Chapter 890

Li Sicheng's face darkened instantly. His eyes narrowed warily at Shen Rou as he pulled Su Qin protectively into his arms. "What the hell is wrong with you?" he growled, his voice low and dangerous. Shen Rou covered her mouth with a delicate laugh, her gaze fixed on Su Qin. "My apologies, just a little joke. Sicheng and I did have some... rumors circulating between us for a while. I didn't want Miss Landry to misunderstand, so I thought I'd clear the air." The way Shen Rou deliberately used Su Qin's full name sent a clear warning to Li Sicheng. It meant she'd done her homework—thoroughly. Li Sicheng's brows furrowed deeper. "Cut the act, Shen Rou. You've completely lost it." Shen Rou's smile didn't waver. "Now Sicheng, what's that supposed to mean? This is just who I am—doing whatever it takes to get what I want. You of all people should know that." Su Qin glanced between Li Sicheng and Shen Rou, recognition dawning. She knew Shen Rou—the senior who was a year ahead in school. The rumo