Chapter 1, The Resentful Girl
"Liang Han, Liang Han, how is Xiao Nian? Huh?" A stunning woman in her thirties, dressed in a black and gold evening gown and wearing ten-centimeter high heels, walked with ease, her steps quick and confident, her beautiful face showing signs of anxiety. Behind her, a well-dressed, composed, and handsome man walked with steady and rapid strides, his expression tense, and a hint of worry in his sharp gaze.
I am not at fault! I simply am not at fault. Why should I apologize to her? Why should I accept these punishments? Why do you not believe my words? You all prefer that shameless person who only has looks and stole my admirers! Disgusting, utterly disgusting, each one of you makes me feel sick! If you have the guts, just kill me; otherwise, I will curse you for a lifetime, forever and ever... If you have the guts, just kill me; otherwise, I will curse you for a lifetime, forever and ever...
An ambulance, adorned with a tri-colored emergency warning light, rushed forward at high speed, closely followed by a sleek black car. The license plate, bordered in silver, displayed only a single extravagant golden letter 'L' on the elongated sports car.
"Cut it out, it's that woman's own fault, why should Second Brother be punished?" A slightly immature male voice, which had not yet changed, disdainfully echoed. A figure slowly emerged from the shadows, appearing to be around twelve or thirteen years old, with a head of messy yet adorable short hair. On his delicate and beautiful face, a pair of peach blossom eyes, strikingly similar to Liang Han's, were filled with disdain. With his hands shoved into his pockets, he presented a rebellious and aloof demeanor.
"Elder brother." Tang Shan saw the man approaching and immediately greeted him politely, then muttered to himself, "Who has such a useless sister? Lacking in both literary and martial skills, two years older than me yet expecting me to bear her burdens, and she even went to the Royal Academy of Budis to embarrass herself. She has truly brought shame to our Luo Shengruo family, and to think she ran away because she couldn't endure the punishment. As for my sister's words, isn't there already a fourth sister? Really balabalabala..."
Yes
As soon as the ambulance came to a stop, all the esteemed doctors rushed forward, swiftly lifting a stretcher and carrying it into the hospital. The onlookers in the hospital could not help but inquire about the scene before them.
"Dad, Mom, Xiao Nian is in critical condition." Liang Han stood upright, his features resembling those of a woman, with slightly upturned peach blossom eyes filled with concern
The heavens do not align with human desires. Although the swan is beautiful, it is merely due to having spent an extra two minutes in its mother's womb that it bears a slight congenital defect, rendering it much weaker. Therefore, the affection that should have been solely hers has been shared with this useless one. This time, she is determined to expel Luo Shengruo from the Luo Shengruo family. One princess is enough!
Yes. Qi Weilan replied with her head lowered. Her hands were tightly clasped, not out of concern for the three hundred lashes she was to receive, but out of worry for the punishment her daughter would face after coming out of the emergency room
"Go back and receive your punishment in the punishment room." The steady and calm voice of the man on one side resonated.
Before Luo Shengruo could ponder the reasons behind it, a furious roar erupted from behind him
"Has anyone informed Dad?" Qi Weilan suddenly asked
"What are you afraid of?" As soon as Qi Weilan's voice fell, an elderly man with a long white braid appeared, his face stern and displeased, with a fierce fire in his sharp eyes. "That girl has brought shame to the family; how long do you intend to indulge her? She ran off to the Budis Royal Academy for a man, and not even managing to get a gray uniform is one thing! Now she has even escaped because she couldn't endure the punishment; it is simply laughable to the world!"
"What are you saying?" Luo Shengruo stared wide-eyed, and in a fit of anger, she pushed her. Unexpectedly, Luo Shengruo seemed to have suffered some severe impact, suddenly staggering backward and crashing hard against a tree, her face turning pale in an instant
Time stands still, rapidly spinning, in a dark basement, in a torture chamber heavy with the scent of blood, the whip falls mercilessly, the sister feigns pleading, pairs of eyes reveal no emotions, cold yet complex...
You ... ... '' Luo Shengruo You Nian looked at her own hands, somewhat dazed as she gazed at Luo Shengruo Youran lying on the ground, she hadn't used any force
Luo Shengruo, with a sense of grievance, looked up and saw the figure behind Luo Shengruo Yunian drawing closer. Tears streamed down her eyes, and beneath her delicate features, she uttered venomous words, "Sister, who are you blaming? Clearly, it is your own ineptitude, isn't it?"
