What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

13.

Huo Ning hadn't expected to overhear such explosive dialogue.

In the original story, Huo Xiaozheng was supposed to be a lovesick fool for Qin Zhiyi. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fallen into Jiang Suyuan's traps time and time again without ever blaming Qin Zhiyi.

Qin Zhiyi, as the person in question, was even more incredulous.

The Huo Xiaozheng of the past had hardly ever spoken a harsh word to her.

And now...

Qin Zhiyi collapsed into a nearby seat as if all her strength had left her.

As expected of the female lead, even her collapsing posture had a delicate, willow-in-the-wind quality that invited sympathy. Huo Ning thought to herself.

Qin Zhiyi only learned about Jiang Suyuan's actions on the day the trial results came out.

Because she had once dated Huo Xiaozheng, and Huo Xiaozheng was in no way inferior to Jiang Suyuan in any aspect.

So, all along, Jiang Suyuan had harbored hostility towards Huo Xiaozheng.

In business affairs, the two were at loggerheads. Huo Xiaozheng often set up obstacles for Jiang Suyuan, and Jiang Suyuan gave as good as he got.

Qin Zhiyi had always believed it was because she hadn't given Jiang Suyuan enough sense of security. She didn't criticize him much for this, only hoping that Jiang Suyuan would show more care and feel her love.

But this incident truly caught Qin Zhiyi off guard.

The framing tactics from five years ago were already despicable, but the exploitation of an innocent child was even more sinister.

Thinking of this, Qin Zhiyi set aside her own sorrow and said earnestly, "Suyuan has made a mistake. To make amends..."

She looked at Huo Ning, who was burying her head in a glass of juice, then glanced questioningly at Huo Xiaozheng.

Huo Xiaozheng ignored her, placing a napkin on Huo Ning's chest.

"To compensate Mr. Huo's daughter, I'm willing to gift her 3% of Qin Corporation's shares. Please, Mr. Huo, show mercy and let Suyuan off the hook."

Qin Corporation had numerous subsidiaries, and 3% of its shares was a sincere offer.

At least, that's what Qin Zhiyi thought.

"Does Miss Qin think that Huo Corporation is in need of your 3% share dividends?" Huo Xiaozheng crossed his long legs, looking coldly at Qin Zhiyi. "I have no grudge against Qin Corporation. The one who should apologize isn't you, Miss Qin."

Qin Zhiyi bit her lip. Jiang Suyuan had always seen Huo Xiaozheng as a thorn in his side; how could he possibly bow his head to him?

"Huo..." She was about to say something more when a loud "bang" interrupted her as the door to the private room was kicked open.

"Mr. Jiang, you can't go in..." The waiter urgently tried to stop him from behind.

Huo Ning was startled, nearly dropping her glass.

Wow! Is this what the male lead should look like? Picturesque eyebrows, delicate features, the very image of a handsome young man!

However, Huo Ning still preferred Huo Xiaozheng's type of looks. With equally handsome features, Huo Xiaozheng had an added air of cool dignity.

"Is this what you call a girls' night out?" Jiang Suyuan stared directly at Qin Zhiyi, his tone sharp.

Huo Xiaozheng added fuel to the fire: "Weren't you calling her 'sister' earlier? How come she's suddenly a 'girl friend' now?"