It seems my efforts weren't in vain.
Upon hearing Su Wanjun's words, Shen Xue's expression changed only slightly before returning to normal. She then helped Lin Jiaorui up, adopting a pitiful posture.
"Sister, I only said a few words to Qingtong. What did she do? My Jiaorui fainted and was splashed with water. What if she gets hurt?"
"Besides, Jiao Rui is also doing this for the good of the group and wants to cooperate with President Chen. This is healthy competition, so why bring up the bet?"
"Isn't this a bit too utilitarian and a loss of one's true self? Qingtong, I'm not criticizing you, I'm just stating the facts."
She was even better at putting on an act than Lin Jiaorui. Her eyes were full of affection, and when she looked at others, she always had a smile on her face, which made people unconsciously like her.
Sure enough, as soon as Shen Xue said this, many people around her began to whisper among themselves.
"That makes sense. Miss Lin was in such a sorry state, while Assistant Lin was completely unharmed."
"It's just a game, why take it so seriously?"
These words reached Lin Qingtong's ears. She pulled Su Wanjun to her side and stared at Shen Xue and the others with cold indifference.
"Lin Jiaorui, don't forget, you were the one who proposed the bet, and you just admitted defeat yourself. You're a man of your word."
"Furthermore, since you say we should stick to the facts, let's get straight to the point. Everyone here has heard what Lin Jiaorui said. Even if you don't admit it, it doesn't matter. I have surveillance footage here."
She took out her phone with her slender fingers, and there was a surveillance video on it. Lin Jiaorui's resounding words reached everyone's ears.
"Go ahead and gamble, you'll definitely be the loser anyway."
This video was just sent to Lin Qingtong by Shen Tinghe.
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