"Capture that Rebellious Girl for me!" My father shouted angrily.
But the servants behind him remained motionless.
My father soon realized they were all looking at me, and he understood that they were now only acting based on my expression.
"Fine... very well!" In a fit of anger, my father muttered this and then returned to the inner courtyard.
When Xue Qingrou found herself abandoned by my father, she had to face both me and Ji Rufeng alone.
Her eyes were filled with hatred and jealousy, wishing she could tear me apart.
Ji Rufeng stood in front of me, blocking her gaze.
Xue Qingrou's expression twisted in an instant; she stomped her foot in frustration and left.
Sitting in the carriage on the way home, Ji Rufeng told me about Xue Qingrou's strange behavior.
"She has approached me several times, saying that you, Miss, are not genuinely good to me but are using me."
"She also said... that following her would be much better than following you."
"She called you a malicious Wealthy Legitimate Daughter, claiming she is the heroine and I am destined to be hers."
"She said your kindness is just to make me devoted to you so that I can be used by you."
"Miss, I really don't understand what she's talking about; is she out of her mind?"
I closed my eyes, enjoying Ji Rufeng's massage, and smiled nonchalantly.
"Maybe."
What I was thinking was, could this Xue Qingrou be someone who has crossed over?
That would explain her strange ideas; many things would make sense if that were the case.
However, with so many changes in the plot, how could she not take any action at all?
Just as I thought of her, she showed up right after I entered the house.
She looked confident, her eyes filled with pride.
" Xue Wanning, I know you are like me, someone who has crossed over."
"I also know what you have done."
"But let me tell you, I am the protagonist of this book, and I am well aware of what is going to happen in this world."
"Ji Rufeng is mine, and the Xue Residence will also be mine. Everything you have painstakingly done is destined to be in vain."
"I am the ruler of this world."
I set down my teacup and raised my gaze to her, my expression indifferent.
"Are you done? So what? Are you declaring war on me?"
Xue Qingrou thought I was afraid, a smug smile appearing on her face.
"That's right."
I tugged at the corner of my mouth, my tone apathetic.
"But it seems you have mistaken your opponent."
"You think I see you as an enemy, but in fact, I have never regarded you highly."
"You are not worthy of being my opponent."
Xue Qingrou's smile froze, and she glared at me.
" Xue Wanning, how dare you underestimate me!"
"Just wait; everything you took from me will be returned!"
I smiled slightly.
"We shall see."
As I expected, she had indeed noticed the change in the plot and was starting to panic.
My influence was growing stronger, and I could now stand toe-to-toe with her biggest supporter in the book—my father. She naturally felt threatened.
I looked forward to seeing how she would attempt to turn the tide and reverse the situation.
Five years have passed in the blink of an eye. This year, I have come of age. According to the plot in the book, the original character was already serving as the head manager of the Merchant House at this age. However, in reality, I had already been the actual leader of the Merchant House for three years.
Back then, I spent years planning to cleanse the most powerful gang in the martial world and transform it into the Merchant House. The Merchant House's business has been thriving, and the Incense Masters have all become Shareholders. Their pockets are getting fuller, making a fortune, and who would still reminisce about those bloody days? The original character's position as head manager was merely a nominal title with no real power.
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