Bian Jiahui stormed towards me in a rage; it was impossible for me to ignore her even if I wanted to.

Her face was pale, probably because she hadn't recovered from the miscarriage. I packed my things slowly until she stood next to me, at which point I impatiently said, "Is there something you need? If not, move aside. You're blocking my light."

As soon as I finished speaking, she slammed her hand on the table, her voice filled with anger and grievance. "Jiang Wanying, I know you hate me, but you can't help the wicked. You know perfectly well how my child died, yet you still help Xiang Jiao's father appeal. I never expected that you would not only be unable to distinguish right from wrong, but also try to distort the truth."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding students immediately perked up their ears, their faces full of curiosity.

Ignoring the stares from those around me, I stood up and faced Bian Jiahui. “It’s precisely because I can distinguish right from wrong that I can’t let some people get away with it. Who exactly instructed Zhang Liang, and who transferred that money to Zhang Liang’s account, will soon be clear.”

When she heard my words, her eyes flickered, a guilty glint in them. "What do you mean by that? Do you have any evidence to back up your claim?"

"You'll know whether I have evidence or not then. The court hearing is tomorrow, so just wait for the news!"

I slightly raised the corners of my lips. Saying such things was putting psychological pressure on her. She knew what she had done. Once Zhang Liang's affair was exposed, she would probably be the most anxious one.

Then I'll see whether Bian Jiahui wants to protect herself or Fu Xinyi.

Bian Jiahui hesitated several times before finally taking a deep breath and speaking with extreme reluctance, "Why? Have you forgotten how Xiang Jiao treated you before? Why are you helping her family in this kind of thing?"

I lowered my voice, leaned close to her ear, and said in a voice only the two of us could hear, "If I were you, I would think carefully about whether to protect myself or Fu Xinyi in the end. If you want to protect yourself, you have to preserve the evidence in advance, so as not to be falsely accused later."

"Stop trying to sow discord here!" She glared at me resentfully, her expression extremely unpleasant. She snorted coldly, then turned and left without attending class.

I ignored her and sat down. Qin Yao carefully tugged at my sleeve. "Are you alright?"

I shook my head. At school, Qin Yao was the only person I could talk to.

After school, Qin Yao and I planned to go out for dinner. There are many restaurants outside the school where students can have meals together on weekdays.

The weather is getting colder, so Qin Yao and I wear hats and scarves when we go out.

"Wanwan, your hat is so pretty! Where did you buy it? Send me the link." Qin Yao's eyes lit up as she looked at the hat in my hand.

I thought for a moment, and realized that the hat seemed to be from a luxury store, a free gift with clothing purchases. I casually handed the hat to her, saying, "If you don't mind, you can have it. This hat is a new style from a couple of years ago, and it's no longer available!"

"I'm so sorry, I'd rather not take it!" She quickly waved her hand in refusal.

I took her hand and placed it directly into her palm. She was practically my only friend at school. There was a time when I missed class, and she was the one who took notes for me. She would also promptly inform me of any announcements from the school teachers.

I didn't give her a chance to refuse. I told her directly, "As long as you don't mind, it's fine. If you refuse again, it means you don't consider me a friend."

Qin Yao happily accepted the gifts.

After school in the afternoon, I received a call from my dad, who said he had time to discuss a plan with me and asked me to come home after school.

Last time, he secretly arranged for Bian Jiahui to become the project manager. At the crucial moment, Ge Zeyu and I interrupted him, but he only agreed to go back and think about it carefully.

Could it be that he has already made up his mind?

With my doubts in mind, I went home and asked him directly, "Dad, you specifically called me back, it's not because the project manager's matter has been decided, is it?"

As soon as I finished speaking, Li Yaqin came out of the kitchen wearing an apron and carrying dishes in her hands. Ever since my mother moved to another place, she has started to gravitate into the house.

Although she has been at the villa for so long, and sometimes pretends to be humble and aggrieved in front of me, I know very well that she is just putting on a show for my father.

Actually, I've heard the maids at home talking about her. They say that she seems gentle on the surface, but she's bossy when she's with the maids. This is the first time she's cooked in the kitchen in a while.

"Wanwan's back?" She brought the dishes to the table and came to me warmly, speaking in a tone of an elder, "Wanwan, Dad missed you, so he specially invited you back for dinner. Today I made all your favorite dishes."

I raised an eyebrow. It seemed today was another trap. I didn't hold back and said sarcastically, "You haven't been in the kitchen for so long, but you haven't forgotten your old skills. You really are a natural-born cook."

"How dare you talk like that!" My dad slammed down his chopsticks in displeasure, glaring at me angrily. "Your Aunt Li meant well; she made this especially for you. Don't be ungrateful."

Seeing how my dad defends others makes me feel nauseous. He only puts on a show for my mom in front of others, but in reality, he's the one who makes my mom suffer the most.

Thinking of this, I got up to go upstairs. "I don't have an appetite for this meal. You two can eat it!"

"Stop right there!" my dad yelled, stopping me. "You're getting more and more unruly!"

Li Yaqin patted his chest and comforted him, "Don't be angry, let's talk things out. Don't you have something important to discuss with Wanwan?"

Hearing this, my dad suppressed his anger and then composed himself, saying, "I called you back today because of the West City project. The project is already halfway done, but the company doesn't have enough funds. You need to contribute a portion, and I'll double it for you once the West City project makes a profit."

Hearing him say that, I almost instinctively blurted out, "Where would I get the money?"

My dad looked unhappy and stared at me with a suspicious look. "Your mother used to buy you a lot of jewelry, real estate, and financial products, saying they were to provide for your future marriage."

"Not only that, part of your mother's dowry is also in your name. I'm just borrowing it, and I'll give it to you soon."

Hearing this, I finally understood what was going on today. My mother had transferred those properties and investments to my name, and I wouldn't be able to withdraw them until I turned twenty-five.

Of course, if something unexpected happens and I have to withdraw the money temporarily, I can only withdraw half of it.

Just as I was about to refuse, my phone rang. After answering, an unfamiliar voice came from the other end, "Ms. Jiang? Your friend Qin Yao is currently at the First Hospital in the South of the City. Could you please come over?"

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