Chapter 2 Snake Wrapped in Human Skin

Li Xiuying slowly got up and started heading for her en-suite bathroom. But before she could reach, her bedroom door flew open once again.

A young woman spoke in a tooth numbingly sweet voice: "Little Xiuying! I had just gotten back from shopping with my friends when daddy told me you weren't feeling well. I became really worried. What's wrong? You look really, really awful."

Li Xiuying felt her spine stiffen and all the hairs on her body stand on end. 'Li Yu Yan!!!'

In her past life this woman's betrayal knew no bounds.

Li Yu Yan spoke in a sickly sweet voice dipped in artificial worry: "Little Xiuying why are you out of bed? You should be resting."

Li Yu Yan tried to grab Li Xiuying's arm so she could pull her towards the bed but before her hand touched skin; Li Xiuying had unconsciously stepped to the side.

Li Yu Yan stood dumbfounded.

She berated Li Xiuying in her mind 'How dare she avoid me?! This ungrateful orphan! She should be happy I was even willing to touch her.If I didn't have a use for her I would make mommy teach her a lesson right now.'

She put on a hurt expression, her eyes shining with unshed tears.

Li Yu Yan: "Xiuying, what's wrong? Are you upset with big sister? "

Li Xiuying looked at the little white lotus flower in front of her. She herself hadn't even realized before she moved away. It must be the reflex of disgust.

Li Xiuying composed herself.

Li Xiuying indifferently said: "How could I ever be upset with you? I'm covered in bacteria and haven't showered yet so I moved away. I don't want you to catch anything and fall ill."

Li Yu Yan whined: "Little Xiuying I don't believe you. Big sister must have done something wrong, that's why you don't even want big sisters' help. Don't be mad at big sister, okay? Whatever I did please forgive me. You have to forgive people its good for your soul. Plus being angry will only affect your health. I know you love me the most, even more than mommy and daddy. So you will always forgive big sister and help me when I'm in trouble."

Li Xiuying raised an eyebrow. 'What big sister this, big sister that! Li Yu Yan was only older than her by 4 hours.'

Li Yu Yan:"Little sister... big sister really needs your help! Just this once. Pleaseeeeee help big sister. The director of Northwest University's medical programme needs someone to perform his knee replacement surgery. I know my little Xiuying is so skilled and the best surgeon for the procedure; so I told him you would perform it for him this weekend! You can't say no, you have to make sure you keep your word. Promises must be fulfilled."

Li Xiuying's thought to herself 'Tch. She was indeed Li Wang's daughter. Her dog uncle, spawned a dog-daughter.'

Li Xiuying didn't even have the energy to be shocked at the audacity of Li Yu Yan anymore. In her past life Li Yu Yan had used her so often she had lost count.

Li Yu Yan: "Xiuying, if you help big sister this time then Director Zhang said he would definitely let me have a place in Northwest's accelerated medical programme. You know it's always been my dream to go there. It's the best university for medicine. Plus when I graduate I can help you with surgeries. Wouldn't it be great to work together side by side?"

Li Xiuying had a small depreciating smile on her face. The words Li Yu Yan just spoke were the same ones she had believed once upon a time.

In her previous life Li Xiuying had always tried to do everything she could for this cousin of hers because she wanted a family. She wanted to be loved again.

Li Xiuying internally berated herself: 'How could I have been so naive? This snake wrapped in human skin not only stole my fiancé but also destroyed my reputation as a surgeon to launch her own medical career.'

Li Yu Yan received myriads of awards and accolades for work that Li Xiuying had done for her in secret. Li Yu Yan became a bright star in the medical world, whilst she became a dark bitter memory the world would rather forget.

Li Xiuying would not let history repeat itself.

Li Xiuying: "Send me the contact details for Director Zhang."

Li Yu Yan was elated: "AAAAAAHHHHH, thank you little sister. Big sister is so so so so happy!!! I knew you loved me the most!" Li Yu Yan practically skipped out of the room.

Li Yu Yan smiled and thought 'Don't worry I'll definitely help you get into medical school.'

Wasn't it better to let someone have a taste of heaven before sending them down to hell?