Qiao Wanwan took a sip of coffee and said, "So, there is indeed a reason why she plotted against me."

"So I'd like to ask you to spare her life for my sake, but I will absolutely not cover up any responsibility she should bear. I know that's your principle."

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "You really know me well. I promise you I won't make things difficult for her, but how the police and her parents handle it is none of my business."

“Of course.” Wen Lixuan picked up his coffee cup. “I’ll drink coffee instead of alcohol, thank you.”

"You're welcome," Qiao Wanwan said. "I have another concern."

"you say."

“It’s your nephew Dongdong.” Qiao Wanwan said seriously, “I heard from his homeroom teacher that he has excellent grades, a good personality, and is well-liked by teachers and classmates. It would be such a pity if his mental health were affected by his parents. After all, he is your relative, and I hope you can take this seriously. No matter what the adults do, the child is innocent.”

"I understand. Don't worry, I'll make arrangements and make sure the child doesn't suffer any injustice."

"That's good. I feel relieved to have you handle this," Qiao Wanwan said. "If necessary, take him to talk to a psychologist. Don't let this affect the child's normal life."

"Okay, thank you, Qiaoqiao, for thinking of Dongdong even at a time like this."

"Of course, I also have children, and I hope that these flowers of our motherland can grow up well."

"Um."

......

Qiao Wanwan didn't follow up on the poisoning incident any further. She only felt relieved after hearing from Eleven and Xiao Jiu that Dongdong had gone back to class after taking two days off and was in the same good condition as before.

Su Jing was relieved to know that Huo Shiqian would be back from the Golden Triangle soon.

She was always worried when her son or daughter wasn't around.

While Jiang Dong was reporting to Zhan Jingting via video, Qiao Wanwan went over to inquire about the woman from last time.

“Madam, the lawyer has already gathered evidence here. It took a lot of effort and money before the bar staff agreed to testify that she was sold by her husband,” Jiang Dong reported. “More importantly, the bar staff secretly recorded the transaction, including his instructions to get rid of his wife as soon as possible. He has no way to deny it.”

"That's great!" Qiao Wanwan exclaimed excitedly. "He must pay the price he deserves!"

"Yes, we have made full preparations and can arrange to return to China in the next couple of days to catch him off guard! The legal team will follow up throughout the process and will definitely make him pay the price. Madam, please rest assured."

"good."

The phone suddenly rang. Qiao Wanwan glanced at it and answered, "What is it?"

"Did you tell Xu Lai?" He Songling asked directly.

Qiao Wanwan frowned. "Didn't I say I won't be your executioner, I won't do things that hurt people? If you want to say it, go ahead and say it yourself, I won't stop you."

He Songling hesitated for a moment before saying, "Then you can come with me. If she can't handle it, you can comfort her. I think she can still listen to what you say."

“He Songling, you’re a really interesting person. I’m not your subordinate, and you won’t be able to boss me around.” Qiao Wanwan laughed directly. “Don’t forget, we’ve been enemies from beginning to end.”

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone before a voice came through, "Okay, I'll go find her in a bit. Could you please tell your bodyguard to let me in?"

"knew."

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Wanwan thought it over and decided to go to the master bedroom to change her clothes before going out.

On the way downstairs, I ran into Huo Shiqian.

"Where to?" Huo Shiqian asked.

“He Songling was going to find his girlfriend to break up with him. I was worried and wanted to go and check on him.”

"If possible, it's better not to go," Huo Shiqian said. "Wanwan, He Songling is no good person. Whatever happens between him and his girlfriend has nothing to do with you. Don't get involved."

“I wasn’t involved in their relationship problems, but I didn’t want to see his girlfriend do anything rash,” Qiao Wanwan explained. “His girlfriend’s name is Xu Lai. She’s an orphan. Her parents were kind and honest people who both passed away in an accident, leaving her all alone in this world. A girl like that should be cherished, right, brother?”

Huo Shiqian sighed helplessly, "Then I'll go with you, so I can protect you."

Qiao Wanwan smiled slightly, "I knew my brother had the softest and kindest heart!"

When Huo Shiqian arrived with Qiao Wanwan in his car, the bodyguards immediately came forward to greet them, "Madam, Mr. Huo."

"Has He Songling arrived?" Qiao Wanwan asked.

"I just arrived, I'm inside. Would you like to come in, Madam?"

"I won't go inside; I'll watch the surveillance footage from outside."

"Yes, this way please."

Inside the room, He Songling and Xu Lai sat facing each other at the table, neither of them speaking.

After a long silence, Xu Lai finally spoke, breaking the stillness in the air, "What do you want to say? Speak."

"Are you alright?" He Songling asked.

Xu Lai lowered her eyes and coldly replied, "It's none of your business."

He Songling smiled. "Yes, you already made yourself very clear last time, what more could I possibly want..."

"Do you still have any extravagant desires?" Xu Lai asked. "If so, you'll know what you should do!"

“Of course I have it.” He Songling looked directly into her eyes. “I hope you won’t be angry. Once I find Cheng Zaozao, I can exchange you for her. We’ll go abroad and find a place where no one knows us and live in anonymity. Don’t worry, my savings are enough for us to live comfortably for the rest of our lives, and I can also work. I will definitely make sure you live a very good life.”

Xu Lai froze, staring at him intently.

"Lai Lai?" He Songling held her hand. "When we get there, we'll get married, we'll have children, and our family will live a happy life. Trust me, I will definitely make you very happy."

Xu Lai forced a smile, tears welling up in her eyes. "So these past few days, you haven't considered what I said at all, but instead focused on how to convince me..."

"Can you even consider what you're saying?" He Songling asked. "Do you think I should choose jail over taking you away from here? Am I crazy?"

"It's not you who's crazy, it's me who's crazy to have any expectations of you." Xu Lai closed her eyes. "I said that day, He Yu is dead. How can I expect the dead to come back to life..."

"Don't you think your words are hurtful?" He Songling frowned. "Do you think all our years of relationship, and all the good I've done for you, are worthless in your eyes?"

"So what?" Xu Lai smiled bitterly. "So I'm going to cover my ears, pretend I don't know anything, and continue being with you like before? But you've been lying to me all along. If that's the case, then our past was all a lie..."

He Songling slowly released her hand, his face darkening. "Since you're so determined, then today, let's settle things once and for all..."