Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 337 - 337 321 Drink the Antidote_1

337: Chapter 321 Drink the Antidote_1 337: Chapter 321 Drink the Antidote_1 Lu Chuan looked at Zhong Ling’er’s state and said helplessly, “I came to see you for a reason.”

Seeing this, Zhong Tianyuan laughed and said, “You young people talk, I’ll go handle some things first.”

He then left the place.

Only Lu Chuan and Zhong Ling’er were left in the courtyard.

Lu Chuan looked at Zhong Ling’er and said, “Didn’t we agree not to blame me anymore?

Why do you still have a long face when you see me?”

Zhong Ling’er snorted, remembering the incident that had happened in her house last time, her cheeks involuntarily reddened as she said, “Women are fickle, is that not allowed?”

Lu Chuan shrugged his shoulders and said, “Alright then, I actually had some good news to tell you, but looking at you now, you probably don’t want to hear it.

I’ll be leaving first.”

After he spoke, he turned to leave.

“You!” Zhong Ling’er, seeing this, stamped her foot in frustration, then hurriedly chased after him and pulled Lu Chuan back.

Lu Chuan’s lips curled into a mocking smile, thinking to himself, little girl, I still can’t handle you?

He pretended to be puzzled as he looked at Zhong Ling’er, asking, “What’s the matter?

I thought you didn’t want to see me, so why are you pulling on me?”

Zhong Ling’er’s face was full of grievance as she said, “I was…

I was just kidding with you, is that not okay?

You just know how to bully me.”

This time, Lu Chuan’s eyes widened; he had thought that according to Zhong Ling’er’s personality, she would certainly stay tough and not show him a pleasant face, but now, this girl was actually backing down in front of him.

He eyed Zhong Ling’er up and down, his face filled with curiosity.

Her face flushed with embarrassment under his gaze, Zhong Ling’er looked down and said, “Why are you staring at me?”

Lu Chuan said, “It’s strange, I feel like you’re a bit different than before.”

Zhong Ling’er shyly tucked her hair behind her ear and asked, “Where’s the difference?”

Lu Chuan answered, “I don’t know, it’s just a feeling I can’t quite put into words.”

Zhong Ling’er thought to herself, How can you be so dense?

The difference, of course, is how I feel about you.

I’ve fallen for you, can’t you see that?

She snorted arrogantly and asked, “So, tell me, what did you want to see me for?”

Lu Chuan returned to the main topic with a smile, saying, “I’ve got the antidote to Peach Blossom Brew.”

“I promised you I would find the antidote to Peach Blossom Brew and help Qingci return to normal, and now I’m here to fulfill that promise.”

He thought Zhong Ling’er would be very happy to hear this news.

But he saw Zhong Ling’er’s face immediately fall, as she coldly responded with just an “Oh.”

Lu Chuan was surprised, “Shouldn’t you be happy?

Once Qingci drinks the antidote, the two of you can continue to be together.

I came to you because I wanted us to give the antidote to Qingci together.”

Zhong Ling’er, staring at Lu Chuan, said, “Qingci and I have officially broken up.

Even if she takes the antidote, it’s all over between us, so there’s no need for you to come to me.”

Lu Chuan furrowed his brows and asked, “Did Qingci break up with you?

She was under the influence of Peach Blossom Brew, so…”

Zhong Ling’er cut him off, “I was the one who proposed it.”

Lu Chuan looked at her in surprise, “Why?

Could it be… because of me?”

Zhong Ling’er, with a flicker in her eyes and biting her lip, said, “Yes, it’s because of you!”

If you still don’t understand what I mean, then you’re an idiot!

Suddenly, Lu Chuan’s face showed self-reproach; he thought Zhong Ling’er wanted to break up because they had had a relationship, which might have caused her uneasiness, “I’m sorry…”

Zhong Ling’er grew impatient and said, “Why are you apologizing to me?”

Lu Chuan, confused, said, “Isn’t it because of the misunderstandings between us that you felt discomfort and that’s why you broke up with Qingci?”

