Mr. Li also called, telling her that their cooperation had been canceled. Millions were lost just like that. She wasn't heartbroken about the money, but losing such a partner was enough to make her furious.
And all of this was because of Wen Yan, that low-level designer.
She would absolutely not let her off.
In a fit of rage, Nuofiya called for someone to capture Wen Yan. She wanted Wen Yan to kneel before her and beg for mercy, to vent her hatred.
Two hours passed, but there was no reply.
Nuofiya was about to go to bed when she heard a noise downstairs.
Her door was knocked, and upon opening it, she saw a man. Her eyes immediately lit up with surprise: "An! Why are you here?"
She knew that An Xileng couldn't possibly treat her like that; he still cared about her.
However, the man's expression was exceptionally cold, and his charming voice was tinged with frost: "Nuofiya, I'm telling you one last time, don't trouble Wen Yan!"
Nuofiya's expression changed slightly.
She found it hard to accept: "You came here just to warn me?"
"What you've done is illegal. If Wen Yan decides to sue you, I won't be able to protect you! I advise you to restrain yourself."
Nuofiya bit her lip, her hatred for Wen Yan reaching its peak. But she could see that An Xileng was very angry, so she could only say, "Brother An, I understand. I was just temporarily confused. I won't trouble her again in the future."
Seeing that her apology was somewhat sincere, An Xileng's tone became much calmer: "Wen Yan and I have no relationship. You don't need to trouble her."
With that, An Xileng left.
Nuofiya stood in place, feeling a chill run through her.
If An Xileng truly didn't care about Wen Yan, he wouldn't have come to explain so much to her!
...
During her days off work, Wen Yan had been searching for evidence.
But the results were minimal.
With the trial approaching, Wen Yan felt like her hair was about to fall out.
If she couldn't find irrefutable proof, it would be difficult to convict Li Mengyao.
Jiang Yao City was still harassing her, repeatedly saying that only the evidence in his hands could send Li Mengyao to prison, and that Li Mengyao had done countless heinous things.
On the day before the deadline, Wen Yan decided to use her last resort.
On the day of the trial.
Wen Yan stood in such a solemn setting for the first time, with Li Mengyao opposite her.
All the members of the Li family were seated in the audience.
Their gazes towards Wen Yan were filled with anger, especially Li's mother.
Despite the immense public pressure, Wen Yan was still determined to sue Li Mengyao.
However, sue if she must; she would never succeed anyway.
Li's mother looked at the relatives around her. They were all witnesses from the Li family that day, along with the servants.
"Have you all remembered what I told you?" Li's mother's voice was unusually gentle.
She had always been arrogant before.
In the past few days, she had been constantly brainwashing these people, even giving them gifts, to make them side with Li Mengyao.
And to step on Wen Yan.
Everyone responded, "Yes, don't worry. We are family, and we will definitely not abandon Mengyao."
Li's mother's heart settled.
She looked at Wen Yan, a vicious glint flashing in her eyes.
Just wait, Wen Yan. This time, I'll make you try to steal a chicken only to lose the rice, and become the laughingstock of Hai City.
Wen Yan's mother sat not far away, hearing their words. She nervously clenched her hands.
She couldn't help but blame her daughter in her heart, why was she so stubborn!
If she were to be reviled by everyone, how could her mother hold her head up? How could Wen Ziyu hold his head up?
She really didn't consider her family at all.
Li's father glanced at Wen Yan's mother and sneered, "Sister, you've raised a good daughter!"
Wen Yan's mother could hardly bear to look at her brother's eyes.
Although she also felt that Li Mengyao had gone too far, Wen Yan's actions were also excessive.
In the future, they would truly no longer be a family.
Wen Yan's mother suddenly felt pathetic.
Behind them sat many media personnel. Wen Yan's lawsuit against her sister had garnered significant public attention, and they were all there to get breaking news.
The trial began. After some pleasantries, the plaintiff's lawyer read out the indictment: "My client returned to the Li family, her mother's maiden home, on September 3rd. Little did she expect that her elder sister, the defendant, would attempt to drug her client and offer her to her boyfriend in exchange for financing. This act severely violated the plaintiff's personal safety..."
The opposing counsel immediately stood up to object: "I object. The defendant did not commit this act. All of this is the plaintiff's own conjecture, with no evidence. Moreover, sending one's own sister to one's own boyfriend's bed, that's too heinous."
Li Mengyao sat with her arms crossed, her gaze sweeping dismissively over Wen Yan.
She knew her mother had already made arrangements behind the scenes.
Wen Yan did not have enough evidence to prove what had happened.
As the two lawyers engaged in a battle of wits, the judge finally invited the witnesses to the stand.
"Please, members of the Li family, come to the witness stand and speak in turn."
Six people stepped forward.
"You were all present that day, correct?" the judge asked.
Everyone nodded.
"Good, then please tell us in turn what happened at the time."
The first to speak was the cousin: "It was a gathering of our Li family that day. Everyone who had time came, we ate, chatted, and after the meal, I went to the guest room for a nap. Then I heard screams. I was worried something had happened, so I hurried downstairs, and that's when I saw... Mengyao with her boyfriend."
Li Mengyao's lawyer immediately said, "Your Honor, it is evident that the defendant did not harm the plaintiff's interests in any way. The defendant being with her boyfriend is reasonable and proper."
The judge banged the table: "Silence, let the witness finish."
The lawyer immediately fell silent.
Li Mengyao looked at her cousin, a smirk on her lips.
But who would have thought that the cousin's next sentence would suddenly turn: "However, at that time, it wasn't just the two of them; there was also a servant. I was quite surprised by Mengyao's preferences, but I couldn't interfere with private matters. It was only later that I realized she didn't want this either; it was all her arrangement. She originally intended for her boyfriend to be with Wen Yan, but unexpectedly, she accidentally drank the juice meant for Wen Yan herself, and then this happened."
Li Mengyao's expression changed abruptly, and she stood up, angrily saying, "Little Aunt, what nonsense are you talking about? Are you crazy?"
"Silence!" The judge angrily banged the table again.
The cousin was insulted by a junior in public, and she couldn't let it slide.
Moreover, for so many years, Li Mengyao had always been arrogant and domineering, never putting elders like them in her eyes.
They had long harbored resentment.
The cousin immediately said, "Otherwise? Do you really like threesomes that much? And with a servant? As far as I know, you've always looked down on servants at home, so why would you be idle enough to share your boyfriend with a servant? Everyone saw your expression at the time; you never expected to be the one lying in bed! Everyone, am I right?"
Several witnesses nodded in agreement.
The second person added, "Mengyao, just admit it. For so many years, Wen Yan has gained nothing from the Li family. You treated them like servants, with absolutely no kindness. Even though Wen Yan's mother is your aunt, you treated her like a nanny. Sometimes we couldn't stand it."