[Schemed against] (R-18)

Xia Lihua was feeling dizzy and unwell.

Just 20 minutes ago, all she had was cranberry juice. It was her 16th birthday, and she knew her grandpa and other guests must be waiting for her. The dinner was already over, and she needed to politely say her goodbyes to them.

She clutched the hem of the fluffy glittery skirt of her short maroon dress and walked towards a staff. "Miss, could you please tell me which room is available? I need to rest for a while."

"Sure, you can go to room 504. It's currently vacant."

Room 504? How far away is it?

With her strength waning, Xia Lihua started walking in the direction her legs took her, blindly trying to find room 504. Each passing moment made her feel weaker and hotter.

The grand hall of the luxurious venue seemed to stretch endlessly before her, and her surroundings started to blur. Her head felt heavy, and she leaned against the elegant marble wall for support.

"Room 504", she repeated in her mind, trying to keep her focus. As she stumbled along, her vision became hazy, and she couldn't help but wonder if she would make it there in time. The glittering lights of the chandeliers above her danced in a mesmerizing but disorienting pattern.

Finally, she reached the elevator, her heart pounding in her chest. The ascending numbers on the elevator display seemed to move at a snail's pace. Each second felt like an eternity, and Xia Lihua desperately wanted to rest.

When the elevator doors finally opened, she stepped inside, her legs trembling. She pressed the button for the fifth floor, and as the doors closed, she felt a sense of relief. The soft music playing inside the elevator did little to calm her racing heart.

As the elevator reached the fifth floor, Xia Lihua stepped out and looked for room 504. The corridor seemed to stretch endlessly, and she felt like she was walking in a dream. The numbers on the doors blurred, making it difficult for her to find her destination.

At last, she spotted a room with an unlocked door. Her hand shook as she tried to lock it and she stumbled inside, collapsing onto the bed.

"Hot...it's so hot." Drool formed in Xia Lihua's mouth and with parted lips she pushed the thin straps of her dress down her shoulders.

The room was pitch dark and cold. So she felt a bit comfortable.

"Thirsty...give me water..."

Xia Lihua was startled to hear the hoarse voice. There was someone else in the room!

The guy grabbed her wrist harshly and pressed her against the bed.

Xia Lihua recoiled at the pungent scent of alcohol emanating from the his heavy breath. Her instincts told her to push him away, but she was feeling too weak and disoriented to do so. "Why...ah...what do you want?"

His lips fell on her, sealing her mouth. The sensation was cool and she couldn't get enough of it.

...

Ding Feng asked Xia Mengrui, "Where is the drink? Give it to me."

Xia Mengrui handed him the tray and replied, "Yang Lingyun drank the whiskey and your vodka is here."

Xia Liyan momentarily paused and then exclaimed, "Yang Lingyun drank whiskey?!"

Ding Feng took a sip of his drink and nodded, "Yes, didn't you know he doesn't touch vodka?"

Xia Liyan's eyes flew wide open and she panicked. "But I added the drug in the whiskey not Vodka."

"What?!" Ding Feng and Xia Mengrui both shouted in shock.

Attempting to shift the blame, Xia Liyan turned to Ding Feng, "Why weren't you here? I was confused, and I thought..."

Interrupting her, Ding Feng defended himself, "I received an urgent call from home, and I couldn't ignore it!"

Xia Mengrui couldn't contain her frustration with Xia Liyan's mistake. She poked Xia Liyan's forehead repeatedly and scolded, "You can't you do anything right, can you?"

With her forehead hurting from the poking, Xia Liyan's eyes welled up with tears. "How is it my fault now?"

"Ding Feng, you need to find Yang Lingyun immediately!" Xia Mengrui urged, her voice trembling with fear. "He drank the whiskey with the drug!"

Ding Feng's mind raced, realizing the severity of the situation. "I'll go find him right away."

"Ding Feng I-"

"Save your apologies for later, Liyan jiejie," Xia Mengrui snapped. "We need to deal with this mess first."

The three of them had schemed to manipulate the situation and set up Xia Lihua with Ding Feng. Their plan involved getting them to spend the night together and then blaming it on the effects of the drug. If they succeeded, Xia Lihua's engagement with Yang Lingyun would be broken off and Xia Mengrui would have a chance with him instead. Additionally, Ding Feng genuinely had feelings for Xia Lihua, while Xia Mengrui had feelings for Yang Lingyun. As for Xia Liyan, she simply hated her step-sister. It was a win-win situation for all.

Xia Mengrui didn't expect things to spiral out of control. It was a perfect plan with no loopholes. After searching for a while she came across a room and she could hear faint noises coming from inside.

With trembling hands, she finally turned the lock. Her heart sank as she realized she couldn't get inside without a key.

"Ah...please slow down...not there...Ah-"

Hearing Xia Lihua's lewd moans she slumped against the door and started sobbing. Her heart was burning with jealousy and hatred.

Ding feng saw her lying near the door and said, "Get up Xia Mengrui! This is not over yet."