Chapter 51: I Want You to Leave He Fei
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At four o'clock in the afternoon, Sanyue Street began to bustle with activity.
He Fei had the intention to introduce Zi Yi to his acquaintances and deliberately called many people to come over.
Moreover, Ouyang Ming had also called his friends over, so there were around twenty to thirty people who came.
They were all from privileged families and they had an indiscernible air of superiority.
In the end, Ouyang Ming simply closed down the bar, restricted outsiders, and only served his friends and acquaintances.
Zi Lian sat beside Zi Yi. When she saw so many young masters and young ladies from upper-class society, her cheeks turned red from excitement.
She raised her cocktail in a reserved manner and used the cup to cover her mouth, before asking Zi Yi, "Yiyi, are we really here to drink with them tonight?"
Zi Yi glanced at her and said in a dull tone, "If you're worried, you can go back."
Zi Lian was silenced at once.
When everyone arrived, all their eyes were on Zi Yi.
Some were amazed, some were surprised and there were also some with hostile gazes.
He Fei introduced her to everyone in a flaunting manner. "This is Zi Yi."
The name Zi Yi had become extremely famous within their circles in the past few days.
He Fei had not returned to the capital for years and upon his return, he insisted on marrying Zi Yi. He had even fallen out with Second Young Master He due to this incident.
They had finally met the person from the rumors and all of a sudden, they understood his persistence.
Just then, a woman wearing a hip-wrapping fishtail skirt with exquisite makeup on her face, walked over to Zi Yi and said in a generous tone, "Hi, I'm Xiang Wei, a childhood friend of He Fei. Indeed, seeing is believing. I hadn't expected He Fei to have such high standards, and find such a beautiful girlfriend like you."
Zi Yi looked at the woman and corrected her. "I'm not his girlfriend."
Xiang Wei's face revealed a surprised look. She turned to He Fei and asked, "Don't tell me you haven't successfully chased her?"
He Fei shrugged his shoulders. "It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Perhaps you'll be calling her sister-in-law very soon."
"Is that so? Then I'll be waiting for the day when it happens."
Zi Yi looked at Xiang Wei. She had not missed that cold gaze of hers.
When she thought about it, she found it interesting. She had managed to conceal her malice so well.
After everyone was introduced to Zi Yi, a service staff pushed in a cart laden with bottles of alcohol.
Xiang Wei took the lead and passed a glass of red wine to her. "Zi Yi, let's have a drink. He Fei and I are like brother and sister, and he's a nice person. It's just that he likes to run around. I hope you can make him settle down."
Her words had caused many people present to jeer.
"Sure enough, Xiang Wei cares the most about He Fei. Unfortunately, there are no sparks between you two. Otherwise, how good it would be if you got together."
"That's right. Xiang Wei is such an understanding lady. Whoever marries her will be blessed."
Xiang Wei said with displeasure, "Stop your nonsense. Otherwise, it will be even harder for He Fei to chase Zi Yi."
Zi Yi looked at Xiang Wei but she did not receive the glass from her hands. Instead, she took another glass from the trolley and clinked glasses with her. "I can drink once with you, but nothing else."
After that, she emptied the glass in one go.
Xiang Wei had not expected Zi Yi to be so bold and forthright. She looked at Zi Yi's lips stained with wine and felt unhappy deep down. However, she did not show it on her face and drank the wine.
Shortly after, the crowd began to enjoy themselves while drinking. There were even some who went onto the dancefloor.
After a while, Zi Yi had the urge to pee. She stood up and walked towards the restroom.
Not long after she left, Xiang Wei quietly followed behind her.
Zi Lian noticed their movements. She then put down her glass before following them.
When Zi Yi came out from the cubicle, she saw Xiang Wei standing outside, obviously waiting for her.
Currently, the Xiang Wei before her did not appear as generous as before. She had a gloomy expression as she sneered. "I've seen plenty of women like you who want to climb up the ladder."
Zi Yi squeezed the hand soap and slowly washed her jade-like fingers.
When Xiang Wei saw Zi Yi ignoring her, her expression turned cold, and she said in a commanding tone, "I want you to leave He Fei."
Chapter 52: Does it Feel Good to Slap Someone?
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"Are people from this circle so self-opinionated?"
"What?"
Zi Yi dried her hands with a disposable towel, turned around, and walked over to Xiang Wei.
Their heights were clearly about the same, but Xiang Wei felt a strong pressure from out of nowhere.
Zi Yi looked her in the eye and repeated herself. "Are all the people from your circle so self-opinionated?"
"You..."
Xiang Wei finally reacted and an inexplicable twinge of anger surged inside her.
Just as she was about to explode, Zi Yi suddenly took a step towards her.
