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I hung up the phone, adjusted my emotions, and was about to push the door open when I bumped into Li Qian who was about to leave.

"Where did this beggar come from?" she screamed, attracting Ji Rubai.

I looked up; Li Qian was adorned with gold and silver, luxurious and elegant.

While my skin was cracked, covered in blood, at first glance, I did look like a beggar.

Ji Rubai hurried over and instinctively shielded Li Qian behind him.

But when he saw that it was me, he paused for a moment.

I chuckled self-deprecatingly; it seems he truly cares about his unattainable beloved.

Li Qian, who was standing by, began to explain.

"Sister Su Mu, don't think too much. It's just that my health isn't good, so Rubai is more concerned about me."

While speaking, Li Qian deliberately showed me the pigeon egg-sized ruby necklace around her neck.

Thinking that everything she wore, used, and the jewelry were bought with the money I exchanged my life for.

I trembled all over, clenched my palms tightly to prevent myself from losing control.

But I couldn't help it, coughed violently twice, and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Ji Rubai instinctively took a step forward, wanting to reach out and support me.

But the next second, as if remembering that I could revive after death, he stopped in his tracks.

I ignored them, bypassed Ji Rubai, and turned to enter my own room.

My calm reaction made Ji Rubai suddenly furrow his brows.

After all, the first thing I used to do after rebirth was share the joy of how much compensation I received with him, but today, I didn't mention a word of it.

His gaze swept over my face, hesitated to speak.

After pondering for a long time, in the end, he only said, "Have a good rest."

I didn't respond, just calmly closed the door.