The Devil who devoured Snow White

327 My place

Meanwhile, back in Si Guanlin's estate. Inside the study room.

"Don't you think this is earlier than expected?" Xue Lihua asked as she poured the tea she prepared on Si Guanlin's cup. "Her relationship with Si Hongqi has not been deepened."

"Maybe, maybe not," he replied as he watched her fill his cup. After doing so, he took the cup and sipped from it. "She's a double-edged sword, Si Guanlin," she reminded.

"I know." He placed the cup back on his desk before he lifted his head to look at the woman beside him. "That's why I assigned you to her. I need you to keep an eye on her."

Xue Lihua ended up heaving a sigh. "She's still in her grieving period, it might take a while before we can fully use her."

He chuckled softly. "No, I don't think that's the case. She came here to us, asking for revenge against the person who killed her precious friend." He cast his eyes towards the woman who was leaning against the doorpost.

"She'll have to get in line for that," Matsuma commented.

"We can just pass the blame to someone else," Xue Lihua suggested.

"Ah, good girl." He gently patted the woman's head as he flashed her a pleased smile. "And that's what we're going to do. We'll have to help her taint her hands with blood."

Xue Lihua furrowed her brows in confusion. "What do you mean? You're not planning on having her kill someone? She's not ready, Si Guanlin."

"Her thirst for revenge is enough to make her ready. All we have to do is guide her to our target."

"And who are you planning to kill this time?" Matsuma asked as she raised a brow at him.

While she was eating, she heard her phone ring. For the past few days, she had ignored all the calls and messages she received from various people after she had left her place.

She picked up her phone to check on who was calling, and there she saw Si Hongqi's name on the screen.

Just as she wanted to focus on going after the person who killed Bai Jingye, she couldn't help but stare at the caller ID. She has been avoiding so many people lately but this time, she at least wanted to talk with someone.

She finally tapped on her phone's screen to answer the call.

"Ruyi, you finally answered! I've been trying to reach out to you. Where have you been? Are you alright?"

She could hear the relief and at the same time, the worry in his soothing voice. It felt like so long since she last heard him.

"Can we meet?" She didn't bother going around so she went straight to the point.

Si Hongqi was not expecting to hear those words from her but he couldn't help but he was more than willing to do what she wanted. "Of course. When do you want us to meet? Where?"

"Tonight... my place." She still has to return to her place to get a few things there. Besides, it would be the easiest excuse to make if ever Si Guanlin or Xue Lihua asked where she was going.

She didn't know what came to her mind when she packed a few of her clothes and went to Si Guanlin, asking him for his help. Why was he the first person she thought of?

"Your place? Sure, sure. Why don't I come and pick you up?"

"There's no need for that. Just meet me at my place." She ended the call after saying those words.