Xiang Wei's expression had a slight change and she subconsciously took a step back.
Zi Yi glanced at her feet, revealed a smile, and said, "I have no interest in playing games such as you liking him and him liking me. If you honestly fancy He Fei, tell him directly. Don't treat everyone like a fool."
Zi Yi's words seem to have proverbially stepped on Xiang Wei's tail. She immediately exploded in anger. "I've already said that our relationship is like siblings!"
"Siblings? Ha!" Zi Yi sneered. "Your surname is Xiang, while he is He. You're telling me that you have a sibling relationship? Are you treating everyone as a fool or deluding yourself?"
"You..."
Xiang Wei flew into a rage out of humiliation, and raised her hands to slap Zi Yi.
Zi Yi's hand moved and directly grabbed her wrist.
"Release me!"
Xiang Wei's expression completely changed. She struggled hard and realized she could not pry her wrist out of Zi Yi's grip.
"Release you? Since you like hitting people, I'll have to reciprocate the favor first."
After she said that, she directly raised her hand and gave Xiang Wei a slap across her cheek.
Pa!
"Ahh..."
"Does it feel good to slap someone?" Zi Yi coldly looked at her. Once again, she raised her hand and slapped Xiang Wei's face.
Pa!
"Ahhh! I'll kill you! Let me go!"
Pa! Pa!
"Wuu wuuu..."
As a young miss of the capital's high society, how could Xiang Wei have suffered such injustice before? She burst into tears.
Zi Yi looked at Xiang Wei who had tears and snot running down her face, and then released her wrist with an expression of disdain.
The moment Xiang Wei's hands were freed, she hastily retreated towards the door. When she finally felt safe, she threatened. "Just you wait. I'll let everyone know your true, ugly personality and have them chase you out at once."
Zi Yi crossed her arms and looked indifferent to her threat. "Whatever."
"You..."
Xiang Wei had never met such an arrogant person in her life.
She gasped in anger, turned around, opened the door that she had deliberately locked earlier, and walked out from the restroom.
After Xiang Wei ran out, she originally intended for everyone to know of Zi Yi's evil deeds. However, she stopped in her tracks after a while.
"Why should I tell everyone I was slapped? Wouldn't I seem too lame?"
When she thought of that, she touched her face and hissed in pain. A malicious glint flashed past her eyes. "A lowly commoner dares to fight with me? I'd like to see if you can continue being arrogant later!"
She turned and walked towards the back area. When she arrived at the staff's pantry, she covered the red slap marks with foundation, took out her phone, and dialed a number.
"Brother Ming, help me call someone over. I have something for him to do... Don't concern yourself with this."
Xiang Wei hung up and in a short while, a staff member walked over in big strides.
"Miss Xiang."
Xiang Wei instructed him. "Get me some X drug."
The staff gave her a surprised look.
Xiang Wei's expression darkened and the staff hastily bowed his head from the fright. "I understand."
These drugs were not rare in such bars and the staff member had quickly brought it over.
Xiang Wei did not take it. Instead, she commanded him. "Put this medicine in the alcohol and deliver it to the woman He Fei brought with him."
Chapter 53: Pursue a Narrow Gain While Neglecting Greater Danger
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Unbeknownst to them, their conversation had been recorded by Zi Lian.
After the staff member left, Zi Lian followed behind him.
The staff member came out of the back room with a glass of alcohol and just as he was about to head towards the main hall, a woman suddenly walked over.
"Hello."
Zi Lian's voice was soft and tender. The moment she spoke, the staff member found his heart melting. He finally reacted to her greeting and hastily asked, "Miss Zi, I wonder how I can be of your service?"
Zi Lian pointed to her skirt, and blushed in obvious embarrassment. "I accidentally spilled some red wine on my skirt. Can you help me with it?"
Gulp
The staff member was clearly charmed and subconsciously looked down.
Zi Lian wore a light-colored knee-length pleated skirt, which had an obvious red stain.
"Please. If someone were to see this, I'd be too ashamed."
The staff's sense of justice shot through the roof and he said, "Miss Zi, please follow me."
He led her to a room with a dry cleaner.
Zi Lian looked at the dry cleaning machine, pursed her lips, and appeared embarrassed. "I can't possibly undress here so the skirt can be dry cleaned, but I also don't know how to wash it by hand."
After she said that, she reached out her white and tender hands towards the staff.
The staff swallowed his saliva and his brain buzzed. He then suggested. "If you don't mind, let me help you. The stained area is pretty small and it's easy to remove it."
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
The staff was blinded by Zi Lian's smile. He put the tray on the shelf next to him and squatted by her legs.
While Zi Lian conversed with the staff, she looked at the several glasses of alcohol on the tray.