Zhong Ling’er angrily retorted, “Of course not!”

Lu Chuan, completely baffled, asked, “Then why?”

Zhong Ling’er huffed, “Because I’ve fallen for someone else.”

Lu Chuan’s eyes widened as he asked, “You’ve fallen for another girl?”

Zhong Ling’er was so infuriated she wished she could strangle this man; she had been so obvious, could this fool really not see it?

She said through clenched teeth, “I, Zhong Ling’er, like Lu Chuan!

Do you get it now?”

Lu Chuan’s face showed shock as he incredulously looked at Zhong Ling’er, and then touched her forehead asking, “Do you have a fever?”

Zhong Ling’er grabbed Lu Chuan’s arm and bit down on it.

Lu Chuan cried out in pain, “Ouch, ouch, ouch, Missy, go easy!”

Zhong Ling’er let go of Lu Chuan’s arm, satisfied with the clear set of teeth marks left on it.

Lu Chuan, rubbing his arm, looked at Zhong Ling’er and asked, “Ling’er, you’re not just kidding with me, right?”

Zhong Ling’er was at her wits’ end; how could this guy just not believe her!

“Right, I was kidding, how could I possibly fall for a jerk like you!” she shouted in exasperation.

Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, “I thought as much.

You like girls, even if you broke up with Qingci, you shouldn’t like me.

Since that’s the case, then I’ll go find Qingci by myself.

You cool off, I’m leaving now.”

With that, he turned and left without hesitation.

Zhong Ling’er was dumbfounded.

“Is he really not understanding what I’m saying, or is he pretending?

Didn’t he realize that was sarcasm just now?”

Outside the Censorate Department.

After coming out, Lu Chuan quietly exhaled in relief.

Of course, he could tell that Zhong Ling’er was speaking sarcastically, but he found it hard to believe that the girl could fall for him.

“Psychologically, there’s a condition known as Stockholm syndrome, where the victims develop affection for their captors.

Now that I think about it, I’ve hurt Ling’er too.

Could it be that she has developed this condition?”

“Sigh, I should go give Qingci the antidote first.”

Without further hesitation, Lu Chuan quickly hailed a taxi by the roadside and headed for the Han family.

Han Family Mansion.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, Lu Chuan had a servant go inform Han Qingci of his arrival.

In no time, Han Qingci, wearing a floral dress, ran over with joy written all over her face.

She hugged Lu Chuan and affectionately said, “Brother Lu Chuan, I’ve missed you so much.

I’ve listened to you during this time and seriously practiced the cultivation techniques you taught me.

Now I’m a Transcendent Realm skillful expert!”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “It seems that the cultivation talent of an Innate Spirit Body is equally formidable.

In such a short time, you’ve reached the Transcendent Realm—it’s enough to make countless geniuses envious.”

Han Qingci looked up at Lu Chuan, ingratiatingly saying, “Qingci has been a good girl and practiced diligently as Brother Lu Chuan said.

Do you like Qingci more now?”

Hearing this question, a touch of emotion rose in Lu Chuan’s heart.

Although Han Qingci’s fondness for him was a false illusion caused by Peach Blossom Brew, this girl had still added much joy to his life during this period.

Knowing that she would soon return to normal, he unexpectedly felt some reluctance.

However, this false affection was ultimately harmful to Han Qingci, and he couldn’t just let her be forced to like him.

He didn’t answer Han Qingci’s question, but instead said, “Qingci, I have a special gift for you.”

Han Qingci’s eyes brightened, “What is it?

Qingci will love anything given by Brother Lu Chuan!”

Lu Chuan took out the antidote for the Peach Blossom Brew and handed it to Han Qingci, “This is a beverage I’ve specially concocted for you.

Try it.”

Han Qingci took it, opened the container, and sniffed it.

Then she immediately handed it back to Lu Chuan, “I don’t want to try it.”

Lu Chuan, puzzled, asked, “Why?”

Han Qingci responded, “I don’t know why, but I have a feeling that this isn’t good.

