Chapter 313

Yet she might end up ruining his family.

Lin Chuqing felt a surge of guilt.

The aphrodisiac's effect last night was far too strong, persisting all the way until dawn.

Fortunately, Xu Hao possessed astonishing strength and stamina, allowing her to dissipate the drug's effects.

"Bah, bah, bah…"

"Lin Chuqing, what on earth are you thinking? Even at a time like this, you're still thinking about that? Focus on how you're going to face President Xu!"

She wasn't sure if it was because the medicine hadn't completely worn off yet.

Although she clearly felt guilty toward Xu Hao, her thoughts had inadvertently drifted to that act, filling her with self-reproach.

Immediately, Lin Chuqing directed all her negative emotions onto Chu Xiaotian.

If he hadn't drugged her, how could she have possibly forced herself on President Xu?

Lin Chuqing gnashed her teeth in hatred.

This was no longer just a feud over the security guard beating someone up; he had caused her to carry such immense guilt as well.

Even if the Chu Family wanted to settle, she wouldn't agree to it now.

Chu Xiaotian must be made to pay the price…

Suddenly, Lin Chuqing noticed Xu Hao stir slightly—a sign he was waking up.

She instantly grew nervous.

Xu Hao pretended to wake up exhausted after working hard all night.

"President Xu, I'm so sorry. Someone drugged me yesterday, which is why I did that to you…"

Lin Chuqing's personality dictated that when faced with trouble, she would never shirk responsibility, so she confessed candidly.

"Sigh…"

Xu Hao let out a sigh.

"I didn't expect something like this to happen. It's nothing to me, but as for you, President Lin…"

His gaze fell upon a single spot of blood like a plum blossom on the sheet.

Lin Chuqing looked over, her pretty face flushing crimson.

"You were still an innocent maiden. For an older man like me to have something like this happen with you, how can I ever live with myself?"

Xu Hao put on an expression of deep self-reproach.

"President Xu, please don't think like that at all…"

Lin Chuqing was startled.

She had always been someone who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges.

If Xu Hao had been the one to drug her,

she would never forgive him even if it killed her.

On the contrary, Xu Hao had not only refrained from harming her, but was actually her savior.

Had Xu Hao not appeared in time,

she probably would have been defiled.

Her heart held nothing but gratitude and guilt toward Xu Hao.

Therefore, seeing Xu Hao blame himself, she quickly spoke up to stop him.

"I don't blame you at all. You saved me, and I should be thanking you instead."

Xu Hao was inwardly amused.

This Iceberg female lead had been thoroughly manipulated by him.

Lin Chuqing was iron-fisted and acted with resolute swiftness, earning her the title of Iceberg President.

However, as the female lead, she possessed a strong moral compass and clearly separated kindness from enmity.

If you could make this female lead feel immensely grateful or deeply guilty toward you, you would have her completely wrapped around your finger…

Asking her out for a meal or a date wouldn't meet with the same rejection Chu Xiaotian faced.

She might even agree to certain other conditions.

This was precisely the Breakthrough point Xu Hao was looking for.

By continuously engaging in close contact with her, he would gradually step into her heart,

until he completely won her over.

However, Xu Hao felt it still needed a bit more heat, so he said with righteous conviction:

"How could that be okay? In the end, I was the one who hurt you. How about this… we release the news, and I'll marry you…"

Xu Hao realized

that this was truly an all-purpose line for farming favorability.

I have a family, yet I'm willing to abandon everything and brave the judgment of the world to marry you.

How grand, how affectionate, how responsible!

How could she not be moved to tears?

Of course, saying such words also depended on the woman.

If it were a yandere or a vain woman, saying this would mean she'd instantly agree.

Lin Chuqing was stunned.

Seeing Xu Hao look at her with such sincerity and deep affection, she couldn't help but feel deeply touched.

It was clearly her fault, yet Xu Hao blamed himself.

He even said he wanted to marry her.

One had to know, Xu Hao already had a happy family.

His wife was noble and dignified, and his daughters were each devastatingly beautiful.

Even so, feeling that he had wronged her, Xu Hao was willing to be with her.

President Xu was truly wonderful.

Touched as she was,

Lin Chuqing would never allow Xu Hao to do that.

It was her fault to begin with.

How could she possibly destroy Xu Hao's family?

And then there was his status.

Xu Hao was a legend in the business world, and was even known as the No. 1 Affectionate Lover…

He frequently participated in charity events and donated countless sums.

He was an idol worshipped by many.

If he divorced his wife to be with her, his public image would inevitably collapse,

leaving him reviled by tens of thousands.

Lin Chuqing would never harm her savior, so she hurriedly said:

"Please don't, President Xu! Doing that wouldn't be good for either of us. Let's just treat this as a dream where nothing ever happened, okay? I'm begging you."

Lin Chuqing spoke with utmost sincerity, her expression tinged with a plea.

"Alright then, but…"

Xu Hao feigned helplessness, then suddenly pivoted.

Lin Chuqing's heart leapt into her throat.

Fearing that Xu Hao would still announce it publicly, she heard Xu Hao speak slowly:

"To treat what I did to you as just a dream… I can't do that."

"Since I did wrong, I must take responsibility. If you won't let me marry you, I will compensate you in other ways, and you cannot refuse…"

Phew—

Lin Chuqing exhaled a breath, feeling slightly relieved in her heart.

So it was just that Xu Hao felt guilty toward her and wanted to make it up to her.

That was far better than exposing what happened between them.

Lin Chuqing stopped refusing him.

She only felt complex emotions inside.

She hadn't forgotten that everything had happened because of her.