Nian Ueno

Jiang Shuxiu became concerned about Qiao Lizhi's relationship status.

"Is Zhizhi still not in a relationship?"

Qiao Lizhi sighed, "I'd like to too, but... I haven't met the right person."

Jiang Shuxiu smiled and reassured her, "These things depend on fate, there's no rush."

Jiang Shuxiu shifted her gaze to Jiang Weixi, who was silently eating with her head down: "Xixi, how are things going with that kid from the Ji family?"

Jiang Weixi paused for a moment, then lightly wiped her mouth with a tissue, a hint of embarrassment appearing in her eyes: "Still the same."

Gu Wanyi, feigning concern for her, said, "Xu Manzhen seems to be going back to China next week, Xixi, you should think about it soon."

Jiang Weixi lowered her head, a look of joy appearing in her eyes.

They're coming back next week?

That would be wonderful.

It seems that Ji Xingzhou is not far from leaving her behind.

I hope he'll give me a bigger breakup fee.

Jiang Weixi nodded, looking dejected: "I know."

To the others, his appearance made him look like he was heartbroken because he was about to break up with his girlfriend.

Jiang Shuxiu comforted her, "It's okay. Your aunt has many boys around your age. I'll introduce them to you later."

Jiang Weixi's eyes flickered: "They might not even be interested in me."

She knew what her aunt was planning: to use her as a bargaining chip in a marriage alliance to pave the way for the Gu family's advancement.

If she hadn't overheard her aunt and uncle talking in the study by chance that time, she would have thought that her aunt was very kind and caring towards her.

Only then did she realize that her aunt had only used her as a pawn.

Jiang Shuxiu: "Our Xixi is so beautiful, everyone who sees her will like her."

Qiao Lizhi chimed in, "Yes, Xi Xi is so beautiful, she doesn't need to feel inferior."

Jiang Weixi appeared gentle and humble, but her eyes held a chilling coldness.

Because she's pretty, they want to give her to Old Deng?

Around 5 p.m., the sun was setting in the west.

Gu Wanyi scrolled through her phone: "Let's go out for dinner tonight. There's a newly opened French restaurant with a really nice atmosphere."

"Okay," Qiao Lizhi agreed first.

"Xixi's here too." Gu Wanyi looked at her with a warm smile. "It's been a long time since we sisters have eaten together."

Jiang Shuxiu: "Young people should get together more often and go out and have fun together."

Jiang Weixi nodded: "Okay."

A warning bell secretly rang in my mind.

A French restaurant with private rooms.

The light was dim.

Gu Wanyi also invited two of her best friends.

Jiang Weixi was about to sit down at the edge when Gu Wanyi pulled her arm and made her sit down next to her.

The waiters brought out one exquisite dish after another, along with two bottles of expensive red wine.

Gu Wanyi opened the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

Jiang Weixi's gaze swept over the glass of wine, then she suddenly stood up, clutching her stomach, and said, "I'm feeling a little unwell, I'm going to the restroom."

She walked out of the private room, turned around and went to the front desk to buy a bottle of water. She went to the restroom, took out two hangover pills from her bag, and drank them.

Across the street is the men's restroom, and a portly man came out of it.

The man craned his neck to peer into the women's restroom.

Jiang Weixi saw the person clearly in the mirror.

It was none other than Mr. Chen, the fat-headed, big-eared general manager of Jiancheng Group.

After a moment's thought, she realized that today's banquet was a trap.

The man was pacing around the doorway, seemingly waiting for her to come out.

Jiang Weixi pretended not to see anything, found an empty cubicle, and pushed open the door to go inside.

She took out her phone and dialed the front desk: "Hello, there's been a man loitering near the women's restroom, I'm a little worried..."

Jiang Weixi then found Mr. Chen's wife's phone number.

Ever since she learned that the Gu family wanted to give her to President Chen, Jiang Weixi used some tricks to get Mrs. Chen's phone number.

She edited a message and sent it.

[Mrs. Chen, your husband is at the XX Hotel with a woman. Would you like to come and check? It might be too late if we wait any longer.]

After sending the message, she deleted the chat history and then sent another message to Gu Wanyi:

[Cousin, I'm in the bathroom, but I forgot to bring me some toilet paper. Could you bring me some?]

