Chapter Twenty-Seven: Crocodile Tears

Besides, they originally planned to abscond with the money, so they couldn't leave behind such evidence.

Not to mention those jewelry pieces. She painstakingly calculated how much she got them, only to sell them and invest in projects where she didn't even know when the money would arrive.

She thought that since the two had just had an argument, she couldn't refuse outright, but she didn't expect her to keep pursuing her.

"How could that be?" Song Yuqing forced a stiff smile.

"I need to go back and prepare properly since I suddenly need such a large sum of money."

As he spoke, he picked up his bag and prepared to get up and leave.

"Then you two talk first. To ensure the smooth implementation of our plan, I'll be leaving now."

Jiang Ran smiled slightly: "Okay."

He then picked up his coffee, took a small sip, and asked casually, "You two seem to have a good relationship."

Song Yuqing was taken aback by this unexpected remark, a hint of panic flashing across her face, but she quickly explained, "How could that be?"

"Don't we both revolve around you?"

Lu Ziyi quickly chimed in, "Yeah, Ranran, don't overthink it. We have no relationship whatsoever."

"It's purely coincidental that we're together today."

Seeing the two of them hurriedly trying to explain, a hint of mockery flashed in Jiang Ran's eyes.

Then, feigning innocence, she said, "What's wrong with you all? I was just asking casually."

"It's normal for friends to have a good relationship."

He confessed without being asked.

Upon hearing this, both of them froze. Their hasty explanation seemed to only make things worse.

Just then, Lu Ziyi suddenly received a phone call and went outside.

When she returned, she was holding a large bouquet of roses, instantly becoming the focus of attention in the crowd, with everyone turning their heads to look at her.

Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow. Her first reaction was not to be moved, but to feel fortunate.

I'm so glad I was in a private room, otherwise tomorrow's headlines wouldn't be about the Cheng Group going bankrupt, but about the Si Group's wife finding a new lover.

She looked up at Lu Ziyi and felt that this man was not using his brain.

In front of everyone, they only thought about romance and didn't consider the consequences at all.

Although he was disdainful in his heart, he still smiled and reached out to take the flowers.

She feigned a coquettish tone and said, "How did you know I like roses?"

Lu Ziyi smiled and said, "I already know your preferences. Don't you know why?"

Jiang Ran suppressed her nausea and chuckled softly, "The reason I like roses is because roses are given to the one you love."

As Song Yuqing listened to their affectionate display, her expression grew increasingly unpleasant.

Jiang Ran acted as if she hadn't seen her and waved to her: "Yuqing, can you take some pictures for us?"

As he spoke, he handed her the phone.

Song Yuqing nodded with a stiff smile on her face.

Jiang Ran pretended to be very close to Lu Ziyi, but only she knew that she always kept a slight distance between them.

It's just that Song Yuqing can't see it from her perspective.

After taking the photos, Song Yuqing couldn't hide her disappointment and forced a smile: "I have something to do, so I'll leave first."

"Mm." Jiang Ran waved her hand to indicate that she understood, and then began to talk intimately with Lu Ziyi.

At that moment, Song Yuqing felt like a superfluous person. She gritted her teeth, turned around, and left.

Jiang Ran glanced casually at her departing figure, taking in her expression just now.

I couldn't help but sneer in my heart.

She was deliberately showing off in front of her.

Doesn't she like Lu Ziyi? Then let her experience what it feels like to watch the person she loves have to compromise and please another woman.

Is this uncomfortable?

This is just the beginning...

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Unable to contain his doubts, Si Youlin couldn't help but ask, "Brother, don't you think that woman is acting too strangely? She actually went to the school and even spoke up for us?!"

Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen paused slightly while playing the game, and then replied, "I told you, this is just her scheme."

But I feel…

"Don't be deceived by her appearance; don't forget what kind of person she really is."

Si Zuochen interrupted Si Youlin directly, and began to lecture him earnestly.

"She's trying to win you over with these small favors. If you waver, her scheme will succeed."

Upon hearing Si Zuochen's words, a hint of conflict flashed across Si Youlin's face.

Seeing that Si Zuochen was unwilling to talk to him, he got up and left the room.

A moment later, he suddenly rushed in, shouting, "Brother, she's gone out!"

"Going out?" Si Zuochen didn't even turn his head, completely unconcerned: "So what if I go out? What's it to me?"

"Don't you want to know where she went? Aren't you convinced she has ulterior motives? I'd like to see if she's changed her ways."

Si Zuochen frowned slightly.

Seeing this, Si Youlin quickly pressed his advantage, saying, "Don't you want to know? Let's take this opportunity to prove it to you, shall we?"

Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen paused what he was doing: "Alright."

Then he got up to leave.

"Wait!" Si Youlin interrupted, "Then check her IP address first."

"Hmm?" Si Zuochen raised an eyebrow slightly.

Si Youlin explained dejectedly, "I only heard about it from the maid when I went out, so it's too late for us to follow them now."

As a computer genius, it wasn't difficult for Si Zuochen to find out where she was using her phone number.

"Brother, hurry up!" Si Youlin urged from the side.

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The two followed the IP address to the coffee shop, and seeing that there was no one in the lobby, they simply headed towards the private rooms.

Before they could even choose which room to be in, they could faintly hear Lu Ziyi's voice.

"Ranran, I'm so touched that you're thinking of me like this."

The two exchanged a glance, their expressions showing displeasure.

Standing at the door of the private room, from their perspective, the two were sitting side by side very intimately.

Jiang Ran had a gentle smile on her face, and the two seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.

Si Zuochen's face turned cold, and he pulled Si Youlin away.

As soon as they stepped out the door, Si Zuochen couldn't help but start sarcastically saying, "You saw it? Is this the sliver of hope you had?"

Hearing his brother's reprimand, Si Youlin knew he was in the wrong and remained silent.

Si Zuochen continued, seemingly oblivious to what had happened today, "Don't hold a grudge about what happened today. She was just crocodile tears!"

"Everything she did was for herself. Can't you see she's still with that scumbag?"

"That woman is incorrigible! Sooner or later, Lu Ziyi will swindle her out of both her money and her heart!"

Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen inexplicably felt sorry for Si Yanxiao.

Using the Si family's money to support other men, that's quite an achievement!

But then she thought, what if she got scammed and became devastated?

He was actually looking forward to that scene.

Si Youlin listened quietly to his words. Before leaving, he turned his head and glanced at the coffee shop, a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.

He actually tried to believe her. How utterly ridiculous!