Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Song Jiaren stared at the black cloth on the ceiling and suddenly laughed. She looked at Song Yoyoâs obviously evasive gaze and didnât expose her. Instead, she said, âPresident Cao, you donât have proof that I broke the jade tablet, so I have the right to sue you for defamation.â
Cao Jinâs expression darkened as he said, âThen what evidence do you have to prove that you didnât do it? Out of so many people, only you are standing beside the jade tablet. Who else could it be but you?â
Song Jiaren suddenly asked, âWho borrowed this jade token?â
Cao Jin didnât know what was going on, but he still replied, âItâs me. Whatâs wrong?â
Song Jiaren spread her hands and smiled sinisterly. âIf thatâs the case, why should I prove that I didnât do it? This should be your responsibility.â
Even though these words sounded a little shameless, when he thought about it carefully, they were very reasonable. There was no proof. She was innocent until proven guilty.
Cao Jin panicked. How could he have evidence? The truth wasnât important. What he needed was a scapegoat.
Song Jiaren kindly reminded him, âActually, thereâs another way. You can call the police.â
Cao Jinâs eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded.
Everyone present thought that this was a good idea. Only Song Yoyo was a little nervous. She looked at the black cloth on the ceiling and calmed down a little. The police might not be able to find any evidence.
Song Jiaren had been observing her expression. Now that she had more or less guessed the truth, she said, âAfter all, I found some evidence. When the police arrive, I can help solve the case.â
âIf the police come, it will no longer be an internal matter of the school. By then, many reporters will probably want to interview us. After all, this is the biggest accident that has happened since the establishment of the university. This jade card is the schoolâs identity symbol. You might become a celebrity,â she said meaningfully.
Song Yoyo froze. She looked up and happened to see her looking at the black cloth on the ceiling. She broke out in cold sweat.
When she saw that Cao Jin was about to call the police, she rushed out. âYou canât call the police.â
Her scream made everyone look at her strangely. Realizing that she had lost her composure, Song Yoyoâs face stiffened. She forced a smile and said, âItâs the schoolâs internal matter. Calling the police is too big of a deal. Itâs bad for the schoolâs reputation.â
Cao Jin only wanted to get rid of the responsibility as soon as possible. He couldnât care less anymore. âItâs better to leave it to the police. The most important thing is to find the truth. The principal will agree.â
Song Yoyo was anxious. Seeing that he was about to call the cops, her palms were covered in sweat. In her panic, she closed her eyes and said, âI broke this jade pendant.â
They couldnât call the police. Once the police arrived, this matter would blow up. Song Jiaren must have found out something, so her reputation would be ruined. She was going to marry into a rich family, so she definitely couldnât let this happen. However, this humiliation still made her hate Song Jiaren.
Feeling the eyes of the people around her, she covered her face and cried. She wanted to use her tears to make them sympathize with her.
However, with what she had just said to Song Jiaren, they really couldnât sympathize with her. Her first reaction after committing a mistake wasnât to apologize but to frame someone else. Such actions made them feel disdainful.
Now that they thought about what she had just said, it seemed like she was doing it for Song Jiarenâs good, but in reality, she was pushing her towards a dead end. If Song Jiaren hadnât thought of calling the police, she might really have been wronged.
They subconsciously moved away from Song Yoyo. Such a person was too terrifying. They, for fear of suffering Song Jiarenâs fate, didnât dare to get close.
The girls next to Song Yoyo were a little embarrassed. One of the girls with short hair stood up and tried to defend her. âYoyo is the eldest daughter of the Song family. Itâs just a jade tablet. Itâs not like she canât afford it.â
She sounded ignorant and foolish. Everyone present looked at her as if she was a fool. Was the symbol of Imperial Capital University something that could only be measured with money? Yet, she felt proud that she was the center of attention.
Song Yoyoâs body froze when she spoke. She had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, in the next second, she heard Song Jiarenâs voice. âEldest daughter of the Song family? Why do I remember that my mother only gave birth to one daughter?!â