Chapter 252: Beating Her Until She Can't Even Crawl

Jiang Baobao toyed with the small bottle in her hand, a bottomless storm brewing in the depths of her eyes.

"Lu Qing'er, where on earth did you get this kind of medicine? As your cousin, I must kindly warn you: if you take this kind of medicine indiscriminately, it could be life-threatening. Did you... drink everything that was in the bottle? Why on earth would you do such a thing?"

Her voice was neither loud nor soft, yet it was enough for everyone present to hear, instantly sparking a wave of hushed discussion.

"So that Lisa is actually a cousin to that family? They really are worlds apart..."

"Who is Lisa?" someone nearby who didn't know Jiang Baobao asked in a low voice.

Someone next to them immediately explained in a whisper: "Lisa is the boss of the Star Team. Have you heard of the esports scene? It's been doing exceptionally well in recent years; if you invest..."

People in the crowd were whispering to one another, discussing Jiang Baobao's identity and her Team.

Xia Huiya's eyes blazed with fire, and she retorted loudly once more: "Jiang Baobao! Stop spouting nonsense here! How could Qing'er take such messy things herself!"

That little bitch Jiang Baobao!

Did she have to say it in front of so many people!

She was just trying to ruin Qing'er's reputation!

Xia Huiya glared viciously at Jiang Baobao, but her rebuttal was incredibly pale.

Jiang Baobao curled her lips and asked unhurriedly: "Then why was this bottle in her possession?"

"I... I don't know... I really don't know..."

Lu Qing'er knew that everything was over; she could only shake her head incessantly, repeating this sentence in a low voice.

The onlookers, however, had already realized what was going on, their gazes drifting toward Li Beijue as if by chance.

Since the medicine bottle was in Lu Qing'er's bag, this matter was nine times out of ten her own doing.

As for who it was for...

At this point, it was already very obvious.

As long as she drank this medicine and something happened with Li Beijue, even if she couldn't get a title, she could still get quite a bit of compensation...

Hearing the hushed discussions already starting behind her, a dark glint flashed through Jiang Baobao's eyes.

She wanted to brush it off with a simple "I don't know"?

Don't even think about it!

She had no intention of letting Lu Qing'er off the hook today, and without a second thought, she continued: "Since you don't know, let's just call the police. Let the police test for fingerprints on it and see if there's a third person's besides mine and yours..."

As she spoke, Jiang Baobao made a move to take out her phone.

Lu Qing'er suddenly jerked her head up, eyes wide as she stared at Jiang Baobao, her face flushed red as she opened her mouth, but not a single word came out; even her lips were trembling slightly.

She was afraid.

She never imagined that things would actually turn out like this.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on her as if they were looking at a clown, filled with mockery and disdain.

Lu Qing'er panted heavily, casting a look of desperate appeal toward Li Beijue, fantasizing that he could help her out of this predicament.

But all she got was the man coldly looking away.

Jiang Baobao took in Li Beijue's attitude, and suddenly, she had an idea.

She hadn't intended to drag Li Beijue into this...

But... it seemed he really had no interest in Lu Qing'er anymore?

Never mind, he always made her so angry she could die; it shouldn't matter if she used him a little bit this time, right?

Jiang Baobao raised an eyebrow and suddenly spoke up: "Since you aren't saying anything, that's an admission! Lu Qing'er, I never imagined that you would use such a method just because you like Li Beijue! How exactly did the Lu Family raise you? Do you not know how to write the words 'self-respect'!"

She adopted the posture of an elder perfectly, using the high-and-mighty, preachy tone that Lu Qing'er hated most to interrogate her.

Lu Qing'er's whole body was burning hot, her mind in chaos, and for a moment, she was left speechless by the question.

Xia Huiya didn't know how to answer either and could only glare at Jiang Baobao with a livid face.

Within the crowd, Lu Guohui had long since felt it was shameful and had turned to leave.

The sound of the crowd's discussion grew even louder.

"Tsk tsk tsk, even as cousins, the two of them are just too different. Lisa is beautiful and successful in her career, and her values are so upright. Now look at that young lady from the Lu Family..."

"I heard their whole family followed someone else in, and now she's let her own daughter drink this kind of medicine. It's already obvious who she was trying to seduce..."

The sound of the discussion reached everyone's ears, and Lu Qing'er finally couldn't take the stimulation anymore, her eyes suddenly turning red.

The next second, a sharp voice from the crowd was heard saying with disdain: "A young girl, and she isn't even ashamed. No wonder she can't be brought out in public!"

Lu Qing'er clenched her fists tightly, and the tears finally couldn't be held back any longer, rolling down.

"I really don't know... it wasn't me... I didn't take the medicine..."

She repeated this sentence in vain, her fingernails already having broken the skin of her palms.

Jiang Baobao watched Lu Qing'er's tears with cold eyes, her heart completely calm.

Crying?

Did she think she looked pitiful crying?

This was all what she deserved!

Jiang Baobao's gaze flickered for a moment as she casually tucked the small bottle into the handbag she was still holding, then unhurriedly shoved it into Lu Qing'er's hand.

Then, in a voice only the two of them could hear, she whispered: "Was the drugged wine tasty? If you like it... I don't mind letting you taste what other medicines do..."

Jiang Baobao curled her lips, and after finishing, she stood up straight and raised an eyebrow at Lu Qing'er, her face filled with undisguised mockery.

"Jiang Baobao!"

Lu Qing'er was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode, glaring viciously at Jiang Baobao.

But hindered by the fact that so many people were watching, she couldn't say a thing.

"Alright, let's disperse."

Mu Liusu had seen enough of the show and waved her hand casually, signaling everyone to leave.

The crowd slowly dispersed, and Cai Xiaotang also pulled Jiang Baobao away.

In the large restroom, only the disheveled Lu Qing'er and Xia Huiya remained.

"Qing'er, you... tell me what this is... Your reputation is completely ruined now! How will you ever get married in the future!"

Xia Huiya looked at Lu Qing'er with anger and helplessness, not knowing what else to say.

The effects of the drug on Lu Qing'er had not yet worn off; she was panting heavily, her eye sockets completely red.

After a long while, she suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice: "Mom... I want her to die..."

"What?" Xia Huiya was startled by Lu Qing'er's expression and voice at that moment.

Lu Qing'er, however, seemed as if she were possessed, whispering incessantly: "I want her to die... I want that bitch Jiang Baobao to die! To die..."

Xia Huiya was terrified, a thought suddenly flashing through her mind, and a cold sweat broke out on her back.

"Qing'er, let Mom take you home first..."

Xia Huiya forced herself to calm down; as she spoke, she supported Lu Qing'er and walked slowly toward the door, her eyes filled with gloom.

Tonight's events would likely spread very quickly, and Qing'er's reputation... was completely ruined!

She had known that keeping that girl Jiang Baobao around would only be a disaster!