The Amnesiac Drama Queen Is Crashing the Live Stream - Chapter 7

Xia Xingtang’s complexion had improved significantly compared to when Pei Luoqing left earlier. Even her pale lips now carried a rosy tint, curling upward with vibrant energy.

Though her gaze still held a hint of youthful innocence, those slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, when focused intently on someone, naturally carried a tender, affectionate gleam that effortlessly crashed into Pei Luoqing’s vision.

Pei Luoqing’s footsteps paused almost imperceptibly, her elegant countenance betraying no visible change. Her gaze drifted slowly from Xia Xingtang’s face downward, finally settling on the ostentatiously displayed black card.

During the three years of marriage with Xia Xingtang, she had been so consumed with securing power through corporate affairs that she rarely returned home.

This marriage originated from a collaboration between their families. She was grateful for the Xia family’s support over the years, while she could repay business favors, she alone remained indebted to Xia Xingtang.

Xia Xingtang seemed to have been innocently dragged into this from the start. Pei Luoqing had never even asked if she entered this marriage willingly. Precisely because she owed Xia Xingtang from the beginning, coupled with uncertainties about taking control of Yunji… she had no choice but to restrain her feelings, leaving no room for hope.

If she failed, at least Xia Xingtang could cleanly dissolve their marriage. Protected by the Xia family, she likely wouldn’t face much difficulty.

Fortunately, Yunji’s matters were now settled, and she no longer needed to conceal her true self. She wanted to find the right time to properly apologize to Xia Xingtang and come clean about her irresponsible behavior over the past three years, but never expected Xia Xingtang to get into a car accident first…

Just as Pei Luoqing was about to speak, Xia Xingtang on the bed had already leaned most of her upper body forward, the bedsheet slipping down to her waist. She clutched at Pei Luoqing’s clothes, swinging them back and forth without any trace of a benefactor’s dignity.

This lively young woman stood in stark contrast to the person in Pei Luoqing’s memories, drawing her into this peculiar atmosphere.

After a long moment, Pei Luoqing slowly bent down, her usual aloof aura dissipating, replaced by an inexplicable laziness.

She looked at Xia Xingtang and said deliberately, “Sponsorship?”

“Mm, I won’t treat you poorly.” Seemingly worried that Pei Luoqing wouldn’t believe her, Xia Xingtang pointed the hand holding the black card toward Xia Qingyue nearby, speaking with sincere eyes:

“This is my sister, the executive chairman of Cosmos Group. Even if I run out of money, she’ll help me take care of you.”

“Oh? Is that so.” Pei Luoqing cast a teasing glance toward Xia Qingyue before turning a deliberately troubled expression to Xia Xingtang. “It’s not about the money. It’s just that… I was recently abandoned by my wife.”

Some things didn’t need to be said outright, bystanders could naturally fill in the dramatic details.

“Who? How could she do this to someone as beautiful as you?” The sixteen-year-old Xia Xingtang’s sense of righteous indignation stirred once again.

Pei Luoqing’s movements froze abruptly. After a moment, she asked softly, “Do you really want to know?”

“I… I can help you find a lawyer. Even if you don’t believe me, you should believe my sister.”

Meanwhile, Xia Qingyue, once again being treated as an ATM, massaged her forehead in resignation.

No reasoning with this.

“I just want to help you.”

Pei Luoqing watched Xia Xingtang’s expectant expression, her heart filled with complex emotions. After staring for a long moment, she finally took out her phone and switched to a specific chat interface.

Her voice carried a hint of chill. “She said she’s on vacation. Probably never wants to see me again.”

Xia Xingtang froze instantly, her mind completely blank for a full minute.

The entire hospital room suddenly fell into silence, even the sounds of medical equipment seeming to fade away. As if only she and Pei Luoqing remained, isolated in this small world.

A mad thought flashed through her mind, but she didn’t dare acknowledge it.

Was there anything more absurd than losing your memory, trying to proposition someone for a kept relationship, only to find out that the person you were trying to proposition was your own lawful wife, the same wife who, just half an hour ago, had received your text claiming you were on vacation?

It was nothing short of a massive social disaster, making her wish she could teleport back to the car crash scene and run into it all over again.

Pei Luoqing remained bent over, her long hair cascading down her shoulders and lightly brushing Xia Xingtang’s earlobe. With a soft, teasing laugh, she murmured, “Why so quiet? Could it be you’re so captivated you’ve lost your words? Ah, if only my wife were more like you.”

Xia Xingtang: “…”

Oh, so she was doing it on purpose.

Not only on purpose, but she was also taking the opportunity to mock her sarcastically.

So, this was the kind of person she had married? What a waste of such a beautiful face.

Complaints aside, she was the one who had lied about being on vacation, and she was also the one who, upon being caught, had immediately suggested a kept relationship.

Xia Xingtang suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

She reached out and cautiously tried to push Pei Luoqing’s shoulder away with her fingertips.

But it didn’t budge.

