Chapter 281
【Oh, oh, oh, the big idiot has blown himself up completely, I can't even imagine what expression he'll have when he comes back and realizes he's destroyed his own plan. It must be absolutely priceless.】
Ji Fei was laughing heartily while watching the live broadcast. This turn of events not only exposed Jing Yu's despicable nature but also revealed the malicious intentions of Madam Wan and her daughter, completely ruining their reputation.
"Cutting ties decisively, I always felt that mother and daughter weren't worthy of being Jing Yan's relatives. Now that such things have come to light, even if Jing Yan doesn't deal with them, they won't be able to use morality to manipulate him anymore," Yu Yue said.
Bai Xiaoxi nodded in agreement, "That mother and daughter are truly heartless. Jing Yan treated them so well, yet instead of being grateful, they plotted against him at every turn."
"Jing Yan getting rid of that mother and daughter, and Cen Ting getting rid of Jing Yu—it's a win-win situation!" Guo Yalan even wanted to clap her hands in celebration.
Luo Fei also nodded, "The engagement is definitely going to be called off this time."
The Cen family needed Cen Ting for a political marriage, but the marriage partner absolutely couldn't bring such a huge negative impact.
This led the small group to start gossiping.
"So, is it possible that the engagement partner might be changed?" Bai Xiaoxi speculated.
"Baby's right, after all, they're both victims," Yu Yue immediately agreed.
"What, my girl who was just about to regain her single status is going to be tied down again?" Guo Yalan was astonished.
"Although the self-exposure has mostly cleared up certain things, some people will still secretly harbor doubts, and rumors will spread even more," Luo Fei said, "Moreover, the engagement was originally decided by the elders of both families. There's still a possibility of changing the partner."
No way, wouldn't that mean Jing Yan gets a double win? Not only will he reclaim his position as the heir, but he might even get the girl. Jing Yu and that mother-daughter duo are basically the ultimate big losers who are just handing out benefits, aren't they?!
Although the situation sounded quite dramatic, Qin Xian couldn't deny that it was indeed highly possible.
After all, the marriage alliance between the two families wasn't concerned with the children's feelings but needed a title to strengthen the bond between them. It was said that several cooperation projects were waiting for this marriage to be finalized.
Everyone was letting their imaginations run wild, as the situation had basically been settled, so there was no need to worry anymore.
But the next moment, Madam Wan created a huge commotion.
No one knew where she found the strength, but she managed to push away the bodyguards holding her and regained her freedom, shouting, "It's impossible! This is absolutely impossible! My daughter could never... it's impossible, it's impossible!"
At this point, Madam Wan suddenly charged furiously towards Madam Xie, "Did you do this? Did you set this up to frame us?"
Everyone watching felt that Madam Wan was acting abnormally.
Even Wan Ru was shocked by her mother's outburst, unable to understand why her mother was reacting so violently. Even if she had something with Jing Yu, it shouldn't have driven her mother to such madness. Could it be that deep down, her mother hated Jing Yu because he was Madam Xie's son? Was her mother so opposed to Madam Xie that she absolutely refused any connection between them?
But Jing Yu had already confessed, so there was nothing she could do about it.
Madam Wan's outburst was completely ignored by Madam Xie. She was about to have someone escort Madam Wan out, as a mother like her was probably not someone Jing Yan would want to see. As for the scheme involving Jing Yan and Cen Ting, the two families would discuss and come up with a plan to make Madam Wan pay for her actions.
But before Madam Xie could arrange for someone to act, Madam Wan suddenly froze, her body trembling uncontrollably, as if she were terribly afraid, and then she became eerily quiet.
Everyone again felt that Madam Wan was acting strangely, as if she were having some kind of episode.
Meanwhile, on the big screen, Jing Yan was already smiling calmly as he said to Jing Yu, "Thank you for your cooperation. You've helped Cen Ting and me prove our innocence."
"What did you say?" Jing Yu was stunned.
Jing Yan took out his previously wet phone and ended the video call.
Jing Yu's face changed instantly.
"Without surveillance, you didn't think about the phone? Or were you stupid enough to believe that I was telling the truth when I said my phone had gotten wet and stopped working? Jing Yu, you really have no brain," Jing Yan said.
"You... you... how dare you?! You must be bluffing..."
"Go back and check," Jing Yan said calmly.
Jing Yu panicked. The joy of triumph turned into despair so quickly. Just a moment ago, he was boasting and gloating, but now it felt like he had been pushed off a high building. He could no longer care about anything else and rushed back to the hall in disbelief, trying to recall everything he had said.
The wind rushing past seemed to slap him in the face.
In a state of panic, he racked his brains, wondering if there was any chance of a comeback if everyone knew what he had done.
But when he appeared in the hall, the entire audience looked at him with scorn and disdain, and he could hardly stand.
His expression twisted gradually, from confusion to anger, and then to fear and despair.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
【Wow, that expression could be included in a film textbook.】
Not only Ji Fei thought so, but some entertainment journalists also couldn't resist. Although they were paid by Jing Yu to capture the big scoop, they didn't expect their boss to become the main story himself. They were very professional, and such a sensational event couldn't be left undocumented.
The flash of a camera went off.
Jing Yu suddenly woke up, roaring in fury, "Who, who the hell is taking photos!"
Everyone chuckled, as after the incident of a group of entertainment journalists blocking the door, they understood that this was his own arrangement. He had wanted to frame his cousin and fiancée, but ended up reaping what he sowed—what a fitting retribution.
The faint sounds of ridicule seemed like waves washing over Jing Yu. He couldn't help but look at his accomplices. Madam Wan was as pale as a ghost, her soul seemingly departed, not even daring to look at him. Wan Ru was both anxious and angry, her eyes full of blame.
Jing Yu's mentality finally collapsed. Especially when he looked up and saw Cen Ting standing on the stage, towering above him.
"Damn it, you bitch, you set me up!" Jing Yu completely shifted the blame and charged towards Cen Ting.
Others wanted to stop him, but surprisingly, the usually aloof and distant Cen Ting also charged towards Jing Yu.
This was so out of character for her that even Jing Yu was momentarily stunned and stopped in his tracks.
But he stopped, and Cen Ting didn't. She rushed forward and slapped Jing Yu across the face.
Jing Yu, who had already been hit by his mother and Jing Yan, couldn't believe that Cen Ting dared to lay a hand on him.
He glared back viciously, ready to retaliate, but was completely disoriented by Cen Ting's continuous slaps.
The sound was almost rhythmic, leaving everyone watching in shock.
"She actually knows how to hit people?" Bai Xiaoxi exclaimed in astonishment.
"Wow, Cen Ting doesn't strike often, but when she does, she really makes an impact!" Yu Yue gave a thumbs up.
"I've never seen such a violent side of Cen Ting," Guo Yalan also marveled.
"She must have been pushed to her limit," Luo Fei said.
【Hit well, hit brilliantly, hit like a champ! Scumbags like him deserve to be slapped like this. Even if the harm was not carried out, it's still harm, so as long as it doesn't kill him, slap him until he's half-dead.】