That evening, Meng Jiuyi took Jiang Hehua back with him, and together they won Wen Qi's heart.
It's softer to the touch than a kitten, and its whole body is pink. The little guy is super perceptive; it probably realized that Wen Qi has a high status here, so it went to rub against her again.
To be fair and transparent.
Wenqi immediately slammed his fist on the table and bought out all of Jiang Hehua's food and drinks, even her walks.
When Meng Jiuyi went to see Zhang Ma the next day, he also stopped by the newspaper office to buy a few newspapers.
Thanks to the deliberate leaks by the victim's family and the deliberate manipulation by forces hostile to the Xu family, this matter has become a major scandal.
How vicious! Xu Yungan's stepdaughter maliciously pushed a professor off a building, causing his death, after a conflict with him.
On October 22nd, a major criminal case occurred at an upscale banquet. The Xu family's stepdaughter maliciously pushed someone off a building; what conflict could have driven her to such a deadly act?
It is reported that the deceased, Professor He, was one of the ten most outstanding figures in China. He dedicated over forty years to education, and his students and teachers are located throughout the country. Everyone expressed their regret and praised his character. The deceased's family is demanding that the murderer pay with his life.
The newspapers were filled with calls for justice and punishment for evil. Even though the Xu Group had issued a statement reserving the right to pursue legal action against all those spreading rumors until the matter was clarified, it still couldn't stop its US stock from plummeting.
Aunt Pang had to resign due to family matters, and good caregivers were not easy to find, so Meng Jiuyi had to take care of Zhang Ma on his own for the time being.
She was somewhat restless all morning, almost cutting herself while slicing an apple. She kept checking her phone; Gao Xian Yue's matter hadn't been completely settled, and she still couldn't put her mind at ease.
"What happened?" Aunt Zhang suddenly asked.
Meng Jiuyi said gently, "No...no."
Aunt Zhang's tone was rather impolite, "Do you really think I'm senile? Every time you press a button on your phone, it beeps twice, and the sound hasn't stopped all morning. If you have something to do, just leave. I don't need you."
"It's really nothing, godmother."
Meng Jiuyi muttered to himself, "I just have a knot in my heart, I'm afraid things won't go as planned."
"Useless."
Aunt Zhang said, "If things don't go as planned, it means you can't get over this hurdle. What's there to be anxious about? Just start over."
Meng Jiuyi felt that she might really be acting a bit like a masochist; Zhang Ma's scolding suddenly made her stop feeling anxious.
There's no use in being anxious; the police will release the results once they're out.
She took the lunchbox out to wash it, and at the same time took the water she used to wipe Zhang Ma's back to pour it out. She was so busy that she almost fell to the ground in the corridor.
The lunchbox was suddenly caught by someone. Meng Jiuyi looked up and saw that it was Zhou Ting.
Zhou Ting said, "I went to your place, and your roommate said you were here."
After she finished speaking, she took the lunchbox to the tea room to wash it, which Meng Jiuyi found somewhat unacceptable.
"You don't need to do this for me."
Zhou Ting turned off the water and looked at her. "I heard from your roommate that the caregiver who takes care of your godmother has quit. You can pay me a salary, just enough for food and drink. How about I become your caregiver? Anyway, I don't want to do cleaning anymore."
Meng Jiuyi, of course, disagreed.
"This job is very tiring, don't try to be a hero."
"No matter how tired I am, I'm over thirty years old. You don't think I've lived in a greenhouse for the first half of my life, do you?"
Zhou Ting touched the water in the basin. "The water for wiping the elderly should ideally be kept at 85 degrees Celsius. Don't rinse them with cold water just because you think it's too hot. In this kind of weather, they might catch a cold and be sent away."
She picked up the basin and lunchbox, automatically taking on the role of caregiver.
Meng Jiuyi turned her face and felt a sudden pang of sadness.
The phone suddenly vibrated; it was Li Zhen calling. Meng Jiuyi answered it.
"Jiuyi, can you come and see me?"
Li Zhen said, "I still want to see you while I'm still presentable and not in such a sorry state." The cancer cells had spread, and Li Zhen's life was coming to an end.
Meng Jiuyi asked softly, "Where are you?"
"The inpatient department of the Fourth Hospital."
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The Fourth Hospital has the best teaching staff in the city, and she and Zhang's mother work at the same hospital.
