Nangong Jin’s gaze fell on Xu Ruowei, and he said coldly, “You said An Nuan called you here. Then there should be call records, right?”
Hearing Nangong Jin’s words, Xu Ruowei’s hands involuntarily tightened. She clutched her phone tightly, her whole body trembling, and her face was extremely pale.
Xu Ruowei’s eyes dodged, and she said somewhat timidly, “I just came out for some fresh air. Just as I was about to go back, I ran into An Nuan. An Nuan stopped me and wouldn’t let me leave. She was causing trouble for me.”
Upon hearing Xu Ruowei’s words, An Nuan let out a scoff and smiled. She found what she said quite amusing.
Shen Xizhou glanced at Xu Ruowei, his brows furrowed, and his face filled with intense displeasure. Why did her words sound so lacking in conviction?
Most importantly, he felt the person beside him trembling all over, her eyes full of evasion.
Seeing this, Xia Wanqing was unwilling to accept it.
She had already stepped forward to tear off her mask with An Nuan, and from the beginning, she had stood with Xu Ruowei. At this moment, Xu Ruowei’s words were like a bomb, shattering her to pieces.
What did she mean by running into her by chance?
Who would believe such a lame excuse?
The most crucial point was that even Ji Wenyun was here. She seemed to have no way back and could only brace herself and push forward.
At this moment, Xia Wanqing hated Xu Ruowei even more, and An Nuan even more.
She hated Xu Ruowei for using her again, and she hated An Nuan even more for refuting. Couldn’t she have just taken all the blame upon herself like before?
Xia Wanqing said angrily to Xu Ruowei, “Ruowei, don’t be afraid. Even if An Nuan has Nangong Jin speaking for her.”
“But you still have me, and Mr. Shen. I believe Shen Xizhou will definitely not let you be wronged.”
“Don’t be afraid just because Nangong Jin is here.”
“I…”
Xu Ruowei felt like she was riding a tiger, unable to dismount.
And Xia Wanqing’s words seemed to push her deeper into the abyss, leaving her with no way to retreat.
Her heart was filled with dissatisfaction towards Xia Wanqing. Was she trying to kill her by stepping forward to say these things now?
She didn’t know what Xia Wanqing was trying to do, but she wanted to escape from here.
She didn’t want to continue entangled any longer.
“Wanqing, I know you’re standing up for me because you’re afraid I’ll be wronged. But, Wanqing, I don’t want to cause any more unnecessary trouble. Let’s end this matter here.”
However, Nangong Jin gave Xu Ruowei no opportunity.
Ha, she wanted to let things rest now, but he just wouldn’t let her have her way.
She might be playing the good person, but what about his Nuan Nuan? Should she just endure all the grievances?
Nangong Jin glanced coldly at Xu Ruowei and said coldly, “Xu Ruowei, your acting is truly terrible.”
“However, anyone who believes you must be blind.”
“With such terrible acting, you expect me to believe your nonsense.”
“Oh, right. Your old flame Wang Liang was ruined by you and seems to have been sent abroad by Shen Xizhou. Do you feel relieved?”
“Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. I found Wang Liang. He’s back now.”
Xu Ruowei’s face turned deathly pale.
Wang Liang is back? Is it true?
No, if Wang Liang were back, he would definitely seek revenge from her, he would definitely kill her.
He must be lying to her.
“Wang Liang is really back. I believe Huo Yunshen will call you later to talk about this matter.” Xu Ruowei was already flustered. She clutched her phone tightly, praying in her heart.
She hoped that what Nangong Jin said was just to scare her.
Seeing Xu Ruowei’s unpleasant expression, Nangong Jin felt much more comfortable.
“Oh right, Huo Yunshen has something to do with you too, doesn’t he?”
Upon hearing this, Xu Ruowei’s face changed drastically. Since Shen Xizhou was still here, she absolutely could not let Shen Xizhou misunderstand her.
She quickly said, “No, I don’t know him. I don’t know.”
But her answer was too fast, and her denial was too quick, making people suspect her words.
Nangong Jin pretended to be distressed and said, “I didn’t expect you to be so forgetful. If necessary, I can be a ‘good person’ and invite them here to confront you. I think that would be a good approach.”
Xu Ruowei could no longer hold on.
As she was about to fall, Shen Xizhou caught her steadily from behind.
Now in Shen Xizhou’s arms, she thought about it and decided to simply faint. That way, this matter would be over.
“Could it be that you’re faking a faint?” Nangong Jin said playfully.
At this moment, Xu Ruowei bit her lip tightly, and her face was filled with intense anger. At this point, she could no longer pretend.
Xu Ruowei finally stood up straight. She steeled her heart, knelt down to An Nuan, kowtowed, and said aggrievedly, “An Nuan, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault.”
Her eyes were bloodshot, “Please forgive me. If this is still not enough, then take this life if you want it.”
Xu Ruowei knelt on the ground, her head bowed, tears streaming down her face. But in her heart, she was unwilling.
However, since things had reached an irretrievable point, she had no choice but to bow her head.
With such a humble bow, An Nuan couldn’t possibly make things difficult for her anymore. If An Nuan continued to make things difficult, she believed that Shen Xizhou, standing by, would definitely stand up and speak for her. And Shen Xizhou would definitely feel sorry for her.
Being able to make Shen Xizhou not misunderstand her and feel sorry for her was worth doing anything for.
Nangong Jin looked at Xu Ruowei with disgust.
His brow furrowed, and he said coldly, “Are you apologizing? You look very wronged, not voluntary. As if you were forced.”
“I…” Xu Ruowei looked at Nangong Jin, wanting to speak but stopping, and said softly, “I wasn’t forced, I was voluntary.” She quickly looked up, her eyes wide with fear as she looked at Nangong Jin, her whole body trembling, waving her hands.
Although she said no, everything she did said otherwise: I am innocent, I was forced.
Heh, what a truly great white lotus.
This was useless against him, but it was quite useful against some people.
Xu Ruowei clenched her fists, her heart filled with anger. She hated Nangong Jin to the bone, but she dared not say anything.
Seeing Nangong Jin constantly appraising her, her expression changed. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Nangong Jin.
She was afraid that Nangong Jin would see through her malicious thoughts.
She was even more afraid that Nangong Jin’s words would make Shen Xizhou loathe her.
“An Nuan doesn’t need an insincere apology.”
“You say words of apology, but your actions are framing An Nuan.”
“However, with me here today, I will not let you have your way.”
“I will protect An Nuan. I will not let her get hurt.”
Nangong Jin shifted his gaze to Xia Wanqing, who had been hiding behind Ji Wenyun, and said sarcastically, “Weren’t you having a great time just now? Why aren’t you stepping out to speak now?”
“I’ll give you a chance. Say whatever you have to say.”
Nangong Jin said coldly, of course, no one would actually step forward to speak.