Chapter 48 - 47 She Had to Bow Her Head

“I…” Bai Yun opened her mouth, unable to find words to respond, but she couldn’t give up. She masked the malice in her eyes and pleaded bitterly, “I know, no matter what I say you won’t believe me, but I truly realize my mistake. Please, for the sake of me being your only good friend in the Imperial Capital, forgive me this once. I will definitely treat you better in the future.”

This Bai Yun, who could bend and stretch so adaptably, truly chilled Gu Qiaoqiao to the bone.

It wasn’t that she was spineless; it was because Bai Yun was only eighteen years old this year.

And yet, she could read the room better than those in their thirties or forties.

Such a woman was a character to be reckoned with.

What was she like in her past life?

Gu Qiaoqiao frowned and thought hard, seeming to remember that ever since her accident, she had never heard any news of Bai Yun.

It seemed that even news of the Bai Family was scarce.@@novelbin@@

But such a person, coupled with an illustrious family background, surely lived a good life.

She stared intently at Bai Yun and suddenly laughed scornfully, “Bai Yun, I dare not keep you as a friend anymore. First, I have no money now; I can’t treat you to meals when we go out, nor lend you money to spend. And you’re too scheming; we can no longer be friends.”

Gu Qiaoqiao did not mention the words Bai Yun had used to egg her on and the things she had done.

Though it could have proven once again Bai Yun’s malicious intentions.

It would have also provided others with evidence of her own foolishness.

Some people wouldn’t just lack sympathy for her, they’d turn around and ridicule her: If you’re told to do something, you just do it, and if you’re told to die, you’ll die too?

So, being foolish once in a lifetime was enough; she wouldn’t give anyone a handle on her this time around.

Bai Yun’s complexion turned from green to white. When had she ever endured such challenge and humiliation? But the circumstances were stronger than her will, forcing her to lower her head.

She clenched her teeth and continued to beg, “Sister-in-law, in the end you didn’t suffer much, whereas I brought consequences upon myself. It’s God teaching me a lesson. I’ll never dare again. Please, let me off this time for your great kindness.”

Gu Qiaoqiao snorted with laughter, “Bai Yun, when you commit murder, if you don’t kill your victim, does that mean you are not guilty?”

“I…”

However, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t want to continue talking with her. She looked at Bai Yun’s pale face, and suddenly spoke up, “Just do one thing for me, and I won’t pursue the matter.”

Bai Yun looked at Gu Qiaoqiao suspiciously and murmured, “Do what?”

“I know you like Qin Yize, and your heart is set on marrying him. You framed me because you couldn’t bear it. So, if you can convince your Brother Ze to divorce me, I promise I won’t pursue these two matters!”

Gu Qiaoqiao’s words were like a huge stone thrown into a lake, causing a massive surge of waves.

For a moment, the room was terrifyingly quiet, as if even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard.

Everyone looked at Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize.

Before Grandma Qin could speak, Qin Yize’s handsome face grew cold, as frost layered over his features, cold as ice, chilling to the bone, causing even Father Bai beside him to shiver uncontrollably.

Qin Yize’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

He stepped toward Gu Qiaoqiao within a few strides.

Before coming here, he had already alerted the police in the west district, estimating they would arrive within a few minutes.

Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao’s glib tongue, he also intended for her to recognize Bai Yun’s true colors and learn from this, so he had been observing from the sidelines.

But then Gu Qiaoqiao said such a thing to Bai Yun.

Wouldn’t his entire night’s efforts become a joke?

Qin Yize could not tolerate this.

He grabbed Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand abruptly, and said in a cold voice to the two policemen in the living room, who hadn’t found a chance to interject, “The officers from your station will be arriving soon. Take these three away. Whether it’s illegal or criminal, I trust you will handle it well.”

Then he quickly turned to Chu Chengfeng and commanded, “Leave the rest to you.”

Without even glancing at the others, Qin Yize pulled Gu Qiaoqiao, whose complexion had drastically changed, and strode towards their room.

With a bang, the door closed.

Hearing Qin Yize’s words, Bai Yun could no longer hold back and burst into loud sobs.

He was truly ruthless, not caring the slightest bit for the relationship between the two families, blatantly saying she should be put in jail just like that.

She threw herself at Shen Manru, about to plead earnestly, but was interrupted by Grandma Qin’s sharp voice, “Shut up.”

Turning to Father Bai and Mrs. Bai, she said sternly, “There are state laws and family rules. Knowing full well that Gu Qiaoqiao is the granddaughter-in-law of the Qin Family, you still dared to drug and frame her, and even dared to steal from the Qin Family to slander Qiaoqiao; do you think the Qin Family is without support?”

Each word from the old lady was sharp, filled with anger, and also with regret; she had been careless.

How could she have allowed Qiaoqiao to play with such a viper-hearted woman?

Bai Yun looked at Shen Manru, crying heart-wrenchingly, “Aunt Shen, save me, you’ve always been the kindest to me. Let me off this time, I won’t dare to do it again.”

Grandma Qin let out a cold snort at Shen Manru.

Shen Manru finally came to her senses at this moment, looking at Bai Yun in front of her who was crying her eyes out, with shock and disbelief in her eyes.

This child just turned eighteen at the New Year, how could her heart be so venomous, so calculating?

All these events had become a series of scheming plots.

It was truly terrifying.

She must not allow Xiao Yu to be with her anymore.

Her daughter was naive, even easier to deceive than Gu Qiaoqiao. She might even help count the money for someone else after being sold in the future.

Although Shen Manru was haughty and proud, and still looked down upon Gu Qiaoqiao, she knew whose side she ought to stand on at this moment.

She coldly pushed Bai Yun’s hands away, “Bai Yun, your thoughts are too deep and too horrifying. Don’t call me Aunt Shen anymore and don’t come to my house again.”

Mrs. Bai came in front of Grandma Qin, pleading, “Old madam, for the many years our families have been neighbors, please let Xiao Yun off this time. She’s just started her first year of university. If she goes in, whatever will she do afterwards?”

“You only think about what your daughter will do, but did you ever consider what would have happened to my granddaughter-in-law if she actually suffered at the hands of your daughter? Mrs. Bai, one cannot be so selfish!”

Grandma Qin’s voice was not loud, yet it carried a chill.

This was something Mrs. Bai had never seen before.

At that moment, the people from the police substation arrived.

Bai Yun, Zhu Jianguo, and Ning Yuli were taken away.

Father Bai and Mrs. Bai also followed them to the substation.

The living room of the Qin Family returned to silence, Grandma Qin’s face was cold, and without looking at Qin Xuan and Shen Manru, she spoke to Qin Xiaoyu, who was a bit bewildered, “Who messed up the things your sister-in-law bought back?”

“Grandma, it was…”

“Who was it?” Grandma Qin suddenly raised her voice.

“It was Bai Yun and me,” Qin Xiaoyu hurriedly answered, frightened.

“Tidy it up.”

“Yes, Grandma.”

Qin Xiaoyu hurriedly went to pick up the woolen sweaters and cosmetics scattered on the floor, carefully placing them in the bag.

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