C3 This Is What You Do for Me

The shattered glass had cut her palm and elbow, and she could see the bright red blood seeping from her hand. Biting her lip, Ji Xinling tried to stand. Even if the Ji family was finished, she refused to lose her dignity.

But just as she was about to rise, a sudden force pressed down on her back, pushing her back to the floor. The shards of glass embedded deeper into her palm, sending a sharp pain radiating through her body.

"Sis... are you okay? It must hurt a lot, right?" A sweet voice came from behind her. Ji Xinling recognized it as her younger cousin, Ji Xiaoqian.

Xiaoqian was leaning over her, tears streaming down her face like a waterfall, her voice filled with concern and sympathy. "Sis, are you alright? Does it hurt?"

The onlookers admired the girl who seemed so genuinely worried about her cousin, seeing her as pure and kind. Some even felt a protective urge toward her.

They completely overlooked Ji Xinling, still on the ground, blood dripping from her hand, silently biting her lip.

Ji Xinling glanced sideways at Xiaoqian and sighed quietly. This world really is something else.

Nie Zeyu had just entered the hall when his gaze landed on the girl who was pretending to be hurt, pinned under someone. A faint, enigmatic smile played on his lips.

As his eyes moved down, he noticed Ji Xinling's strikingly beautiful face and the restraint in her eyes, stirring something within him.

He took a step forward, moving steadily towards Ji Xinling. Then, he gently crouched down and extended his long, graceful hand to her.

"Can you hold on?" Nie Zeyu asked, his voice as soothing as a mountain stream, carrying a magical quality that warmed Ji Xinling's heart.

Amidst the crowd, everyone was captivated by Xiaoqian, treating Ji Xinling as if she were invisible. In her disheveled state, only this stranger was willing to offer help.

Nie Zeyu's presence caused Xiaoqian to immediately stop her act, her body straightening involuntarily, which eased Ji Xinling's discomfort.

Ji Xinling reached out her uninjured left hand and placed it in Nie Zeyu's palm. His hand was truly warm, giving her a comforting sense of security.

Meanwhile, Xiaoqian's heart raced, completely captivated by Nie Zeyu, a man untouched by even a speck of dust, who could only belong to her!

Yet, Nie Zeyu didn't spare Xiaoqian a glance. After helping Ji Xinling up, he turned to the person behind him and said, "Nie Jia, take this young lady downstairs to get some help."

Nie Jia stood up immediately, nodding respectfully to Nie Zeyu before turning to Ji Xinling. "Miss, please follow me."

Ji Xinling glanced up at Nie Zeyu, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you."

She wasn't someone who forgot kindness. She would remember his help.

Just as Ji Xinling was about to leave, Ji Xiaoqian suddenly snapped out of her daze and gracefully moved to follow. "Sis, you must be in a lot of pain from your injury..."

Ji Xinling stopped reluctantly, giving Ji Xiaoqian a long, hard look. "I'm sorry, but I only have one sister, and it's not you, Ji Youran. Please stop following me. That would show me you truly care."

Ji Xiaoqian seemed startled by her words, blinking as tears began to fall. "Sis, what do you mean by that..."

Ignoring her, Ji Xinling walked away with Nie Jia.

This scene unfolded before everyone, leaving them with their own thoughts.