Chapter 132

"Shame?" In response to Yue Linglong's furious rebuke, Blue Phoenix remained utterly indifferent. Instead, she turned her gaze toward Yue Linglong, arched a willow-leaf eyebrow, and retorted, "Does having 'shame' help you land a handsome man? You’ve certainly kept your dignity, but after being by his side for so long, you haven't accomplished a thing. For all I can tell, you’re still a virgin!"

"You..."

Blue Phoenix's words were as sharp as blades, piercing straight into Yue Linglong's heart and leaving her so incensed she could almost spit blood.

"I'll kill you!"

Yue Linglong, a veteran of countless battlefields, had more lives on her hands than she could count. She had always been the one to mock others; when had she ever been forced to swallow such humiliation? She lunged, ready to draw her blade.

Yet, facing the steel, Blue Phoenix stood tall, head held high, showing not the slightest intention to dodge. In her eyes, there was even a hint of provocation.

"Linglong, stop!"

Just as expected, Chu Tianhe’s sharp command halted Yue Linglong in her tracks.

At that moment, the edge of the blade in Yue Linglong’s hand was practically grazing Blue Phoenix’s cheek. A tiny bit more pressure, and Blue Phoenix would have been sent to the afterlife.

But even then, Blue Phoenix remained calm and composed, the seductive, faint smile on her lips never faltering. Such courage was something only someone born into the Blue family could possess.

"Miss Blue, if there is nothing else, you may leave. I have no time to entertain you."

Chu Tianhe frowned deeply and waved his hand, effectively issuing an eviction notice.

Chu Tianhe was not a bloodthirsty man, nor did he have any grudge against Blue Phoenix, so naturally, he had no intention of taking her life. However, Blue Phoenix was relentless. Even after the dismissal, she showed no sign of leaving. Instead, she let her beautiful eyes wander over Chu Tianhe and smiled. "I knew it. You couldn't bear to kill me. Men these days are all such hypocrites—clearly tempted, yet still playing hard to get."

"Are you leaving or not?!"

Hearing this, the fury in Yue Linglong’s eyes intensified. She barked the order sharply. Having followed Chu Tianhe for years, she knew exactly what kind of man he was. Another man might have been swayed, but never him. A woman like Blue Phoenix could never capture his heart.

"Whether I leave or stay is none of your business," Blue Phoenix countered, meeting Yue Linglong’s glare head-on. She let her gaze sweep over her before shifting to Chu Tianhe. "This is an acupuncture clinic, isn't it? And you're open for business, right?"

"Since you're open for business, I am a customer. I’m here to pay for a service. Is that a problem?"

Blue Phoenix’s retort left Yue Linglong speechless. The clinic was merely a front to keep up appearances; driving a customer away openly was indeed inappropriate.

Seeing Yue Linglong silenced, Blue Phoenix smiled again. Pushing her luck, she reached up and pulled down the strap of her dress, revealing a fragrant shoulder. The gesture was seductive to the extreme.

"Handsome Chu, my shoulder has been aching terribly these past two days. Why don't you come and massage it for me?"

"Come on, be a dear. If you make it feel good, I’ll be sure to visit often!"

It was clear that Blue Phoenix was looking for trouble—she was determined to latch onto Chu Tianhe.

However, at that very moment, another woman’s voice rang out from outside. The tone was decidedly hostile, and before she had even stepped through the door, she was already targeting Blue Phoenix. "Blue Phoenix, I’ve seen shameless women before, but you are the first I’ve ever met who is shameless to this degree!"