Lin Xu said she had friends at Xieâs, but actually, it was a lie; she did this just to deceive Wen Li.
As for the so-called leakerâs information, it was nothing but a blank sheet of paper. She had arranged with a courier to deliver it to the villa at a scheduled time, only to expose Wen Liâs flaws.
Fishing law enforcement.
Let her steal the document and then catch her red-handed.
In this way, even without evidence, she could make Ji Tingyang see her true colors.
However, Lin Xu had not expected Ji Tingyang to return early, and she hadnât even started the rest of her plan yet.
She also did not expect that Wen Li, in her panic, would push Ji Tingyang into the swimming pool.
When Lin Xu found out, her mind went blank for a moment, and the fear of losing a loved one again swept over her. Without the slightest consideration of whether Ji Tingyang could swim or not, she dashed out impulsively.
Ji Tingyang indeed knew how to swim, but the sudden drowning caught him off guard, and he couldnât react before the water rushed frantically into his nostrils.
After Lin Xu pulled Ji Tingyang to shore, she felt a surge of fright, grateful she had rushed over.
It seemed like Wen Li had just realized what she had done, her eyes brimming with tears and fear, and she sobbed intermittently.
Lin Xu couldnât hold back and slapped her across the face, âIf anything happens to Ji Tingyang, Iâll make sure you pay the price!â
Hospital, the doctor was talking to her about the examination results.
Ji Tingyang hadnât been underwater for long, so there were no serious issues, and he could be discharged after waking up.
Lin Xu let out a sigh of relief, regretting that she hadnât been meticulous enough, and wondered if Ji Tingyang had awoken yet.
Her mind occupied with thoughts of her son in the hospital room, she became oblivious to the doctor reiterating any precautions, clearly distracted.
âMiss Lin? Miss Lin?â The doctor called out to her a few times, âDid you remember everything I just said?â
Lin Xu was silent for a moment: ââ¦Could you please repeat it?â
Doctor: ââ¦â
After chatting with the doctor for about fifteen minutes, Lin Xu returned to the ward, and her first glance was at Ji Tingyang on the hospital bed.
Her face brightened with joy.
âYouâre finally awake! How do you feel, is there anywhere thatâs uncomfortable?â Lin Xu quickly approached, asking a flurry of questions.
Upon seeing Lin Xu, Ji Tingyangâs expressionless face suddenly lit up with a hint of pleasure, and a bit of brightness entered his eyes as he looked at her.
âIâm fine.â His voice was still hoarse from the drowning.
âYour voice is so hoarse, and yet you say youâre fine!â Lin Xu gave him a cup of water to soothe his throat.
Ji Tingyang obediently took the cup.
After confirming there were no other issues with his health, Lin Xu felt the weight in her heart drop. She lifted her eyes to look at the IV drip beside him, only to realize that Wen Li was also here.
Her face displayed undisguised displeasure, âWhy are you here?â
Wen Li trembled, her eyes reddening again: âI was worried about Ji Tingyang and came to see himâ¦â
âThanks to you, heâs not dead yet, you must be so disappointed, right?â Lin Xu said coldly.
âNo, it wasnât on purpose, I didnât mean itâ¦â Wen Liâs eyes welled up with tears as she repeatedly mumbled apologies.
âWhether it was intentional or not, move out of the Ji Familyâs house tonight!â Lin Xuâs face darkened, her stern gaze chilling like shards of ice.
Who knows if next time she would, while crying, say âit wasnât on purpose,â and then do something dangerous again.
Lin Xu didnât want to let her stay by Ji Tingyang any longer.
Lin Xu was usually gentle, her eyes often carrying a smile, and even when she occasionally got angry, she could be calmed with a little bit of coaxing.
The anger she displayed now, even Ji Tingyang had never seen before in his memory.
Move out of the Ji Familyâs house?
This was what Wen Li had always hoped for. Since the day Ji Tingyang had confined her in the villa, she had never ceased to yearn for it.
Now, at last, she was about to realize her departure, but the way she was leaving was entirely different from what she had imagined.
She wanted to leave honorably and openly, not be chased away in disgrace because she had accidentally made a mistake.
What would others think of her if they found out?
Wen Li looked helplessly at Ji Tingyang, hoping he would speak up for her. After all, Ji Tingyang was the master of the Ji Family, as long as he disapproved, no matter what Lin Xu said, she wouldnât have to move out.
Ji Tingyang received Wen Liâs pleading gaze, his thin lips parted slightly, âIâ¦â
He had barely uttered a word when he was met with Lin Xuâs sharp glare.
âShut your mouth! Your throat is so hoarse, what are you talking about!â she glared at Ji Tingyang fiercely.
She was seething inside.
This foolish lad was nearly killed by Wen Li, and he still wanted to speak for her.
She couldnât help but recall the ending she had witnessed before, where Ji Tingyang was locked up in jail, yet he still couldnât stop thinking about someone.
What an idiot!
Ji Tingyang was yelled at and stunned for a moment, holding the cup Lin Xu had just given him, blinking innocently.
âDonât speak. Just nod or shake your head when I ask you something,â Lin Xu said irritably, âI want Wen Li to move out of the Ji family now, do you agree or not?â
She stared at Ji Tingyang, her chest heaving violently, her hand beside her clenched into a fist, as if she would strangle him right there if he dared to shake his head.
Under both of their gazes, Ji Tingyang nodded in agreement.
He actually agreed?!
Both Lin Xu and Wen Li were shocked.
Was it because Ji Tingyang was angry with her? Wen Liâs breathing hitched.
As for Lin Xu, she didnât care why, as long as he agreed.
As if he was worried she had not seen clearly, Ji Tingyang reached out, tugged at her clothes to draw her attention, and then nodded again.
The rage in Lin Xuâs heart dissipated in an instant, and a smile bloomed again on her face, her hand gently caressed his head, and she gave it a nice rub, âGood boy.â
A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on Ji Tingyangâs lips.
Unlike Wen Liâs feeling just now, he nonchalantly rubbed Lin Xuâs palm.
This time it was warm.
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Afternoon.
Lin Xu had completed the discharge procedures for Ji Tingyang, and upon returning to the villa, she instructed the nanny to pack up Wen Liâs belongings and send her back to school.
âMiss Lin, what is this?â the butler came over, puzzled.
âWen Li is moving out, and her access to the villa is also being revoked,â Lin Xu said.
Surprised, the butler instinctively looked at Ji Tingyang.
Didnât Young Master Ji like Lady Wen very much, could he agree?
To the butlerâs surprise, not only did Ji Tingyang agree, but he was also obedient to whatever Lin Xu said.
Ji Tingyang had previously given many clothes and jewels to Wen Li, but she wanted none of that, so her belongings at the Ji Familyâs were not much, it took less than an hour to pack.
The nanny unfeelingly threw her luggage onto the car, then just as unfeelingly stuffed the sobbing Wen Li into the vehicle, driving off from the villa.
Where there are many people, there will be gossip, especially since so many servants had witnessed Lin Xu evicting Wen Li.
In less than a day, rumors spread throughout the circle.
The new darling by Ji Tingyangâs side had impressive tactics, casting away the favored canary and securing her own position.