C15 Lu Sinian Was Nothing

"Lu Xin, stop embarrassing yourself. How did you and your so-called elite friends even get here? Did you all pool your resources?"

Shi Qing wasn't making things up. From what she knew, Lu Xin had always relied on Lu Sinian. The lowest membership tier at Like Dream starts at $10,000, and she couldn't believe Lu Xin would spend that much.

Whether Shi Qing hit the nail on the head or not, Lu Xin's expression changed instantly.

"Stop talking nonsense! Do you think I'm like you, a gold digger who depends on men for everything? If you hadn't been with my brother for three years, would you even have the right to stand here and talk to me?"

Shi Qing chuckled disdainfully and stepped closer to Lu Xin, backing her into a corner. In a low voice, she said, "Watch your mouth. I used to let it slide because of Lu Sinian, but not anymore."

Shi Qing's unexpected assertiveness caught Lu Xin off guard, leaving her speechless with anxiety.

Shi Qing didn't want to waste any more time there; she'd rather go home and get some sleep. She took a step back and prepared to leave with Qiao Jing.

"Lu Xin, are you really afraid of your ex-sister-in-law?"

"Yeah, you used to brag about how powerful you were at home, but it seems you're not all that."

Still leaning against the wall, Lu Xin was stunned, her so-called friends' chatter ringing in her ears. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Why did Shi Qing have the nerve to act so bold?

Just then, a waiter passed by with a stack of plates. Without thinking, she grabbed one and hurled it at Shi Qing. The plate shattered on the floor, and a sharp fragment cut Shi Qing's ankle, causing a sting of pain.

Qiao Jing, realizing what happened, anxiously asked, "Are you okay?" Then she glared at Lu Xin, "I'm going to deal with you today!"

As she was about to rush over, Shi Qing grabbed her arm. Shi Qing glanced down at the scattered shards, then, under everyone's gaze, picked one up and approached Lu Xin again.

"What are you doing? Stay away! Or I'll tell Sinian!" Lu Xin was completely intimidated by Shi Qing's fierce gaze, retreating in fear until her back hit the wall, leaving her with nowhere to go.

In a few quick steps, Shi Qing was in front of her, grabbing Lu Xin's collar with her left hand. Lu Xin was trembling with fear.

"You... you wouldn't dare. I'll tell Sinian when I get back." Lu Xin swallowed nervously, unsure of what else to say, repeatedly using Lu Sinian's name as a shield.

Shi Qing let out a cold laugh, tightening her grip. "Do you think I'm afraid? Who does Lu Sinian think he is?"

Without another thought, Shi Qing used the shard to make a shallow cut on Lu Xin's neck. Blood welled up, and Lu Xin burst into tears, terrified.

Shi Qing tossed aside the broken pieces and released her. The manager, hearing the commotion, rushed over. Seeing the scene, he was so nervous he barely dared to breathe. In a trembling voice, he asked, "Director Shi, is everything alright?"

"Everything's fine. Remember these faces and make sure they never set foot in Like Dream again."

"Yes, of course!"

Shi Qing cast a disdainful glance at Lu Xin, who had fallen to the ground, then looked over at her group of so-called friends.

"Qiao Jing, let's go."

Qiao Jing snapped out of her daze and followed, the two of them leaving Like Dream one after the other.

In the end, Lu Xin and her group were escorted out by security. It wasn't until they were outside that Lu Xin realized this place was actually owned by Shi Qing.

But where did she get all that money? It must have been from Lu Sinian, it had to be!

Ignoring her friends' taunts, Lu Xin stumbled her way toward Imperial View Garden to get some answers.