Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Covering Up (Revised)
Nan Qiao broke free from Qiu Xue’s hand and stood aside.
“I can’t play.” Nan Qiao spoke honestly.
Qiu Xue had ill intentions, and Nan Qiao didn’t know what she wanted.
“I don’t know billiards, you guys play.”
Another girl stood next to Qiu Xue, smiling: “Can’t play? You can learn! Come on, we’ll teach you. Your brother has always praised you for being so smart, you’ll surely pick it up quickly.”
Luo Zhen handed the billiard cue to Nan Qiao, while Qiu Xue held another one.
Luo Zhen smiled and said, “We’ll teach you. You stand here and watch. Watching for a while, you’ll get it.”
On the billiard table, positions were set, Qiu Xue’s posture was perfect. She pushed the cue forward, hitting the ball.
Qiu Xue said, “Nan Qiao, you try it too.”
Nan Qiao could only mimic Qiu Xue’s movements, lifting the cue, pushing it forward, and into the pocket.
Qiu Xue and Luo Zhen were in disbelief; is she a genius to learn so quickly?
Jealousy flashed across Qiu Xue’s eyes. She hadn’t expected Nan Qiao to grasp it immediately; truly exceptionally intelligent?
Qiu Xue laughed and said, “Nan Qiao, you’re amazing, next it’s my turn.”
Qiu Xue continued playing; the ball flew out, precisely hitting Nan Qiao’s arm.
Nan Qiao felt the pain and looked at Qiu Xue; she did it on purpose!
Qiu Xue quickly explained, “Nan Qiao, sorry, I didn’t mean it. I didn’t expect the billiard ball to roll onto you either.”
Luo Zhen also explained, “Nan Qiao, why don’t you stand a bit more to the right so that it won’t hit you?”
“I heard you wanted to play billiards, I thought your skills were pretty good.” Nan Qiao chuckled lightly.
Luo Zhen came over, pulling Nan Qiao along.
“Nan Qiao, you stand over here, and I guarantee it won’t hit you.” Luo Zhen and Nan Qiao shifted a bit to the right.
Qiu Xue took another shot, forcing Nan Qiao to dodge quickly, or the ball would certainly hit her other arm.
Nan Qiao glanced around, Bai Jingrui was nowhere in sight.
Nan Qiao held the cue and said to the two, “Next is my turn, you stand and watch if I do it right.”
Nan Qiao bent over, her gaze firm, took a shot, causing Qiu Xue to cry out in pain.
Nan Qiao took another shot, making Qiu Xue’s right shoulder hurt so much she couldn’t lift it.
Luo Zhen was just about to speak, but Nan Qiao continued playing, hitting her right leg, making Luo Zhen unable to speak from pain.
Nan Qiao put down the cue and casually said, “Slipped hand, sorry.”
The phrase “slipped hand”, Nan Qiao said it calmly.
After saying it, she took another shot.
Luo Zhen and Qiu Xue were beaten until they fled around, fearing they’d be hit dead.
Nan Qiao stood up with the cue, looking at the two panicked people, sneering.
Qiu Xue kept a certain distance from Nan Qiao and angrily said, “You did it on purpose!”
Luo Zhen also said, “You dare to hit us! Just wait until Brother Rui comes, believe it or not, we’ll tell him!”
“Go ahead, tell my brother. Do you think he’ll believe you or believe in me?” Nan Qiao leaned against the billiard table, smirking dismissively.
Qiu Xue glanced at Luo Zhen, blaming her for the bad idea!
Qiu Xue hurried over, clenching her teeth, “Look at the bruises on me; I think Bai Jingrui will definitely believe me!”
“I don’t want what you think; only what I think matters. If you don’t believe it, wait till my brother arrives, and you’ll know who he’ll trust.”
Just then, Bai Jingrui walked in with several friends.
“Why couldn’t you order food yourselves? You dragged me to order with you. My sister is still here, what if someone bullies her?”
Bai Jingrui walked in, noticed the unusual atmosphere in the room, and immediately went to Nan Qiao.