Instead, her fingers got tangled in a few strands of Pei Luoqing’s hair.

She gave an awkward laugh, trying to salvage the situation. “The doctor said I’ve lost my memory.”

“Mm, I heard from the doctor.”

Xia Xingtang carefully chose her words: “So my mind is a bit of a mess right now. That WeChat message wasn’t really my intention, please don’t hold it against me.”

Pei Luoqing raised an eyebrow, her expression teasing. “Oh? So, I don’t have to worry about a divorce? Does that mean Miss Xia is still willing to support me?”

Xia Xingtang: “…”

Oh, so not only was this wife vindictive, but she was also petty.

Sure enough, even after seven years, the Xia family still stood at the pinnacle of Yuncheng.

Well, since Pei Luoqing was so good-looking, she might as well reluctantly continue supporting the person her 23-year-old self had chosen to keep.

Xia Qingyue finally couldn’t take it anymore. “Tangtang, what do you mean, ‘support’? She’s your lawful wife, you should be freeloading off her.”

Pei Luoqing reached out and gently brushed away the stray strands of hair from Xia Xingtang’s face. “Then let’s reintroduce ourselves. To the 16-year-old Miss Xia Xingtang: I’m Pei Luoqing. We were married three years ago, and I’m the lawful wife listed on your household register.”

Her voice, though cool and detached, carried a hint of tenderness as she spoke slowly.

Xia Xingtang opened her mouth stiffly. “I am Xia Xingtang.”

“Mm.”

After the introductions, Xia Xingtang patted the bed expectantly, her eyes fixed hopefully on Pei Luoqing.

The sight made Pei Luoqing smile silently, the bitterness in her heart gradually fading away.

Xia Xingtang had been raised well by Xia Qingyue, genuine, vibrant, and carefree, a rare personality among people of their background. Just like their first meeting under the osmanthus tree, she had been imprinted in her mind at first sight.

Three years of internal strife were now in the past. From here on, they had many more years ahead to make up for what had been lost.

“No, you should lie down and rest properly.”

Hearing this, a flicker of disappointment crossed Xia Xingtang’s face.

Just then, Xia Qingyue pulled up a chair and sat down, assuming the stern demeanor of a strict parent. The words to separate the two hovered on her lips but ultimately came out as: “Since Tangtang, you’re only sixteen now, just think of her as an older sister.”

But as soon as the words left her mouth, Pei Luoqing and Xia Xingtang spoke in unison to refute her: “No way!”

After Xia Xingtang got into a car accident, Xia Qingyue became extremely dissatisfied with Pei Luoqing. She directly pointed at Xia Xingtang and questioned Pei Luoqing, “Do you know how old she is now? Do you know how old you are?”

It was almost as if she were slapping the words “an old cow eating young grass” right in Pei Luoqing’s face.

Pei Luoqing raised an eyebrow in feigned surprise. “Before coming in, I asked the doctor. She thinks she’s sixteen now, and I’m twenty-eight. Is there a problem?”

She sounded utterly self-righteous, completely oblivious to any issue.

“You’re a whole twelve years older than her. Aren’t you ashamed?”

Pei Luoqing retorted, “Aren’t you also twelve years older than her?”

“Um…” Xia Xingtang cut in at just the right moment, speaking timidly, “Actually, being a little older isn’t such a bad thing.”

Xia Qingyue looked at Xia Xingtang with exasperation, pinching the bank card that had fallen when Xia Xingtang prioritized romance over money. “Tangtang, come on, look at my hand and say that again?”

Xia Xingtang swallowed hard, holding back her original words, and slowly began again: “After all, accompanying a girl as she grows up isn’t as good as having a heart-to-heart with an aunt.”

Pei Luoqing frowned, sensing trouble. The next second, she heard Xia Xingtang continue like a tongue twister: “Aunts are good, aunts are great, aunts are about to get welfare, aunts have fewer issues and treat you like treasure…”

“Pfft…” Xia Qingyue, standing nearby, couldn’t hold back her laughter.

Truly, love may be precious, but money is worth even more.

For the sake of money, Xia Xingtang could even spout nonsense, elevating Pei Luoqing a whole generation to “aunt” status.

After uttering these insincere words, Xia Xingtang’s face was full of distress.

Pei Luoqing was so exasperated she almost laughed. Her eyes narrowed slightly, a deep smile playing on her lips. “Aunt?”

Pei Luoqing had always been the center of attention since childhood, constantly praised for her beauty. This was probably the first time someone had made her feel old because of her age.

Her voice carried a chill, giving Xia Xingtang the illusion that she was about to be in serious trouble.

Xia Xingtang timidly shook her head and muttered softly, “Actually, you’re not really an aunt, right?”

“Oh? Tell me, why not?” Pei Luoqing thought Xia Xingtang had finally come to her senses and patiently coaxed, “Tell me, why?”

Xia Xingtang braced herself as if facing death: “Because the biggest advantage of an aunt is having money.”

And you, who’s so eager to be kept by me, clearly don’t have much money.