If her memory serves her right, the outermost glass was spiked.
Just then, the staff spoke up. "Miss Zi, please stay here. I'll fetch some dry cleaning wipes."
"Okay, thank you."
As soon as the waiter turned around, Zi Lian quickly turned the tray, took out the drug she had prepared in advance, and spiked another glass.
The staff returned very soon, and Zi Lian picked up a glass of alcohol.
The staff was shocked. "Miss Zi."
"What's wrong?" Zi Lian placed the glass against her lips and when she heard his call, she acted as if she realised she had been rude.
She hastily pushed the glass away, and said in embarrassment, "I saw that the alcohol seemed appealing and could not help myself and just had to take a sip. You won't be angry, will you?"
"Oh, no. Definitely not." Even though the staff found her actions weird, Zi Lian had not picked up the glass he had spiked and so he was relieved.
Zi Lian shyly took out her lipstick and marked the bottom of the cup. "You can just pass me this glass of alcohol later."
The staff found it very thoughtful of Miss Zi, and nodded. He then squatted by her legs to help her with the stains.
A moment later.
"Miss Zi, it's done."
Zi Lian glanced at her skirt that was stain free and gratefully smiled. "Thank you very much. If not for you, I have no idea what I would have done."
The staff felt that he was suddenly a hero.
"You seem to be on your way to deliver the alcohol. Let's go together."
...
When Zi Yi returned from the restroom, everyone was already in high spirits.
Some danced while others drank and played games in groups of three and five.
Next to He Fei were several men in their late twenties and it was obvious that they were discussing something.
When Zi Yi walked over, she coincidentally heard someone saying with a tone of worship, "Second Brother is indeed worthy of his reputation. Several major groups collaborated to suppress the Lu Group last night, but he had swallowed all the funds they injected instead."
"It was nearly 100 billion yuan worth of funds, and he simply swallowed it whole. It is indeed true that one cannot compare with another."
"Well, he's Second Brother after all. Say, what do you think he's doing right now? It'll be great if we can call him over."
"Who dares to call him? He Fei?"
Chapter 54: Drink
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Everyone stared at He Fei.
He hastily shook his head in response. "You guys better not push me into the pit of hell."
"Ah He, out of all of us, you are the closest to Second Brother. If not you, then who else? Ever since he took over the Lu Group, we could only listen to the rumors about him. He worked hard last night and perhaps he might be resting today."
Everyone had a small plan of their own. Lu Jingye had another nickname in the circle – the God of Wealth. As long as he gave a pointer or two, they could benefit from his advice. Therefore, everyone wanted to meet him.
He Fei had no way out and in the end, he gave Lu Jingye a call.
The instant he made the call, the few men sitting by his side quietened down.
He Fei came up with several excuses and chatted with Lu Jingye for a while before he hung up.
"What did he say?"
Everyone was inexplicably nervous.
He Fei grinned. "Coincidentally, he's in the vicinity and he has agreed to come over."
The few men revealed happy and excited expressions at the same time.
Zi Yi, who was standing to one side, walked over.
He Fei looked at her, raised his eyebrows, and said in a mysterious tone, "Yiyi, an acquaintance will be coming later. You'll definitely be surprised."
Zi Yi sat down and said, "You mean the Second Young Master of the Lu Group."
"How did you know?"
"I heard you talking."
Everyone looked at the speechless He Fei and burst out laughing.
Shortly after, Zi Lian had also come back. She sat by Zi Yi's side in a reserved manner and remained silent.
Zi Yi glanced at her.
At the same time, from the corner of her eye, she looked at Xiang Wei who was chatting with several women not far away.
Just then, a staff member came over with a tray.
Zi Yi keenly discovered that there was a slight change in Zi Lian's micro expressions.
She looked towards the glasses on the tray.
After the staff member had walked over, he passed the first glass to He Fei, then Zi Yi, and lastly, Zi Lian.
Zi Lian especially spoke in a gentle tone. "Thank you."
Zi Yi discovered that the staff member had turned red.
She then looked at the alcohol in the glass and guessed that it might have been spiked.
The staff then passed out the remaining glasses to the present young men.
Ouyang Ming raised his glass towards Zi Yi. When he thought about the earlier experience of racing with her, he said, "I hadn't expected your racing skills to be that great. I was blind. Let's compete in the future when there's a chance. I wasn't in my best condition today."
Zi Yi had yet to speak when He Fei gave him a direct blow. "You were the one who brought up the competition. Yet you dare to say you weren't in your best condition? From my point of view, it was Yiyi who had not fully displayed her skills instead."
Ouyang Ming raised his fist and waved it in front of He Fei. "Hey, are we still brothers or not? Shut up!"
