Shi Ying looked up at Shi Song diagonally opposite her, her face expressionless, and asked in a rather indifferent tone, "Third Uncle, what do you think I want to do?"
Seeing this, Shi Si raised an eyebrow slightly, completely ignoring the gun pointed at his head. He turned to the girl beside him and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Isn't she from over there?"
Shi Miao rested her arms on the table, her long, slender, pale hand lazily supporting her chin. Her dark eyes shimmered as she slowly said, "They must have turned against us halfway through."
Shi Si clicked his tongue and stroked his chin, saying, "You actually play like this?"
He paused, glanced at Shi Jing sitting in the main seat, and then said, "But Dad didn't tell you about this?"
"No." Shi Miao shook her head slightly, a corner of her lips curving upwards as she casually remarked, "But it would be boring if we knew everything, wouldn't it?"
Shi Si crossed his arms, glanced at Shi Song and the elders across from him who were still in shock, and said with a hint of wickedness in his slightly upturned eyes, "Indeed, otherwise there wouldn't be such a wonderful show to watch."
Shi Song stared intently at the expressionless Shi Ying, finally realizing that Shi Ying had betrayed them and gone to Shi Jing's side.
When did this happen?
Shi Ying lowered her eyelashes slightly, her eyes remaining calm, and slowly said, "There's no need to tell you, Third Uncle, about this."
Shi Song sneered, his eyes almost devoid of warmth. He naturally harbored murderous intent towards Shi Ying, a traitor. "Shi Ying, we have always treated you well. Since you have chosen to betray us, don't blame me for disregarding our past relationship."
After speaking, Shi Song raised his hand and made a gesture towards the subordinate with the weapon closest to Shi Ying.
I thought the subordinate would immediately pull the trigger and shoot Shi Ying, but to my surprise, the other party did not make any move.
Upon seeing this, Shi Song's pupils suddenly contracted, and he immediately realized that something was wrong.
"Third Uncle, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you." Shi Ying curled her lips and chuckled twice. "Speaking of which, I should thank you for your support all this time, otherwise everything wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
After she finished speaking, she tilted her head, and the next second, the gun barrels that were originally aimed at the Shi family's higher-ups suddenly turned around and were all aimed at Shi Song and the Grand Elder.
The turn of events was so sudden that it caught them completely off guard.
By the time Shi Song and his group realized what was happening, their shoulders had been pinned down and guns were pointed at their heads.
The First Elder was so angry that veins bulged on his forehead. He never expected to be betrayed by a pawn. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Shi Ying and gritted his teeth, saying, "You bitch, how dare you scheme against us? How long do you think a fickle family head like you can tolerate us?"
Shi Ying's expression stiffened slightly, and she pursed her lips. "Then I won't trouble you, Elder."
Shi Song scoffed, a mocking smile curving his lips, his eyes piercingly sharp. "Just wait, you'll end up like us."
Seemingly unwilling to hear any more of the Elder's nonsense, Shi Ying slightly raised her chin and ordered her subordinates, "Take them away."
As for why she dared to do this, it was naturally because she had received a promise from Shi Jing.
Moreover, she never did anything to harm Shi Miao; the mastermind behind everything was Shi Song.
I've always been the one being pushed along.
Besides, even if the family head and others have concerns and doubts about her loyalty and won't give her important positions, they won't do anything to her since she's sided with the family head.
However, if I were on Shi Song's side, the outcome wouldn't be so simple. I might be imprisoned in the Shi family dungeon forever or even expelled from the Shi family altogether.
Without the surname "Shi", I would truly have nothing.
So this was entirely her way of protecting herself.
Shi Jing glanced at Shi Ying behind him and said, "Well done. Don't worry, my promise to you will stand by me."
Shi Ying nodded, secretly relieved, and said softly, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Patriarch."
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After taking Shi Song and the elder's faction away, Shi Miao didn't stay long. She took a phone call, said goodbye to Shi Jing and the others, and then left first.
As for Shi Si, he originally wanted to run away, but Shi Jing forcibly detained him and made him learn how to handle the remaining matters.
Shi Jing meant that he wanted to learn more now so that he could assist Shi Miao in the future.
Shi Si naturally didn't believe his explanation, knowing full well that his father simply couldn't stand seeing him idle.
Just as Shi Miao stepped out of the base building, a slightly familiar voice came from behind her, "Young Miss."
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao stopped and slowly turned around, only to see Shi Ying striding towards her. Shi Ying raised her delicate eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised, and asked, "Is something the matter?"
Shi Ying stopped in front of her, looking much brighter and more relaxed, as if she had finally unloaded some kind of burden. She said frankly, "I am completely convinced that I lost to you, Miss."
Shi Miao could naturally see her change and sincerity. He raised his hand to press down the brim of his hat, his pure black and white eyes staring directly at the girl in front of him, as if trying to see through her. He slowly asked, "Of the things Shi Song did to me, how much were you involved?"
Shi Ying's gaze didn't waver at all, and she remained calm in the face of Shi Miao's questioning, saying directly, "Those things were all proposed and arranged by Shi Song. I only knew about his plan. Moreover, I only found out about sending assassins to ambush you afterward."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "I have no excuse. I did have the thought of making you disappear before because of the position of heir. But after the first test, I truly realized the gap between us and I was convinced of your worth. In any case, I think you can indeed lead the Shi family to a higher level."
Shi Miao gave a faint "hmm" and didn't ask any more questions. With her hands in her pockets, she looked casual and a little lazy. She slightly raised her chin and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
“Okay.” Shi Ying nodded.
She only slowly looked away when she saw Shi Miao get into a car parked by the roadside.
Shi Ying looked up at the dazzling sunlight overhead, her eyes narrowing slightly. She was in a good mood, as if it were the first time she had ever seen such beautiful sunlight.
She breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the base building.
She didn't know how much of what she said was believed by Shi Miao, but she could guarantee that everything she said was the truth.
She didn't know what life would be like in the Shi family in the future, but she believed it would be happier than when she was burdened with so many things.
This time, she wants to be her true self again.
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