You still deny it. Clearly, it was you who told me that Jiang Heng likes Black Rose, and it was you who said he likes me. Why is it that after I have given everything, the one who benefits is you and not me? Do you know that I nearly died trying to win over Black Rose? Luo Shengruo, I never expected that your schemes would be so deep. All these years, I have trusted you in vain and cared for you in vain
The sound of footsteps approached, "Tap, tap, tap..."
"I am sorry, Mom, it was my carelessness that caused Xiao Nian to run out," Liang Han said, lowering his head, unable to hide the guilt on his face
"Yes. Father. Mother." Liang Li shouted expressionlessly, then looked at Liang Han, her face seemingly covered with a layer of ice, "Let Xiao Nian escape from home, the allowance for this month is withheld by me." Her tone remained utterly flat.
At the entrance of the largest Budis Royal Hospital in the Principality of Rebis, all the diamond-level doctors were rarely seen in a state of chaos, as if facing a formidable enemy, their faces betraying a sense of impatience and anxiety
"Dad ... ... Xiao Nian her ... ... " Qi Weilan spoke urgently
"Tang Shan, she is your third sister, you must show her respect." A calm and steady male voice, devoid of any fluctuation, echoed. A man, similar in appearance to Liang Han, approached slowly, dressed in a tight black leather outfit and high boots. A faint scent of blood emanated from him. His features were equally striking and handsome, yet his expression was so devoid of emotion that it bordered on being expressionless.
"Luo Shengruo, so carefree! Who are you putting on this act for?" The girl's frantic expression twisted her already unremarkable features into an even more grotesque form... Luo Shengruo Nian, the first girl in the Luo Shengruo family in over a thousand years, was born under the gaze of countless eyes and expectations. However, this girl, who was supposed to be the pride of heaven, showered with love and adoration, did not inherit the family's exceptional talents in the slightest. Even her appearance seemed pale and weak compared to her two older brothers and younger brother, resembling a mere blade of grass. The thirteenth duke, who had high hopes, was left utterly disappointed.
"How could this happen? How did Xiao Nian escape from the punishment room? And why is she lying on the main road?" Qi Weilan said, her worried expression instantly turning into a fierce gaze directed at Liang Han
It is solely because that is the Principality of Rebis, the most unique dark existence in the entire world, which disregards all laws and morals, accepting any assassination business as long as there is enough money, the Rosengard family, a renowned family of assassins
Shut up! After being a daughter-in-law of the Luoshengruo family for so many years, you are still so soft-hearted! Go back and receive three hundred lashes!
Liang Han looked at Liang Li, a bitter smile crossing his heart. His money has gone into your pocket, and you can forget about getting it back for the rest of your life. Everyone in high society knows that Luo Shengruo's eldest son, Liang Li, is a stoic and miserly person, and no one can expect him to part with even a dime. However, this time it was his carelessness that allowed Xiao Nian to escape, leaving him with nothing to say.
The three brothers shook their heads in unison, and Qi Weilan let out a slight sigh of relief, "Don't tell your grandfather. If your father finds out that Xiao Nian is having this kind of problem again, I'm afraid..."
Beneath the bright sunshine, within the beautiful and vast campus, a girl dressed in a black uniform stared intently at the girl in front of her, who wore a white uniform and appeared as pure and delicate as a lily.
"Liang Li, have you just finished your work?" The composed head of the family, sensing the smell of blood on the man, furrowed his brows and inquired.
The operating room door closed heavily, and all sounds in the corridor returned to silence. Only a young man leaned against the wall, his androgynous and gentle features strikingly handsome, with slightly upturned eyes that held a hint of allure. His thin, sensual lips suggested that he was a fickle and unfaithful person, yet at this moment, his downcast gaze was shrouded in obscurity.
A trace of hatred flashed in her lowered gaze
Who is so prominent that even the renowned gold medalist physician at the Budis Royal Hospital feels this anxious? Only a few people were startled when they caught sight of the license plate of the limousine behind the ambulance, their expressions filled with fear. They quickly averted their curious gazes, pretending to focus on their own tasks.
I... I didn't mean to, sister, please don't be angry, Xiaoran didn't do it on purpose..." The delicate light beauty lowered her head, choking back her grievances... Luo Shengruo Youran is truly the fallen angel in the eyes of the crowd. If Luo Shengruo Nian is an ugly duckling, then Luo Shengruo Youran is the true swan.