I sensed a hand behind this. Nanyang wasnât that clever to plan something like this. She was just another chess piece.
Mai Qi, Jing Ni, and I thought of Lu Yan immediately. She was the only other person who hated Ye Qian that much. She was also the only person who could hit Ye Qianâs weakness so easily. However, Lu Yan used Nanyangâs life as a weapon!
The fire in my heart started to burn.
Jing Ni muttered, âNanxing, she promised you that she wouldnât do anything that violates general morality! So what is the meaning of this?â
That was exactly why I was angry.
Mai Qi sighed, âI didnât expect Lu Yan to be so ruthless. She didnât even hesitate to sacrifice Nanyang to deal with Ye Qian. Now, I suspect Lu Yan has induced Nanyangâs death.â
I thought back to the things Lu Yan had told me at the hospital. The fire in my heart burned brighter.?Lu Yan, you said you didnât want us to be enemies. Is that a lie to let me put my guard down? Have you already anticipated this that night?
I lost the mood to read Nanyangâs journal. She was stupid enough to be used, so why should I waste time on her journal? No matter what she had to say, it would be useless.
Jing Ni sensed my anger. âNanxing, you need to calm down. Things are not that simple. Itâs too early for anger.â
Mai Qi suddenly added, âJing Ni, youâre wrong. It is absolutely not too early for Nanxing to turn to fury. Itâs about time.â
I looked at her in confusion.
She handed the phone to me. âHere, take a look for yourself.â
âThe Jing Familyâs eldest young madam asked her younger sister for help, and the younger sister asked her to use her death to fight back!â
âThe Jing Familyâs eldest young madam asked her younger sister for help, and the young sister encouraged her to commit suicide to prove her innocence!â
The article came with a picture of Nanyang and me talking at Huan Yuan. The picture wasnât clear, but it was enough for the public to tell the characters in the picture were Nanyang and me.
It was yet another powerful move.
Hah, and I thought I was spared. It turns out you didnât forget about me after all. I canât even say anything to defend myself. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âWhat should we do?â Mai Qi asked Jing Ni and me.
Jing Ni turned to me. âNanxing?â
I sneered, âWhat else can we do? This is just the beginning! Do you think she is going to let me off so easily? Lu Yan is really ruthless. Sheâs an expert. We have underestimated her. We have no one else to blame.â
I had to admit that I had lost this time.
To my surprise, the first person to call me was Jing Ning. There was anxiety in his voice, but he forced himself to remain aloof. âNanxing, have you seen the news? Letâs discuss this.â
I raised my eyebrows. âOh?â I really had no idea what I could discuss with him.
âHave you seen the news? Weâre in the same boat. If the boat sinks, weâll die together.â His tone was exasperated.
I hadnât even said anything, and he had already pulled me into the same boat with him. âWhat do you want?â I asked directly.
âI need you to admit to the media that it was you who coaxed Nanyang to commit suicide, and it had nothing to do with Ye Qian!â Jing Ningâs voice became steady. He probably thought he could still control me.
âI never did such a thing. All I did was to persuade her to leave you and focus on her daughter because that is her future!â I said coldly.
âThatâs not important. Nanxing, as long as you tell the media those things and bail Ye Qian out, Iâll get people to release your two subordinates! I donât think youâll reject me, right?â Jing Ning sounded proud.
My two subordinates?
Who?
I couldnât help but be stunned.
I put the phone on speaker, so Jing Ni and Mai Qi heard everything. Seeing my confusion, Mai Qi pursed her lips and made two gestures. Immediately, I remembered who Jing Ning was talking about. I couldnât help but smile.