Jin residence.
Jin Miaomiao leaned back on the sofa, thoroughly informed about the wedding scandal. Watching the escalating public outcry, her face was almost contorted with a smile.
What a turnaround!
Today, she had feigned illness and skipped Jin Ye's wedding, fearing the ridicule she would face.
They would say she was humiliated, that she had exposed the couple's marital discord, only for them to marry soon after…
But now?
Su Ding had slept with another man on their wedding day, and videos had been leaked. She was ruined, disgraced.
Even if she had been framed, there was no saving her.
The Jin family would never accept someone with such a scandalous past into their home. Such a base and lowly woman was not worthy!
"How could such lucky things happen?"
Jin Miaomiao stretched contentedly as she scrolled through the trending topic comments.
She immediately posted on Weibo, tagging "The Ugly Inside," stating that true ugliness could not be hidden for long, and that evil would eventually be punished.
Accompanying photo: A pure white wedding dress.
Likes quickly began to pour in, comments refreshed one after another, and her follower count increased significantly.
At that moment, the sound of a car horn blared from outside. They must be back.
"Auntie!"
Jin Miaomiao rushed out with feigned urgency. Seeing Zhao Qin weakly step out of the car, she quickly went to support her, "Are you alright?"
She knew Zhao Qin had fainted at the scene and had just returned from the hospital.
"Alas, Miaomiao, help me back to my room," Zhao Qin said, her face pale, her legs and feet feeling weak and unsteady.
Back upstairs, Zhao Qin rested on the bed.
Father Jin's expression was equally grim. He instructed the servants to take good care of his wife and then went out.
Jin Miaomiao really wanted to ask where her cousin had gone.
But she hesitated, not daring to speak, as this was considered a shameful family secret.
Zhao Qin waved her hand, "Miaomiao, I'm fine. You should go about your business."
Jin Miaomiao looked at her with concern, "If you need anything, Auntie, just call me."
Zhao Qin nodded.
After Jin Miaomiao left, the suppressed anger in Zhao Qin's heart surged again, her face flushing and paling.
The Jin family's reputation, built over so many years, was ruined in an instant.
She shouldn't have allowed Su Ding into the house in the first place.
What a jinx!
Zhao Qin took a deep breath and picked up her phone, dialing.
"Hello, Linlin."
Shao Lin was surprised by Zhao Qin's call. She gestured to the people around her and walked out of the enclosed operating room.
"Auntie, are you alright?" Shao Lin asked gently, her voice filled with concern. "I, I heard about this. Alas, it's all my fault. I suspected at the time that Sister might… but my investigation was too slow."
Zhao Qin also regretted it. Linlin had already warned her that Su Ding might be involved with someone.
But she hadn't taken any measures to prevent it.
This whole thing could have been avoided before it happened!
"Alas, it's not your fault. It's all my fault for not handling it promptly," Zhao Qin's voice was filled with regret, hate, and anger. "That damnable woman, I will never let her off!"
Shao Lin glanced at the operating room door instinctively and said softly, "Where is Sister now?"
"Xiao Ye has already gone to look for her. Once we find her, Zhao Qin will definitely show her my methods!"
Zhao Qin said fiercely, then paused and changed her tone, speaking affectionately, "Linlin, it's all because of this woman that the Jin family is in the spotlight. Auntie has a humble request…"
"Mhm? What is it?" Shao Lin asked obediently.
"Auntie doesn't know if you still have feelings for our Xiao Ye…" Zhao Qin tentatively asked. Now, she desperately needed to divert public attention.
A flicker of joy flashed in Shao Lin's eyes. She hadn't expected her goal to be achieved so quickly.
She pretended not to understand, "Ah, what are you saying?"
Zhao Qin said somewhat awkwardly, "Auntie has always thought you are the most perfect daughter-in-law for our Jin family. And Xiao Xi is still so young. If you are willing, will you be my daughter-in-law? Auntie promises to give you much more than what Su Ding received!"
Shao Lin's excited face was almost contorted. She tightly pinched her palm, preventing herself from letting out a cry of excitement.
"I, I've always had a good impression of Brother Jin, but I didn't want to trouble Brother Jin. He must be overwhelmed and very sad and disappointed right now. I…"
Shao Lin spoke so considerately and gently that it made one sigh at how understanding and humble this girl was.
Zhao Qin quickly said, "If you are willing, leave this matter to Auntie."
Shao Lin nodded shyly.
After hanging up the phone, the demure expression on her face vanished, and her eyes shone with a bright joy.
She stepped forward and pushed open the operating room door, looking at the unconscious Su Ding lying on the hospital bed. She felt a sense of triumph.
"Take good care of her and nourish her body. Do not draw blood while she is conscious. Just let her know that her life is being saved."
Shao Lin whispered her instructions, then looked at Wen Min. "Sister Min, can her blood really cure that child?"
Wen Min sat by the desk and chair, staring at the small蛊 (gu) worm in the glass bottle. Hearing Shao Lin's question, she nodded, "Yes. As long as you are sure Su Ding is the child's biological mother."
Shao Lin's eyes were filled with joy, "That's good."
Su Ding would never know that Jin Xiao Xi's real mother was actually herself.
Then, with Su Ding's blood, she would successfully cure Jin Xiao Xi's 蛊, and Jin Ye would definitely fall in love with her.
…
"Useless! Couldn't even keep an eye on one person!"
Jin Ye violently smashed an ashtray onto the floor. The floor cracked, and his face was overcast, terrifying as if he were a bloodthirsty demon king.
The bodyguards lowered their heads. "The room had a compartment beforehand, everything was arranged. According to the compartment's setup, Miss Su Ding must have willingly opened the latch, pushed the door, and walked out."
Jin Ye's expression became even more grim. He never imagined Su Ding could be so resolute!
"Mr. Jin!"
Just then, someone rushed to report, "Su Xiaorui was taken away before the incident. The bodyguard watching her was injured and thrown down the stairs. She was only found just now."
Jin Ye's fists clenched with a cracking sound.
Taking his daughter away before the incident, and then a planned withdrawal afterward. Su Ding, oh Su Ding, he hadn't expected her plans to be so meticulous!
Why!
Why, exactly!
He couldn't understand. They had been fine before, they were about to get married, why did she betray him!
"Wang Yan, take me to see Wang Yan!" Jin Ye roared through gritted teeth.
Half an hour later, Jin Ye led his subordinates to a suburban villa.
He walked into the basement, his leather shoes making creaking sounds on the floor. His steps were steady and powerful, each one carrying a heavy killing intent.
What capability could that useless Wang Yan possibly have!
He would kill him!
The sealed chamber was violently pushed open. Jin Ye saw the figure curled up in the corner at a glance.
"Wake him up!" he commanded in a deep voice.
The bodyguard guarding Wang Yan quickly went over. He felt a strange soreness in his shoulder but didn't think much of it.
The bodyguard kicked him, "Hey, wake up!"
The person on the ground swayed a few times but showed no reaction, nor made any sound.
The bodyguard found it strange and kicked him again, increasing the force, "Hey!"
Unexpectedly, Wang Yan's body rolled over.
Everyone was shocked. Only then did they see clearly. Wang Yan's face was deathly pale, and his body was already stiff.
"He, he's dead." The bodyguard said in disbelief.
Hearing this, Jin Ye's face completely darkened.
Something was wrong. How could Wang Yan suddenly die? Who would want to harm him, and for what purpose!