Translator: _Min_
Cen Xiaosiâs screams lodged in her throat as she felt herself being shifted further outward, her fear paralyzing her to the point where she dared not move.
Tears streamed down her face as she realized the gravity of her situation. âLet me go! Let me go! This is murder!â she cried out, her voice trembling with terror.
Did Si Fuqing truly lose her sanity?
She Imew the entertainment industry was full of paparazzi and informers. Wasnât Si Fuqing afraid of being caught on camera and adding to her already controversial reputation?
Cen Xiaosi was aware of Si Fuqingâs notoriously aggressive haters, some even going to the extent of attacking her backstage with acid.
Meanwhile, Si Fuqing, holding Cen Xiaosi by the shoulder with one hand, asked calmly, âNingning, how long until the police arrive?â
âFive minutes,â Jiang Changning replied from the doorway, her back leaned against the door. âTheyâll be here soon.â
The other girl in the room remained silent, too frightened to even breathe loudly.
âGood,â Si Fuqing responded nonchalantly. âThen you can stay here for another five minutes.â
Cen Xiaosi, hanging precariously over the edge, felt the imminent threat of falling.
The fear of plummeting from the sixteenth floor overwhelmed her, reducing her to a state of desperation. âPlease donât let go, I beg you!â she pleaded, no longer the arrogant person she was moments ago.
âThat depends,â Si Fuqingâs grip loosened slightly. âWe are on the sixteenth floor, arenât we?â
Cen Xiaosi, too terrified to scream, shook violently.
Suddenly, an unpleasant odor filled the air â she had lost control of her bladder and bowels out of sheer terror.
Si Fuqing, still holding her, tilted her head, âWerenât you quite arrogant earlier?â
Just then, Jiang Changning called out, âQingqing, theyâre here.â Si Fuqing then leisurely pulled Cen Xiaosi back in and released her.
âPolice! She tried to murder me!â Cen Xiaosi scrambled away, her voice shrill with panic. âShe was about to throw me out of the window, she wanted to kill me, officer!â
The arriving police officers hesitated, instinctively looking towards Si Fuqing. Si Fuqing, appearing innocent, said, âOfficer, Iâm not very strong.â Jiang Changning pinched the bridge of her nose, a gesture of exasperation.
âYouâre lying!â Cen Xiaosiâs voice was piercing. âYou lifted me up with just one hand, how can you say youâre not strong!â
Despite her confusion over Si Fuqingâs sudden change, Cen Xiaosi knew that Si Fuqing had always been perceived as frail and weak during her time in the group.
Jiang Changning spoke calmly, âLast year during our physical examination, you weighed 105 pounds, and Si Fuqing only 95. How could she lift you?â
âThe surveillance footage has been reviewed,â the police officer nodded. âIt only shows you breaking into their room and damaging their property. Thereâs no evidence to support your claim.â
Cen Xiaosi was incredulous, âThatâs impossible!â
âShe destroyed quite a few of our skincare products,â Si Fuqing said, arms crossed. âNingning, how much were your skincare products worth?â Jiang Changning hesitated, then admitted, âProbably a few hundred thousand.â
Her father might not be good at many things, but the herbs he sold were extremely valuable.
Cen Xiaosi was even more shocked, âWhat are you talking about? Hundreds of thousands? Are you trying to scam me?â
How could unbranded skincare products be worth that much? Even international luxury brands didnât price their products so high!
âI have appraisal certificates and various ingredient proofs from the institution, â Jiang Changning said dismissively, not wanting to waste her breathe on Cen Xiaosi. âJust because theyâre not sold publicly doesnât mean theyâre not worth that much.â
The police officerâs expression changed upon seeing the documents, immediately treating Jiang Changning with respect, âThe damage is worth hundreds of thousands, we can file a case.â
Cen Xiaosi was dumbfounded at the statement, âThatâs just a no-name brand, what hundreds of thousands!â
If Jiang Changning used luxury brands, Cen Xiaosi would have been more cautious.
But the bottles looked cheap; what miraculous ingredients could they contain to be so expensive?
âMine were cheaper, probably in the tens of thousands range,â Si Fuqing added slowly. âOfficer, let her out only after sheâs compensated us in full.â The officer nodded, âThe hotel will also be imposed a penalty.â
Cen Xiaosi was taken away, unlikely to be released soon.
She had considerable savings, but she was not willing to pay Jiang Changning such a large sum.
âWe canât stay here now,â Si Fuqing kicked the door again. âLetâs find another hotel. â
Jiang Changning agreed, âLetâs go.â
As they left, the room was left with just one girl remaining.
She shivered for a while before pulling out her phone, sobbing, âSister Feng, you need to come here fast. Si Fuqing has gone crazyâ¦.â