Ye Ci was stunned, Bai Mo was stunned, and Liu Chang was completely dumbfounded. He stared at Dong Yin as if he was looking at a stranger.
Dong Yin noticed that Ye Ci was silent, and stole a glance at Yi Cang. Yi Cang gave her a subtle nod. Dong Yin turned around and stared at Ye Ci. She took in a deep breath and continued, "We've been preparing for this for a long time. We're so close to the first BOSS. Ye Ci, as long as you're willing to help us, as long as you're willing, Blade of Steel will definitely get the First Blood this time. So, Little Ci, please help us one more time. Just treat it as helping me, okay? Treat it as helping me and Yi Cang, okay? "
Ye Ci continued to stare at Dong Yin. She did not say a word, nor did she move. She simply sat there in silence. Her eyes were dark and calm, and no emotions could be discerned from them.
Dong Yin gulped. She stood up and walked up to Ye Ci. She then squatted down and held her hand tightly. Ye Ci's icy fingers caused her palm to hurt. She shivered and looked up at Ye Ci's pale face. She spoke again in a low voice, "Little Ci, I know that He Xiao has done a lot of things wrong. I know that He Xiao is biased towards you. I also know that you've suffered a lot in Blade of Steel. But, Little Ci, I'm begging you. I don't often beg others, but I'm begging you now. Please help He Xiao one more time, okay?"
"Why?" Ye Ci stared at Dong Yin in silence. After a long time, she finally opened her mouth and squeezed out a few words.
Dong Yin paused for a moment and calmed himself down before saying in a low voice, "I don't know the specifics, but I do know that if He Xiao doesn't show some results this time, his position will definitely be affected." At this point, Dong Yin bit her lips as if she had made a decision. She continued in an even lower voice, "You, you probably know that He Xiao's family is, is, is very rich. However, he is not the only heir. If, if … "
At this point, Dong Yin didn't continue. She believed that Ye Ci would understand what she meant.
"You, do you understand what I mean?"
Ye Ci understood that the fight for the inheritance of a wealthy family would not be as dull as the fight for the throne in TV dramas. "Understood."
"Then … then you …" Dong Yin looked at Ye Ci in surprise when she heard Ye Ci's words. "You're a …"
Before she could finish her sentence, Ye Ci raised her eyebrows and smiled faintly, "But, what does that have to do with me?"
"Ye Ci!" When Yi Cang heard Ye Ci's words, he frowned. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Dong Yin shake her head and shut his mouth. Bai Mo, on the other hand, smirked. He picked up the teapot and filled Yi Cang's cup with tea. He said calmly, "Young man, don't be rash."
Yi Cang glared at Bai Mo and snorted angrily. Liu Chang was so angry that she was about to stand up. Bai Mo, who was sitting beside her, grabbed her hand and smiled at her, "You should drink more water too."
"Bai Mo!" Liu Chang had always been hot-tempered. Dong Yin was the one who suggested that she get together with Yi Cang today. She only wanted them to not be so tense since they were young, which was why she was so proactive. However, she did not expect Dong Yin and Yi Cang to have such an agenda. This made her feel betrayed. Now that Yi Cang was behaving like this, she was even more furious. She could not wait to pounce on Yi Cang and grab him by his shirt and fight him.
However, she did not expect Bai Mo to hold her back. How could she not be angry? She could only turn around and look at Bai Mo. However, when she saw Bai Mo shaking his head slightly and looking at her with a comforting gaze, she suppressed her anger and finally sat down. However, she turned her head away angrily and did not say another word.
Dong Yin did not dare to look at Liu Chang. She knew that her actions today were not very kind. She had let down Liu Chang's enthusiasm. However, she had no choice. She could only let her down.
She took a deep breath and held Ye Ci's hand even tighter. She said in a sad and touching voice, "Ye Ci, I know what you mean. Maybe you think that this matter has nothing to do with you, but Ye Ci, we have been like sisters since we were young. We are brothers. Maybe you think that my request is too much, but I have never asked you for anything since we were young. Can you promise me this once? Maybe there are too many misunderstandings between you and He Xiao, but can you let them go for my sake? Think about how close we were when we were young. As long as you are willing, we can still be as close as we were when we were young. Isn't that good? "
"Are you threatening me?" Ye Ci raised her eyebrows. She quietly looked at Dong Yin's face in front of her. Ever since she was young, Dong Yin had always been beautiful. Her beauty was like dodder grass, weak yet lovable. This point seemed to have never changed since then. She was also willing to protect her since she was young because she really liked them. However, when did this love and protection change? When did the dodder-like Dong Yin change?
