Chapter 278 Husband, blowing on it makes the pain go away
The sharp "snap" sounded particularly jarring in the empty parking lot.
Everything happened so fast that Liang Yizhi quickly pulled Ji Ying into his arms to protect her.
He then looked at Madam Shen with a cold and sharp gaze.
"Have you lost your mind for the sake of Shen Aizhu?"
Madam Shen was known for her calm and self-possessed demeanor, but at this moment, all her composure was completely shattered.
She pointed at the two of them and asked, "Do you know what Aizhu means to me? Over the years, only when she's by my side do I feel like Ruoheng hasn't left... She's my greatest comfort!"
She took a deep breath, and tears finally welled up in her eyes.
“Liang Yizhi, I promised you that once this matter was settled, I would send her away from Beijing and would never let her cause trouble again. But why won’t you let her go? Why do you have to ruin her!”
“Madam Shen,” Liang Yizhi said in a cold voice, “Heng’er is definitely not the kind of person Shen Aizhu is. I hope you will never regret this slap today.”
After saying that, he took Ji Ying into the car and drove away.
Madam Shen stood there, stunned.
"Madam, it's cold in here, please get in the car."
Su Zhi called her back to her senses.
"Suzhi, was I wrong?"
Su Zhi lowered her eyes. "Miss Aizhu came to the Shen family at the age of 14. Should we not believe what we see and instead listen to the instigation of others? This matter is clearly a trap set by Ji Ying for Miss Aizhu, killing two birds with one stone. Miss Aizhu is no match for her."
Madam Shen did not smile at her words.
Once in the car, she rubbed her temples.
"Tell the lawyer what happened at the party today, and tell him to bail Ai-zhu out no matter what, but after she's released on bail..."
Madam Shen paused for a moment, as if to make a difficult decision.
"...Just tell her not to go back to the Shen family."
Su Zhi was surprised, "Madam, you've poured so much effort into her..."
Madam Shen interrupted her, "Send Wang Xinghua and her daughter away. I don't want people like them to have a good ending."
A dark glint flashed in Su Zhi's eyes. "Ding Lian's conditions are perfect for sending her to Japan to film educational movies. As for her mother, she could be a pimp... no, I mean, her agent."
Madam Shen was very pleased to hear this.
"Get it done right away."
...
In another car, Liang Yizhi held Ji Ying in his arms and gently lifted her chin with his index finger.
The clear handprint stood out starkly against her fair skin, and his eyes churned with a mixture of heartache and rage.
"Let's find a supermarket to stop by and buy some ice."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran turned the car around, drove for a while, and then parked it on the side of the road.
Yue Zheng quickly got out of the car to buy ice.
"Does it hurt a lot?" Liang Yizhi's voice was extremely low.
Ji Ying's nose tingled with a soreness, and despite her efforts to hold back, tears still welled up in her eyes.
But she didn't want anyone, including Liang Yizhi, to think that she had to cry just because she got slapped by Madam Shen.
That would do nothing but expose that she has regained her memory.
Fortunately, she didn't want to go back to the Shen family, so being like strangers wouldn't cause her any heart-wrenching pain.
How could Liang Yizhi not guess the real reason for her tears?
But she was unwilling to break the ice, so he respected her wishes and continued to pretend he didn't know.
He gently wiped away her tears with his fingertips, his tone incredibly tender.
"It's okay, honey, blowing on it will make it stop hurting."
As he spoke, he gently kissed her cheek where she had been hit.
Ji Ying pushed him, "Wasn't it just bragging?"
Liang Yizhi suppressed a laugh and explained, "A kiss is more effective than flattery."
Ji Ying didn't want to talk to him anymore.
Even when he was so sad, he had to try to make himself laugh.
At this moment, Yue Zheng returned with ice, and thoughtfully wrapped it in a towel before handing it to Liang Yizhi.
Liang Yizhi gently applied the ointment to Ji Ying's face...
The lawyer hired by the Shen family acted quickly, and by the afternoon of the next day, he had successfully granted bail to Shen Aizhu, who was suspected of intentional injury and illegal possession of contraband.
