Deng Zilu was really glad that she didn't have too many conflicts with Su Tao on the surface.

As for helping Chu Yue with ideas and fanning the flames behind the scenes, although there were risks, she did not regret it.

If it works, she can avenge her father's death and get a superpower crystal core for free. Although this thing can only be used for a short period of time, it may save her life in a critical moment, so it is worth the risk.

If that doesn't work, she is confident that she can clear herself of the charges.

As soon as Su Tao sat back in her seat, Lin Fangzhi squeezed Qian Rongrong out and sat next to her, looking at her worriedly with his beautiful eyes.

No one was more sensitive than him, especially to Su Tao's emotional changes.

Su Tao patted him: "It's okay, let's eat some more together."

After saying this, she picked up her chopsticks as if nothing had happened.

She waited until the meal was over before returning to the corridor, and sure enough, she saw two men with bruised faces and noses sitting side by side against the wall.

When the two men saw her, they had some shamelessness and turned their heads away at the same time.

Su Tao took out a wet wipe and gave each of them one: "Are you done? Wipe it off."

Lei Xing quickly pulled it out and rubbed it roughly on his face.

Shi Zijin took it, slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and finally pressed it on his bruised chin and began to reflect:

"I was wrong."

Lei Xing glared at him and immediately added, "I was wrong too."

In fact, he really doesn't know where he went wrong, but it's never too late to admit his mistake.

Su Tao looked at them and sighed:

"I feel really bad about you guys doing this. It's because I didn't handle this sensitive relationship well that you guys hit each other so hard."

Isn't that a heavy blow? Look at how they are beating each other up. They won't be able to see anyone today.

Lei Xing felt very uncomfortable when he heard this: "It's because I pestered you, it's not your fault."

Shi Zijin nodded involuntarily.

Lei Xing saw him nod from the corner of his eye, and was furious, mixed with a bit of grievance:

"I'm going to be frank with you. I don't think I'm wrong! Not only am I not wrong, I also feel like I'm the victim. I didn't hook up with the girl named Chu, and I never gave her any extravagant hopes. It was she who was willful and unreasonable and forced her way into my life. She also made me have to be three steps lower than Shi Zijin when I pursued you. I really am—"

He cursed and started scratching his head.

Shi Zijin grabbed his hand and said, "Alright, you're upset just because I nodded?"

"You just nod to provoke me, and I can't defend myself?"

Seeing that the two of them were arguing again, Su Tao couldn't help but say:

"Why don't you guys have another fight?"

The two of them stopped talking immediately.

Su Tao took out the gift box that Fire Snake had given her last time from Fang Zhi's space and stuffed it into Lei Xing's arms:

"Take it back. I won't take it."

Lei Xing choked on the spot.

Su Tao said sincerely: "Lei Xing, you will meet the right girl, but that person will not be me."

Lei Xing felt the blood in his limbs curdle. He said hoarsely, "Give me another wet wipe."

Su Tao took it out and gave it to him.

Lei Xing took it, and then suddenly threw it at Shi Zijin's face with a loud bang: "You win."

Then he stood up and turned away.

Shi Zijin calmly picked up the wet wipes and wiped his face again, feeling a secret joy in his heart.

Su Tao then said to him:

"And you, I don't know why you suddenly changed, but I'm unsure and can't accept you for the time being. Get up, let Kaiyu treat your injuries. There's a dinner tonight, and Jiao Qing's affairs can't be concealed for too long. Dingnan's people will definitely become suspicious, and Chu Yue also has to be on guard, so you have to continue to serve as my bodyguard."

When Shi Zijin heard the word "temporarily", his heart was relieved.

Temporarily, instead of being rejected outright by her like Lei Xing was.

The summit dinner was quite formal. A small dance floor was converted on the first floor, surrounded by tables and chairs, and waiters were walking around to accompany the music.

Many people came in formal attire, of course Su Tao was not among them.

She simply changed into a light blue dress that she wore everyday, tied her hair up, revealing her smooth and full forehead, and she exuded youth and vigor.

Deng Zilu saw her from afar and felt a little envious. It’s so good to be young.

Even though Jiao Qing's ability can keep her youthful forever and her face won't change, her temperament has a sense of aging, which gives people a sense of incongruity.

When talking about Jiao Qing, Deng Zilu's back stiffened.

Jiao Qing didn't show up the whole day, the communicator couldn't get through, and Chu Yue couldn't be contacted either.

I'm afraid the plan has not only been exposed but also failed, Jiao Qing may have fallen into Su Tao's hands.

At this time, Su Tao looked at her. Although he was smiling, his eyes were full of inquiry.

Deng Zilu walked over with gritted teeth, said hello, and then pretended to be surprised and said:

"Ms. Su, did you see Mrs. Jiao this afternoon? I called her, but she didn't answer. Her husband is also looking for her."

Su Tao's smile remained unchanged, but the words she said scared Deng Zilu to death:

"I met her once this afternoon, but she only slipped me a note saying that she had lured me to the lounge during the day. It was actually you who gave her the idea to fall in love with me and give me to an old man as a plaything in order to avenge me for not saving your father."

Deng Zilu's hair was standing on end and her lips were trembling violently.

But she had a good mind and reacted in less than half a minute before she said excitedly:

"She's talking nonsense! I initially had a problem with you because I believed my mom's biased words. I also knew the details when the car was smashed that day. It was my mom who was at fault first. I never thought of taking revenge on you."

"Besides, you're from Taoyang, so I dare not do anything. Ercheng has repeatedly told me to maintain a good relationship with you. If I do something bad to you behind his back, he will definitely kill me. Miss Su, I'm just an ordinary woman. In this end times, I can't survive without Ercheng's love. I can't risk my own future to take revenge on you."

Every word she said was so heart-piercing and sincere that Su Tao even doubted for a moment whether she had guessed wrong.

If it was an act, Deng Zilu was being too pretentious.

Su Tao suppressed the suspicion in her heart and nodded to her:

"You're right. Then why would Jiao Qing hand me such a strange note for no apparent reason, with every word directed at you?"

Deng Zilu wasn't sure whether Su Tao was trying to trick her or whether the old woman Jiao Qing wanted to put the blame on her.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally he said aggrievedly: "I don't know."

After that, when Su Tao asked again, she looked confused and said she didn't know. She was a nobody and a marginal person in Jiao Qing's circle of socialites.

Su Tao actually wanted to capture her and take her away for questioning, no matter whether she was pretending or not.

At this moment, Jiang Jinwei saw them and suddenly came over with a few friends. She looked at Deng Zilu and asked Su Tao:

"Your friend?"

Before Su Tao could answer, Jiang Jinwei said to the ladies around her:

"Here, this is my sister Su Tao. She lives in Taoyang now. Aren't you interested in Taoyang? You can ask her."