Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Xiâs voice was gentle as she asked indifferently, âMadam Zhou, did you meet anyone on the way to the university? Did someone guide you into doing all this? After all, saying this will firmly pin the crime of being a mistress on me. Zhou Linâan is just an innocent man who was seduced by a mistress. He didnât do anything wrong from the beginning until the end, right?
âAs long as you say that Iâm the third party, you can hide the fact that Zhou Linâanâs engagement was canceled and protect his reputation. Who came up with such a good plan for you?â
Qiao Xiâs eyes carried a trace of a cold smile as she took two steps forward and asked casually, âMadam Zhou, who did you see before you came to the chancellorâs office?
âIf you tell me, I can get Miss Chi to leave the Zhou family with one last shred of dignity. We wonât publicize Zhou Linâanâs scandal either. Moreover, not to mention Miss Chi, I think Mr. Chi will definitely not let Zhou Linâan off if he finds out that Zhou Linâan has an illegitimate child.â
Chi Yuan said firmly, âThatâs right. I wonât bicker with your Zhou family for Xi Xiâs sake. From now on, weâll mind our own business and we wonât owe each other anything. If you donât cooperate, then letâs give it a try. Zhou Linâan makes me so angry and disgusted, so Iâll let your Zhou family have a taste of what you deserve. Itâll be too late to regret it then, so tell Xi Xi who told you to do this immediately!â
When Madam Zhou heard this, she subconsciously looked up at Lu Muxue.
Lu Muxue stood at the door, her heart thumping. She hurriedly took a few steps back. Seeing that she was a little flustered, her friend beside her asked curiously, âMuxue, whatâs wrong?â
The uneasiness in Lu Muxueâs heart grew stronger and stronger. At this moment, she only wanted to escape. She had just taken a few steps when a cold voice came from behind.
Qiao Xi asked casually, âMiss Lu, where are you going?â
Everyoneâs gazes instantly landed on Lu Muxue. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her eyes were filled with horror. Her body was trembling uncontrollably.
She turned around and suppressed the tremble in her voice. âTeacher Qiao, this has nothing to do with me. Donât accuse others!â
Qiao Xiâs sharp gaze stared at her with a faint smile. âEldest Miss Lu, I was just asking where you were going. I didnât say that this matter was related to you. You said it yourself. Donât tell me youâre guilty?â
Everyoneâs eyes were filled with doubt. Qiao Xi had indeed only asked where she was going, but she did not answer. She said that she had nothing to do with this matter. It was obvious that she was guilty. Everyone present also noticed that she was nervous. If she wasnât guilty, why would she be nervous? Moreover, everyone clearly saw Madam Zhou looking at Lu Muxue just now, so the person who gave Madam Zhou advice was Lu Muxue.
Lu Muxue clenched her fists nervously, and her pupils suddenly constricted. However, she still braced herself and said, âIâm not guilty! Teacher Qiao, donât malign a good person!â
âHeh!â Qiao Xi sneered. âI maligned you? Who deliberately met Madam Zhou before she went to the chancellorâs office and even said some things to her? Arenât you well aware of this, Miss Lu?â
Lu Muxueâs face darkened as she said coldly, âYes! I admit that I happened to meet Madam Zhou today, but it was just a coincidence. The Lu and Zhou families have always been in contact. As a junior, canât I just chat with the elders Iâm familiar with?
âIt would be rude of me not to greet her when I saw her in the university. I just did what a junior should do. Teacher Qiao, why do you insist that I did something to harm you?â
Qiao Xi raised her eyebrows. âMiss Lu, you also said that the calligraphy competition last time had nothing to do with you. It may seem that these things have nothing to do with you, but youâre actually the fuse.â
Only then did everyone remember that after the cheating incident was clarified, Shang Jing kept saying that he was misled by Lu Muxue. After that, Lu Muxue refused to admit it and everyone thought that it was impossible. Lu Muxue had just transferred to the university not long ago, so why did she have to frame Qiao Xi?
Moreover, Shang Jing only said those words without any substantial evidence. No one could prove that Shang Jing was instigated by Lu Muxue to expose Qiao Xi for cheating in public.
Most of the students did not pay attention to this matter. The teachers from the design department also knew very well that on the surface, this matter indeed had nothing to do with Lu Muxue. However, if it were not for her, why would Shang Jing suddenly go to take a look at Qiao Xiâs work?
Lu Muxue insisted that the incident with the calligraphy competition had nothing to do with her. This time, she had met Madam Zhou in advance but still refused to admit it.