Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 17

Xu Nian held Su Qingya’s face and kissed her deeply.

With her eyes closed, Su Qingya instinctively responded, wrapping her arms around Xu Nian in return.

Yet Xu Nian’s attention wasn’t entirely on the kiss.

Her beautiful fox-like eyes, carrying a trace of danger, remained fixed on the hotel entrance.

At that moment, a man emerged from the building surrounded by two bodyguards. His expression was dark enough to drip water. Behind him followed the hotel manager and a crowd of nervous employees.

So he’s leaving?

What a grand display.

Xu Nian quickly noticed something else.

There was now another wound on the opposite side of his body.

A second stab wound.

Although he had apparently healed it using his abilities, a faint mark still remained.

What happened?

“Pr-President Lin, we’re terribly sorry. We sincerely apologize for today’s unpleasant experience.”

“I don’t want to hear your useless apologies!”

The man’s roar echoed through the entrance.

“Investigate it! Find out how she escaped! The only way to make this right is to find her immediately! Otherwise, you’ll all pay the price!”

The hotel manager nearly trembled himself apart.

“Please rest assured, President Lin. We’ll immediately review all surveillance footage and identify the culprit.”

“Hmph.”

President Lin didn’t even spare him a glance.

In truth, he was furious.

After enduring the noisy chaos in the women’s restroom, he had finally tracked down the person responsible.

Only to discover it wasn’t even the real culprit.

Merely an avatar created through a Fluxbeast’s power.

The fake culprit had stabbed him again before disappearing without a trace, leaving behind nothing but lingering laughter.

Joy.

What a disgusting ability.

Annoyed, he took out his phone and sent a message to Su Qingya.

The result?

A bright red exclamation mark.

Blocked.

Xu Nian had already deleted him from Su Qingya’s contact list.

As far as Xu Nian was concerned, Su Qingya’s account only needed her.

At most, her parents could stay.

The man’s expression immediately darkened.

Smash!

The phone shattered against the floor.

A waiter hurried over and respectfully picked up the broken pieces.

“Investigate her.”

President Lin’s voice was ice-cold.

“I want all her information within three minutes.”

Xu Nian immediately looked away and focused on the delicious scenery in front of her.

No need to pay attention to a madman throwing a tantrum.

President Lin’s gaze accidentally swept past Xu Nian and Su Qingya.

But blinded by anger, he failed to recognize either of them.

At most, he vaguely remembered seeing a white-haired fox girl near the restroom earlier.

What he didn’t expect was—

She was actually dating another woman.

And openly flirting in public.

What kind of world was this?

Already suffering from severe misogyny, President Lin felt his irritation rise even higher.

“Disgusting.”

He turned away immediately.

The bodyguard opened the car door.

Soon, the convoy disappeared into the distance.

Only after the cars were completely gone did Xu Nian finally release Su Qingya.

Slightly out of breath, Su Qingya took several small breaths.

Her face was covered in a hazy blush that made her look particularly attractive.

Xu Nian unconsciously licked her lips.

The faint sweetness lingering there was impossible to ignore.

That tiny action instantly made Su Qingya’s face even redder.

“Niannian…”

“You… how can you do something like that?”

She was nearly overwhelmed by embarrassment.

After all, the two of them had attracted plenty of attention.

Some people looked envious.

Some looked curious.

Others secretly glanced at their own partners.

One particularly bold couple nearby had apparently decided to imitate them.

“What are you embarrassed about?”

Xu Nian laughed.

“We’ve been dating for three years.”

“How are you still acting like a beginner?”

“Pu pu pu.”

“You’re such a small fry.”

“Niannian, you idiot!”

Su Qingya immediately pounded her shoulder.

“Ouch.”

The exaggerated reaction startled Su Qingya.

“A-Are you okay?”

“Did I hit you too hard?”

The moment she saw Xu Nian’s mischievous smile, realization dawned.

“Bleh~”

“Ahhh!”

“Niannian!”

“I’m not talking to you anymore!”

“Hahaha!”

Looking at the flustered girl, Xu Nian suddenly felt relieved.

This was the Qingya she knew.

The gentle Qingya.

The familiar Qingya.

Maybe all that yandere behavior really had been temporary.

“I’m hungry.”

“Let’s go eat.”

Xu Nian wrapped herself around Su Qingya’s arm.

Her hand landed on Su Qingya’s soft arm while her own chest offered very little resistance.

Flat.

“Eh?”

“Didn’t you already eat?”

“I planned to.”

Xu Nian shrugged.

“But someone refused to cooperate.”

“We only exchanged a few words before parting on bad terms.”

Hearing that, Su Qingya stopped walking.

“What is it?”

“I’ve thought about it.”

Su Qingya lowered her head.

“I was wrong.”

“Since you’ve already helped me solve this problem…”

“I’ll treat you to a proper meal.”

“Good.”

Xu Nian nodded seriously.

“You’re definitely paying.”

“Of course I’m paying.”

Su Qingya hesitated.

“I mean… maybe we don’t have to go somewhere expensive.”

“Here?”

Xu Nian looked her up and down.

“You… why are you looking at me like that?”

Xu Nian knew exactly how stubborn Su Qingya could be.

If she mentioned saving money now, the girl would probably refuse.

“Fine.”

Xu Nian grinned.

“I’m going to fleece you properly.”

“Prepare yourself.”

“I’ll be living off you for the next six months.”

“Eh?”

“Pu pu pu.”

“Small fry.”

With that, Xu Nian dragged her back into the hotel.

And she wasn’t joking.

“I want this.”

“And this.”

“This one too.”

“Oh, and that.”

“Finish with a roast goose.”

Every dish Xu Nian pointed at made Su Qingya feel her wallet cry.

She wanted to protest.

But couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Soon, the dishes filled the table.

Looking at the luxurious spread, Su Qingya nearly stopped breathing.

Xu Nian smiled happily.

Every single dish had originally been ordered by President Lin.

He hadn’t eaten any of them.

But Xu Nian remembered them all.

After sitting down, Xu Nian deliberately moved her chair beside Su Qingya’s.

So close that their shoulders almost touched.

While the waiters served food, Xu Nian quietly reached over.

And poked Su Qingya’s leg.

Very satisfied with herself.

Unfortunately, Su Qingya wasn’t willing to lose.

Hidden beneath the tablecloth, she immediately retaliated.

Soon, an invisible competition began.

Back and forth.

Neither willing to surrender.

“Awooo—!”

Xu Nian nearly jumped.

Her leg was red.

Completely red.

“Niannian.”

Su Qingya’s eyes curved slightly.

“Are you sure you don’t want to stop?”

“You look like you’re struggling.”

There was a trace of cunning in that gentle gaze.

Damn it.

Was this the advantage of a real rich young lady?

Even her legs were stronger.

Smooth.

Soft.

Flexible.

And somehow getting faster.

Xu Nian was beginning to lose ground.

“I-I won’t surrender!”

“You little fry!”

“You’ll need another hundred years before defeating me!”

“Oh?”

For some reason, Xu Nian felt Su Qingya’s hand drifting further and further.

“Mmm!”

Knock knock.

A knock interrupted everything.

“The dishes have all arrived, ladies.”

“Thank you.”

Su Qingya calmly nodded.

The waiter blinked.

“Miss, your face looks very red.”

“Are you feeling hot?”

“Would you like us to lower the air conditioning?”

A mischievous glint flashed through Su Qingya’s eyes.

Instead of helping Xu Nian escape her predicament, she immediately turned toward her.

“Niannian.”

“She’s asking you a question.”

“Ribbit!”