"Shi Jin, you're still trying to smear Qiao Qiao."
Fu Yanshen's voice was extremely cold. Despite the sweltering heat of midsummer, his body exuded a chilling aura.
Shi Jin's slender and frail figure swayed as if struck by a blow. "Ah Shen, how could you say that to me? We've known each other for 20 years, don't you know what kind of person I am?"
"Have you forgotten that Sheng Qiaoqiao deliberately spread rumors online that you abused her and smeared you so that she could divorce you and be with her white moonlight?"
"She can smear you, and she can smear me too. Maybe she used those drugs to get high on herself and deliberately made me a scapegoat! Last night, she wouldn't let me see a lawyer. Was she trying to torture me to death and then frame me for suicide?"
"That's true, what kind of good people could that vicious Dai Xiufen raise!"
Shi Jin spoke louder and louder, and her accusations against me became increasingly harsh.
"Shi Jin! The person who deliberately locked you up last night wasn't Qiao Qiao, it was me!"
Fu Yanshen's cold and deep voice was like a blow to Shi Jin's head, and she froze, completely motionless.
She looked at Fu Yanshen in disbelief.
"Shi Jin, last night was just a warning," the man said coldly.
"Ah Shen, you...you knew I had psychological trauma from being locked up, yet you still let them lock me up?!" Shi Jin roared in grief and indignation, "I saved your life, I treated you with my whole heart, and you—"
"Shi Jin, Qiao Qiao is my bottom line!"
Just as I was trying to figure out what Shi Jin meant, Fu Yanshen interrupted her sharply.
The man's resounding words gave me a jolt.
"There's something I've never told you: Shi Xia didn't die from an illness. She dared to kidnap Qiao Qiao, how could I let her live!"
He then said something that greatly shocked Shi Jin.
I remember him telling me before that he secretly killed Shi Xia, but it was because Shi Xia betrayed him, and he used this as a warning to me.
Now, they're saying it's because of me.
"You two, taking advantage of my trust, dared to bully Qiaoqiao right under my nose. Don't blame me for not showing any mercy for our childhood friendship!"
"Shi Jin, Shi Xia is a cautionary tale for you. You'd better watch yourself!"
Fu Yanshen gave Shi Jin another cold warning, then left her and walked over.
"Ah Shen!"
Shi Jin called out as she watched his retreating figure, but her legs suddenly gave way, and she collapsed onto the seemingly scorching hot cement ground, her upper body falling to the ground.
"Mr. Fu, Miss Shi seems to have fainted."
As Fu Yanshen walked to the car, the driver who opened the door for him said respectfully.
"Ignore her."
He replied, got into the car, and sat down next to me.
I stared blankly at Shi Jin, who had fainted on the cement floor and was ignored by everyone. In a daze, I could still vividly recall how gentle and obedient Fu Yanshen used to be to her.
Now, he's being so cruel to her.
It's still because of me.
Just now, Jin said that she was the one who saved his life...
Fu Yanshen had already sat down beside me. He was holding his forehead with one hand, his fingertips pinching his temples, and the chest of his well-tailored suit was heaving dramatically.
The veins on the back of his hand were bulging, and he looked very angry.
I frowned, reached into his suit pocket, and sure enough, there was a hard metal box.
"Don't get angry, it's bad for your health." I peeled a nicotine gum and put it to his lips, speaking softly.
This sugar can replace some of the functions of cigarettes and has a mood-stabilizing effect.
Fu Yanshen stared blankly at the candy at his lips for a long while before turning his face to look at me with surprise, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.
A smile gradually appeared in his eyes, and the corners of his lips turned up, indicating that he was in a very good mood.
It seems I don't need to eat this candy.
Just as I was about to pull my hand back, he opened his mouth and took it in.
"You look a little tired. Didn't you sleep well last night?" Fu Yanshen asked me gently, a candy melting in his mouth.
As he spoke, I yawned lazily, "I didn't sleep well."
What happened last night kept me from sleeping much; I'm exhausted.
"I'll take you back to your apartment to rest and get a good night's sleep. How about we go out for some healthy home-style cuisine tonight? It'll be good for you to recover," Fu Yanshen asked me softly.
I closed my eyes and hummed in agreement.
...
When I woke up, it was already late. The setting sun shone through the white lace curtains, casting beautiful floral patterns on the opposite wall and the shadow of the orchid on the windowsill.
I sat on the edge of the bed, stretched vigorously, and felt refreshed and revitalized.
The phone rang; it was Luo Luo calling.
"Qiaoqiao, it's extremely urgent! Come find me at our usual spot!"
"What's wrong? Are you going on a blind date?" I asked, raising my lips.
What urgent matter could she possibly have besides blind dates?
"Oh, you'll see when you get here!"
Luo Luo has already hung up the phone.
I got up to wash up, changed my clothes, and dressed up simply. Before leaving, I vaguely remembered that Fu Yanshen seemed to have made plans to meet me that evening.
However, I definitely didn't agree to his request.
Luo Luo's so-called "old place" is a quiet bar we used to frequent. It has a peaceful environment, soothing soft music, and is perfect for having a drink and chatting with a few close friends.
Upon entering the bar and passing the screen, I immediately spotted a figure standing out from the crowd, surrounded by admirers.
They stopped in their tracks.
It was Song Sinan, whom I hadn't seen for a very long time.
He wore a well-tailored, lightweight gray suit with a white shirt and tie.
She possesses a refined and noble temperament.
Holding a wine glass, he appeared gentle and refined, chatting and laughing, but deep down he exuded a cold and aloof aura.
"Qiaoqiao is here!"
Luo Luo's voice brought me back to my senses, and at the same time, everyone's eyes turned to me in an instant.
Those present were all young masters and heiresses from the second-generation elite circle, including Ji Yan.
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