Chapter 42: Han Xi is Also Your Ex-Girlfriend?

Chu Xinran’s few words were enough to make Fang Zhou break out in a cold sweat.

But at this moment, he couldn’t back down or show fear, or she might hurt herself even more.

Fang Zhou could only continue to bandage her up and test her attitude.

“Xinran, the world is vast and beautiful; there’s nothing you can’t get through.”

“When you graduate and leave school, you’ll find many outstanding men. I’m just one of the less noticeable ones, not worth doing something foolish for.”

His voice was gentle and soft, as if treating a precious treasure, instantly bringing Chu Xinran back to the past.

Back then, he treated her the same way, gently and carefully, never complaining about anything. Except for not having much money and playing games, he had almost no other flaws.

He was perfect, like an AI.

But later, when Fang Zhou proposed breaking up and refused to answer her calls, Chu Xinran realized he was no AI.

His heart was made of stone, cold and hard.

When Fang Zhou valued and liked you, he would lift you to the skies.

Once he gave up, you’d immediately feel like you were falling from the clouds into the mud.

Fang Zhou said a lot on his own, and when he finished bandaging Chu Xinran and looked up, he found she was staring blankly at him, clearly lost in thought and not listening to a word he said.

“Xinran!”

Fang Zhou raised his voice, finally bringing her back to reality.

Perhaps due to blood loss, the girl’s face was pale, and even her lips were not as rosy.

She smiled faintly at Fang Zhou, saying nothing but seemingly saying everything.

Like a blooming white jasmine, who could bear to blame it for withering?

Fang Zhou suddenly felt a pang of pity.

He turned his head away, avoiding Chu Xinran’s eyes, and looked elsewhere, advising himself: Don’t get involved too deeply, getting entangled with a yandere is not a good thing.

Getting out as soon as possible is the best strategy.

You still have a sister to take care of, Fang Zhou.

Thinking of his sister who needed chemotherapy every week, Fang Zhou quickly regained his composure.

He stood up and continued cleaning the table, leaving Chu Xinran with one last sentence.

“Don’t think that by doing this, you’ll soften my heart.”

“We broke up two years ago; your safety has nothing to do with me. Helping you bandage your wound and swapping fish powder for lean meat powder is just basic human decency.”

“If my actions have caused any misunderstanding, I apologize.”

“I won’t do anything out of line in the future.”

Silence spread through the air. Chu Xinran sat in the darkness without a word, but Fang Zhou could feel her intense and focused gaze on him.

If circumstances allowed, Fang Zhou even felt Chu Xinran could watch him like this all night.

After clarifying his stance, Fang Zhou almost finished his cleaning. He picked up the trash bag and urged,

“Let’s go back.”

He waited for Chu Xinran to get up, maintaining basic gentlemanly manners even though he didn’t want any more involvement with a yandere.

Leaving a female guest alone on the beach would drown him in criticism tomorrow.

Chu Xinran slowly stood up and finally walked towards the villa without saying a word.

If Fang Zhou had turned around to check her expression, he would have seen a smile more painful than crying.

Back at the villa, Fang Zhou disposed of the trash in the designated area. When he looked back, Chu Xinran had gone upstairs.

Unable to ignore his conscience, Fang Zhou lightly knocked on Qin Yun’s door.

Soon, the door opened, revealing a woman with brown curly hair, looking at him with interest, her eyes seemingly hooked, making one’s heart flutter.

This feeling of being watched by a predator was truly nerve-wracking. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t have initiated contact with Qin Yun.

“What’s up?”

Qin Yun leaned against the doorframe, her gaze lingering on Fang Zhou’s face, a faint smile on her lips, seemingly surprised by Fang Zhou’s initiative.

“Um, Chu Xinran’s hand got cut by rocks when she fell into the water today. I just saw blood seeping through the bandage. Could you help her change it?”

Fang Zhou forced himself to speak, waiting for Qin Yun’s response.

There was no other way. The wound on Chu Xinran’s hand was too obvious. If he called the show’s doctor, they’d immediately see it was self-inflicted.

Rumors would spread, harming Chu Xinran.

Qin Yun, on the other hand, though a surgeon who could also deduce something, was known for her disinterest in others’ affairs and her discretion.

She occasionally worked as a family doctor for wealthy families, knowing many secrets but never revealing them.

So, Fang Zhou had to ask her.

“Oh? Why don’t you go yourself?”

Qin Yun’s smile remained, but it was no longer as clear. She seemed displeased.

Fang Zhou’s heart skipped a beat, realizing Qin Yun was unhappy about his concern for Chu Xinran.

He quickly explained, “It’s late, and as a man, it’s inappropriate for me to enter a girl’s room.”

“Besides, she’s a junior from my school, just a small favor.”

“If you don’t want to, I’ll find the show’s doctor.”

After speaking, Fang Zhou turned to leave.

He knew this tricky woman wouldn’t be easy to deal with. If all else failed, he’d ask Han Xi tomorrow.

Han Xi, with her cold exterior but warm heart, wouldn’t refuse.

“Wait, I didn’t say I wouldn’t go.”

Fang Zhou turned back to see Qin Yun’s smile widening.

She was pleased that he thought of her first in times of need.

“But in exchange, you have to answer one question.”

Qin Yun smiled brightly, but her eyes held a hidden chill.

Fang Zhou guessed what she wanted to ask and was ready for her to know.

“Ask away.”

Qin Yun straightened up, looking sharply at Fang Zhou,

“Is Han Xi also your ex-girlfriend?”

As expected, she asked that.

From the moment Han Xi kissed him, Fang Zhou knew it was trouble.

The others might just be angry, but Qin Yun, this cunning fox, would surely figure something out.

He thought she’d guess they knew each other, but she went straight for the jugular.

How to handle this? Admitting to a yandere ex-girlfriend that another female guest was also an ex?

Would Qin Yun tear Han Xi apart?

No, Han Xi was rich and had bodyguards; she’d be fine.

But would Qin Yun tear him apart?