"Why would Big Brother think that? I... I'm really not the Saintess!"
Chen Chu Ci's small face was adorably blank as she bit her lip, an anxious look in her eyes.
Her touching, pitiful appearance made it impossible for anyone to bear blaming her.
Yet the polite young man from moments ago seemed to have become an entirely different person.
"I'm talking to you because I think highly of you. I advise you not to take the Saintess's favor for granted."
Su Qing pinched her melon-seed-shaped face with some disappointment, speaking in an overbearing tone.
If she had no value, he would never have treated her so courteously.
As the capital's famous number-one talented woman, she wielded enormous influence at the center of public opinion.
She had a pitifully lovely appearance and temperament, high emotional and intellectual intelligence, and acting skills to the fullest.
Taking it one step further, he could turn her into an idol famous throughout the world.
That way, in the battle of public opinion, he—and even the Realm Protectorate—would stand in an invincible position.
Besides, she herself was the key figure in conquering the Heavenly Principles Sect, this stage's boss.
That was why he hadn't minded lowering himself and playing along with her in this act.
But Chen Chu Ci was still pretending!
I was being sincere with you, so why are you playing tricks on me?
At that very moment—
"I thought you were just an insignificant fish, but Young Master Su, you've really surprised me!"
It was still a girl's voice, but compared to moments ago, it had undergone a complete transformation.
The weak, pitiful tone had vanished, replaced by displeasure and annoyance.
At this moment, the Chen Family's pearl completely shed her disguise.
The Eldest Miss who was flawless before others concealed an unbearably nasty side.
Everything before this had merely been an act.
Her true personality was that of an extremely nasty brat!
Su Qing looked at her current appearance and raised his brows slightly.
"To be honest, I found that performance disgusting too."
"You're one of the few people who can make me drop my disguise. Not bad."
Chen Chu Ci stood up, the corners of her lips curling into the trademark arc of a brat.
"So?"
Su Qing asked with a smile.
"In return, I'll repay you properly in a moment!"
Chen Chu Ci stared fixedly at the young man.
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How dare you get so close to me? I'll teach you a lesson no matter what!
Ten minutes later.
The brat who had just finished making threats suddenly lay sprawled across the table, her vicious eyes filled with adorableness and bewilderment.
Before she could react, the personality-correction slaps descended in an orderly fashion.
"I still prefer the way you looked when you were defiant just now."
Faced with Su Qing's teasing, the arrogant brat Saintess wanted to struggle, but it was useless.
So how exactly did things end up like this?
"When I was removing the Puppet Control Technique from you earlier, I also took a few necessary measures."
"Don't worry. It only made your entire body weak. There won't be any other aftereffects."
Su Qing kindly reminded her.
"You despicable bastard! You actually poisoned me!"
Chen Chu Ci let out a voice of incomparable grief and indignation.
She had just wanted to use force, only to discover that she had somehow lost all her strength.
That was why she had acted fierce for a moment before being swiftly subdued.
Not only that, the other party seemed to have been prepared long ago.
If this wasn't premeditated, then what was?
"You pretended to be under the Puppet Control Technique so you could poison me by sacrificing your chastity, didn't you?"
"We're even now. Neither of us gets to criticize the other."
Su Qing spoke in a perfectly justified tone.
He had long since seen through her tricks.
Not only had she intended to do it without making a sound, but this way, the Heavenly Principles Sect would be concealed even more deeply, and no one would suspect anything again.
The fact that she could quickly think of such a method when ambushed showed how difficult this Saintess was to deal with.
If he exposed her identity directly, she might still have other ways to escape.
Unfortunately, she had been too clever for her own good.
Turning the tables in a desperate situation was never that easy. Once she entered the Realm Protectorate, she could forget about leaving easily!
"You—you—you?!"
Chen Chu Ci's eyes widened, unable to conceal the astonishment in them.
Compared to the other's righteous rebuttal, there was one thing she cared about even more.
How had he known what she was planning?
This was seriously wrong!
Even if someone knew her true identity, what about her plan?
How had a plan she had decided on at the last moment been exposed?!
"Of course I figured it out myself, silly."
Su Qing looked at her as if she were a little fool, speaking in a gentle tone.
As he spoke, he raised his hand again.
Unfortunately, compared to the Shopkeeper's physique, the brat before him was simply too flat.
It was honestly rather boring.
As expected, Sister Qin still has to take her best friend's place and atone for her!
Compared to Su Qing's calmness, however, Chen Chu Ci's body was tense, and she fell silent.
Her pupils trembled slightly. She wanted to calm down, but she simply couldn't.
This smiling young man was actually a monster who could see through people's hearts?
Every move she made was under his control. He had been waiting for her to walk right into his trap!
At that thought, the brat felt an icy chill spread through her heart.
What infiltration into the enemy's interior? Clearly, after coming in, I would have a hard time getting out!
"Talented Woman of Chen Family, I think I need to teach you how to properly respect others."
"I'm actually always easy to talk to. My main principle is treating people with sincerity."
"But after I showed you such sincerity, you treated me like a fool."
"Big Brother is very hurt. How could you do something like this?"
"I originally wanted to cooperate with you, but now... teaching you a lesson is more important."
Su Qing sounded somewhat displeased.
Putting on an act in front of him was one thing, but when she couldn't keep it up, she had actually tried to use force.
With such a nasty personality, he had to discipline her properly.
Otherwise, how could he guide her toward goodness?
Happy Rocking Chair: Activated.
This round was called emotional influence through warmth.
He would no longer use violence, but gentle movements to make her feel deeply guilty.
"Bastard! Stop, stop rocking me!"
A trace of humiliation that had never appeared before colored Chen Chu Ci's voice.
She shifted her body, trying to escape her current predicament.
Unfortunately, her weakened body was completely incapable of doing anything.
How could the arrogant Saintess ever have imagined such an ending? How had she suddenly been utterly defeated?
"Look at you. Even at a time like this, you're still talking to me that way."
Su Qing sighed. As expected, the discipline couldn't stop.
He absolutely had to move her until she learned to speak like a proper person!
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