Chapter 237 A Shameful Habit
Shen Feier raised her chin, noble but not arrogant, her tone even somewhat humble and helpless, "The location tracking has been turned off. You want me to get the location tracking? Did you turn it off?"
Ms. Su, do you think turning off location services and preventing others from searching for you will prove your innocence? Everyone already knows the truth; the more you do this, the more people will despise you.
“If you like those earrings, I can buy you a pair. You could have just told me. Why bother… If these earrings weren’t a gift from Beichen, I would have turned a blind eye and let it go. But…”
The woman appeared to be unwilling to make things difficult for Su Xi, but was simply forced to do so.
In an instant, everyone's gaze towards Su Xi changed.
“We’ve already searched her, why won’t you let us search? I think the earring is probably in her bag.”
"What do you mean 'eighty percent'? It's absolutely in her bag, and she even turned off the GPS. She's so cunning and shameless."
"I never imagined that Feng Jinchen's wife was so dishonest. Not only did she cheat on him, she also stole things. Is there anything in the world that she wouldn't steal?"
"What a disgrace! She's completely disgraced the Feng family. If I were her, I'd hide at home from now on, drown my sorrows in bitter tea, and never go out again, hahaha..."
Feng Jinchen's face was extremely ugly. He grabbed Su Xi's wrist and said, "Su Xi, what exactly happened? You...you have really disappointed me."
The crowd suddenly parted to make way.
What happened?
Si Beichen strolled over, his handsome face bearing his characteristic air of a spoiled brat.
The man looked at Su Xi, then at Shen Feier, and finally his gaze fell on Su Xi's wrist, which was red from being grabbed. His brows furrowed involuntarily.
Feng Jinchen thought Si Beichen was there to support Shen Feier, so he smiled apologetically and said, "Beichen, it's nothing. Su Xi and Shen Feier were just joking around. The joke went too far. I'll make her apologize right away."
"Since it's a joke, why aren't you letting go?"
Feng Jinchen had no choice but to let go of Su Xi. A thorn remained stuck in his heart, causing him great unease.
"What a joke? Su Xi stole Fei'er's diamond earrings and still denies it. That's a crime punishable by jail time. Do you think you can just let it go with a lighthearted joke?"
"Mr. Si, those earrings were a gift from you to Fei'er. She cherishes them dearly. Even if it were something else, no matter how valuable, she would have given it to Su Xi. But this one is different."
Si Beichen suddenly looked at Shen Feier, whose eyes flickered and whose lips were tightly pressed together.
"Shen Feier, when did I give you diamond earrings? Don't try to extort money from me."
Shen Feier's face turned pale instantly.
Everyone was taken aback. Occasionally, hissing ripples rose from the crowd. What was going on?
"It was a gift from Auntie. She said you bought it, didn't you?"
Si Beichen wouldn't confront his mother over such a trivial matter. "Who bought it isn't important. Su Xi isn't that kind of person. Tell me, was it you who did it?"
Everyone was stunned again.
Isn't Si Beicheng Shen Feier's fiancé? How could he be siding with outsiders?
Feng Jinchen's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and his gaze fixed on the back of Su Xi's head was like a knife.
It's already obvious, yet Si Beichen still publicly protects her, disregarding his fiancée's life or death. He doesn't believe there's any hidden story behind this.
He liked Su Xi's excellence, but he didn't like her being too excellent. Moreover, if what he did today was true, Su Xi would no longer hold the same place in his heart as before.
Shen Feier looked shocked and innocent, glancing at Xie Qingqing out of the corner of her eye.
Xie Qingqing, filled with righteous indignation, recounted the events that had transpired. "Mr. Si, Sister Fei'er didn't slander us. If it wasn't her, why wouldn't she allow the bag to be searched?"
Su Xi got tired of standing and found a place to sit down. "Searching your bag is not allowed. Let's call the police."
Shen Feier's face stiffened. If the police got involved, there was no guarantee they wouldn't uncover the truth. Even if they didn't find out the truth, Su Xi's willingness to call the police so confidently proved her innocence. What a clever scheme!
Sure enough, many people began to waver.
“Miss Su, we all run into each other all the time. I will take out the items and I will not make a fuss about it. I also ask that everyone not spread this matter. This matter will soon be forgotten by everyone.”
But if you call the police, this shame will be etched on your soul for life, and might even affect your children. You should think carefully.
Before Su Xi could speak, Feng Jinchen said coldly, "Don't call the police. Why go to all this trouble to just take your bag out and search it? Or is the earring in your bag?"
"Su Xi, your family is worth hundreds of billions, how could you have such a vulgar hobby? Haven't I bought you enough jewelry?"
Su Xi didn't even glance at Feng Jinchen. With this man, there was no hope, no disappointment; she had already achieved a state of complete indifference.
"Mr. Feng, before you've even caught them red-handed, you're already so eager to accuse your wife. What kind of shameful hobby is this?"
Su Xi's gaze inadvertently met Si Beichen's. She looked away and glanced at Shen Feier, saying indifferently, "Fine, calling the police is indeed troublesome. I'll let it go for Mr. Si's sake."
