Chapter 6 Performance (Part 2) One of Beijing's Top Ten Boyfriends Actually Fell in Love with...
On the path leading to the rose garden, Jian Yicheng and Ling Xinyao squeezed into the noisy crowd, running forward with the crowd, their steps uneven.
The evening breeze rustled through the treetops, but to them it sounded like ghostly whispers.
Ling Xinyao's face was deathly pale, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest, and fine beads of cold sweat soaked her temples. She gripped Jian Yicheng's hand tightly, leaned close to his ear, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Yicheng... that scene just now was so terrifying. We barely managed to escape, why do we have to go back?"
She never wants to go near that place again in her life!
Jian Yicheng frowned deeply, his brows furrowing into a deep frown. He replied in a low voice, "Of the three of us, only you and I escaped. Xinyao, we have to go back and act like we're really heartbroken. That's the only way we can clear ourselves of suspicion."
Sheng Zhujun is now likely in grave danger.
That's the eldest daughter of the Sheng family!
If she really died, it would be explosive news in Beijing's elite circles.
As people who were present at the time, he and Ling Xinyao had to do everything they could to distance themselves from the situation.
When asked to clear her name, Ling Xinyao's eyes flashed with guilt.
Human life is only given once. What's wrong with using any means necessary to survive?
only……
What if someone finds out...
Her reputation will definitely be affected.
Ling Xinyao pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something and gripped Jian Yicheng's hand even more nervously: "Brother Yicheng, over there... are there surveillance cameras over there?!"
If there were surveillance cameras that captured all of this, that would be terrible!
Jian Yicheng had been worried about this issue for a long time. He shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I specifically asked the Sheng family. There are no surveillance cameras in the Rose Garden."
Ling Xinyao was relieved.
She raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice choked with emotion: "Yunyun is so pitiful... Brother Yicheng, the situation was urgent at the time, we, we all did our best."
It's all that awful maid's fault!
They just wanted to survive!
Jian Yicheng repeated her words: "Yes, we have all done our best..."
No matter how absurd a lie is, if repeated a thousand times, it might become the truth.
In that situation, he could only save one of the two people.
Blame Sheng Zhujun for insisting on inviting them to the Rose Garden.
She brought this upon herself!
Not far away, the gate to the rose garden is already clearly visible.
Jian Yicheng took a deep breath, broke free from Ling Xinyao's hand, and ran a few steps to the front of the crowd. As he ran, he shouted, "Junjun! Junjun! I'm here! Hang in there!"
Actually, he was quite afraid of that terrifying maid, but in order to show his "grief" after his lover's accident, he had to be at the forefront.
Jian Yicheng was even somewhat unsure whether he wanted her dead or alive.
All he knew was that he probably wouldn't be happy if Sheng Zhujun hadn't died.
He ran "anxiously" while waving his arms, trying to draw everyone's attention to the ground.
He originally intended to draw everyone's attention to the horrific bloodstains covering the ground.
However, the words caught in his throat as if an invisible hand had choked them off. Jian Yicheng's pupils contracted sharply, and he froze on the spot, his face filled with disbelief and astonishment.
The crowd following behind looked around in bewilderment: "Blood? Where's the blood?"
The ground is perfectly clean!
Ling Xinyao, standing in the crowd, let out a short, startled cry: "Ah! What's going on?"
Where's the blood?
Where did all that blood go?!
The entrance to the rose garden is clean and tidy, with warm yellow lights illuminating the delicate patterns on the paving stones. The roses beside it are in full bloom, swaying gently in the breeze.
Jian Yicheng squatted down in disbelief and reached out to touch the ground.
The ground was clean, and there wasn't a speck of dust on his fingers, let alone blood.
A sudden, extremely uneasy premonition welled up in his heart.
The bloodstains are gone... but where's the monster?
What about Sheng Zhujun?!
A chill ran down his spine, and he abruptly stood up, rushing headlong into the depths of the garden.
The crowd behind them exchanged bewildered glances and followed, filled with questions.
