Everyone turned their attention to Jiang Can.
Huo Zhixing looked at her with some concern, secretly instructing Fang Han to make arrangements. "Leave the Yao family members behind, negotiate with them, and make sure to eliminate the impact of this matter. At the very least, we can't let them say a word to Grandpa!"
“But young master,” Fang Han said in a low voice, “it’s obvious that Yao Manning framed Miss Jiang!”
Huo Zhixing gritted his teeth, "What's done is done. First, we need to find a way to appease them... then we can deal with them!"
"Yes." Fang Han nodded.
At this moment, the elder's voice rang out again, tinged with sarcasm, as he looked at Jiang Can: "Heh, I wonder how Miss Jiang plans to take responsibility for her own actions?"
“I’d like to ask Uncle Yao first,” Jiang Can said with a calm smile, “If I didn’t hit the person, what kind of explanation does the Yao family intend to give me?”
"The facts are right in front of you, do you still want to deny it?" Yao Zheng said angrily.
He was the head of the Yao family and had been a prominent figure in the business world for many years. Even his older brother, Yao Mo, had to show him respect.
He never took anyone seriously, but this young girl in front of him had an extraordinary air about her and showed no fear in front of him.
Yao Zheng narrowed his eyes; it seemed that Yao Manning was no match for this girl at all.
Then we must take this opportunity to get rid of this woman from Huo Zhixing's side!
Yao Zheng knew that this whole thing was probably orchestrated by Yao Manning herself, but for the sake of the Yao family's interests, he had to make a big deal out of it.
It was so serious that it alarmed Huo Wenyuan, and only with the intervention of the Huo family patriarch could this woman be rightfully driven away, thus securing the Huo-Yao marriage alliance.
"Heh, you still want to explain?" Yao Zheng sneered. "I've seen plenty of women like you who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals! You're clinging to the Third Young Master and see our Manning as a thorn in your side, so of course you'll spare no effort to target her!"
“First of all, it was your daughter who saw me as a thorn in her side, so I only started to dislike her. This can be considered a tit-for-tat exchange.” Jiang Can curled her lips slightly. “But even if I disliked her, do you think I would be foolish enough to slap her across the face in this kind of setting?”
"Besides, even if I did hit her, I wouldn't be stupid enough to give her any chance to wail and attract people."
Yao Zheng's face darkened.
Jiang Can said in a light tone, "If you're going to cut the weeds, you have to nip them in the bud. If you're going to beat her, beat her to death! How can you let her shout and yell here?"
"you……"
Yao Zheng was so angry he couldn't speak, he just stared at Jiang Can with wide eyes.
The onlookers covered their mouths and chuckled, whispering amongst themselves.
Now everyone has already made their own judgment on who is right and who is wrong.
"You shameless woman!" Yao Zheng exclaimed angrily. "You clearly hit my daughter, and now you're trying to bite the hand that feeds you!"
I want to call the police!
"Yes, we should call the police!" Mrs. Yao also stepped forward. "Let the police examine the injuries! Our Manning can't suffer this injustice for nothing!"
"Are you sure you want to call the police?" Jiang Can raised an eyebrow.
Huo Zhixing stepped forward, put his arm around her shoulder, and pulled her into his embrace, as if afraid that she would be hurt in the slightest.
Jiang Can gently pushed him away, squeezed his hand, and gave him a reassuring look.
“Zhixing, it’s alright,” Jiang Can said softly. “Calling the police is the best solution. I think the police can not only examine the injuries, but also check whose fingerprints are on Miss Yao’s face.”
Upon hearing this, a sense of fear and unease immediately appeared in Yao Manning's eyes.
"If those five-fingerprints really were mine, then my fingerprints should also be on them, right?"
As she spoke, Jiang Can took out her phone, preparing to call the police.
Yao Manning subtly tugged at Yao Zheng and shook her head at him almost imperceptibly.