“Sister, what’s wrong? Did someone bully you?”
Nan Qiao’s eyes reddened, hiding behind Bai Jingrui: “Brother, you’re finally here. If you hadn’t come, your sister would have been beaten to death.”
Bai Jingrui was dumbfounded, anger flaring instantly.
“Qiu Xue, Luo Zhen, you’re truly bold, daring to bully my sister!”
Qiu Xue panicked and quickly explained, “Misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding. I’m not that good at billiards, and I don’t know what happened; the ball accidentally touched Nan Qiao. I didn’t mean it!”
Luo Zhen also clarified, “Really a misunderstanding. She’s your sister; how could we possibly hit her!”
Nan Qiao said, “Brother, I’m leaving first. My arm hurts, I want to go to the hospital.”
After speaking, Nan Qiao rolled up her sleeve, showing Bai Jingrui her arm, a patch of bruises.
Zhang Qin also arrived, hearing Nan Qiao say she was hurt, looked unbelievably at Qiu Xue.
“What happened!” Zhang Qin asked sternly.
“How dare you bully my sister, hah!”
Bai Jingrui furiously picked up the cue, the billiard ball was levered up, landing on Qiu Xue: “Is this how you hit my sister?”
The two dared not speak, Bai Jingrui continued hitting the ball: “Isn’t it? Then I’ll hit you both again and show you!”
Saying this, Bai Jingrui continued using the billiard balls to strike the two.
Frightened, Qiu Xue kept explaining, “Brother Jingrui, it’s all a misunderstanding!”
Nan Qiao: “Brother, stop. She’s right, it’s all a misunderstanding. She’s your friend; let’s not make a big deal out of it, forget it.”
Bai Jingrui, filled with rage, threw all the balls on the table at the two girls.
Zhang Qin stood by, speechless.
Zhang Qin never expected Luo Zhen and Qiu Xue to do such a thing; he would never bring them to any event in the future!
Bai Jingrui took Nan Qiao’s hand, leading her away: “Sister, let’s go; this place is full of smoke and dirt, not suitable for you.”
Zhang Qin wanted to follow, but couldn’t, and was embarrassed.
For this matter, he had to give Nan Qiao an explanation.
Qiu Xue and Luo Zhen were frightened by Zhang Qin’s gaze, instinctively retreating.
Zhang Qin glared at Qiu Xue sternly: “Don’t let me see you again! Even if you’re my cousin, I don’t want to see you! I never expected you to be so cruel and ruthless, actually using billiard balls to hit people.”
Qiu Xue cried and explained, “Brother, it was a misunderstanding; why don’t you listen to my explanation.”
“I know you like Bai Jingrui, but unfortunately, he doesn’t like you! Look at how good he is to Nan Qiao; you’re jealous, deliberately followed me here, then tricked me into ordering food, taking the opportunity to bully Nan Qiao. You have some nerve!”
Luo Zhen was too scared to speak, Zhang Qin lashed out at her: “Qiu Xue, if you dare to continue playing with Luo Zhen, I’ll tell my mom, and you’ll never be allowed to come to our house again!”
Zhang Qin angrily continued, “You two should think about how to apologize to Nan Qiao; if she doesn’t calm down, you’re all in trouble!”
Angry, Zhang Qin slammed the door and left.
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Zhang Qin caught up with Nan Qiao and Bai Jingrui, overhearing Bai Jingrui speaking again.
Bai Jingrui was full of regret: “Sister, it’s all my fault, my mistake. I thought having a sister, everyone would like her, so I brought you here. I didn’t expect those two women to be so heartless and actually bully you!”
“Brother, it’s okay; they were also beaten by you, so it’s even.”
“How can it be even? Even if they were beaten to death, they deserve it!”
Zhang Qin ran over, apologetically said, “Sorry, it’s all my fault. Qiu Xue was never like this before; I don’t know what’s gotten into her. Since knowing Luo Zhen, her mood changed drastically, as if she’s a different person.”
Nan Qiao quickly grasped the key point, so Qiu Xue became like this only after knowing Luo Zhen?