Chapter 162

Lu Jingyue, who already knew he would say that, was not surprised, but the others' expressions grew even colder.

Xin Li didn't even look up, his cold gaze fixed on the flickering flames. "You mean to say that you fell into the water to save Miss Ruan?"

“That’s right!” Nan Zhi said without batting an eye.

Seeing that Ling Wu's clothes were clean and brand new, he realized that he hadn't changed out of his own clothes, which were still wet from the water.

The sticky feeling made him extremely uncomfortable, and coupled with his guilty conscience, he waved his hand, trying to quickly get rid of the matter.

However, she still couldn't help but show a hint of self-blame on her face, "But don't blame her. Although she was partly responsible for my falling into the water, I don't blame her."

[Damn it, where does he get the nerve?]

Seriously, if I were there, I would have punched him right then and there!

[What an absolutely stunning white lotus!]

[I'm so angry my liver hurts! He's so sure there were no cameras filming the incident, and that Wu Wu is still unconscious, that he dares to make up such a ridiculous story!]

[Luckily, Jingjing found the camera in time; otherwise, if the scene hadn't been captured, and given his remarks and the hype from the trolls, Wuwu wouldn't have been able to clear her name even with ten mouths once she sobered up!]

[This heart is utterly filthy and vicious!]

"Where's the evidence?" Xin Li raised his cold phoenix eyes and stared directly at Nan Zhi, his gaze filled with intense pressure.

Nan Zhi frowned, her self-reproachful expression pausing for a moment. "Evidence? What evidence? This is the truth!"

Xin Li stood up, took a long stride, and walked towards Nan Zhi. "Since there's no evidence, then tell me, what was Miss Ruan's motive for deliberately jumping into the sea?"

Nan Zhi stared blankly as Xin Li approached him, a sudden sense of foreboding rising in his heart. He swallowed hard, his instinct under the pressure of danger making him move even closer to the camera.

"Motive? That's right! She was looking for the necklace! When I saw her, she said she was looking for that four-leaf clover necklace, and no one could stop her! You all know how important that necklace is to her!"

Xin Li took another step forward. This time, he glanced back at the necklace around Ling Wu's neck. When he turned back again, his tall stature completely blocked Nan Zhi's view.

Are you sure?

Nan Zhi swallowed hard. "I'm sure!"

Xin Li scoffed, "Why would she want to go find the necklace?"

"I already told you, it's because her necklace fell into the sea!" Nan Zhi said confidently, her tone tinged with impatience.

"Then tell me, whose necklace is Miss Ruan wearing around her neck?"

Nan Zhi looked up, forcibly suppressing her nervousness, "If hers isn't lost, then Lu Jingyue's is! She helped Lu Jingyue look for it!"

In such a short time, she definitely wouldn't have had time to take off the necklace!

Lu Jingyue, who was holding Ling Wu, remained silent. When she lowered her head, the redness at the corners of her eyes made her look very pitiful.

And on the screen:

[His desperate attempt to find a cure was truly awful.]

[Wuwu really saved an ungrateful wretch!]

[He can make up excuses, but could he please refrain from making up ones that are easily exposed?]

[Does being a spectator mean we can be subjected to his arbitrary insults to our intelligence?]

[The necklace is back! The two sisters are still wearing it! They went to find the security camera and were falsely accused! What incredibly bad luck!]

This time, Xin Li did not speak, but Lu Jingyue, with red eyes, got up and entrusted Ling Wu to Bai Yuxia.

Her eyes were brimming with tears, the corners of her eyes were red, and her lips were no longer red, only pale.

Each step toward Nanzhi felt like it took all of his strength!

Only when she reached Nan Zhi did she turn her head to glance at the live stream.

Those eyes, which were always bright and unrestrained, were now filled with grievance and sorrow. Then the camera went black, and she put it in her pocket.

She said she would make him toothless.

She always keeps her word!

The others understood her meaning. Although they didn't put away their cameras, they all faced her and shifted the camera angles to a place where they couldn't see Lu Jingyue.

Just as she finished adjusting, Lu Jingyue punched Nan Zhi in the cheek!

"Aww—"

Nan Zhi let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered.

"Bang—"

"Bang--"

...

Everyone felt a vibration in their ears, and then they saw Nan Zhi's body curled up, trying to make a sound, but Lu Jingyue quickly covered her mouth with something.

He had no idea where the woman in front of him got such brute strength that seemed out of place with her appearance. He could only helplessly cover his bleeding mouth and writhe in pain on the ground.

Xinli looked away.

The way this person was hit seemed vaguely familiar, but I couldn't quite place it.

In the live stream:

[Hmm... Well done!]

[That was so satisfying! Click to give this a boost, collect 100 slashes, and then we'll sacrifice Nan Zhi to the heavens!]

[Family, I don't think that's a human scream; it sounds like waves crashing against the rocks!]

[It's not just a feeling, it's the truth!]

[I'm standing right here today, and I'd like to see who dares to criticize anyone other than Nanji!]

[When did Nanchi become like this?]

[I'm not entirely sure, but I know he's never been a good person. He's just been lucky; always after his scandals, other celebrities fall from grace, and he gets swept away.]

The comments section was heavily controlled by fans and casual viewers, and Nanzhi's team didn't even have a chance to make a move before being completely overwhelmed.

Even his repeated gambling attempts were met with mockery and ridicule.

After Lu Jingyue finished the injection, she looked at her swollen hand.

Nan Zhi opened her swollen eyes, her curses muffled by the stuff in her mouth.

Seeing him like this, Lu Jingyue wasn't afraid at all. She first patted Nan Zhi's face, then leaned down and whispered to him:

"Anyone in the entertainment industry knows the Lu family, right? The Lu family has one daughter, who is also their only heir."

"Unfortunately... that's me."

Nan Zhi's pupils dilated. Seeing this, Lu Jingyue was not surprised. Her lowered gaze seemed to be a gesture of charity, and she continued in a low voice:

“My parents should be grateful to you, grateful that you made their daughter, who wasn’t considering going into business, come home and take over the family business.”

"In return, I will bring the Lu family together to present you with a... grand gift."

The helicopter roared loudly in the drizzling rain outside.

[Wow! Who's so awesome! Sending a helicopter to pick people up during a storm?!]

Zoe glanced at Ling Wu, who was fast asleep, and forgot all about her past attempts to show off her heroism in front of Ling Wu.

He picked up a piece of clothing and placed it on his head.

"It's my family, it's just a minor storm." Even if there were thunderstorms, it wouldn't matter.

Lu Jingyue stood up and glanced at Nan Zhi, whose eyes were wide open.

The thoughts in my mind have been completely cleared up.

She rejected her initial idea of ​​leaving him alone on the island after she had made up her mind.

She has plenty of time to deal with him properly; right now, she needs to get rid of this long-standing, hidden problem!

The group's footprints were left in the mud, but were eventually washed away by the rain.

——

Three days later

Ling Wu opened her eyes in her hospital bed.