Chapter 840: Lu Yebai, You Fool 8

"I'm thirsty and was going downstairs to get some water," Meng Xi'er held up her water cup in her other hand, somewhat helplessly saying, "I can't possibly wake you up every time I want a drink to report to you, can I?"

"......"

Lu Yebai stared intently at her, as if trying to confirm whether she was lying or not, his gaze hesitant on the teacup in her hand.

"Let go of me!" Meng Xi'er was genuinely scared, the gun's muzzle was pressed against his heart; what if it accidentally discharged?

Lu Yebai remained silent and slowly released his grip, Meng Xi'er let out a slight sigh of relief, moving the handgun aside, "You really are..."

"Bang!"

A flash of gunfire suddenly burst forth, Meng Xi'er stared blankly as Lu Yebai fell backward, her fingers loosened, and the handgun dropped onto the floor.

A faint, sickly sweet scent of blood filled the air, Meng Xi'er saw Lu Yebai lying on the stairs, a fresh crimson stain spreading from his chest.

The gun had actually gone off...