Chapter 27 is here.

Until they arrived at Ling Wei's residence, You Jingxuan had a stern face and a somber mood.

Secretary Wang was filled with unease and dared not utter a sound.

Ling Wei, on the other hand, seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden, and her expression became much more relaxed.

Before getting off the bus, she generously gave them the 20-pound fish she had won as her prize, and typed two words on her phone:

[Travel fare.]

Secretary Wang inquired about the handling of the fish, because You Jingxuan didn't like to eat fish, and in the past, when customers gave him seafood, You Jingxuan would simply let him take it.

He loves to eat, hehe.

Unexpectedly, You Jingxuan glanced at him indifferently and said, "Go back to Lanyuan and have Li Ma do it."

Secretary Wang: Hmm?

No, huh? ? ?

No, not at all (′_`)

The system was still muttering in Ling Wei's mind: "Oh dear! Host! He even offered to help! What a great opportunity! How could you refuse!"

Ling Wei watched the departing car, her eyes calm: [What a man says in the heat of the moment, just take it with a grain of salt. Why would I place my hopes for revenge on someone else?]

Besides, who knows how long his current pity will last?

What if one day this guy has a brain fart and pulls off some kind of "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" drama, or gets entangled with Xu Ziqi again? Wouldn't I be in big trouble?

I'll take my own revenge. I'm grateful these 'big shots' remained neutral because of their goodwill towards me.

Therefore, I still have to stick to my plan, thoroughly muddy and drain Xu Ziqi's "fishpond," and wait for her to lose her temper and make a move against me.

After that... all the old and new grudges were settled together.

You Jingxuan probably felt genuine pity for her, or perhaps he felt that the compensation wasn't sufficient.

Despite her explicit rejection of the agreement, her lab received a huge "surprise" a few days later.

Several top-of-the-line instruments, the latest models she had only seen in literature—high-throughput sequencers, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers—were prominently displayed in the laboratory!

The junior sister was so excited that she was practically drooling over the instrument.

At the same time, her private account also received a very substantial remittance.

Looking at the string of numbers, Ling Wei didn't hesitate. She turned around and donated the entire amount of money to a charity foundation dedicated to combating school bullying in the name of "You's Group".

They left no word and told no one.

A few days later, she and her excited classmates stood beside the brand-new equipment and happily took a group photo, making heart shapes with their hands. The junior colleague excitedly posted it on her WeChat Moments:

Hua You's dad is so generous!!! [Images][Images][Images]

The brand-new instruments in the picture are gleaming. The agricultural research community was instantly abuzz.

"Holy crap! Huayou's spending spree!!"

"Dad, look at me! Our lab is short of equipment too!!"

"Looking for a sugar daddy/sugar baby! +10086!"

Secretary Wang naturally saw this viral post on WeChat Moments, and the picture was naturally sent to You Jingxuan's desk.

Secretary Wang also reported on the phone call he had just received: "President You, the Hope Foundation just contacted the public relations department to express their special gratitude for our group's generous donation and to inquire whether we need a banner made or a donation ceremony arranged..."

Foundations are very adept at these kinds of collaborations that help maintain a company's image.

After finishing the report, Secretary Wang secretly glanced at her boss.

Good heavens, he enlarged that group photo from the lab onto the computer screen, and the smiling girl in the center of the picture was almost blurred out.

You Jingxuan sat quietly in the large executive chair, his gaze fixed on the screen, without making a move for a long time.

Since the drugging incident that night, Xu Ziqi has been severely warned by her family and had to remain silent for quite some time.

That night's "accident" became a thorn in her heart. She tried everything she could to find out the slightest clue, but instead, she was met with even colder rebukes from her father and pressure from within the family.

"Why?! Why are you doing this to me?!"

After another unsuccessful attempt to contact You Jingxuan, her suppressed anger finally erupted.

"Ling Wei...it's all that bitch's fault!" The name was like a curse, squeezed out from between her teeth, filled with deep-seated hatred.

It seems that everything spiraled out of control starting with that music video!

Afterwards, You Xingye's estrangement and You Jingxuan's cold treatment all pointed to Ling Wei.

Unable to see You Jingxuan, her pent-up anger and jealousy finally found a clear target.

Online criticisms of the MV's female lead have begun to surface, questioning her lack of formal training and subtly implying that she obtained the role through improper means.

The public opinion wasn't heated, but Ling Wei sensed an impending storm.

As soon as these voices emerged, Yu Xingye Studio reacted extremely quickly.

A well-written and forceful statement was released instantly, clarifying that Ling Wei was a last-minute replacement and praising her professionalism, while directly characterizing the subtle hints as malicious speculation.

Almost at the same time the statement was released, Xu Ziqi's phone rang.

Seeing "Brother Xingye" flashing on the screen, a secret hope rose in her heart, but what came through when she answered was Xingye's cold and unfamiliar voice:

"Did you create all that stuff online?" Without any pleasantries, the question went straight to the point.

Xu Ziqi's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively wanted to explain, "Brother Xingye, I..."

“Xu Ziqi,” You Xingye’s voice interrupted her, carrying an undeniable warning, “You are not allowed to lay a hand on Weiwei. Do not resort to any underhanded tactics.”

"I really don't know what you're talking about..." Xu Ziqi tried to brush it off with her usual coquettish tone.

However, all she received in response was the busy tone of the phone being mercilessly hung up.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

Xu Ziqi gripped her phone tightly, her fingertips turning white from the force.

Yu Xingye... actually hung up on her?!

She was always the one who impatiently hung up first! A huge sense of humiliation overwhelmed her instantly.

The blows came one after another.

On You Jingxuan's side, he ultimately considered the relationship between the two families and did not pursue the matter of drugging, but instead informed the head of the Xu family.

At the same time, he firmly stated that there was absolutely no possibility of a marriage alliance between the You family and the family.

With a livid face, Xu's father conveyed the You family's message and issued an ultimatum: give up on You Jingxuan, and the family would arrange other "suitable" marriage partners for her.

If she continues to be obstinate and disrupts the relationship between her family and the You family, she will be sent abroad immediately to stay away from trouble.

"Give up? Go abroad?" Xu Ziqi laughed as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. Her laughter was sharp and crazy, but tears kept flowing down her face.

All the humiliation, resentment, and anger ultimately converged into one name—Ling Wei!

How could a lowly person, whom she once trampled underfoot and who was like an ant, actually receive the protection of the You family?

This realization was like a fuse that ignited an explosive, instantly detonating all the madness and destructive desires that had been building up in Xu Ziqi's heart!

Since they're all going to protect that mute girl, then whatever she can't have, no one else should have a good time either...

A long-planned and even more violent storm suddenly swept towards Ling Wei.