He Fei saw Ouyang Ming turning angry from embarrassment, he decided to let him off and not make him lose face in front of everyone. He raised his glass and said, "Come, let's drink together. After we're done, we'll head out to welcome Second Brother."
Everyone raised their glasses together.
Zi Yi realized Zi Lian was staring at He Fei while Xiang Wei was staring at her. She guessed that the drink was definitely spiked.
In fact, she was not afraid even if her drink was spiked. As a person with a top-level mental power, with the exception of highly toxic poison, a drug that affects her thinking was useless on her.
There were many people here and Xiang Wei was not foolish enough to poison her.
Therefore, she calmly drank the alcohol.
Everyone emptied their glasses before a group went out to fetch Lu Jingye.
Chapter 55: What Was Added to the Alcohol?
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A few men went out and the rest also tagged along after asking around.
In the end, Zi Yi and Zi Lian were the only ones left in the hall.
Zi Yi twirled the half-emptied glass and asked, "What was added to the alcohol?"
"What?" Zi Lian looked at Zi Yi's flawless side view. When she thought of her plan, her mouth slightly raised at the corners, but her tone was sarcastic. "As expected of the number one infamous brat of S City. I guess you've been spiked plenty of times in the past?"
Zi Yi narrowed her eyes and turned sideways to look at her.
Zi Lian felt her hair standing from Zi Yi's gaze. She suppressed the impulse to hug her arms and stiffened her neck before she said, "Am I wrong? I'm sure you're aware of how you acted in the past?"
Zi Lian looked down on her in the past, as she felt that Zi Yi was the failure of the family. Now, she disliked her even more. She felt that Zi Yi had suddenly become scary.
Zi Yi's lips curled up. She had no intentions to haggle with her at present. She shifted her gaze away and continued staring at the alcohol in the cup.
The two of them did not talk any more after that.
Around three minutes later, voices could be heard.
Zi Lian subconsciously craned her neck to take a look. The alcohol she drank seemed to have started taking effect and she felt warm.
However, she could still bear it.
Zi Yi had also looked over. When she saw the familiar figure, surrounded by a group of people, walking in, her lips curled up.
Everyone was dressed fashionably, with the exception of him. He wore a very restrained, pure black silk formal shirt and suit pants.
However, the aura he radiated was of an aristocratic noble and it was coupled with his peerlessly handsome face.
When he walked amongst the group of privileged people, he stood out from the crowd.
Everyone was evidently buttering him up and the topic of their conversation was the huge stir he caused last night.
"Second Brother, you were too cool last night. My father and several uncles stayed up all night and even woke us up to see how you dealt with those major companies."
"Second Brother, what are your following plans? Are you going to take the opportunity to clean them up?"
...
"Oh my!" Zi Lian suddenly exclaimed and Zi Yi turned to look at her.
Zi Lian looked at Lu Jingye walking over with starry eyes. "How could there be such a mature and handsome man?"
Zi Yi's lips twitched imperceptibly and asked profoundly, "Don't you feel warm?"
Zi Lian's expression stiffened for a moment and looked at Zi Yi discontentedly. "Why should I feel warm?"
She suddenly rejoiced that the air-conditioning had blasted at full power. Else, the drug's efficiency would soon take full effect.
Even though Zi Yi had no clue why this woman drugged the both of them, she believed that the answer would soon surface.
Just then, the group had walked over, and their gazes met.
Zi Yi's lips curled up.
He Fei, who was oblivious, introduced Zi Yi to Lu Jingye. "Second Brother, I believe you should still remember Yiyi."
"Yiyi, this is Second Brother."
Zi Yi quirked an eyebrow and called out, "Second Brother."
Lu Jingye nodded, walked to the sofa beside her, and sat down.
His posture was very straight and he seemed to radiate an air of superiority.
The others appeared very honest when they sat with him. Those who were dancing had also stopped, and those talking had even toned down their voices.
Such an atmosphere continued even when he remained silent.
Zi Yi could already guess the status of Lu Jingye in the hearts of these privileged kids. She leaned over, raised a glass, and passed it to him.
Everyone was stunned.
This woman dared to offer Second Brother alcohol!
Was she thinking of hitting on him?!
Everyone knew that even though he seemed gentle and humble on the surface, he had never given any woman an opportunity. His self-discipline was terrifying.
Woman, just wait to be rejected.
Chapter 56: Your Courage Is Commendable
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When everyone expected to see a rejection, Lu Jingye took the alcohol from Zi Yi and said, "Thanks."
Everyone present: "..."
That was somewhat different from their expectations!
