to her red phone.

He took the phone, examined it for a moment, then handed it to the man beside him. "Take this to be repaired. I want it back in perfect condition."

"Understood, President Qi," Yu Bao replied, taking the phone.

「The next day, White House Villa.」

Hua Xiaomo woke up to find herself in a familiar room. But this isn’t my room; it’s Qi Longbing’s room. Why on earth am I here?

She rubbed her hair and sat up from the sofa where she had been lying, then looked down at herself. Aside from a bit of weakness, her shoulders felt no different than usual.

"Miss Hua, you’re awake. Come, drink this ginger soup quickly," Aunt Wang said with concern.

Seeing her, Hua Xiaomo couldn’t help but ask, "Aunt Wang, why... why am I here?" Damn it, why does my head hurt a bit? If I remember correctly, I should be at the Sakura Club, right?

"You fell into the water. It was President Qi who saved you and brought you back here!" Aunt Wang explained. She then approached Hua Xiaomo, bringing the ginger soup to her lips. "Child, drink this first."

Hua Xiaomo listened, her eyes flickering as understanding dawned, and a chill gradually seeped into her heart.

Some "rescue"! He was clearly up to no good! That bastard!

Yet, outwardly, she remained perfectly composed.

"Mm, thank you, Aunt Wang." Hua Xiaomo downed the ginger soup in one go. Then she smiled. "I’ve slept for so long; I think I should be going now."

Aunt Wang hesitated before saying, "President Qi is waiting for you in the living room."

"Alright, I understand," Hua Xiaomo replied with a faint smile, already knowing what to expect. She silently dressed and then, accompanied by Aunt Wang, went to the living room.

In the living room, both Qi Longbing and Yu Bao were present. Qi Longbing was leaning back on the sofa, expressionless, his thoughts inscrutable.

"President Qi, thank you for saving me. I think it’s time for me to leave," Hua Xiaomo said with a smile. Not intending to say anything more, she was about to walk straight out of the luxurious living room.

At that moment, she suddenly remembered her birthday. That day, she had really wanted to cry. That day, she had suffered such a huge grievance; she’d felt incredibly unlucky.

She felt today was just as awful. And that past birthday, it had been *her* birthday! She’d never had such a miserable birthday. Heavens, how was she supposed to endure it?

She had never been in such a wretched state as she was on that day. If she could have a do-over for that birthday, she would absolutely not want it to be like that. But why did today have to be so miserable too? She wasn’t happy at all today.

Why was everything making her so angry today? Everything today felt extremely, extremely uncomfortable. But what could she do to stop feeling this way? What on earth could make her feel even a little bit better? She wondered if she should find someone to confide in, if talking to someone would make her feel happier.

Would a good chat with someone make things a bit better?

That Qi Longbing was just detestable! He was completely disrespectful, and he made her so upset. She didn’t know how she had offended him, but it felt like he was deliberately going against her in every way, making her miserable and putting her in a terrible mood.

"Going back? Hmph..." Qi Longbing suddenly let out a cold laugh, his expression exceptionally chilling and stern. He then tossed her phone onto the coffee table. This is a classic betrayal. She actually betrayed me? This is truly unbearable. I was so good to her, so why would she betray me? It’s beyond imagination. Fine. This time, she’s made me feel awful. I feel truly awful. I can’t stand it anymore.