[Gu Wanyi: Okay, just a moment.]

Jiang Weixi pushed open the stall door, but there was no one at the bathroom door. She chose another route back to the private room.

Jiang Weixi returned to her seat and sat down; Gu Wanyi was indeed not there.

The glasses of wine on the table remained untouched.

Several girls were huddled together taking pictures, chattering away.

Nobody noticed her.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiang Weixi switched the position of the glass of wine in front of her with that in front of Gu Wanyi.

After changing it, she sent a message to Gu Wanyi:

[Cousin, you don't need to bring me any more. A cleaning lady went in to clean, and I got the paper. I'm almost back in my private room now.]

About a minute or two later, Gu Wanyi came in.

After taking photos, the girls started eating.

Gu Wanyi stood up and raised her glass: "Let's clink glasses."

Everyone picked up their glasses and stood up.

Jiang Weixi is the same.

She tilted her head back and drank the glass of red wine in one gulp.

Gu Wanyi glanced at the empty wine glass in front of Jiang Weixi, a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

Qiao Lizhi glanced at the empty wine glass in front of Gu Wanyi, a look of satisfaction appearing in her eyes.

Qiao Lizhi lowered her eyes, thinking to herself that tonight was going to be quite a night.

She saw Gu Wanyi add something to the wine, and she also saw Jiang Weixi change the wine glass.

However, she didn't say anything from beginning to end.

Gu Wanyi sent a message to President Chen, giving him her room number.

Qiao Lizhi was also sending messages to someone, trying to stir things up even more.

A few minutes later, Gu Wanyi suddenly leaned on Jiang Weixi's shoulder: "Xixi, I feel a little dizzy. Could you help me upstairs to my room to rest for a while?"

Jiang Weixi helped her take the elevator upstairs and found the room she had mentioned.

Gu Wanyi took out her room card, opened the door, and went inside, her steps unsteady.

Originally, he pretended to be unwell in order to lure Jiang Weixi over.

But now... why does she seem really unwell?

Jiang Weixi helped her to sit down on the edge of the bed, and looked at Gu Wanyi's flushed face: "Cousin, what's wrong?"

Gu Wanyi's whole body went limp, her eyes gradually became glazed, and she collapsed onto the sofa.

Jiang Weixi said anxiously, "Cousin, do you have a fever? I'm going to find a doctor."

After saying that, she hurriedly ran out and locked the door.

Jiang Weixi slowed her pace and hid in the stairwell at the corner of the corridor.

She chose a dimly lit spot where she could see the view from the room's entrance.

A short while later, Mr. Chen entered that room.

Soon, a woman in her forties rushed out of the elevator, wearing high heels and exuding a powerful aura, followed by two bodyguards.

Mrs. Chen accurately located the room and banged on the door loudly.

"Chen Jianzhong, get out here right now!"

The door opened.

Mrs. Chen led her people in and rushed in.

The sounds of slapping and crying could be heard from inside the room.

Jiang Weixi heard Mrs. Chen's angry curses, Mr. Chen's explanations, and Gu Wanyi's screams.

"Chen Jianzhong, you dare to have a mistress behind my back? I'm not done with you today."

"Honey, let me explain. I just came in and I don't know what happened..."

"You little slut, how dare you seduce my husband."

"It wasn't me! Ah, stop hitting me! I didn't seduce your husband!"

The sound of slaps coming one after another made Jiang Weixi feel extremely satisfied.

She slowly curled the corners of her lips into a wicked smile, like a villain.

Before she could even process the expression on her face, she suddenly noticed a man standing behind her.

The man's face was hidden in the dim light.

Jiang Weixi was startled and almost screamed.

After recognizing who it was, she quickly covered her mouth and blinked.

"Mr. Ji?"

Jiang Weixi lowered her hand and tentatively called out.

Ji Dongxun emerged from the shadows and looked at her coldly.

His deep, sharp gaze gave her a sense of pressure.

Jiang Weixi's heart pounded like a drum, and she immediately became nervous, her eyes darting around nervously.

When did he arrive? How long did he stand there? Did he see everything?

What will he think of her?

Jiang Weixi was at a loss and looked down at her toes guiltily.

Ji Dongxun's voice was firm: "You did it."

Jiang Weixi looked up abruptly and saw a hint of disgust in his cold eyes.