He Fei suddenly had a sense of crisis. He panicked and raised his glass towards Lu Jingye. "Second Brother, Yiyi and I will be family in the future. Please take care of us."
Zi Yi looked at He Fei with slightly narrowed eyes.
He Fei felt her gaze and drank the alcohol before she could interrupt.
Just as he drank the alcohol, he felt warm and asked Ouyang Ming. "Ah Ming, did your air conditioner break down? Why do I find it warm?"
Everyone looked at him with a strange gaze.
Ouyang Ming clicked his tongue. "I think you're feeling hot in your heart instead. The air-conditioning here is so cold that one would get goosebumps. Yet, you still find it warm?"
"Is that so?" He Fei suddenly looked toward Zi Yi and grinned. "Then it must be because the person I like is here."
His words had caused a round of hubbub.
*Whistle*
"Wow~"
Zi Yi looked at He Fei's reaction, then at Zi Lian's expression that was already slightly flushed. A sharp glint flashed through her eyes
She picked up the glass and raised it towards He Fei. "Even though I don't fancy you, your courage is commendable."
After she said that, she raised the glass towards Lu Jingye and drank it.
Zi Yi drank for his sake and He Fei was delighted. He hastily filled up his cup and drank it.
Lu Jingye had also followed suit.
When everyone saw that Lu Jingye drank, the atmosphere warmed up.
Many people started to propose a toast to him.
However, Lu Jingye was very disciplined. He stopped after the second cup.
No one dared to propose a toast after he refused.
Some went back to dance while the rest of the men circled around Lu Jingye to chat about financial affairs. The women also looked at him with admiration and loving gazes.
Zi Yi was more concerned about He Fei and Zi Lian, along with Xiang Wei who furtively looked her way.
Xiang Wei found it weird.
Why hadn't Zi Yi reacted?
Could it be that the staff had spiked the wrong glass?
Just as she was about to observe the others who were served the alcohol, Zi Liang could no longer endure it. Her eyes kept shifting to He Fei as she was wondering why he had yet to leave.
He Fei had also felt something off just then. He immediately realized the alcohol was spiked and he was so angry that he wanted to kill someone. He stood up with an unchanged expression and said, "I'm heading to the restroom. You guys can continue."
After that, he walked in the direction of the restroom.
When Zi Lian saw that he left, she rejoiced and followed behind eagerly.
Xiang Wei saw He Fei and Zi Lian walking in the direction of the restroom and thought about what He Fei had said earlier. Her expression changed and she immediately stood up.
Just then, Zi Yi called out to her. "Xiang Wei."
Her voice was not loud, but everyone nearby had heard her.
All their gazes shifted to Zi Yi and Xiang Wei.
Xiang Wei looked at her with a frown.
Zi Yi suddenly looked up at her, released a trace of mental energy, and said, "Let's toast."
Xiang Wei subconsciously picked up the glass and drank it. She seemed to have forgotten what she was about to do and sat down again.
At that moment, Lu Jingye who was in a conversation with the rest suddenly glanced at Zi Yi.
Zi Yi gave him a smile, deliberately raised her glass to propose a toast, and emptied the glass.
Lu Jingye's eyes flashed with disapproval.
Not only did she skip classes, participate in racing cars, and climb over walls, she even drank!
Old man Dou's granddaughter should not act like this!
Chapter 57: Lu Jingye: Underage Youth Should Drink Less
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After ten minutes or so, someone thought of He Fei.
"Why is Ah He taking so long in the restroom? Don't tell me he doesn't dare to return and continue drinking?"
With that question, Xiang Wei seemed to have recovered her senses. She stood up with a jump.
Everyone looked at her with a strange gaze.
Ouyang Ming smiled and said, "Xiang Wei, what are you doing?"
Xiang Wei's expression darkened. She turned towards the man who mentioned Hei Fei and asked, "How long was He Fei in the restroom?"
"Around ten minutes or so?"
Xiang Wei's expression had a drastic change. She ran in the direction of the restroom at once.
Everyone looked at each other and hastily followed along out of worry.
Lu Jingye and Zi Yi were the only ones who remained in their seats.
Zi Yi looked at Lu Jingye and asked, "Since you're a Young Master in the Capital, why are you repairing cars in S City?"
Lu Jingye stared at the glass in her hand. He did not explain that the garage did not belong to him and instead, he reciprocated with a question. "I believe you aren't of age yet?"
"Hmm?" Zi Yi was baffled by the sudden question.
Lu Jingye pointed at the alcohol in her hands. "Underage youths should drink less."
Zi Yi maintained silence for two seconds. If Lu Jingye were to encounter something uncontrollable in the future, what reactions would he have, based on how serious and rigid of a person he was?
When she thought of this, she directly raised the glass and sat closer to him.
