CHAPTER 234: CHAPTER 232 A DOG BITES A DOG AND BOTH GET A MOUTHFUL OF FUR

Jian Xi pulled out Jiang Qimeng’s photo and asked, "Is it her?"

Bing Xin was startled before shaking her head. "No, it’s not her."

Not Jiang Qimeng?

Jian Xi turned and left indifferently.

Bing Xin yelled, "Jian Xi, why are you going back on your word! I did think about killing you and your brother, and I even contacted assassins, but I really didn’t do those things! Those assassins weren’t hired by me! The person who wants you dead is definitely not me!"

Jian Xi shot her a glare that clearly conveyed, ’Behave yourself, or don’t force my hand.’ Bing Xin immediately shut her mouth.

Today’s trial had gone so smoothly, even resulting in Bing Xin being convicted of hiring assassins, all thanks to a call from the police station an hour and a half before the trial. They informed her that the assassins had cracked under interrogation and confessed that Bing Xin was the mastermind and their employer.

Wan Yu delightedly set off a party popper. Colorful ribbons burst out, scattering into the sky and fluttering down slowly.

"SURPRISE!"

Seeing Jian Xi’s troubled expression, she asked with some concern, "What’s wrong? Wasn’t the trial very successful? When you spoke to Bing Xin alone earlier, she must have told you everything, right?"

"No, she said it wasn’t Jiang Qimeng."

"How is that possible!"

"Nothing’s impossible. She’s always been a slippery eel."

Jian Xi was somewhat disappointed, though it was within her expectations. She composed herself and forced a smile.

Watching her desolate figure, Wan Yu hurried after her.

"Wait for me! I’ll stay at your place tonight, and we can celebrate Auntie’s birthday together tomorrow."

「...」

Meanwhile, in Jiang Qimeng’s villa, she watched Si Junyan, who was seething with rage. She went over and poured him a glass of cool water. "Alright, she’s always been relentless, following every lead until she gets what she wants. We can’t afford to provoke a lawyer, especially not with the Jian brothers, Si Yuhuan, and that Fu Shengyuan backing her. Junyan, let’s just admit defeat."

"Sister Meng, what are you saying? You want me to admit defeat to her? I’d rather die!" Si Junyan roared, his eyes bloodshot. He slammed his hand on the table, murderous intent flaring within him.

Jiang Qimeng’s red lips curved into a smirk.

Fortunately, I was prepared. Even if Bing Xin tries to drag me down with her, she won’t succeed.

Let that short-lived Du Mingrui be the scapegoat.

「Evening.」

Jian Chuxin called Jian Xi. "Come to Fenghuang Entertainment. An old friend wants to see you."

Jian Xi was puzzled. Do Second Brother and I even have a common ’old friend’?

When she arrived at Fenghuang Entertainment, the CEO, Zhang Xuan, personally came down to welcome her.

This caused quite a stir among the many celebrities in the company. After all, Zhang Xuan wasn’t someone who would personally greet just anyone. Jian Xi’s perceived status climbed even higher in their minds.

"Your second brother wanted to come down and welcome you himself, but you know, given his special status, his appearance here would likely cause a commotion."

Jian Xi nodded in understanding. "Mr. Zhang, you’re too kind. Yaowang Group’s smooth development wouldn’t be possible without your and Second Brother’s support."

Zhang Xuan was a formidable figure who secretly controlled a large part of the entertainment industry.

She took out a check with a rather handsome sum written on it.

Zhang Xuan glanced at it and pushed it back. "Between your brother and me, money isn’t an issue. You’re his sister, so you’re my sister too."

"What’s with all the chatter? You’ve kept me waiting long enough," a voice complained.

The elevator doors opened. Jian Chuxin, looking impatient, rolled his eyes at Zhang Xuan before grabbing Jian Xi’s hand and pulling her inside. "Second Brother guarantees you’ll be thrilled to see this old friend. It took quite an effort to get her here."

He pushed open the office door.

Jian Xi saw a shapeless ’mound of flesh’ lying on the floor.

The woman’s hair was disheveled, and she trembled uncontrollably like a madwoman. Her face was so caked in blood that her features were indistinguishable. Her hands and feet were bound tightly, and muffled sobs escaped her lips.

What on earth is this?

Could this be the ’old friend’ Second Brother mentioned?

The corner of her mouth twitched as she scrutinized the form on the floor.

Seeing the snake-shaped necklace around her neck, Jian Xi gasped, "Du Mingrui?"

Hearing Jian Xi’s voice, the ’mound of flesh’ on the ground thrashed wildly, its eyes glaring venomously at her.

She emitted terrifying, garbled sounds.

Jian Xi walked over and yanked the gag from her mouth.

"Jian Chuxin, you bastard! What you’re doing is illegal! This is unlawful imprisonment!"

SLAP!

Jian Xi struck her across the face, then disgustedly wiped her own hand with a handkerchief. "Talking about ’illegal’ with a lawyer? You’re truly naive!"

Du Mingrui was terrified. She struggled to her knees. "Jian Xi, please, let me go! I’ll do anything for you! I’ll never dare to oppose you again! I truly know I was wrong!"

Two people had told her they "knew they were wrong" today. She was getting sick of hearing it.

"Tell me, what can you do for my little sister?"

Jian Chuxin took Jian Xi’s hand and wiped it for her. "Someone like her isn’t even worthy of your touch. How filthy!"

Du Mingrui was so furious she almost spat blood.

After all, they had worked together abroad, and she had even confessed her feelings for him. Now, he was treating her so brutally, like a common criminal, showing no regard for their past connection.

She bit down hard, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. "Aren’t you at odds with Jiang Qimeng? I can testify for you! I’ll tell the judge and the police that she’s the real mastermind!"

CLANG!

Jian Chuxin kicked her viciously. She rolled several times like a ball, crashing into the coffee table before collapsing to the ground.

Du Mingrui cried out in pain.

Jian Chuxin strode over and planted his foot on her chest. "You contacted the assassins. You paid for the hit. And now you want to testify for us? Testify to what? Perjury?"

As expected of a top superstar, Jian Chuxin was as cunning as a fox in many respects.

Du Mingrui coughed, spraying blood onto the floor.

Jian Chuxin’s kick had been heavy; it had almost killed her.

Zhang Xuan, far from intervening, approached and used a baseball bat to tilt Du Mingrui’s chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze. "You need to show some genuine sincerity. Otherwise, no one can save you today. In this business, who knows if an accident will come for you before tomorrow does?"

Du Mingrui shuddered; she didn’t doubt Zhang Xuan’s threat for a moment.

He was such a powerful figure!

"I know Jiang Qimeng has been secretly in contact with several influential figures abroad. During the time Si Yuhuan was away, she managed to hold on entirely thanks to their financial support. I believe the source of a woman’s money like that is definitely not clean. I’ll give you all this information if you spare my life. Please?"

Jian Chuxin looked back at Jian Xi.

Jian Xi’s heart tightened. The mysterious figure behind Jiang Qimeng is finally about to surface, she realized.

Exiting Fenghuang Entertainment’s underground parking garage, Jian Chuxin was still complaining, "You’re still too merciful with your enemies. For trash like Du Mingrui, throwing her into the Gobi Desert to fend for herself would be an act of great compassion on my part. And you’re not even sending her to prison?"

Jian Xi looked up, a cold smile playing on her lips. "Second Brother, how could you forget? When dogs fight dogs, they both end up with a mouthful of fur."

Jian Chuxin’s eyes widened in understanding. "You’re planning to let her go against Jiang Qimeng..."

Seeing the change in his little sister, he couldn’t help but shiver.