After running into the garden, Jian Yicheng's gaze passed through the shadowy flowers and immediately spotted a slender figure sitting in the pavilion in the center of the garden.
The candlelight on the table illuminated Sheng Zhujun's smiling face. She rested her chin lazily on one hand, while casually swirling the red wine in her wine glass with the other.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up and her gaze met Jian Yicheng's surprised and uncertain eyes in mid-air.
Jian Yicheng's mind went blank, as if he had been hit hard by a heavy hammer. He stopped in his tracks and stood there, staring in astonishment at the unharmed figure in the pavilion.
The crowd that followed also stopped in their tracks, and an uncontrollable commotion and whispers erupted from the crowd.
"Oh, Miss Sheng?!"
"Wasn't she said to have been attacked? How come she looks perfectly fine to me?"
"Young Miss, are you alright?"
Several servants from the Sheng family rushed forward, reacting quickly and speaking with concern in their voices to confirm Sheng Zhujun's safety.
Sheng Zhujun loosened her grip on the wine glass with her slender fingers.
She tilted her head slightly, her face showing just the right amount of bewilderment and innocence, her clear eyes sweeping over everyone: "I'm fine, what could possibly be wrong with me?"
The head servant immediately pointed to Jian Yicheng, who was still standing there in a daze, and explained, "Mr. Jian just said that Miss was attacked and urgently needs help, so everyone came to help."
"Attack?"
Sheng Zhujun seemed to have heard a very funny joke, her eyes curving into beautiful crescents. "What are you talking about? This is the Sheng family home!"
Seeing that she acted as if nothing had happened, Jian Yicheng suddenly felt extremely uneasy and couldn't help but take a step back.
Ling Xinyao was still in a daze, completely unaware of the danger.
The maid pressed further, "Did anything happen here just now?"
Everyone present pricked up their ears, waiting for Sheng Zhujun's answer.
She pointed to Jian Yicheng, "He, Ling Xinyao, and I ate, drank, and chatted together in this garden."
As she spoke, Sheng Zhujun slowly stood up and walked down the steps of the pavilion with a composed gait.
Her steps were steady and calm, like a leading lady who had already prepared her script, stepping into the center of the stage where everyone was watching.
The curious gazes of the onlookers were her spotlight.
Sheng Zhujun continued weaving her "story," her voice low but clear enough to reach everyone's ears: "Halfway through the meal, he suddenly said he had something very important to tell me."
She smiled slightly and sighed softly, "He said he had fallen in love with my friend Ling Xinyao and could no longer be my boyfriend."
"ha?!"
"ah!!"
"So unrestrained?!"
The crowd exploded like water after a stone was thrown in, with gasps, gasps, and incredulous whispers rising and falling.
Although we didn't see any monsters, hearing this level of gossip made the trip worthwhile!
Ling Xinyao, a few beats slower, finally reacted.
She noticed that everyone's eyes were repeatedly scanning her and Jian Yicheng, their gazes a mixture of shock, disdain, excitement, and anticipation...
They all had looks on their faces that suggested they were enjoying the spectacle.
A surge of shame and anger rushed to her head, and she screamed, "Nonsense! This is nonsense!"
Jian Yicheng reacted quickly, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
He and Ling Xinyao both fell for the trap!
However, isn't Sheng Zhujun blatantly lying?
He would never admit to such a low-level and absurd lie.
Thinking of this, Jian Yicheng suppressed the turmoil in his heart and quickly walked up to Sheng Zhujun.
He deliberately crafted a complex and sorrowful expression on his face, his voice even carrying a perfectly timed tremor and hurt: "Junjun, why... why did you say that?"
Sheng Zhujun slowly turned around to face him, tilting her head slightly: "Did I say something wrong? I heard you clearly as you confidently declared that you had fallen in love with Ling Xinyao."
Jian Yicheng was so angry she almost laughed.
He didn't know how Sheng Zhujun could have the nerve to say such a low-level lie.