The faint fragrance of a woman accompanied by an alcoholic aroma floated past his nose. Lu Jingye looked at her with an expression of disapproval.
Zi Yi smirked while traces of craftiness flashed across her eyes. "It's stated that I'm already of age on my identity card."
Lu Jingye looked at her.
The next second, she suddenly raised the glass to her lips and deliberately said, "In fact, my real birthday is in September... Since you disapprove of my drinking habits, why don't you drink this glass on my behalf? If you drink this, I'll refrain from drinking tonight."
Lu Jingye's pitch-black eyes looked into her eyes.
Perhaps it was due to the few glasses she drank, but Zi Yi's face was flushed red. Her originally charming phoenix eyes, together with a layer of alcoholic luster made her look beautiful and charming, like a spirit that seduced others. It made it hard for a person to shift their gaze away.
Lu Jingye went quiet.
"Lu Jingye."
When he heard her calling his name, his eyes darkened. He had unexpectedly blanked out earlier.
He looked at the young lady who obviously acted deliberately. He took the glass from her hands and emptied the contents in one shot under her slightly surprised gaze.
He then put down the glass and said, "Remember your words."
Zi Yi slightly parted her lips.
This man had actually drunk it!
In the end, she came to this conclusion: This man must be extremely boring in every area of his life.
Lu Jingye tilted his head and looked at her, his eyes were as calm as still waters.
Just then, loud movements could be heard from the restroom's direction. It appeared as if the door was kicked open.
Shortly after, they saw a man running out in panic as he said in a loud voice, "Something happened to Ah He!"
After he said that, he turned towards Zi Yi.
She stood up from the sofa and asked, "Did something happen to my cousin too?"
That man was shocked by the aura she radiated and hastily nodded. "That's right. Someone spiked Ah He and your cousin's drink and in the restroom, they..."
Under Lu Jingye's gaze, that man did not dare to complete his sentence. In the end, he said, "You better head over and take a look."
Zi Yi wanted to leave at once. However, she was stopped by Lu Jingye.
"Give your family a call first."
Zi Yi turned back, looked at Lu Jingye who stood up with her, and was surprised.
"Since someone deliberately schemed against He Fei and your cousin, this matter will become a big deal sooner or later. Let your family members come forward to resolve it."
Zi Yi thought about it and nodded. She then took out her phone and gave Zi Xu a call.
Chapter 58: Do You Know What You Just Did?
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Subsequently, Zi Yi and Lu Jingye followed the man and headed towards the restroom.
There was currently a large crowd outside the restroom and gossiping filled the air. There were even Xiang Wei's hysterical screams from inside. "Shameless bitch! How dare you do such a thing to He Fei!"
When Zi Yi heard what she said, she snorted.
This lady was good at covering up her misdeeds by shifting the blame to others.
When Lu Jingye heard her snort, he tilted his head and glanced at her.
When they approached, someone called out, "Second Brother is here, make way."
The crowd near the restroom had automatically made way for them to pass through
Zi Yi and Lu Jingye saw Zi Lian's clothes were disorderly, while Xiang Wei pulled her. Evidently, she was in an extreme emotional state. There was also a handprint on Zi Lian's face that had turned red under the influence of the drug.
Zi Lian was incapable of resisting. She curled up on the ground, as moaning sounds escaped her lips without feeling an ounce of pain.
Zi Yi walked over, glanced at Zi Lian, turned towards Xiang Wei who had gone mad, and wanted to pull them apart.
Just then, Lu Jingye spoke to the other two girls standing nearby. "Pull Xiang Wei away. Get this lady dressed."
Two girls hastily went up to restrain and pull away Xiang Wei.
As Xiang Wei had blocked the majority of the scene, but when she was pulled away, everyone saw that the front part of Zi Lian's skirt had been torn apart, which revealed her skin. The shelves here had large towels prepared, so Zi Yi walked over, tugged down a towel, and threw it at Zi Lian.
It nicely covered up her body.
Lu Jingye asked, "Where's He Fei?"
Ouyang Ming's voice sounded from inside. "Second Brother, Ah He is inside here and we're restraining him. We are losing control over him."
"Knock him out."
A heavy thump sounded from inside and Ouyang Ming walked out with a complicated expression after. He loudly shouted in the direction of the door, "Fetch the antidote and check the CCTV!"
Subsequently, he looked at Lu Jingye.
A sharp glint flashed past Lu Jingye's eyes and Ouyang Ming shrunk his neck.
He hastily assured Lu Jingye. "I have strictly forbidden this type of drug in my establishment!"
Xiang Wei, who had been pulled to one side, shouted. "It must be this shameless woman who brought the drug in. As expected of a poor family, to be so unscrupulous in order to take a shortcut!
