A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 57 - I'll Pay On Her Behalf

"Very good." She slowly put down the glass in her hands. "Li Beier, why don't you decide what you need me to do for you to feel less wronged?" Regardless of what Li Beier suggested, Xia Ling was prepared to accept.

Li Beier did not expect this turn of events, and while initially stunned, she soon was gloating at her fortune.

Great, this irritating woman was dumber than she expected. She did not want to rely on Young Master Li and wanted to go head-to-head with her. How naive and stupid! Since this irritating woman wanted to court death, she did not mind showing her who had the upper hand here!

Li Beier sinisterly narrowed her eyes and laughed. "Would you dare compete with me in a round of horse riding?"

A horse riding competition? Those looking on frowned when they heard this. This lady that Young Master Li had brought along did not join them when they went riding earlier. It was either true that she had her period, or she didn't know how to ride at all. Regardless of which of these reasons were true, there was no way she would be able to compete with Li Beier in horse riding. Li Beier clearly had chosen this shrewdly — she would be able to not only regain her pride but also put Xia Ling down in the process.

That being said...

Everyone's eyes fell on Xia Ling. This lady was really dumb to have dug a hole for herself to jump into.

Second Young Master Zhou gave Li Lei a questioning look. If Li Lei gave the signal, he would prevent the competition from proceeding. Even if this lady that Young Master Li brought was dumb and innocent, he still could not let Li Beier bully her anymore. He would not want to have to deal with Young Master Li's wrath.

Yet, Li Lei's smile simply deepened, his eyes forming a line. The look he gave to Xia Ling had an added tinge of interest and curiosity.

Xia Ling did not back down like how everyone expected her to. Instead, she calmly asked, "Are you sure?"

Her confidence made Li Beier waver. This can't be right, she was about to humiliate her, how could this irritating woman still be so calm? This woman was poor, there was no way she would be able to learn horse riding, which was an expensive and cash-burning exercise. This was the reason Li Beier had dared suggest a horse riding competition. She was sure that Xia Ling would lose.

Yet, she hesitated now.

One of the other ladies to the side said softly, "A horse riding competition isn't that suitable, right? Miss Ye said earlier that she was unwell. She didn't join us earlier for the same reason." This was said with the intent of fanning the flames between Li Beier and Xia Ling. She was too unhappy that someone as mediocre as Xia Ling was able to gain the attention of the prime bachelor, Young Master Li. This irritating woman definitely did not know how to ride a horse, she was simply faking it.

Xia Ling glanced over at the other lady, her expression unreadable.

The lady simply felt that Xia Ling's gaze was like ice, and seemed to be able to see through her in an instant. She felt a sense of terror rise up within her and subconsciously hid further within the group.

On hearing her words, Li Beier's shaken confidence was rekindled. Yes, there was no way this woman could ride a horse, she was simply faking it. She would not fall for it, the horse riding competition was the way to go! She had to humiliate this irritating woman!

"Yes, let's have a horse riding competition." Li Beier said haughtily. "You wouldn't chicken out, would you?"

Unexpectedly, Xia Ling responded with a light smile. "Okay, let's have a horse riding competition."

Li Beier was stunned as she did not expect Xia Ling to agree so readily. Did she really know how to ride?

"However," Xia Ling continued. "the competition will be boring without some incentives. How about we put a wager on it. If you lose, Miss Li, it won't be so simple as rolling away from here. Other than rolling, you would also have to..." She turned her head slightly as she gave Li Beier a once over, and then said with a smile, "This necklace that you are wearing looks really pretty."

A luxurious, colored diamond necklace was hanging on Li Beier's neck, shimmering brightly under the sunlight.

No wonder!

Li Beier's hand automatically went up to feel the necklace she was wearing. Hmph, so this was her plan. This irritating woman thought she would decline the competition for fear she would lose this necklace? This necklace was indeed very expensive, and even she could not afford it. She had borrowed it for today. But so what, she wasn't afraid — this irritating woman did not know how to ride, regardless of what the stakes were, she would still win!

Following her train of thought, the sinister smile on Li Beier's face grew wider. "Sure, I agree to your wager! But, this necklace isn't cheap, are you able to take out an equivalent wager on your end?" She could not resist taunting, seeing that Xia Ling was not wearing anything valuable from top to bottom.

"I'll pay on her behalf." Li Lei interrupted in his same lazy voice.