But Jiang Xingwan couldn't listen to any of that.

"Big sister, I understand what you mean. It's not that I haven't tried, but I find that I can't do it."

“Because of this incident, I almost died. I can’t give up the investigation.”

Jiang Xingwan looked directly into her eyes and asked the question that had been buried in her heart.

"Besides, elder sister, you told me not to doubt my family and to trust them. But isn't Jiang He family?"

"But when have we ever trusted him or favored him?"

Jiang Muyun was struck dumb, her mind and spirit shaken.

For a moment, he was speechless.

yes.

Why?

Isn't Jiang He also a member of the Jiang family?

When Jiang Xingwan was convinced that Jiang He did it, why did she also take it for granted that Jiang He was the culprit and never think of defending him?

On the contrary, when Jiang Bai became the suspect, she subconsciously tried to exonerate Jiang Bai and even accused Jiang Xingwan of being wrong to suspect Jiang Bai.

Jiang Muyun suddenly felt extremely embarrassed and ashamed.

In the past, she never felt that there was anything wrong with her; on the contrary, she believed that she was the most impartial person.

He even thought Jiang He was a hopeless case, a self-destructive person, and felt that he had done everything he could for him.

She felt that she had also been biased towards Jiang He, had thought about his needs, and truly treated him as family.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have accused Jiang Hechuan and Shen Mingyue of favoritism, and wouldn't have accused Jiang Xingwan and the others of not fulfilling their responsibilities as older sisters because of Jiang He.

But now, Jiang Xingwan's blunt words have directly ripped away the veil of shame from her heart.

She doesn't seem to be as fair and just as she imagined.

She was actually biased and hypocritical in her treatment of Jiang He and Jiang Bai.

Even if it were the same thing, if it happened to Jiang Bai, she would subconsciously defend him and make excuses for him.

But when it came to Jiang He, her first reaction was one of disappointment and frustration, subconsciously feeling that it must have been Jiang He's fault, that he had made the mistake first.

After a long while, Jiang Muyun finally came to her senses and spoke with shame.

"Xingwan, perhaps you are the one who is right for me. I only just realized it myself. It seems that from the very beginning, my heart has been biased."

"Go ahead and investigate. I won't interfere with you anymore."

"However, before the truth is fully investigated, you must not act impulsively. Think things through carefully before you act."

"Also, you absolutely must not let your parents know about this, especially your mother. She is most biased towards Jiang Bai. If she finds out that you have become suspicious of Jiang Bai because of Jiang He and are investigating him in secret."

"She'll definitely be furious. Even if she doesn't do anything to us, she'll take it out on Jiang He. It wouldn't be good if Mom did something impulsive."

Jiang Muyun thought of Shen Mingyue's temper, and how they had been targeting Jiang He all this time, yet without exception, she was the one who ended up suffering. She gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"Don't end up losing more than you gain by trying to steal a chicken, and in the end, you'll be the one who suffers the consequences."

"If that's really the case, then our family will probably never have a peaceful day again."

Clearly, Jiang Xingwan had also considered this point. After a moment of silence, she nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I understand."

The atmosphere became somewhat somber for a moment.

Both of them felt uneasy, with a feeling they couldn't quite put into words.

This conversation can be said to have completely exposed the secrets and ugliness in their hearts.

This made them realize their double standards and biases.

It also exposed the facade of harmony and happiness within the Jiang family.

If Jiang He was indeed framed by Jiang Bai, then how many other things has Jiang Bai lied to them about over the years, besides this incident?

What is he like in private?

Was the persona he usually presented to them all an act?

What chilled them to the bone was whether Jiang Bai truly had feelings for them.

If so, then why would he be able to do such a thing?

Allergies can be deadly.

If anything were to happen, Jiang Xingwan might not be able to be saved.

Is he using Jiang Xingwan's life to frame Jiang He?

If that's really the case, then it's terrifying.

Finally, Jiang Xingwan forced a smile and broke the silence.

"Don't worry, big sister, maybe there's some misunderstanding, or maybe it's not as bad as we think."

"I plan to ask Jiang He again later and find out the truth about this matter."

Jiang Muyun was persuaded.

After they parted, Jiang Xingwan got into her assistant's car and said,

"Go to the new student studio."

Given their relationship with Jiang He, Jiang Xingwan didn't think Jiang He would answer her call.

Not to mention the meeting I promised her.

In the past, Jiang Xingwan would have thought that Jiang He was heartless and cold-blooded.

Now that Jiang Xingwan has realized her own problem, she doesn't have the nerve to blame Jiang He so confidently.

After much thought, Jiang Xingwan decided to go to Jiang He's studio to see if she could run into him and have a proper talk with him.

She was lucky; when she arrived at the entrance of the new student studio, she happened to run into Jiang He returning.

"Jiang He, I have some questions for you. May I come in and have a seat?"

Jiang Xingwan called out to Jiang He, trying to be as polite as possible.

Jiang He raised an eyebrow in surprise.

I can't understand why Jiang Xingwan is here, and what's more, she's suddenly changed her temperament and is being so polite.

That's really rare.

However, Jiang He felt that she and Jiang Xingwan had nothing to say to each other.

Why should I agree just because she was polite?

Just as she was about to refuse, Jiang Xingwan panicked and quickly explained.

"No, Jiang He, please don't refuse me. I really have something very important to tell you. It's about my allergic reaction that landed me in the hospital. You said Jiang Bai was behind it, and I want to find out what really happened."

"Jiang He, can we have a proper talk?"

"I really want to find out the truth, and you want to clear your name, right..."

I'm sorry, I don't want to.

Whether I'm innocent or not, I know it myself. Do I need you to tell me?

We don't need to care about your opinions.

But seeing Jiang Xingwan pleading so desperately, I thought to myself, Jiang Xingwan must be suspicious of Jiang Bai to act like this.

He disliked Jiang Bai even more than Jiang Xingwan.

If it can bring Jiang Bai bad luck... then that's alright.

"Alright, come in with me."

Jiang He casually agreed and walked straight inside. Jiang Xingwan, feeling as if she had been granted a pardon, quickly followed.

Once inside the office and seated on the sofa, Jiang Xingwan couldn't wait to ask more questions.

"Jiang He, what exactly happened back then?"

"You say Jiang Bai did it, but what evidence do you have to prove it? So much time has passed, is there still any evidence left?"