"Ha, that's hilarious. Su Xi, you're just a thief. Don't put on that righteous act, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
Xie Qingqing rolled her eyes dismissively. "Don't waste everyone's time. Whether you search this bag or not, you've already lost face completely. The longer it drags on, the less good it will do for you."
Su Xi only looked at Shen Feier and said, "Keep an eye on your dog."
Xie Qingqing's face darkened instantly, and she snorted as if she wanted to curse, but when she met her boss Beichen's cold gaze, the words she was about to say stuck in her throat.
"Xixi, did it happen or not? If it did, we can settle it privately, there's no need to search the bag. We can't afford to lose face like this." Feng Jinchen patiently reasoned with the woman, but his voice was still filled with anger.
Su Xi glanced at him. "I've already said it, I don't want to repeat myself."
The man's previously gentle gaze instantly darkened. Su Xi's tone of voice was becoming more and more like his uncle's, which made him unconsciously feel a little disgusted.
"Miss Chen, I don't want to waste everyone's time. A bag search is fine, but if there's nothing there, what will you do?"
Shen Feier replied confidently, "If you do have one, what are you going to do about it?"
"If there is such a thing, then so be it. If not, such public humiliation is tantamount to stripping someone naked, and Miss Shen must pay an equal price."
Shen Feier frowned, a sense of uncertainty rising in her heart for the first time.
Xie Qingqing scolded, "Miss Su, don't go too far."
Su Xi only looked at Shen Feier, "How is it?"
Completely ignored, as if slapped across the face, Xie Qingqing's cheeks were so stiff she could barely feel anything, and she glared fiercely at Su Xi.
It's just a desperate struggle. No matter how she tries to excuse herself, this woman has completely lost face today. She'll wait until this woman has lost all face before giving her a good kick.
As if Su Xi was being unreasonable, Shen Feier looked helpless, but still smiled magnanimously, "If not, I'll apologize to you in public. Is that alright?"
"Apologizing in public and stripping naked are not the same thing, are they? Miss Shen, you are intelligent and well-educated, how can you say something so ridiculous? Do you think everyone is a fool?"
Shen Feier's face turned cold. "What exactly do you want?"
"Kneel down and apologize to me."
"You! You've gone too far!" Shen Feier took a deep breath, looking like an honest person who had been pushed to the limit. "Fine, I can agree to your request. But if you find anything in your bag, you'll have to kneel down and kowtow to me to admit your mistake."
"Ha, aren't you supposed to be gentle and kind? Stop pretending? In that case, if you don't, you should kneel down and kowtow to me to apologize."
Shen Feier blurted out, "You think you're worthy?"
"I've already made concessions out of respect for Mr. Si. If you don't agree..."
"I disagree!"
The speaker was not Shen Feier, but a cold and clear voice.
The crowd parted to make way, and a tall, dignified figure slowly walked over.
"President Feng... President Feng." Shen Feier pursed her lips, trying her best to suppress the excitement in her heart.
Feng Jue disagreed; he must be on her side.
She looked at Su Xi triumphantly, her eyes full of provocation.
Upon seeing Feng Jue, Su Xi's eyes flickered. The man's profile was both extremely handsome and extremely cold.
She didn't know whether he was a friend or foe.
Feng Jue ignored Su Xi, not even glancing at her from the side, and only looked at Shen Feier indifferently, "As I just said, such public humiliation is no different from stripping naked. Simply kowtowing and apologizing is too lenient."
Since you want to embarrass the Feng family in public, I have no choice but to embarrass you in public. If not, I'll strip you naked.
You can choose to do it yourself, or I can have my bodyguard help you.
The man's voice was light and airy, as if he were saying that the weather was so-so, but the words he spoke were earth-shattering.
Shen Feier stared wide-eyed in disbelief, “President Feng… how could you do this to me? How could you…”
Anyone who didn't know the situation would believe that Feng Jue had wronged Shen Feier, especially with the woman's tearful face.
Sure enough, some people have a rather subtle perspective.
Feng Jue said coldly, "Miss Chen, please have some self-respect."
The woman's face turned deathly pale. She felt extremely humiliated and looked at Si Beichen with a face full of grievance, tears streaming down her face.
Si Beichen looked like he'd stepped in shit. "Don't try to wink at me, I don't fall for that. Now that everyone's here, I'll solemnly declare again: I have absolutely no relationship with this woman. The engagement was just a joke by our elders; there's no written agreement."
I have never publicly admitted it; it was this woman who was constantly jumping around pretending to be my fiancée. Now she's looking at me with those eyes that say we're having an affair. I'm truly innocent.
I feel disgusted even if I touch a single strand of her hair, and I feel like throwing up just looking at her..."
Si Beichen talked on and on. With each word he uttered, Shen Feier's face grew more and more unpleasant, until finally she wished she could dig a hole and disappear.
Various strange looks fell on her face, and Shen Feier's fingernails almost broke off.
Her eyes darted around, eager to divert everyone's attention. "Okay, the innocent will be proven innocent. Mr. Feng, I promise you. Miss Su, here's your bag."
She reached out her hand to Su Xi.
Su Xi then handed the bag to her.
As expected, everyone's attention was diverted. Now, what everyone cared about most was not Shen Feier, but whether Su Xi had diamond earrings in her bag.
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