"I would have to be blind not to notice with all the commotion you've caused," Wen Yin sighed deeply.
Shao Yinan carried her a couple of steps and gently placed her on the sofa. Then he reached out and instinctively wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his embrace. His long, almond - shaped eyes stared at her intently.
"How else can I deal with those flies if I don't make a big enough fuss?"
Wen Yin couldn't help but look up at him.
"So you've guessed who's behind them?"
Their eyes met for a brief moment, and then they both blurted out the name in their minds simultaneously.
"Qi Siran."
Upon hearing this name, Wen Yin's gaze cooled imperceptibly. She never expected that Qi Siran was still so fixated on targeting her. It had been a long time since the cancellation of Shao Yinan's engagement with her. And it seemed that all the recent events could be traced back to Qi Siran.
"Guess what I received tonight?" Wen Yin playfully hooked her little finger around his.
Shao Yinan was quite fond of such cute gestures from her, and the atmosphere between them grew increasingly warm. He casually played with Wen Yin's fingers, his eyes pausing on her middle finger for a few seconds before moving away.
Wen Yin retrieved an invitation from the side of the sofa.
The familiar gilded white design made Shao Yinan immediately think of a name -
This luxurious yet understated style of invitation was typical of the Qi family. So...
"This is an invitation from the Qi family," he said.
"Inviting us both to a banquet tomorrow night."
Shao Yinan nodded. He held her tightly in his arms and couldn't help but glance out of the window. The night had gradually enveloped the city, like a sleeping beast that could open its blood - red jaws and devour everyone at any moment.
Tomorrow night would indeed be a good opportunity. Shao Yinan also had a surprise in store for Qi Siran.
"What do you plan to do with those internet celebrities?" Shao Yinan lowered his head and asked Wen Yin.
He knew that he could easily ruin those people with just a snap of his fingers, but he still wanted to leave the final decision to A Yin. After all, it was she who deserved an apology from them.
Hearing his question, Wen Yin raised her head, pursed her lips, and said hesitantly, "Since they're so eager to see me out, let them be the ones to leave the game."
Wen Yin said with a smile, her eyes curving slightly. There was a smile on her face, but her words were cold and cruel.
Shao Yinan nodded, a cold glint in the corner of his mouth. He didn't feel sorry for those people; they had brought all this upon themselves. They were so eager to kick others out of the game, but in the end, they were the ones who lost everything. Those who had allied with them were destined to end up badly.
After a long while, the man's deep and hoarse voice softly echoed in the room.
"Okay."
True to his reputation for efficiency, Shao Yinan had those internet celebrities blacklisted before dawn. The fans who had been following the drama all day were shocked.
[Oh my god! Which big - shot in the industry did this?]
[I thought Wen Yin came from a wealthy family. Could it be her brother?]
[I think they brought it on themselves. They're not worth my sympathy.]
There had already been a lot of negative news about those internet celebrities today. And the fact that they had colluded to smear Wen Yin made many passers - by lose their good impression of them. The number of fans who had turned from neutral to dislike was countless.
On the other hand, Wen Yin, as the victim, had won the favor of many people.
This incident seemed to have finally come to an end, but the mastermind behind it didn't think so.
Wen Zhi slumped down in front of Qi Siran, trembling.
"Siran, please listen to my explanation," she pleaded.
"I really don't know who leaked those chat records!"
In front of Wen Zhi was a broken phone, and under her knees were the shards of a whole vase. The floor was littered with fragments of the broken vases.
Wen Zhi was kneeling directly on the sharp pieces, allowing them to cut into her legs. Blood was flowing freely.
Qi Siran seemed especially crazy tonight. She showed no sign of sparing Wen Zhi.
Wen Zhi suspected that if it weren't for their seemingly good relationship on the surface, Qi Siran would have beaten her black and blue. Maybe she would have been beaten beyond recognition by now.
"Those internet celebrities are in deep trouble themselves. I really can't think of anyone to suspect," Wen Zhi said.
"Wen Zhi," Qi Siran's cold voice came from the dim room.
She was sitting on the sofa in front of Wen Zhi, crossing her legs like a high - and - mighty queen. And Wen Zhi was just the most humble maid by her side.
"I've told you, haven't I? I don't have that much patience," Qi Siran said.
"I'm not going to waste my time and money on a useless person."
There was not a shred of emotion in Qi Siran's voice. Her attitude made Wen Zhi extremely nervous.
Ignoring the pain in her knees, Wen Zhi rushed forward and hugged Qi Siran's feet.
"Siran, please give me another chance. I'll definitely perform well!"
"I've got a lead on the hospital incident. I'll definitely find out Wen Yin's background. Just give me one more chance!"
There was almost a hint of desperation in Wen Zhi's voice.
She was now in a desperate situation, having offended both Wen Yin and Shao Yinan. She couldn't think of anyone other than Qi Siran who could protect her.
Qi Siran kicked Wen Zhi away.
"I've said I won't keep a useless person," she said.
"Your credit card is cancelled for the time being. I don't care how you do it, but find what I want."
Wen Zhi knelt on the ground timidly. All she could do was nod.
Qi Siran gave her a bored look.
"Get out."
Her voice was full of impatience. Seeing Wen Zhi struggling to get up on the ground only annoyed her more.
Qi Siran made a call, and two maids came. They dragged Wen Zhi out like a dead dog.
Wen Zhi's eyes were dull.
She couldn't understand how this life was any different from being in prison. She thought she had finally escaped one abyss, but instead, she had fallen into another hell.
Wen Zhi closed her eyes in pain, allowing the maids to pull her and throw her onto the cold stone slab.
She didn't know how long she had been lying on the ground before she slowly got up. Having knelt on the glass shards for too long, Wen Zhi limped towards the distance. The moonlight shone on her, casting a desolate shadow on the ground.