The Devil who devoured Snow White

Chapter 313  They will always choose her

Tian Ruyi never expected that Si Guanlin would visit her at the shooting site she was currently at. It was outside a rented cafe that was located near a company building.

"What are you doing here, Si Guanlin?" She asked as she narrowed her eyes at him. "I have a business matter to attend to nearby. I was surprised to see you here when I passed by. What a coincidence, right?" The man replied with his usual friendly smile.

Coincidence? Tian Ruyi highly doubts that it was one. He had been sending her gifts whenever she had shootings at different sites, including photoshoots she had attended. It only showed that Is Guanlin knew her schedule. It was creepy and at the same time, scary.

Why would he approach her at the exact time the shooting was done? Did he wait? If so, she hadn't noticed him earlier at all. "How about I treat you for lunch? I know a good restaurant nearby," he offered.

"No thanks. My schedule is full today, I need to go somewhere else," she answered with a small smile plastered on her lips.

"If I don't know better, it looks like you're avoiding me." He pouted in dismay. "I just wanted to check on my sister-in-law and have lunch with you."

"..." She clenched her fists tightly. She was not going to be fooled by this man. Si Hongqi already warned her not to trust his brother. Aside from that, Lu Mengjie was not on good terms with him. She noticed how sour her face became the moment she mentioned his name to him, back then when they shared a video call. It would be dangerous for her to be alone with him.

Noticing Tian Ruyi's wary gaze made Si Guanlin chuckle in amusement.

On the other hand, Xue Lihua sighed inwardly. She had already warned Si Guanlin about allowing the other woman to meet his brother. Now, look at how things were. He was going to have a hard time gaining her trust.

"As much as I like you towards my brother, I am saddened that he badmouthed me to you." He shook his head in disappointment. Tian Ruyi crossed her arms and raised a brow. "Just leave, Si Guanlin. Unlike you, I'm rather busy."

When she turned away and was about to leave, she stopped upon hearing the man's next words. "How sure are you that my brother has fallen in love with you?"

Si Guanlin's words were like daggers that stabbed her heart. Ever since she had learned about Si Hongqi's feelings, a part of her had a hard time believing. His words were too sweet, his kind gestures were too smooth for her. She felt like she was like a moth, being drawn towards a fire. "As for your best friend. What's his name again? Bai Jingye? He would rather risk his life for a woman who doesn't love him than listen to you, the person who cares the most for him." The smile on Si Guanlin's lips widened as he continued to chain her with his lethal words.

Tian Ruyi lowered her head as her eyes began to darken. Her heart sank and a pang was felt in her chest.

Xue Lihua eyed Si Guanlin as he took a step forward towards the other woman. He sure knew how to use his poisonous tongue well. He knew the right words to say. She was amazed by how he was able to flip the situation in his favor all of a sudden. Aside from that, he knew how to choose his targets well. He sure was a master manipulator.

"Even if you're the person who cares the most towards Bai Jingye, my brother, they will always prioritize Lu Mengjie. They will always choose her."

Tian Ruyi felt her walls crumbling down as she was railed by his heavy words. She knew that he was right. Even right now, Bai Jingye chose to go on and help Yong Liwei rescue Lu Mengjie. Yong Liwei could handle it on his own and yet, Bai Jingye chose to be there. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"If you don't believe me, then witness it yourself. Just remember, I'm not like them. I know your worth." He patted her shoulder. "You know where to find me."

With that, Si Guanlin walked past her.

Xue Lihua was starting quietly at Tian Ruyi. She could see herself through her. Just like her, she was a person driven by emotions, and because of that, she fell right within Si Guanlin's palm. He had placed a shackle on her, making it impossible for her to leave him.

Slowly opening her mouth, she finally spoke and said, "Don't make a decision you'll regret."

It was Xue Lihua's warning to Tian Ruyi before she left. She hoped that the woman Si Guanlin was waiting to fall would never come to him.

After Si Guanlin and Xue Lihua left, Tian Ruyi was standing still on her ground. Looking like she was brought inside her own world, her fists were clenched tightly.

Both Si Guanlin and Xue Lihua's words rang in her ears. Because of her current situation, Tian Ruyi misunderstood the other woman's words. It worked well together with what Si Guanlin said.

Vibrating in her pocket, her phone snapped her out of her trance. She took it out and checked who messaged her. It was from Si Hongqi.

[Si Hongqi: Are you alright? I heard that my brother appeared before you.]

Ah… she almost forgot that two of Si Hongqi's men were nearby, watching her. They were supposed to guard her and yet, why didn't they stop Si Guanlin?

[Tian Ruyi: Yes, I'm fine. He just came to check things out.]

She intentionally left the details out despite wanting to see how Si Hongqi would react.

[Si Hongqi: I'm glad to hear that. Just stay away from him, okay? Anyway, I'll have to cancel our dinner tonight.]

[Tian Ruyi: Eh? Why?]

[Si Hongqi: I heard that Lu Mengjie was kidnapped. I need to keep an eye on someone.]

Ah… it was Lu Mengjie again.

Right at that moment, Si Guanlin's words rang in her head once again. "Even if you're the person who cares the most towards Bai Jingye, my brother, they will always prioritize Lu Mengjie. They will always choose her."