"It seems like you have a very clear understanding of the situation." Zi Yi sneered, walked to Zi Lian and glanced at her face. She then turned to the sink and filled up half a bucket of water. Under everyone's surprise gaze, she directly poured it over Zi Lian.
"Ahh..."
"Cousin, are you awake now?"
Zi Yi observed He Fei. He had obviously been trained and Zi Lian's scheme could not possibly succeed in ten minutes. However, she was rather curious what Zi Lian would say.
Everyone kept their mouths shut at the moment. It was evident that they were shocked by Zi Yi's actions.
Zi Lian's head was still slightly dizzy.
"What happened? What happened?"
Wasn't she supposed to be pounced on by He Fei?
Why was she here?
"You..."
"It seems like you're slightly sober." Zi Yi looked at her with indifference. "Do you know what you just did?"
"I..."
Just as she wanted to speak, Xiang Wei's angry roar sounded first. "Sl*t! How dare you drug He Fei and plan to do all sorts of things with him? Who do you think you are? Even if He Fei did the deed, don't even think of entering the He Family!"
Zi Lian covered her face and started sobbing as she said, "I haven't done anything. I also don't know what is happening."
"You don't know what's going on? Then why did you enter the men's restroom!"
Chapter 59: What Exactly Happened?
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Xiang Wei was extremely aggressive. Zi Lian was overwhelmed and coupled with the remaining drug in her body, she could only sob.
Zi Yi was, to some extent, displeased with Zi Lian's reaction. Doesn't she know to fight back even in the slightest?
In the eyes of others, Zi Lian's reaction seemed to have proved Xiang Wei's story and everyone started to push the blame on her.
"What's the difference between selling herself in the market and acting like this? To think she dares to scheme against He Fei. I think she has gone crazy wanting to climb up the ladder!"
"Ha! Not to mention He Fei does not fancy her at all. Even if he likes her, the He Family would never accept such a scheming woman."
Zi Yi listened to the accusations against Zi Lian and remained silent.
Xiang Wei did not intend to let Zi Yi off the hook. She had clearly let the staff spike her drink!
She felt that there was only one possibility if she did not fall prey to her plans. Zi Yi must have changed the glasses.
"Zi Yi, your cousin schemed against He Fei but you don't seem to have any reaction?
Perhaps you had instigated your cousin to drug He Fei? You acted as if you're not fond of He Fei and yet, you can't bear to part with a good family like the He family. Therefore, you deliberately instigated this, am I right!"
The more she said, the angrier she was. In the end, even she believed in the lie she spun.
There were many present who looked at Zi Yi with a strange expression.
Zi Yi's expression was of indifference. After Xiang Wei finished shouting, she gave her a round of applause. "As expected of a young lady from a wealthy family. I believe you've participated in no lack of schemes your whole life?"
"You're talking nonsense!" Xiang Wei glared at Zi Yi.
"Nonsense?" Zi Yi curled her lips, and turned to the door.
Just then, Lu Jingye suddenly asked, "Is the antidote here yet?"
A staff member's voice sounded from behind. "Here it is."
Those who stood at the door hastily made room when the staff member answered.
Zi Yi took the antidote brought by the staff, hastily opened the bottle, and poured out a few pills before she said to Zi Lian, "Cousin, eat this."
When Zi Lian heard her, her body suddenly shivered.
She looked up at Zi Yi and was shocked by the coldness in her eyes. She hastily took the medicine and swallowed it.
Everyone was watching her closely.
When the warmth in her body slowly decreased, her mind also cleared up gradually.
Just then, Xiang Wei's scornful voice could be heard. "Even if she ate the antidote, you still can't dispute the fact that she's shameless!"
Zi Yi glanced at Xiang Wei with a chilly gaze.
Xiang Wei's heart palpitated and when she finally recovered her senses, she was about to explode again.
However, Zi Yi looked back to Zi Lian and asked, "Cousin, what's going on?"
When Zi Lian's mind cleared up, she finally noticed the crowd around her. She thought that since she had made such a huge sacrifice today, she might as well go for broke.
She sobbed as she explained. "After I realized I was feeling unwell, I went to the restroom. But just as I walked to the door, Young Master He Fei pulled me inside and pounced on me. He even tore my clothes. I was so scared.
I didn't expect to feel strange the more I struggled. I don't know what happened in the end. I only felt that Young Master He Fei had... to me..."
Zi Lian covered her face and started crying again after she said that.
"I've already been taken by Young Master He Fei, and I no longer have the face to meet my family members. It's better for me to die!"
Zi Lian's words caused everyone's expression to turn stranger.
