Chapter 48 - 48: Incident Starts 5 – Does Ji Baijian still trust me?

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Song Zhizhi walked into a bedroom in the guesthouse.

After taking a shower, she pulled out her cell phone to make a call.

The only person who could help her at the moment was Ji Baijian.

She had asked for his help numerous times and would repay him in the future. Those who wronged her would surely meet their doom! The law of the universe would certainly repay his kindness with immense generosity.

The call was connected, and the familiar voice on the other end remained indifferent, “Miss Song.”

‘What are you doing?” Song Zhizhi asked.

“Reading the news,” Ji Baijian replied, adding, “Your news.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“What?”

“The news about Miss Song’s jealousy leading her to betray her own stepsister is stirring up quite a storm. How could Miss Song not know about this?” Ji Baijian sounded sarcastic.

Without uttering a word, Song Zhizhi promptly hung up.

She had thought that these news stories would not be exposed with her father’s influence. Underestimating the situation had been a mistake.

She quickly went through the news on her phone. All the headline news was about her. It made her seethe with rage. It said she was envious of Nie Xiaofei who was pregnant with Yi Wenhan’s baby and so, she tried to kill her. It stated that she married Ji Baijian solely for financial gain and deep down, she was still in love with Yi Wenhan. The video of her kiss with Yi Wenhan was also there, sans any context. It just looked like a deep, romantic kiss. Coupled with the perceived intimacy between Yi Wenhan and Song Zhizhi at the Xin Family engagement party, it confirmed the fact that they were still entangled romantically!

She had to admit, she was shaking with rage because of the news and harsh remarks about her.

She threw off her blanket, didn’t even change out of her pajamas, and stormed out the door.

In the guesthouse’s parking spot, she drove off to Ji Baijian’s apartment. Her only bet was that Ji Baijian was present.

With a rush of adrenaline, she reached Ji Baijian’s apartment building. She took a deep breath and rang the bell.

Thankfully, the door opened. Ji Baijian was in a white robe, looking languid. He raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, “What brings Miss Song here so late?”

Song Zhizhi didn’t respond; she simply dashed into Ji Baijian’s apartment without even taking off her shoes.

Ji Baijian frowned but still closed the door behind her.

Meanwhile, in Nie Xiaofei’s room at Song Family’s mansion, Nie Wenzhi looked at the messages on her phone and commented sarcastically, “At this time, Song Zhizhi has gone to Ji Baijian.”

“This shameless woman, after all this, she still has the audacity to find Ji Baijian.” Nie Xiaofei said viciously.

“Ji Baijian is her last lifeline; of course, she would desperately cling to him,” Nie Wenzhi said coldly, “But it’s uncertain if Ji Baijian would continue to support her!”

“If I were a man, I would sever all ties with her. Going to Ji Baijian is just asking for humiliation,” Nie Xiaofei said viciously.

Nie Wenzhi smiled evily.

Enough of Song Zhizhi! It’S time for her to get a taste of her own medicine!

In Ji Baijian’s apartment, Song Zhizhi sat on his couch, and Ji Baijian sat on the one furthest from her, both of them in silent anticipation.

Song Zhizhi took a deep breath, “Baijian, do you still trust me?”

Ji Baijian barely flickered a glance at her, still looking at her coldly.

“I am not foolish enough to ask a housemaid to do such a thing and risk getting reported,” Song Zhizhi stated earnestly.

Ji Baijian remained silent.

Song Zhizhi continued, “Nie Wenzhi is trying to frame me in this matter. She wants me to go to prison in order to further her other plans.”

“What about that kiss with Yi Wenhan?” Ji Baijian suddenly asked.

Song Zhizhi was taken aback.

So, men could also focus on such petty things?!

“If you don’t want to say it, that’s fine.” Ji Baijian seemed indifferent.

“This is what you’re concerned about?” Song Zhizhi asked.

“Not really, I just want to understand if I’m being played by you.”

“I was forced by Yi Wenhan,” Song Zhizhi said earnestly, “The video had been manipulated. The reality was that Yi Wenhan took advantage of a moment of my inattentiveness to kiss me and leave behind evidence that would lead the police to think we were still romantically involved.”

“Forced?” Ji Baijian looked at Song Zhizhi, focusing on her lips.

Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, she affirmed, “I truly no longer have any feelings for Yi Wenhan. I wouldn’t be stupid enough to fancy someone who’s trying to frame me!”

“Come here.” Ji Baijian raised an eyebrow. “Huh

“Come here,” Ji Baijian repeated.

Although confused, Song Zhizhi obeyed and sat next to Ji Baijian.

Ji Baijian’s slender finger gently landed on Song Zhizhi’s lips.

The sudden touch made Song Zhizhi’s heart flutter.

“I don’t particularly enjoy others touching my belongings, ” Ji Baijian stated.

In that moment, Song Zhizhi seemed to detect a hint of ruthlessness in his otherwise placid tone. As Song Zhizhi’s lips barely moved, it was as if she was delicately kissing the tip of his finger. “Since I had kissed you, I wouldn’t want a second man to do the same,” Ji Baijian said.

“Okay,” Song Zhizhi readily agreed.

No matter what Ji Baijian’s feelings for her were at the moment, perhaps it was just a desire to possess, she knew that the only person she could rely on now was him. There was still so much left to do; she couldn’t afford to fall now.

Ji Baijian let go of Song Zhizhi and said, “What do you need my help with?”

Song Zhizhi breathed a sigh of relief. She had been afraid that Ji Baijian might just leave her, even her father and brother didn’t understand her. She didn’t dare to hope, but neither did she want to say more at this point, she moved on to the main point, “Xiaoqing must have been instructed. But Nie Wenzhi, being as meticulous and cautious as she is, would definitely not directly instruct Xiaoqing. I need you to investigate our maid, Zhu Ma, who is Nie Wenzhi’s confidante. We should be able to get some clues from her.”

Ji Baijian listened silently.

Song Zhizhi went on, “Xiaochun is the only maid in our house we can trust. If you need to find out something in the Song Family, you can approach her. Also, for any government-related information, do not ask Song Zhijun. Although Song Zhijun’s family and ours are related, due to one family being involved in politics and the other in business, they have always had separate paths to avoid suspicion. Moreover, my father’s chosen path seems to have a better outcome than Song Wen’s, which might stir jealousy and darken a person’s thoughts compared to him.”

Because of the existing competition, Song Zhizhi was now so careful that she didn’t dare to neglect the slightest detail.

Ji Baijian nodded.

“I have to report to the police station every 24 hours until there are new developments in the case. I hope you can hurry up. Time isn’t on our side as the longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it is for both of us, especially since we are currently engaged,” she pleaded.

“I understand,” Ji Baijian reassured calmly.

Song Zhizhi couldn’t really comprehend his feelings.

“At this time, I suggest you leave as early as possible,” Ji Baijian advised, “If my guess is correct, you must have been under surveillance. If you stay here too long, it won’t be conducive for me to operate independently.”

Song Zhizhi had an epiphany.

Ji Baijian was more considerate than she was. It would be best to make people believe there was a conflict between them at this point, so that Nie Wenzhi’s spies wouldn’t focus on Ji Baijian.

She immediately got up to leave.

Ji Baijian suddenly stopped her.

song Lmzm was surpnsea. “Don’t forget what you promised.”

What promise?

Then she remembered and smiled at the corner of her mouth, “Your man in life, your ghost in death.”

If she wasn’t mistaken, she may have seen a fleeting smile on Ji Baijian’s face..