Of course, the amount of bail paid also set a record high in the history of the police department.
Upon receiving the news, Jiang Ran hurriedly reported it to Ji Ying.
"Although Madam Shen officially forbids Shen Aizhu from returning to the Shen family, the apartment Shen Aizhu is currently living in is also owned by the Shen family and is considered one of the better ones in the wealthy area. It's clear that Madam Shen still can't bring herself to be ruthless towards her. At this rate, Shen Aizhu might actually only get a suspended sentence and not have to spend a single day in jail."
Ji Ying stood in front of the office window, and upon hearing this, she smiled faintly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
She turned around, her tone calm and even.
"The bond they formed over more than a decade of living together was genuine, at least for Madam Shen. It's understandable that she couldn't bring herself to be cruel to her adopted daughter."
“But this is too cheap for Shen Aizhu!” Jiang Ran couldn’t help but say.
“Cheap?” Ji Ying shook her head gently, her gaze clear and far-reaching. “For someone like her, being disgraced and completely expelled from the circle of power and wealth she values most is far more painful than spending several years in prison.”
She sighed, "Always leave yourself an out."
Jiang Ran sighed, "That's true. Letting her go is also giving Madam Shen a chance to breathe."
Ji Ying looked at her.
Jiang Ran said, "Madam Shen was admitted to the hospital this morning due to a heart condition."
Ji Ying's eyelashes trembled slightly as she picked up the teacup on the table, her tone indifferent.
“My goal has been achieved, so let’s leave it at that. Now, it’s time to make Xu Zhaoheng compromise.”
Hospital, at the entrance of a ward.
Shen Aizhu wanted to visit, but was refused by Madam Shen.
Although she still lives in a luxury apartment, she feels an unprecedented sense of panic.
Because of the endless flow of money in her account, and her high status in Beijing's elite circles... all of this was brought to her by her identity as "the daughter of the Shen family".
Once she loses it, she will have nothing left.
Shen Aizhu knelt at the door of the ward for a long time. Finally, Shen Ruofu came out and persuaded her to return to the mansion that the Shen family had arranged for her.
"Mom is angry right now. You should stay calm for a few days. First, see how the case is progressing; second, when Mom is feeling better, bring her some homemade food. She will be touched by your attitude."
Upon hearing this, Shen Aizhu's eyes lit up.
"Will she forgive me then?"
Shen Ruofu slowly sat down on the sofa.
“There are some things I shouldn’t have said, but we are both adopted daughters of the Shen family, and we should cherish each other. There’s only a 50% chance that Mom will forgive you for this. If I were you, I wouldn’t gamble on this.”
Shen Aizhu realized the deeper meaning in her words, "You mean..."
Shen Ruofu's voice carried a seductive quality.
“Sometimes, the key to breaking the deadlock lies in whether you dare to stir the waters even more. Isn’t Ji Ying’s specialty playing the victim and pretending to be weak? Why can’t you give her a taste of her own medicine? You can also set up a trap, make her the victim, and expose her self-directed and self-acted drama, so that Mom can see her true colors and Mom will forgive you one hundred percent.”
Shen Aizhu became agitated, "Specifically... specifically, what should I do?"
Shen Ruofu smiled gently, “There are many ways. For example, you could find a way to put her in jail, and for a more serious crime. Make her lose all her reputation, make Yizhi disappointed in her, and divorce her. Wouldn’t that kill two birds with one stone?”
"Send her to jail?" Shen Aizhu was taken aback, then realized, "If it gets out, wouldn't that add another charge to my list?"
Shen Ruofu laughed and said, "Silly sister, how can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's den? You've already confirmed her guilt, what could possibly happen to you? If Ji Ying hadn't tripped me up before, keeping me so busy these past few days that I was completely overwhelmed, I would have done this for you."
Remembering Pang Shijun's instructions, she added, "But don't worry, just ask if you need any help. As sisters, I will do my best to help you."
Shen Aizhu fell silent.
The fear of losing everything burned away the last shred of reason in her heart, leaving only a ruthless determination to burn her bridges...
The following afternoon was Ji Ying's turn for rehabilitation therapy.
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