If I drink this, I’m afraid I’ll lose Brother Lu Chuan’s affection.”

Lu Chuan frowned, thinking to himself that Peach Blossom Brew was so powerful that it could make someone resist an antidote.

He cleared his throat and said, “Qingci, you’re mistaken.

I prepared this especially for you.

It would be a waste of my sentiments if you didn’t drink it.”

Han Qingci shook her head, “Then I still won’t drink it.”

She wrapped her arm around Lu Chuan’s, looking at him with eager eyes, “Brother Lu Chuan, do you not want Qingci anymore?

Is that why you’re offering me this strange drink, to leave me behind?”

“Qingci has been very obedient already, can’t that make Brother Lu Chuan like Qingci?”

Lu Chuan sighed helplessly, wondering how to coax Han Qingci into drinking the antidote.

Just then, Zhong Ling’er suddenly came over and said, “He will never like you, and your liking for him is nothing but an illusion.

Drink this, and the illusion will naturally dissipate.”

Lu Chuan looked at Zhong Ling’er in surprise and said, “I thought you weren’t coming?”

Zhong Ling’er snorted and ignored Lu Chuan.

If I don’t come, how can I ensure that Qingci won’t become my rival in love in the future?

Han Qingci frowned at Zhong Ling’er and said, “Ling’er, what nonsense are you talking about?

My affection for Brother Lu Chuan is genuine.

You can’t, just because we’ve broken up, try to ruin the relationship between Brother Lu Chuan and me, right?”

Zhong Ling’er took the antidote from Lu Chuan’s hand and said, “Drink this, and then you’ll know if your affection for him really comes from the heart!”

Han Qingci glanced at the jade bottle and said, “I won’t drink it.

I just like Brother Lu Chuan, and no one can stop me!”

Zhong Ling’er furrowed her brow, finding the Peach Blossom Brew too terrifying for how it made people resist drinking the antidote, even when Han Qingci was unaware that it was the antidote.

At that moment, Han Qingci suddenly flashed over to Zhong Ling’er, reaching out to snatch the bottle of antidote.

Her intuition told her that only by smashing this bottle could her love for Lu Chuan remain unshaken.

Now, Han Qingci, with the strength of the Transcendent Realm, was very quick, catching Zhong Ling’er off guard.

Zhong Ling’er suddenly panicked when she saw Han Qingci trying to snatch the antidote.

If this antidote was destroyed, she and Han Qingci would become eternal rivals in love.

But Han Qingci left her no room to escape.

In a moment of desperation, she picked up the jade bottle and drank the antidote herself.

Seeing this, Han Qingci’s face broke into a smile and said, “Alright, now that this poisonous drink has been consumed, no one can destroy the affection between me and Brother Lu Chuan.”

Lu Chuan also revealed a hint of helplessness on his face, not expecting the antidote that he had finally obtained to be lost just like that.

However, to their surprise, in the next second, Zhong Ling’er wrapped her arms around Han Qingci and kissed her, swiftly transferring all of the antidote into Han Qingci’s mouth.

Han Qingci’s eyes widened in disbelief.

She tried to spit out the antidote, but Zhong Ling’er didn’t give her the chance, forcing her to swallow all of it.

A peculiar power arose within Han Qingci’s body.

The effect of the Peach Blossom Brew was completely neutralized.

Han Qingci returned to her previous demeanor, cold and sparing with her smiles.

Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief, walked up to Han Qingci, and, bowing his hands in greeting, said, “Miss Qingci, all that has passed was due to the Peach Blossom Brew’s mischief.

I hope you can treat the experiences from this period as a joke and not take them to heart.

After all, it was I who fed you the brew.

If you must blame someone, there is no need to be polite with me.”

Yet tear filled Han Qingci’s eyes as she stared blankly at Lu Chuan, “A joke?

After all we’ve been through together, even without the influence of the Peach Blossom Brew, I can’t leave you now.

Why then did you make me drink the antidote?”