Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wei Ya was about to speak first, but this time, Qiao Sisi did not relent.
Qiao Sisi opened the bag in her hand and took out a book and an exquisite jewelry box. She placed them on the table.
âThis isâ¦â Assistant Li was puzzled.
âThis is the gift bag I brought into the private room yesterday. I believe a few people saw it,â Qiao Sisi said in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing.
She looked towards the door. Assistant Liâs arrival had attracted the attention of many colleagues.
A crowd had gathered outside Wei Yaâs room. Of course, Qiao Sisi did not expect these people to testify for her.
She had her own way of boosting the credibility of her words.
âAnd?â
Other than Assistant Li, no one else spoke. Even Lin Ya was quiet. Wei Ya wanted to say something a few times, but Qiao Sisi beat her to it.
Qiao Sisi pointed at two things. âLast night, after I sent Lin Ya back to her room, I went downstairs to make her some lemonade. I was sure that before I left, this bag was still in my room. But this morning, I found that the bag was gone.
I suspected that Wei Ya had stolen the bag, so I came with Lin Ya to look for it. As expected, I found my things under the bed.â
There was a short silence.
When Assistant Li heard this, she fell into deep thought. The colleagues at the door were discussing softly, not daring to attract the attention of others.
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Wei Ya quickly retorted, âBullsh*t, Qiao Sisi. This is clearly my bag. There are gift bags and gift bags. Do you claim that a gift bag is yours each time you see one? This bag and the things inside are clearly mine.â
âWei Ya, youâre really fearless in the face of danger.â Qiao Sisi was so angry that she laughed and could not help but praise her.
Does she really think that I have no other way except to monitor her??Qiao Sisi thought,?I have ways to make Wei Ya admit it obediently.
The two of them were locked in a staring match. Lin Ya, who was close by, felt that something was wrong.
Assistant Li waved her hand. âAlright, quiet.â
Qiao Sisi gave her face and did not say anything else.
âQiao Sisi, you said that this is yours. Can you prove it?â Assistant Li asked, trying to get to the truth from the facts.
Qiao Sisi said, âI know whatâs in the jewelry box. Also⦠If we look at the surveillance camera footage, we should be able to find out if Wei Ya entered my room last night.â
From the looks of it, viewing surveillance footage should be the easiest way,?she thought.
Assistant Li did not refute and agreed to her suggestion. However, Wei Ya said disdainfully, âSo what if you know whatâs inside? Itâs hard to prove that you havenât seen them previously.â
Qiao Sisi could not be bothered with Wei Yaâs last-ditch attempt at denial.
Soon one of the colleagues approached a hotel staff member.
That colleague asked outside the door, âHello, does the hotelâs surveillance camera monitor this hallway?â
The staff member said apologetically, âIâm sorry, the surveillance camera in this hallway broke yesterday morning. It hasnât been fixed yet.â
Hearing this, Qiao Sisi was stunned.
She finally understood why Wei Ya looked so fearless when she talked about the surveillance footage at the hotel. She knew that the surveillance camera was broken, which was why she timed her move.
âWell done!â Qiao Sisi looked deeply at Wei Ya.
When Assistant Li received this answer, her mood worsened. âBoth of you are sticking to your own version. I need you to show me the evidence.â
âAssistant Li, these are my things. Inside is an expensive bracelet that I bought. I bought that book myself too,â Wei Ya said hurriedly.
After that, she thought of something and added, âPerhaps Qiao Sisi saw my bracelet and specially devised this scheme to frame me so that she could have the bracelet.â
Wei Ya said confidently, and many people followed her lead.
Looking at the jewelry box, they knew that the item inside was expensive. Qiao Sisi dressed in ordinary clothes and it did not seem likely that she could afford to buy expensive things.
Perhaps sheâs doing this for the bracelet!
Assistant Li looked at Qiao Sisi strangely and did not speak for a long time.
Qiao Sisi apologized in her heart. Zheng Zeyi, I need to borrow your name for now.
âHave you forgotten something?â said Qiao Sisi. She opened the box and revealed the bracelet, Light Smoke, that was emitting a dazzling light.
Instantly, everyoneâs attention was attracted.
So beautiful!
âThis, this, isnât this that famous bracelet, Light Smoke? Iâm actually lucky enough to see it!â
âThis bracelet is so beautiful. Gosh, I can tell at one glance that itâs probably very expensive.â
âDonât even think about it. You canât afford such an expensive bracelet. Canât you see the material?â
Assistant Li could not help staring at the bracelet. She had worked with Xiang Jinyu for so many years, so her knowledge in jewelry was naturally extraordinary.
She did not expect the bracelet in the jewelry box to be so precious!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âThis is a gift from my fiancé, Zheng Zeyi,â Qiao Sisi said with a faint smile.
Wei Ya panicked and forced herself to calm down in order to find some loopholes in what Qiao Si said. âYou said that Young Master Zheng gave it to you. Did he give it to you? I clearly bought this bracelet myself.â
With that, Wei Ya panicked even more. Zheng Zeyi was not someone she could afford to offend. She did not know if she was right to speak this way.
Qiao Sisi had completely calmed down. She enunciated each word clearly. âZheng Zeyi bought me this bracelet at the auction. If you donât believe me, I can go to Jinhang Auction House to find someone to corroborate what I said. I believe the transaction records are all there.â
âJinhang Auction House⦠Is that auction house near Jade Street?â Assistant Li seemed to have some impression.
âThatâs right.â Qiao Sisi nodded.
Seeing that the situation had changed, Wei Ya swallowed her saliva. âNo⦠No, this is mine.â
She sounded weak.
âStill refusing to admit it.â Qiao Sisi smiled and took out her phone from her pocket. âLooks like I need to call Zheng Zeyi and ask him to prove it to everyone.â
Wei Ya shouted, âStop!â
If Zheng Zeyi knew about this, she would be done for.?Qiao Sisi, that b*tch!
No matter how fierce Wei Yaâs gaze was, Qiao Sisi looked nonchalant.
At this moment, Assistant Li began to believe Qiao Sisiâs words. Although Wei Ya said that this belonged to her, she could not produce any evidence.
The surveillance camera was not working at this time. This was too much of a coincidence.
Qiao Sisi was different. She had Zheng Zeyi as her backing. And Assistant Li had previously forgotten somethingâthe two of them were engaged.