Ah, love is so great.
Perhaps beauty is in the eye of the beholder. She really did not understand what charm The Setting Sun had that made Dong Yin betray her past, her feelings, and even her dignity for him! Did Dong Yin not know that when she made such a request to her today, in Ye Ci's eyes, Dong Yin was just a commodity waiting to be sold?
All commodities had value, and Dong Yin was no exception. However, to Ye Ci, Dong Yin's value was just a record of her simple and happy childhood. Was she so sure that these things were so important to her? Did she really think that these distant memories were precious to a reincarnated person like him who had already died once?
No, definitely not!
She did cherish the past, but she did not accept everything. She just wanted to find the most precious things in her life that she had to start over again. It did not matter to Ye Ci whether or not Dong Yin was in the same category as her.
Ye Ci's words stunned Dong Yin. Her lips trembled slightly. Was she threatening Ye Ci? No, she would not. How could she, how could she dare to threaten Ye Ci? Since young, Ye Ci had always been the calmest, most profound, and most powerful child. She always seemed to be the center of their lives, their backbone. How could she dare to threaten Ye Ci? However, just now, just now, what did she do?
The two of them maintained this position for a very long time. It was so long that Dong Yin felt that her legs had gone numb. She then slowly exhaled. Her eyes were moist but her dark eyes were filled with determination and courage. Her voice was not loud, but it was powerful. "Yes, I'm threatening you. I'm threatening you with our eighteen years of relationship. I'm threatening you with all the good things we once had. I'm threatening you with me as your friend! "
Ye Ci looked at her. Suddenly, she felt some praise for Dong Yin. Actually, there was nothing wrong with Dong Yin now. At least she did not have to stand behind her. At least she could say what she thought. This … was great.
Ye Ci chuckled. It was rare for her to smile so brightly and without any ulterior motives behind it. That smile was as bright as the warm spring breeze. Dong Yin was dazzled. Only then did she realize that Ye Ci was very beautiful when she smiled. She was even prettier than herself.
Then, Ye Ci pulled her hand out of Dong Yin's palm. She lifted her hand and gently tidied up Dong Yin's hair. Her slender and fair fingers slid down Dong Yin's round face all the way to her chin. Then, with lightning speed, she pinched Dong Yin's chin and lifted it up.
Her gaze was as cold as ice. It was as cold as a knife. As for her voice, her words were even sharper, like a hidden weapon that had been dipped in poison, flying over and making one unable to parry it. Just like that, one sank into the darkness. "How dare you think that I will be threatened by you?"
"Little Ci …" Dong Yin's chin was in pain from Ye Ci's grip. Her eyes were wet with tears.
Yi Cang wanted to stand up and help, but was held down by Bai Mo. He could only shout, "Ye Ci, let go of her. Ye Ci, don't bully her."
Ye Ci ignored Yi Cang's voice. She smiled coldly and cruelly, "Dong Yin, oh Dong Yin, how can you be so sure that I won't be able to let you go?" She then narrowed her eyes and lifted her head. She threw Dong Yin's chin away and sneered at Yi Cang, "I'm bullying her? Do you think that a weak-looking person will be bullied? "
Dong Yin sniffled and bit down hard on her lower lip, feeling unbearably ashamed.
"You guys worship The Setting Sun. You like The Setting Sun. So I have to join Blade of Steel for you? Just because we're childhood friends? Friends? Just because of you guys, I have to help Blade of Steel get First Blood time and time again for free. And I have to be bullied by others? Just because we're friends? Just because I have to tell you all my secrets? No matter if it's PK or solo? Just because we're friends? Even if I leave, I have to endure their slander? I have to endure being wrongly accused of stealing? Just because we're friends? Alright, I don't care if I'm being nosy by using the First Blood video in exchange for your freedom. Since you've decided to go your own way, I'll go mine. What's the point of this? "Ye Ci's voice was not loud, but it was like a steel needle piercing into Dong Yin and Yi Cang's hearts.
"We can't be friends if we don't agree?" Ye Ci laughed coldly, "Heh, I didn't even know that you guys still treat me as a friend! Is this what you call a friend? How dare you ask me to help The Setting Sun get First Blood? Help him secure his inheritance! Are you guys the laughable one here, or am I the laughable one here? "
Her voice became shrill. It was like a cat scratching on a smooth, cold glass. It was so piercing that it was unbearable. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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