Jing Zeqian stared at Jiang Miaomiao, "Are you still not going to tell me the truth?" Jiang Miaomiao's eyes flickered slightly, a bitter smile on her lips as she put the water glass on the table and said softly, "When did you find out?"
She had always anticipated this day, she should have known it couldn't be hidden forever.
"Yesterday." Jiang Miaomiao asked again, "So, you also know I put something in your drink?"
Jing Zeqian nodded slowly. Jiang Miaomiao's eyes reddened slightly as she smiled at Jing Zeqian, "Thank you for letting me save face."
Jiang Miaomiao knew that not being arrested at her doorstep yesterday was due to Jing Zeqian's mercy.
Jing Zeqian's lips curled in a mocking smile, "Don't think so highly of me, I just wanted to know the reason." He looked at Jiang Miaomiao's belly, "Is it because of him (her)?"
Jiang Miaomiao smiled and shook her head, "No." Her hand gently caressed her abdomen.
Jing Zeqian closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "So, it's because of that man?"
Jiang Miaomiao pursed her lips, her eyes full of apology, "...I'm sorry."
Because of Jiang Miaomiao, he had hurt Jing Yiyi so much. If Jiang Miaomiao had 'stabbed' him once, hadn't he also 'stabbed' Jing Yiyi, who had protected him...
And now Jiang Miaomiao was telling him it was just for a man! For a moment, Jing Zeqian felt he was truly as stupid as a pig!
Sorry?
You think a simple 'sorry' is enough when you're ready to send me to prison? A 'sorry' is enough to bring down Startrack and Hengjing?
Jing Zeqian gritted his teeth, trying to keep himself as calm as possible, but the anger in his eyes was impossible to hide.
"Jiang Miaomiao, do you remember? The first time I met you, you drank yourself sick for a role, ending up in the hospital. Later you told me that was your dream."
He scoffed, "What? Has your dream now changed to being a housewife?"
"That role was so important to me! I've always been just a minor character, but someday I could stand center stage!"
"Mr. Jing, I will become Startrack's pride!"
"Today, as I receive the Best Actress award, the person I should thank the most is my boss!"
Jiang Miaomiao felt a bit dazed. Yes, she had originally hoped to become an excellent actress, but why had that changed?
Jing Zeqian took a deep breath and asked, "Is there anything else you want to say?" Like, for instance, about the person behind all this.
Jiang Miaomiao shook her head lightly. She had nothing more to say, except to express her remorse to Jing Zeqian, "I'm sorry..."
Anger flashed in Jing Zeqian's eyes as he couldn't help but raise his voice, "Is Wang Boqi really that great? You're willing to go to prison yourself rather than say one bad word about him?"
The disappointment and resentment in his heart made Jing Zeqian burst out, "I f***ing believed in you to the point where I was nearly deaf! Blind! And all you have to say is 'sorry'?!"
Tears slid down Jiang Miaomiao's cheeks. She knew she owed Jing Zeqian too much, "It's not like that, Zeqian. You know that even if I turned him in, neither you nor I have any evidence."
What's so good about Wang Boqi?
He's gentle, he's courteous, he's knowledgeable, but after a while, Jiang Miaomiao could see through it all. The patience was fake, the tenderness was fake, even marrying her was fake.
The scary part was, she was serious.
The sound of police sirens rose from downstairs. Jiang Miaomiao knew this conversation was over. She sighed in relief and stood up.
Jing Zeqian's lips were pressed tightly together as his gaze fell on Jiang Miaomiao's hands, "What are you going to do about your child?"
Jiang Miaomiao was startled for a moment, a faint smile on her face, "I'll contact my parents. They will take care of this child." Her money was enough to raise this child.
Jing Zeqian looked up at her, "I thought you would send it to the Wang family." Aren't you deeply in love with Wang Boqi? Don't you want to be the Wang family's daughter-in-law?
Send it to the Wang family?
The corners of Jiang Miaomiao's mouth turned up slightly, her eyes filled with mockery, "In his eyes, this child has no use. He won't want it."
Someone was already knocking at the door. Jiang Miaomiao looked at Jing Zeqian with reddened eyes and said softly, "I'm sorry, Zeqian. You should just consider that the girl from ten years ago is already dead."
Jiang Miaomiao was taken away.
This news quickly became a hot topic, and the contingency plan prepared by Jing Zeqian was simultaneously released on the official account.
[Suspected of possessing prohibited items?! How dare she?!]
[I don't believe it! That's Jiang Miaomiao!]
[Above, she was arrested right at Startrack's entrance...]
[But Startrack is really brave! Their PR response is so timely!]
[Of course, that's Young Master Jing. Would he cover up for his own artist?!]
[Who?! Jiang Miaomiao?! Why? I'm her fan!]
[Miaomiao, you're so foolish! You were making so much money, why did you do such a thing!]
The hot search on social media only briefly caught the attention of the Jing family members, as they had more important matters at hand - Lin Ruiqing's birthday party.
Jing Zeqian was finally allowed to return and attend the party. As he entered the banquet hall, he looked around, seemingly searching for someone.
Jing Yi and Jing Zejun were standing on either side of Lin Ruiqing.
Jing Yi was wearing a black ripple evening gown that emitted a soft glow. The layered tulle at the back swayed gently. Her dark hair was loosely tied up, revealing the fair skin of her back.
The dimples on her face, one deep and one shallow, combined with her overall look, made her appear both sweet and alluring.
Jing Zejun was wearing a Baroque-style vintage fishtail gown, adorned with layered diamond chains, perfectly showcasing the wearer's superior figure and gentle temperament.
"Mrs. Jing, your two daughters are truly beautiful!"
Lin Ruiqing smiled happily as she exchanged pleasantries with the guests attending the party.
Jing Yi maintained a polite smile, nodding slightly and briefly greeting the person opposite her.
This was the tenth time she had heard such a conversation tonight...
Soon after, the party officially began. As per custom, the host needed to give a short speech. Jing Beicheng took Lin Ruiqing's hand and led her to the center of the stage.
Jing Yi and Jing Zejun followed arm in arm, listening to Lin Ruiqing thanking the guests. As Jing Yi listened, her mind began to wander.
Jing Zeqian watched Jing Yi from the side, noticing she was lost in thought again.
When the guests' applause rang out, Jing Yi came back to her senses and joined in clapping. She inadvertently caught sight of Jing Zeqian nearby.
Jing Zeqian looked at her, smiling ingratiatingly, but Jing Yi turned away expressionlessly.
Jing Zeqian's shoulders slumped dejectedly. She clearly hadn't forgiven him yet...
Meanwhile, Lin Ruiqing turned slightly, beckoning the two girls forward. She held their hands, her eyes filled with deep love and tenderness.
Lin Ruiqing smiled and said, "In previous years, I only had one wish - to find Junjun." Jing Zejun's eyes showed a hint of emotion as she tightly held Lin Ruiqing's hands in return.
Lin Ruiqing then shifted her gaze to Jing Yi's face, "This year, I also have only one wish. I hope that both my daughters will be healthy, happy, and successful in everything they do."