Yao Zheng instantly understood. Sure enough, his own daughter was slandering others and was so stupid as to shoot herself in the foot!
He was like a mouse caught in a bellows, caught in a dilemma.
Jiang Can glanced at the wardrobe out of the corner of her eye. The door was slightly ajar, and Aunt Cen was still inside.
She smiled calmly.
I was originally planning to have Aunt Cen come out, but it seems there's no need for her to show up at all.
Jiang Can pressed the emergency call button, and just as he was about to press the dial button, he heard Yao Zheng shout:
"Wait a moment!"
The surroundings became completely silent.
Under everyone's gaze, Yao Zheng slowly took two steps forward, looking at Jiang Can and Huo Zhixing.
"I think... we shouldn't involve the police in this matter, after all, it concerns the reputation of both the Huo and Yao families."
“Uncle, you’re wrong!” Huo Zhixing’s gaze was cold. “It’s precisely because it concerns the reputation of both families that we can’t let this matter slide so easily!”
“Yes,” Jiang Can smiled as well, “You were the one who was shouting to call the police just now, and now you’re the one saying we shouldn’t call the police. I really don’t know what Uncle is thinking?”
Yao Zheng glared at her and emphasized, "It's enough to tell the old man about this! Let Old Master Huo make the decision!"
“My grandfather is old, and he’s not a policeman. What right does he have to make a decision?” Huo Zhixing’s eyes were deep and stern. “Could it be that your uncle has something to hide, which is why he’s going back on his word and not letting us call the police?”
"Zhixing, you..."
Yao Zheng knew that Huo Zhixing had a stubborn temper.
But I never expected him to be so arrogant in front of me!
Yao Manning's eyes darted around, and she immediately burst into tears. Tears streamed down her cheeks, which she wiped away with her hands, hoping to avoid easily detecting her fingerprints...
"Dad, Mom, forget it!" Yao Manning sobbed. "We came here with good intentions to celebrate Madam's birthday, but we were ambushed here!"
"Dad, Mom! The Yao family can't afford to lose face, and neither can I! Let's go back right away!"
"Miss Jiang..." she feigned weakness, "I'm so sorry for making you angry! I'll try my best not to appear in front of you again, okay... But if we meet again next time, please don't hit me... It really hurts..."
"Oh dear, this old woman just can't stand it anymore!"
Suddenly a voice came from inside the wardrobe.
Everyone looked over in surprise and saw Aunt Cen climbing out of the wardrobe.
Jiang Can hurriedly stepped forward to support her, and Aunt Cen held her hand and smiled gently.
Then she walked up to Yao Manning and looked her over carefully.
"Miss Yao, is that right?" Aunt Cen squinted, seemingly lost in thought. "Hmm... your face isn't very auspicious. High cheekbones, you're said to bring bad luck to your husband!"
"Where did this lunatic come from!" Yao Manning's expression immediately changed, and she ordered the Yao family's bodyguards to drag Aunt Cen out.
Huo Zhixing stepped forward, his piercing gaze sweeping over them, his powerful aura intimidating everyone.
"Do you think you can touch the people of the Huo family?"
The bodyguards dared not act presumptuously in front of him and all retreated.
Aunt Cen smiled and handed the phone to Huo Zhixing.
"This phone was bought for me by the Third Young Master. It's the latest model and has a lot of functions!" Aunt Cen said with a smile. "Especially the photos and videos, the clarity is amazing!"
"Young Master, Miss Jiang, please open this and take a look. The recording I just made is absolutely amazing; even TV dramas wouldn't dare to portray something like that!"
Huo Zhixing and Jiang Can looked at each other and were about to turn on the video when Aunt Cen stopped them.
"Wait a minute!" Aunt Cen smiled like a cunning old fox, looking at Yao Zheng. "You can watch the video, but we need to make it clear first: if my young lady didn't hit anyone, how will you compensate her?"
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