Li Tian had her appendix removed and was recovering. The girls gathered together, and besides gossiping, they talked about which boys were handsome. Jiang Ci had told her about meeting Zhou Jinyan a few days ago, and Li Tian became interested, saying:
"How about it? Now that they know you're Jiang Ci, they'll probably try to set a trap for you this time, right?"
Jiang Ciwei lowered her long eyelashes:
"No, even when I asked him his name, he just politely replied that I was very cute."
"Is this man very skilled? He's clearly playing hard to get," Li Tian analyzed.
"Think about all the men you've met before. They all practically pounced on you. Why is he being so special? What else could it be but trying to trick you?"
Jiang Ci said with some doubt:
"Really? Surely they won't even give him a name? How is he supposed to proceed to the next step?"
Li Tian: "Are you stupid? This hospital is famously for rich people. If he were the son of a wealthy family in Hong Kong, we would definitely know."
But you also said you didn't know me, so I can only say I deliberately tried to run into you, since my hospitalization isn't a secret.
And since you're my best friend, he'll definitely come. Before he embarked on such a grand scheme, he must have thoroughly investigated your background.
Jiang Ci's face flushed as she said:
"I don't think so. He looked quite aloof."
"If he smiles at you and tries to please you right away, would you still be interested in him?" After Li Tian finished speaking, Jiang Ci shook her head slightly.
Li Tian continued, "So, he's trying to attract you. All men are like that. You're the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. Who wouldn't want to climb up to you?"
Jiang Ci raised the question that had been on her mind:
"You're still prettier than the Li family's daughter, so why did that man ignore you last time and even bluntly reject you?"
Li Tian paused, slightly annoyed, and said:
"Because they have money too, so there's no need to rush after them."
Jiang Ci's lips curled up slightly as she said:
"What if you run into me again next time?"
Li Tianren studied abroad and has a straightforward and bold personality.
"You're over twenty now, so marrying him is definitely out of the question. But these days, society is gradually opening up, and everyone has a few partners."
So next time you meet, just tell them directly, "You don't need to bother anymore, I agree, but only in a romantic relationship."
Jiang Ci's face flushed red:
"Wouldn't that be a bad idea? What if we make a wrong judgment? That would be so embarrassing."
Li Tian: "Then you'll just be manipulated by him, and who knows when he'll finally bring it up again."
"If you end up completely devoted to him, and your father forces you into an arranged marriage, your life will be over before it even begins. So, we need to hurry."
Jiang Ci thought there was some truth to it. She was attracted to Zhou Jinyan's looks, so if he was after money and fame, and she was after his appearance, then it would be fine for them to have a happy relationship.
She mustered her courage and said, "Okay, next time, just tell me directly when you see me."
Qi Ying was walking along the tree-lined path home when suddenly, a burlap sack was shoved over her head. Immediately afterward, she felt a sharp, punching pain in her abdomen, and cried out in agony.
"Big brother, please let me go."
The man had a fierce face and punched soft flesh repeatedly, causing several passersby to hunch their shoulders and move away in fear.
Three minutes later, Qi Ying's voice gradually faded, and she fainted from the pain.
The man turned and left, making a phone call:
"Boss, as you instructed, we only hit her abdomen. It won't interfere with her acting with the young lady later. As for Lin Xuehua, we've already taught her a lesson."
The voice on the other end was cold and clear:
"Um."
A short while later, Qi Song went outside and saw Qi Ying lying on the ground. He rushed forward in alarm and said:
"Yingying, what's wrong?"
Qi Ying slowly woke up, her abdomen wracked with pain. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her breathing trembled as she spoke:
"Dad, I was beaten up. It must have been that bitch Wen Jiaojiao. Tell Auntie that she's completely lawless."
"What? She dared to send people to beat you up? She's really gone too far." Qi Song supported her, looking furious. "Dad will take you to the hospital first, and we'll deal with her when we get back."
Qi Ying's face turned pale as she said:
"No, let's go to Aunt's house now."
Qi Song's chest heaved as he helped Qi Ying to the Jiang residence. Qi Meijing was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. Seeing the two of them, she walked over and said:
"Qi Song, what's wrong with Yingying?"
Qi Song said with a face full of indignation:
"It was all because your newly found daughter secretly sent people to beat him up. Sister, I'm not trying to be mean, but you've spoiled her way too much."
Qi Meijing frowned slightly and said:
"How could that be? Jiaojiao is a very good person. Look, she doesn't earn much, but she still knows to buy me gifts after she gets her salary. She's even more filial than my Jiang Ci."
After saying that, she handed the gold bracelet to the two of them. Qi Song didn't even glance at it and said irritably:
"Big sister, you don't even believe me anymore?"
Qi Meijing helped Qi Ying sit on the sofa:
"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just that I know Jiaojiao's personality. She'll vent her anger on the spot, she would never do such a thing."
Qi Ying's eyes filled with tears, and she sobbed:
"Auntie, do you really think I'm doing this to deliberately smear her?"
Qi Meijing still didn't believe it:
Why would she hit you for no reason?
Qi Ying stammered:
"No, no, someone in the crew lost something, and it just so happens to be exactly the same as her bracelet. But no one said it was hers. I just said I was helping the owner find the bracelet, and she said I was framing her."
Qi Meijing knew her character and naturally didn't believe the inside story was so simple. She said in a gentle voice:
"Then I'll make a call and ask."
"Don't ask anymore." Just then, a cold voice came from the direction of the door.
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