He twitched his lips, about to retort, when Sheng Zhujun smiled and raised her hand, pointing to a corner of the garden: "It just so happens that this pavilion has surveillance cameras installed, and everything is recorded clearly. Jian Yicheng, if you've forgotten, how about we go and pull up the surveillance footage to help you remember?"
monitor?
funny!
Sheng Zhujun is lying. Does she really have the surveillance footage of him saying those things?
Jian Yicheng's lips moved slightly, just as he was about to agree to Sheng Zhujun's words, when suddenly he remembered something, his whole body trembled, and he froze on the spot.
If everyone sees the surveillance footage, his reputation will be truly ruined!
Cold sweat instantly seeped from his forehead.
Sheng Zhujun did it on purpose; she used the surveillance footage as a threat to force him to comply!
She wanted to force him to admit to these stigmas in front of everyone!
There was no choice!
He had no choice at all!
Seeing that he suddenly froze, Sheng Zhujun raised her hand and waved it in front of him: "Hey? Say something."
"I……"
Jian Yicheng clenched his fist tightly.
After struggling for a few seconds, Tianren finally had to give in and grit his teeth to admit, "Yes... I have fallen in love with Ling Xinyao. I'm sorry, Junjun."
"Oh my god! Did I hear that right?!"
"One of Beijing's top ten boyfriends has fallen for his girlfriend's best friend?"
"Pah! What kind of perfect boyfriend is he? He's just a piece of trash!"
"shameless!"
Various angry voices rose from the crowd, and angry accusations, harsh insults, and contemptuous glances rained down on Jian Yicheng like hailstones.
Jian Yicheng's mind was buzzing, feeling that all the good reputation he had worked so hard to build up over the years had been ruined on this day.
However, Sheng Zhujun's revenge was not over yet.
She looked at Jian Yicheng's ashen face with satisfaction, then gracefully took another small step forward: "Oh, right, you just said you felt very guilty, to avoid hurting me, and also to atone for your sins and make amends."
She deliberately emphasized those words, "You've decided... to voluntarily resign from your position as deputy manager of Shengshi Group? Is that right?"
Jian Yicheng felt as if struck by lightning, her body trembling violently.
He suddenly raised his head, using all his strength to control the trembling in his body, and stared at Sheng Zhujun in disbelief.
She truly hated him to the core.
Not only will they ruin his reputation, but they will also destroy the career he has worked so hard to build!
How could she possibly say she'd resign from her position as deputy manager?!
Sheng Zhujun didn't speak, but stared at him coldly.
Her eyes were cold and devoid of any emotion.
That look seemed to say, "Accept my terms, and we can part ways amicably; otherwise, you'll be ruined."
Yes... she had realized his feelings for Ling Xinyao and could no longer forgive him.
Shengshi Group naturally wouldn't keep him.
Jian Yicheng didn't want to admit defeat. He stiffened his neck and tried his best to maintain the last shred of his fragile dignity: "Yes, I will submit my resignation tomorrow and leave Shengshi Group."
Every word was spoken through gritted teeth, each word dripping with blood.
Hearing the satisfactory answer, Sheng Zhujun finally smiled, her gaze shifting slightly, no longer staring at him.
She looked at Ling Xinyao.
Ling Xinyao was completely dumbfounded.
The series of lightning-fast changes before her eyes were beyond her comprehension.
Why did Jian Yicheng suddenly admit to changing his mind?
Why did you agree to resign?
hateful!
Seeing Sheng Zhujun's gaze fall upon her, Ling Xinyao jumped and immediately shouted, "I don't like Jian Yicheng, and I can't be with him!"
What a joke! From beginning to end, she never intended to be with Jian Yicheng!
Yes, Jian Yicheng likes her, but what does that have to do with her?
Even if Jian Yicheng were to become single again and start pursuing her, she wouldn't agree.
Ling Xinyao has always known what she wants: to stand on the clouds, to become a top figure admired by all, to be the most noble and irreplaceable one!
To achieve this goal, she resorted to any means necessary, defeating several competitors and going through great lengths to secure her engagement with Sheng Yun Shen.
Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on her; before she could become Mrs. Sheng, Sheng Yun Shen had an accident first.
Her goal remains unchanged.
She wants to marry a man with a powerful and influential background, just like Sheng Yun Shen, not a man from a humble background like Jian Yi Cheng!
Jian Yicheng was surprised to hear such a resolute answer. He swayed and a look of hurt flashed in his eyes.
He had guessed it from Ling Xinyao's aloof attitude towards him, but he never expected that she would so decisively push him away in front of everyone.
How embarrassing.
He's like a clown.
Sheng Zhujun watched this "dog-eat-dog" drama with great interest, her smile deepening: "Xinyao, that's not what you said just now. You clearly said you felt very sorry for me and wanted to make it up to me."
Ling Xinyao frowned, confused and anxious.
What?!
What can she offer as compensation?
"You said you would return all the jewelry and clothes you took from me before, and that you would send them to the Sheng family tomorrow."
Sheng Zhujun spoke in a leisurely tone.
Upon hearing this, Ling Xinyao's head spun, and she retorted loudly, "Nonsense!"
Those dazzling jewels and diamonds, rare limited-edition bags, and expensive haute couture gowns are the most dazzling treasures in her wardrobe, which she obtained from Sheng Zhujun through her own abilities.
Why should she give it back?!
Seeing her resistance, Sheng Zhujun raised an eyebrow slightly: "It seems you don't remember either. Why don't we check the surveillance footage?"
As she spoke, she slowly raised her hand and casually stroked her side, seemingly hinting at something.
Ling Xinyao bit her lower lip, her face turning pale.
She remembered that when she was facing that monster-like maid, she had shoved Sheng Zhujun hard in order to save her life!
If the surveillance footage is exposed... her carefully maintained image of a pure, innocent, and lovable socialite will instantly collapse.
She will not only become a third party who interferes in her friends' relationship, but also a ruthless and vicious woman who will do anything to survive!
After several seconds of silence, Ling Xinyao had no choice but to give in.
Money can be earned again, but if her reputation is ruined, her dream of marrying into a wealthy family and becoming a superior person will be completely shattered.
Suppressing the urge to cry, Ling Xinyao gritted her teeth and said, "I... I remember now. Tomorrow, I'll return it all to you."
Sheng Zhujun nodded, quite satisfied with the answer she had heard.
She waved her hand and called over a maid: "Did you hear that? Xinyao said she wants to return everything she took from me."
"Why aren't you taking inventory? What if you miss a few items? Are you trying to ruin Xinyao's reputation?!"
"Yes, Miss!"
The maid nodded immediately.
Ling Xinyao gritted her teeth.
Sheng Zhujun was clearly saying this to her!
She had originally planned to find a chance to secretly keep a few items, but now it seems there's no hope.
Sheng Zhujun is so ruthless!
Ling Xinyao felt she was about to lose her composure and couldn't help but want to reveal her resentment and ferocity.
Is she just supposed to accept her bad luck and suffer this loss without any chance to fight back?
The anger in her heart grew stronger and stronger, and Ling Xinyao could no longer bear it. She raised her head high and attacked Sheng Zhujun: "Zhunjun, are you treating me like this because you blame me, blame me for not marrying into your Sheng family?"
She thought this way of fighting back was fantastic.
Now, she could cleverly explain everything that had just happened as a carefully prepared revenge by Sheng Zhujun.
It was all because the Sheng family couldn't accept Ling Shu, who had been married in place of someone else, and they harbored resentment.
Her and Jian Yicheng's reputations are ruined, and Sheng Zhujun won't be able to escape either.
So what if we all rot together?
The onlookers' eyes lit up, and they all turned to look at Sheng Zhujun, waiting to see her reaction.
"What?!"
Sheng Zhujun interrupted her, looking completely bewildered, "Who said we disliked Ling Shu?"
A note from the author:
Ling Shu (obsessed with gossip): (Looking up blankly) Huh? [eating gossip]
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