Chapter 31 Proving One's Integrity Through Death
Qi Xi's words were completely different from Qi Jianyue's previous victimhood argument.
While everyone else was stunned by this reversal, Qi Jianyue hurriedly denied it.
"Little sister, I don't know where you heard this rumor from, but you're not from Blue Sky TV, so how would you know the real story?"
"Mom and Dad, look, we've only just reported it to the police, and there are already rumors that I made this up. If the police really start investigating, how am I supposed to live?"
Qi Jianyue covered her face and wept, and Li Rujun hugged her to comfort her with heartache.
Qi Chenyan's gaze also fell on Qi Xi.
Compared to the surprise of others upon hearing this new version, Qi Chenyan remained calm, because as a firsthand witness, he naturally knew the inside story, and it was indeed as Qi Xi had said.
Although the matter has not yet been determined, the existing evidence, as well as Qi Jianyue's guilty conscience and her attempt to undermine the Qi family's relationship in order to suppress the matter, are enough to prove that she is either a criminal or a thief.
But as Qi Jianyue said, Qi Xi is not from Lantian TV, and she wasn't there during the day, so how could she know so much about the inside story?
Qi Xi said without any guilt, "That's because I have a friend at Blue Sky TV. She told me that not only do the police suspect you, but the entire TV station now believes that you and that so-called Deputy Manager Ma are just burying your heads in the sand."
Li Rujun couldn't stand it anymore and scolded, "Enough, Xi'er! Yue'er is your sister. As a family member, how can you always side with outsiders?"
"Just like my uncle said, we should help those who are reasonable, not those who are close to us. I am simply stating the facts and explaining the true situation, not like some people who try to cover up their own crimes by playing the victim, gaining sympathy, and using their family power to smooth things over."
Qi Jianyue and the others looked rather displeased, clearly swayed by Qi Xi's words.
She stood up abruptly, looking as if she were ready to die. "Fine, since no one believes I'm innocent, then I have no choice but to prove my innocence with my death!"
As she spoke, Qi Jianyue was about to bang her head against the wall.
"Moon!"
Li Rujun quickly blocked him with her body, "Who says we don't believe you? We all believe you. This is just a very small matter. Si Yue, you should immediately have your secretary handle this matter properly."
When his mother spoke, Qi Siyue didn't think much of it and picked up his phone to make a call.
But then, suddenly, a loud cracking sound was heard from the side.
It was Qi Chenyan who slammed his phone face down on the table. His voice, as deep and still as his expression, was as calm as autumn water when he spoke again.
"I was the one who called the police, and I demanded a thorough investigation into the case."
"What, do you think I'm being biased and wrongly accusing people?"
No one expected that the police report was filed by Qi Chenyan himself, and it was Qi Chenyan who demanded a thorough investigation of Qi Jianyue.
Now, Qi Siyue dared not make the call again and silently put the phone down.
Qi Jianyue fell silent again upon seeing the table, knowing that no one dared to defy Qi Chenyan's decision.
She cried even harder, "Although I don't know why my uncle has such a misunderstanding about me, he doesn't need to call the police. I can prove it with my death!"
Li Rujun stopped her, trying to calm her down and prevent her from acting impulsively.
But Qi Chenyan had little patience and said, "Since she wants to die, let her go."
“Everyone in the Qi family, regardless of gender, has integrity and good manners. Anyone who threatens to kill themselves is not worthy of being a member of the Qi family.”
Qi Chenyan's gaze was icy and devoid of any emotion as he stared directly at Qi Jianyue, who was acting out a demonic act.
"You can die now, and I'd like to see who dares to stop you."
Another sentence was said to Li Rujun: "Sister-in-law, let go."
Qi Chenyan's cold gaze made Li Rujun subconsciously loosen her grip.
In the Qi family, to be honest, even Old Master Qi doesn't have the same powerful and imposing aura as Qi Chenyan.
It was a kind of guiding force, different from that of a businessman, but rather one who walked the political path, whose every move determined the life and death of the entire nation.
Even the usually arrogant foreign media have to shrink back in front of Qi Chenyan, let alone the Qi family.
Qi Jianyue couldn't help but shudder. She realized that Qi Chenyan was not joking.
It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was a firm resolve to thoroughly investigate what happened during the day, no matter who came.
In this family, apart from Old Master Qi who could somewhat keep him in check, no one dared to disobey him.
However, Old Master Qi remained seated in the main seat and did not utter a single word from beginning to end, letting Qi Chenyan do as he pleased, clearly indicating that he had no intention of interfering.
After all, Old Master Qi couldn't stand by and watch the petty squabbles between the younger generation, so he would personally intervene.
However, Old Master Qi almost never stopped his youngest son, whom he always doted on the most, from making decisions; it was a kind of indulgent pampering.
However, Qi Chenyan himself is very rational and capable. From childhood to adulthood, he has hardly caused his grandfather any worry.
Qi Jianyue then realized that no matter how much she made a fuss, the Qi family would not dare to disobey Qi Chenyan and would suppress the matter.
Of course, she wouldn't actually dare to bang her head against the wall and commit suicide.
She hadn't even finished enjoying her good days with the Qi family, so how could she bear to commit suicide?
But now no one is stopping her or playing along with her as she continues this pitiful act.
Qi Jianyue could only roll her eyes and pretend to faint.
Li Rujun quickly helped the person up, "Yue'er? Someone, quickly call a doctor!"
This farce ended with Qi Jianyue being taken to the bedroom and a doctor being called.
"You haven't finished eating yet, what are you all standing there for? Keep eating."
When Li Rujun wanted to go accompany Qi Jianyue, Qi Chenyan said indifferently, "Sister-in-law, you are not a doctor. You can't cure her if you go. Besides, only she knows whether some people are really dizzy or just can't continue acting."
Li Rujun hesitated, then sat back down.
After calming down the farce with a few words, Qi Chenyan slowly took a sip of water.
Qi Xi was completely dumbfounded.
She has to admit that she's never enjoyed watching short dramas this much before.
Compared to the short dramas where slapping and hair-tearing happen all the time, Qi Chenyan only needed his words and a look to intimidate everyone.
Even Qi Jianyue, who always pretends to be pitiful to gain sympathy, was outmaneuvered by him and could only escape this calamity by pretending to faint.
This is absolutely amazing!
Qi Xi held chopsticks in one hand and typed rapidly with the other hand under the table.
Best friend: [Honey, I hereby declare that from today onwards, I'm a die-hard fan of my uncle! Who understands the satisfaction of him tearing apart a scheming woman with just a few words? It's absolutely swoon-worthy!]
Only then did Grandpa Qi slowly speak.
"Didn't you say you were having dinner with your daughter-in-law and didn't have time for this old man? Where's your daughter-in-law? Why don't you bring her along so I, as her father, can take a look?"
One sentence nearly made everyone present spit out their food.
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