Chapter 18: Chapter 18. Self-injury

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After learning about Bai Yan and Bai Ning’er’s plot, I returned to the secret room again.

 In the corner, the mesmerized guard was still doing his job and maintaining his posture, hiding in the dark.

 “Get out and do what you should be doing.”

 The guard nodded mechanically and left the secret room with a blank look in his eyes.

 When he left, he even thoughtfully locked the door.

 That saves me the trouble of closing the door.

 The secret room fell into endless darkness. I found a corner and pretended to be weak, waiting for Bai Ning’er to come and act.

I’m guessing that Bai Ning’er can’t wait to come to the secret room to find me.

After all, she was in a hurry to get treated.

 In her eyes, I’m the best antidote.

 …

About half an hour later, I heard movement at the secret room door.

 “You guys leave first. Father wants me to talk to my brother inside.” It was Bai Ning’er’s voice.

 The guards didn’t dare to disobey Bai Ning’er’s orders and left the dark room.

 The sound of a lock being unlocked could be heard.

 This time, I covered my eyes in advance to prevent the sudden light from shining on me.

 “Little brother, my name is Bai Ning’er.” As soon as Bai Ning’er entered, she began to introduce herself affectionately.

 I had adjusted to the light at this moment and calmly watched her act.

 “Ya! Did they only feed you dirty rice?” Bai Ning’er pretended to be surprised and looked at the bowl that had been kicked over. “I’m sorry. The guards must have misunderstood. That’s why they sent you this kind of food.”

Bai Ning’er moved closer to me and sat against the wall.

 However, I noticed the disdain that flashed in her eyes.

 Her acting skills were not bad. If Bai Ning’er entered the entertainment industry, she would have a bright future.

 “Little brother, I brought you some snacks.”

 Bai Ning’er took out the pastries she had prepared and handed them to me as if she was presenting a treasure.

 The sweet smell spread out.

 Bai Ning’er blinked her soft eyes as she looked at me. She hoped that I would take the cake as a surprise.

 However, when I looked at her face, I had no appetite.

 “I’m not eating.” I coldly replied.

 Bai Ning’er didn’t expect my attitude to be so cold. She was stunned.

This time, I didn’t miss the disgust in her eyes, even though it was only for a fleeting moment.

I saw Bai Ning’er put away the cake in disappointment.

 Her pitiful look made her look like a delicate doll that had been wronged. They would hug her in their arms to comfort her if it were someone else.

 However, I’m an exception.

 “Little brother, do you not like Ning’er?” Bai Ning’er looked at me helplessly.”

 She bent her legs and wrapped her arms around her legs.

“I know. Father and brother wanted you to give me your kidney, but you disagreed, so they locked you in a secret room.

 But they only made the wrong decision because they love me. Little brother, I’ll apologize to you. You must forgive them.”

After I heard what Bai Ning’er said, I only felt disgusted.

 I didn’t answer. Seeing my silence, Bai Ning’er thought I was moved and continued to speak.

 “Little brother, Ning’er was diagnosed with uremia, and she’s terrified. When father and brother said there might be a suitable kidney, Ning’er was happy.

…anyway, losing a kidney is nothing. Little brother, agree to sign the contract.

If you agree to sign the contract, you’ll be saving Ning’er. In the future, Ning’er will treat you as her Savior!”

 Bai Ning’er looked at me expectantly.

 “On what basis?” I spat out three words.

 My question once again stumped Bai Ning’er.

 She stammered and couldn’t say anything, so she could only choose the ultimate skill: She cried.

 I saw Bai Ning’er sneakily pinching the soft flesh on the inner side of her arm and shedding a few tears from the pain.

 “Wuwu, little big brother, don’t hate Ning Zhenzhen.

Ning’er also wants to live. Can’t you save me? Our teacher taught us not to be selfish but to sacrifice ourselves for others.

 Brother, even Ning’er understands this logic, so why don’t you?”

 She choked on her words.

 As she spoke, more and more tears gushed out.

 Bai Ning’er kept wiping away her tears to prevent them from blocking her vision and missing my expression and attitude.

 She cried, but I wasn’t moved at all.

“Didn’t your teacher teach you that you can’t use moral kidnapping?” I rubbed my swollen temples.

 It…So challenging to handle.

 “W-what?” Bai Ning’er was stunned. She even forgot to cry. “Little brother, what are you talking about? Ning’er doesn’t understand at all.”

 “…”

 After silence, I slowly said, “It seems like your teachers and parents didn’t teach you not to be held hostage by morality.

Sacrifice yourself for others? What a joke. Do you think you’re worthy of my help?” I didn’t show any mercy.

This time, Bai Ning’er was completely scolded to tears by me.

 She was usually a precious treasure in the Bai family’s hands, so Lord Bai and Bai Yan couldn’t bear to scold her.

 Now that I had directly insulted her and removed the veil of her morality, the young Bai Ning’er naturally couldn’t help but cry.

 Her cries also attracted the guards of the Bai family.

 Seeing that Bai Ning’er was crying, they hurriedly surrounded her.

 The butler picked up Bai Ning’er and used an exquisite handkerchief to wipe her tears.

“Miss, is it Luo Li who made you cry? ” When the Butler looked at me, his eyes were fierce. “Uncle Butler will teach him a lesson on your behalf, okay?”

 The butler gave the guards of the Bai family a look, and they moved closer to me.

 Seeing that they were about to attack me, Bai Ning’er suddenly said in a hoarse voice, “No, no, no,

Uncle Butler, don’t hurt little brother. Ning’er cried on her own; it has nothing to do with little brother.”

 “Really? Are you not protecting him?” The butler confirmed with Bai Ning’er.

 Bai Ning’er nodded thoughtfully. “No, Uncle butler, please don’t make things difficult for him.”

 Hearing Bai Ning’er’s words, the butler ordered the guards to leave.

 A new show? I sneered.

 From a ruse of self-injury to saving a hero? She knew how to torment people.

 “Uncle Butler, let me down. I have something to say to little brother.” Bai Ning’er stopped crying and said obediently.

 The butler could not bear to reject her request.

 After the butler did as he was told, Bai Ning’er came to me.

 “Little big brother, look, Ning’er also saved you once.

 You know how to repay a debt of gratitude. You’ll sign the contract. ”

Then, Bai Ning’er smiled at the butler. “Uncle Butler, could I trouble you to bring the contract over?”

 “Yes, yes, yes!” The butler went to get the contract happily.

 They completely ignored my opinion.

 I crossed my arms in the dark corner and stared at Bai Ning’er.

Bai Ning’er felt guilty from my stare and subconsciously looked away.

 “When did I promise you that I would sign a contract?” I didn’t plan on letting her go. “Bai Ning’er, your skin is as thick as Bai Yan’s.

 You’re so full of yourself. Do you think that everyone in the world has to follow you?”

 My words were like knives, stabbing into Bai Ning’er’s fragile heart.

 Bai Ning’er’s eyes welled up with tears again.

 “Don’t cry; you’re so ugly when you cry.

 Bai Ning’er, don’t worry. I will not sign the contract.

After all, my kidney and your sinful body don’t match.”