When Meng Jiuyi helped Li Zhen downstairs for a walk, the osmanthus blossoms had not yet faded, and their fragrance filled the air.
Li Zhen smiled slowly and said, "This fragrance will probably be gone after a while."
She had lost a lot of weight. The girl who used to have chubby cheeks in Meng Jiuyi's memory was now just skin and bones, with needle marks all over her arms.
Meng Jiuyi thought she was used to farewells and should have gotten used to it by now, but she still felt her eyes sting with tears.
"If you like, I'll fold some more and put them on my pillow."
"Do you remember that our school also has osmanthus trees? Every September and October, it's like snow. I remember the first time I met you, you even gave me an osmanthus tree."
Li Zhen looked at her earnestly, "If we could do it all over again, would you still be willing to give it to me again?"
Li Zhen's eyes were like someone clutching at a straw; what she really wanted to ask was...
If you could do it all over again, would you still want to be friends with her? Meng Jiuyi understood and gently turned her face away.
"Is there anything you'd like to drink? I'll go buy it."
She refused.
Offering help doesn't mean forgiving. She wouldn't be so heartless. Meng Jiuyi will never step into the pit that harmed her and killed Sui Sui again.
Tears welled up in Li Zhen's eyes, and she slowly choked back sobs.
"...I want to...have a cup of milk tea."
Meng Jiuyi: "I'll go buy it."
"Let me go with you. I want to walk more while I can still walk."
There was a milk tea shop right across the street from the hospital. While waiting at the red light, Meng Jiuyi draped his coat over her shoulders. Video ads played on the LED screen in the square diagonally opposite, and many people stopped in the square, looking up at the screen.
Suddenly, I heard someone whispering in my ear.
"The Xu family actually held a press conference."
"Is it the stepsister murder case that caused such a stir this morning?"
"So this is what the big boss looks like? Aren't successful men always said to be pot-bellied and have a strong presence?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Jiuyi abruptly raised her head—on the LED screen diagonally opposite, the scene of the press conference was flashing with spotlights. Xu Yan was at the center of the storm, yet he remained calm, dressed in all black, his aura pressing down on the scene.
"Thank you all for attending this press conference. As the executive director of the Xu family, I would like to give a brief explanation regarding the widespread attention my sister has received."
The police have now determined that on the night of the banquet, my younger sister, Gao Xianyue, was sexually assaulted by the deceased, He Congzhou, and her actions constituted legitimate self-defense. Incomplete fingerprints were found on her dress and thighs.
Furthermore, this is the psychiatric evaluation report issued by a psychologist, confirming that she has been suffering from depression, and that this incident has exacerbated her condition. I reserve the right to pursue legal action against the He family for responsibility.
His brief words overturned all the speculations from that morning, each word cold and indifferent.
The reporter quickly asked, "Chairman Xu, was the outcome of this incident changed by the Xu family on their own?"
Xu Yanzhi stared at her for a few seconds, and even off-camera, he felt suffocated.
He smiled and said, "This reporter friend overestimates the Xu family. The law only stands on the side of justice."
Other reporters then asked, "Would it be convenient for your stepsister to come out and clarify things?"
"Her mental state is not good, and she can only rest at present."
After finishing his speech, Xu Yanzhi stared out of the camera's view, saying, "Xu's Group has always adhered to the principle of fairness in its work. However, the internet and some media outlets have distorted the facts and, with the embellishment of certain individuals, have caused great misunderstanding among the public. The internet is not above the law, and Xu's Group will authorize its lawyers to resolutely pursue their legal responsibilities."
After he finished speaking, he nodded slightly, handing over the reins to his subordinates, but in less than five minutes, he completely turned the tide.
The man also mentioned that she was among those who should be held responsible.
Meng Jiuyi was stunned, and a sudden pain grabbed her.
She couldn't change anything at all, and thought the other party was doomed, but it was actually resolved in just half a day.
Even if Gao Xianyue is found to have premeditated murder, so what? Xu Yanzhi will always help her clean up the mess.
It turns out that she and he had been on opposite sides from the very beginning.
Li Zhen was completely frightened by her appearance. "Jiuyi, what... what's wrong with you?"
Meng Jiuyi raised her head, and tears fell without warning, her face already soaked.
"I...I messed up..."
She covered her face, choking back tears, and said, "I messed it up..."
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good evening.
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