Could He Fei have been so anxious to have completed all the steps within ten minutes!?
Xiang Wei angrily stomped her foot. "Nonsense! He Fei has received special training since he was a child. Even if he's drugged, he would not grab a random woman to resolve his urges. Let alone completing the deed with you in such a short time!"
She turned towards Ouyang Ming with reddened eyes. "Brother Ming, immediately get someone to fetch the CCTV. I want to expose this shameless woman."
Ouyang Ming took out his phone. "There's no need, my phone is directly connected to it."
Subsequently, he checked what had been captured during that particular time slot.
Zi Yi kept her attention on Zi Lian. When she discovered that she did not appear worried, Zi Yi knew that she must have done something at that time."
As expected...
Chapter 60: They Must Give Us an Explanation
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
"It was indeed Ah He who pulled Miss Zi Lian inside."
When Ouyang Ming said that, his expression was extremely comedic.
Xiang Wei did not believe him. She snatched the phone and her expression turned ugly as the minutes passed. In the end, she glared at Zi Lian with a malicious gaze as she sternly questioned, "What did you say to He Fei outside the restroom?"
Zi Lian did not answer her. Instead, she continued crying. Her sad appearance made her seem as if she was wronged.
"You..."
Xiang Wei nearly fainted from anger. Others were in the dark, but she clearly knew that she had only tasked the staff member to spike Zi Yi's drink. It was impossible for two glasses to be drugged. Unless that woman had done it to herself.
Xiang Wei wished that she could pull out the staff member for confrontation, but she could not do so. The moment a confrontation were to happen, her scheme against Zi Yi would be exposed.
Zi Yi appreciated the changes on Xiang Wei's face. "I've already phoned my father earlier."
"Zi Yi, you..."
Xiang Wei had not expected Zi Yi to make the call. She was anxious and angry at the same time. What should she do if this matter were to escalate to the He family?
Was He Fei honestly going to marry that shameless woman?
Xiang Wei's expression turned uglier the more she thought about it.
No matter how ugly her expression was, Zi Xu and Li Peirong arrived twenty minutes later.
Zi Xu looked at Zi Lian wrapped in a towel, who seemed to have been bullied. He felt angry yet anxious.
He suddenly hated his niece. Clearly, he had strived for Zi Yi's marriage with great difficulty, but she had spoiled his good plans with a sudden situation.
He was even angrier at Zi Yi for being such a disappointment. If she had grasped the opportunity to get along with He Fei, could she have given Zi Lian a chance?
Even if his current thoughts were in a mess, he still had to put on the airs of an elder as he said in anger, "My niece has ended up in such a situation and even if the He family has a high standing, they must give us an explanation!"
After he said that, he checked the surroundings. When he did not see He Fei, his anger flared up. "Where's He Fei? Shouldn't he come out and say something in such a situation?"
"He was knocked out," Zi Yi responded.
Zi Xu glanced at her and there was anger contained in the depths of his eyes. He felt pity for the missed opportunity and at the same time, angry at Zi Yi for her incompetence.
On the surface, he acted as if he had to get justice for Zi Lian. "I'll give He Fei's father a call. Lianlian, don't be afraid. Your uncle won't let others bully you."
Li Peirong lifted Zi Lian up with a worried expression and hugged her. "Are you feeling unwell anywhere? If I knew something like this would happen today, I would not have allowed you to tag along no matter what."
Li Peirong looked regretful, but her heart was full of joy.
She knew that this niece of hers was not someone easy to deal with and as expected, she had not disappointed her.
It would be better if she could get pregnant with a baby.
With Zi Xu and Li Peirong as her backing, she was even more confident. She acted as if it was hopeless to continue living. "Uncle, Aunt, I don't know how this happened too, and I have let Yiyi down. I'm no longer an innocent lady and if this were to spread out.... Huuu..."
Xiang Wei lost all rationality due to anger. She wanted to run over and scratch Zi Yi. However, Ouyang Ming held her back. "Little Wei, don't add fuel to the fire."
At that moment, a powerful-sounding voice could be heard. "Take Miss Zi back first. After He Fei wakes up, Mr. Zi can discuss a solution with him."
Zi Xu subconsciously looked at Lu Jingye. At first, he was shocked by his temperament, but then he was surprised and happy. "You're the Second Young Master of the Lu family?"
"Yes."
Lu Jingye remained silent and did not have the intention to speak up again.
Lu Jingye was a legend in the business world. This was the first time Zi Xu had seen him in person and he wished that he could chat longer with him. However, the situation did not permit him to do so. He felt regretful deep down, but maintained his anger and motioned to Li Peirong. "Bring her out first."
Li Peirong nodded, then supported the limping Zi Lian and went out.