Ji Fuling's reaction made Xia Yan feel somewhat displeased.

But thinking about her upcoming plans, she suppressed her displeasure and forced a seemingly friendly smile as she sat down next to Ji Fuling.

“Fuling, I never thought you were really still alive. Back then, you suddenly disappeared, as if you had vanished into thin air. Then the media reported that your luggage was found on the seaside bridge, leading us to conclude that you had jumped into the sea. We all thought you were gone.”

One of the girls started the conversation.

The people next to them immediately chimed in hypocritically, "Yes, yes, we were heartbroken for a long time back then."

Ji Fuling knew that these people were two-faced; they said they were sad, but secretly they were probably laughing at her.

Unfortunately, she is no longer the naive and innocent Ji Fuling she once was.

She chuckled dismissively, "That's all made up by the media. I went abroad back then and have been living abroad for the past few years."

"As for that incident back then, didn't my grandfather already clarify that I was framed? You're all in Yuncheng, surely you're not that out of touch with the news?"

The group at the table exchanged bewildered glances, seemingly surprised that the once weak and easily bullied lamb could handle the situation so skillfully when her past misdeeds were brought up.

After exchanging glances, the girl who had started the conversation laughed and said, "I knew those were just things the media made up. Our Fuling is the most innocent of all, how could we do anything like that?"

"That's right. Whether others believe it or not is another matter, but we all believe in you."

Looking at the fake smiles on these people's faces, Ji Fuling suddenly felt a little nauseous.

A mocking smile played on her lips as she casually remarked, "By the way, you're all here. Where's my cousin? I remember she used to hang out with you guys all the time, and sometimes she'd come out without me."

Xia Yan felt guilty and couldn't help but feel uneasy when Ji Fuling suddenly mentioned Ji Xinqi.

Fearing that Ji Fuling might notice something, she quickly said, "Xinqi hasn't contacted us much in the past few years. We don't even know when we last saw her."

"I see..."

Ji Fuling remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she couldn't help but sneer.

It seems she guessed correctly.

Xia Yan was indeed in cahoots with Ji Xinqi, otherwise she wouldn't have been so eager to distance herself from him.

At this moment, someone with sharp eyes noticed the watch on Ji Fuling's wrist and immediately looked shocked.

"Fuling, is that the latest limited edition watch you're wearing from R brand? Only ten were ever made worldwide, and many people can't buy one even if they have the money. How did you get your hands on it?"

Ji Fuling glanced at the watch and said calmly, "This was a gift from my eldest brother."

This was a birthday gift Huo Yunqi gave her last year.

Xia Yan looked at Ji Fuling with a questioning expression, "Big brother? Where did you get a big brother? Doesn't your family only have two girls, you and Xinqi?"

Ji Fuling said casually, "It's from a relative's family abroad."

Seeing the priceless watch on Ji Fuling's wrist, Xia Yan's jealousy intensified, and she wished she could make Ji Fuling suffer immediately.

"I'll go get some of their signature cocktails. I've heard they're really good. We can chat and drink together to create a better atmosphere."

With that, Xia Yan got up and went to the bar.

A moment later, Xia Yan returned with a round tray and handed the wine on the tray to everyone.

After Ji Fuling took the cup, her slender fingers caressed the rim of the cup, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

The next second, she suddenly turned her head to look at the dance floor where the crowd was gathered, and said in a slightly exaggerated tone, "Hey, isn't that my cousin over there? Should we call her over to join us?"

The group's attention was instantly diverted.

Ji Fuling, quick-witted and agile, seized the opportunity to exchange the wine in her hand with the one Xia Yan had placed on the table.

She wasn't sure if there was anything wrong with the wine, but she was certain that Xia Yan was the problem, so she definitely couldn't drink the wine Xia Yan gave her.

"Fuling, you must be mistaken. I don't see Xinqi."

"I didn't see it either."

The group gradually turned their attention away.

"Oh, maybe it's just that the back view looks similar."

After saying that, Ji Fuling pretended to be completely unsuspecting and took a sip of wine.

Xia Yan felt a surge of secret pleasure upon seeing this and picked up her glass of wine to drink.

Ji Xinqi plans to drug Ji Fuling and then hand her over to a sadistic old lecher.

It's said that the old lecher has killed many women.

She initially thought it was too cruel, but that thought vanished the moment she saw Ji Fuling.

She admitted that jealousy made her wish that Ji Fuling would suffer as much as possible.

After downing a glass of wine, feeling that she had had enough, Xia Yan put down her glass and said, "Fuling, come with me to the restroom."

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuling immediately guessed that a good show was about to begin, and stood up with a smile, "Okay, let's go."

Xia Yan then got up, but as soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy and her vision blurred.

Seeing Xia Yan holding her forehead, swaying and unsteady on her feet, Ji Fuling sneered inwardly.

There was definitely something wrong with that glass of wine.

She stepped forward to help Xia Yan, saying, "Have you had too much to drink? Let me help you."

"It's nothing, I probably drank it a little too fast, I'll be fine after a while."

Xia Yan was unaware that something was wrong. Supported by Ji Fuling, Ji Fuling did not forget to follow Ji Xinqi's instructions and lead her to the designated restroom.

However, as soon as they entered the restroom, Ji Fuling let go of Xia Yan's hand, and Xia Yan collapsed to the ground, struggling for a few moments before falling into a coma.

Ji Fuling looked around and noticed a sign that was under repair.

This must be the place they planned to make her suffer.

She hesitated for a few seconds, then dragged Xia Yan into the cubicle.

"Although I don't know how you plan to harm me, you can savor this feeling yourself."

Ji Fuling patted Xia Yan's face with the back of her hand, a cold smile playing on her red lips. "Remember this, Xia Yan. In this lesson, Teacher Fuling will teach you the two idioms: 'to reap what one sows' and 'to suffer the consequences of one's own actions.'"

After placing the sign indicating it was under repair at the bathroom entrance, Ji Fuling turned and left.

Seeing her walk out unharmed, Ji Xinqi, who had been observing from the shadows, cursed angrily, "What an idiot! She can't even do such a small thing right. Useless piece of trash!"

Fortunately, she had a plan B prepared just in case, otherwise it would have been all for naught!

After cursing a few times, Ji Xinqi took out her phone and made a call, "Proceed according to plan, immediately!"

After leaving the restroom, Ji Fuling planned to leave immediately.

But just as she entered the sales area, someone suddenly rushed past her.

At the same time, she felt a tearing pain in her wrist for a moment, and when she looked down, she found that the bracelet on her wrist was gone.

That was a blessing bracelet that her mother made for her by hand before she passed away.

It carries her mother's love for her, and she has worn it with her all these years.

"stop!"

Without thinking twice, Ji Fuling noticed the man who had snatched her bracelet running towards a crowd, and immediately gave chase.