Chapter 178: Good Job, Fang Zhou

Han Xi’s tone was harsh. The two words “It was you” carried a strange force, making it seem like she could flip the entire ward at any moment.

But Qiao Sisi faced Han Xi fearlessly, calmly saying, “It was me.”

She knew Han Xi also liked Fang Zhou, and she had noticed her actions over the past few days. However, that didn’t mean she was going to step aside.

Even if Han Xi was wealthy, beautiful, and a capitalist.

So what? Qiao Sisi wasn’t inferior to anyone.

For a moment, the entire ward was silent, with none of the three speaking.

An invisible battlefield quietly commenced.

Qiao Sisi and Han Xi locked eyes, sparks seemingly flying between them.

Fang Zhou, still in pain from being pinched, was trying to recover.

Since the other two weren’t speaking, he couldn’t find an opening to say anything either.

“Heh, good job, Fang Zhou.”

Finally, Han Xi spoke.

The moment she did, Fang Zhou felt like he was back in the freezing southern winter, with an icy wind cutting through him until he turned into an ice sculpture.

Even though he couldn’t see, he could feel a cold gaze fixed on him.

A sense of dread filled him. He knew Qiao Sisi’s words would lead to trouble, causing Han Xi to misunderstand, and he’d be the one to suffer.

Enduring the pain, he was about to explain to Han Xi when Qiao Sisi spoke first.

“Hmm? President Han seems quite angry? Could it be that it was your car?”

“Ah, really sorry about that. Should I have it cleaned?”

Han Xi had indeed sponsored several cars for the show, so her words made sense.

The vehicles used for outdoor activities on the show were essentially Han Xi’s.

Fang Zhou almost fainted upon hearing her.

Qiao Sisi wasn’t explaining; she was adding fuel to the fire, fearing Han Xi wouldn’t be enraged enough and adding more fuel!

He had always thought Qiao Sisi was a delicate flower on the surface, but an arrogant troublemaker underneath.

Never had he imagined that over the years, she had turned into a master of stirring up trouble!

The strong aroma of her words was almost overwhelming!

Even Fang Zhou could tell she was doing it on purpose. Surely Han Xi could, too, right?

Fang Zhou mentally comforted himself, then tried to explain.

“We didn’t…”

He had barely said a few words when Qiao Sisi whispered in his ear, “Don’t forget what you promised me. You need to play along.”

Yes, he had promised to be Qiao Sisi’s shield.

But wasn’t that over already?

He heard the clicking of high heels and thought Han Xi might have been angered away.

However, he was wrong.

Han Xi wasn’t leaving in anger; she stood up and walked to the window to make a call.

“Hello? Have all the cars sponsored for the show thoroughly cleaned, inside and out.”

“Why? No reason, just that someone used them as a toilet. It’s a bit disgusting.”

Han Xi didn’t respond to Qiao Sisi’s words directly but countered her in another way.

Since you claimed it was dirty, I’ll confirm it and have them all cleaned.

I’m not short on money, but I won’t let you disgust me.

Qiao Sisi’s smile froze, thinking: Indeed, the women Fang Zhou attracts are not to be trifled with.

She reached out again, pinching Fang Zhou’s arm, then leaned her head on his shoulder, coquettishly saying, “It’s all your fault. I told you not to, you’re so annoying~”

Fang Zhou’s skin crawled.

Stop it, I can’t take it, really.

He felt like an old lady trying to thread a needle for hours, only to realize she was holding a golden needle mushroom and a pancake.

It was beyond absurd.

Fang Zhou withdrew his hand, gritting his teeth, “Enough already, what exactly do you want?”

If you want me dead, just say it, don’t torture me like this.

Qiao Sisi glared at him, ignoring his words, her eyes still fixed on Han Xi.

She’s not gone yet?

Han Xi’s composure was impressive, her tolerance high, truly underestimated her.

Most women would have stormed off when she mentioned the car, yet Han Xi stayed.

She admitted her methods were crude and somewhat despicable, but so what?

In love, the righteous lose everything, while the despicable enjoy the fruits of victory.

Qiao Sisi’s smug expression only irritated Han Xi further. She felt an urge to destroy everything, to burn it all to ashes.

But reason told her to stay calm, not to fall for Qiao Sisi’s provocations. Losing control would have consequences neither of them could bear.

Qiao Sisi’s words didn’t mean anything had happened, as Fang Zhou hadn’t woken up even after her efforts that night.

Who would believe anything actually happened?

Yet the intimate actions of the two in front of her felt like a green-headed fly buzzing around, impossible to swat away.

After a long pause, Han Xi finally took a deep breath, her expression returning to the composed CEO who kept others at a distance.

Ignoring Qiao Sisi, she spoke directly to Fang Zhou, “It’s lunchtime. I’ll get you some food.”

She then walked out of the ward, her high heels clicking.

Winning a short-term victory was meaningless; she wasn’t here to argue with Qiao Sisi.

She wanted Fang Zhou to feel her sincerity.

Once the room was left with just Fang Zhou and Qiao Sisi, he finally shook off her hand, his voice low, “Why did you say things to make her misunderstand?”

Qiao Sisi didn’t answer directly but instead asked, “Do you care about Han Xi?”

Fang Zhou was momentarily stunned, blinking as he almost fell into her trap.

“It’s not about caring or not, but your words lead to wild imagination.”

“I agreed to be your shield for that show, but not beyond that. You’re making things difficult for me.”

Luckily it was Han Xi here today. If it had been Chu Xinran or Qin Yun, there’d be a corpse in this ward.

Though he couldn’t see, he felt the flames of anger burning within him.

Despite his words, Qiao Sisi didn’t respond, instead holding his hand, asking with concern, “Your hand is injured too, does it hurt?”

Fang Zhou was about to explode from anger, her ability to change the subject was remarkable.

“It doesn’t hurt, I don’t need your concern. Please leave.”

This was the first time Fang Zhou had shown a cold face to Qiao Sisi since their reunion.