"Ah Qiu, where are you now? I went to your house and no one was there, so I ca to find you." Qin Shu tentatively asked.
"Is there sothing you need?" Ye Qiu asked indifferently, not directly answering her question.
Little did she know, it was her nonchalant tone that made Qin Shu flush with anger. Having always been the darling of the Emperor, Qin Shu grew up being adored and rarely faced disappointnts. Although she was smart and good at disguising herself, she was also proud. Ye Qiu had always been seen as a fool who could be easily manipulated by her. Yet now, the fool suddenly ignored her, and she found herself needing sothing from the very fool she had always looked down upon, naturally causing her great distress.
"What’s with that tone, can’t I just et with you?" Qin Shu said, holding back her anger.
"Heh..." Ye Qiu chuckled lightly, "Qin Shu, you are aware that I was nearly assassinated three months ago, right?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Shu’s heart tightened. Before she could explain, Ye Qiu continued: "The investigation by the security bureau revealed that it was soone from a branch of the Qin family who did it."
Suddenly feeling a bit relieved, Qin Shu said apologetically, "Ah Qiu, this is our Qin family’s fault. But I didn’t know she would do this to you. Rest assured, our Qin family will not cover for her."
"Do you think I would believe that?" Ye Qiu scoffed coldly.
"What do you an?" Qin Shu was puzzled. What was she still unsatisfied about? Just an orphan, not only did she cause a rift between her main family and a branch family but also caused the loss of several assassins. Furthermore, she had even been banished to a remote star for three months. Did she still want to hold a grudge?
"So what exactly did Qin Keke have against to go as far as hiring an assassin?"
"She confessed, didn’t she? She was jealous of your relationship with Rong Yu, so she montarily strayed." Qin Shu hurriedly explained.
"Do you think I would believe that reason?" Ye Qiu said disdainfully, "Not to ntion whether Qin Keke ever had any interactions with Rong Yu, just the fact that she’s a young lady from a branch of the Qin family, did she even have the capability or the courage to make a move in Capital Star?"
"But the investigation results from the security bureau are conclusive, aren’t they? You can’t possibly bla too, can you?" Qin Shu said impatiently.
"That’s the issue. How co there were no results from the investigation a couple of days ago, and suddenly Qin Keke confesses and even fabricates evidence against herself?"
"Oh, you an that." Qin Shu said helplessly, "You also know my grandfather, always fair and just. He too suddenly learned about the cri committed by the branch family and thus forced her to confess."
"..." Ye Qiu let out an exasperated cold chuckle, as she still pretended ignorance.
"What’s the matter? Don’t you believe what I’ve said? Look, if the real culprit wasn’t found, would the security bureau close the case so easily? Capital Star is not controlled by our Qin family alone." Qin Shu argued for herself, the more she spoke, the more justified she felt, and thus she increasingly saw Ye Qiu as being stubborn.
"Qin Shu, it’s actually you who secretly loves my husband."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shu’s breathing changed, she forced herself to calm down: "What are you joking about?"
"Aren’t you just resentful that I married Rong Yu before you could, and that’s why you’ve hated all along?" Ye Qiu coldly questioned her.
"No, Ye Qiu, you’re overthinking it." At this point, Qin Shu actually beca calr. As the Eldest Lady of the Qin family, she was confident that besides Qin Kai, no one else could detect her hidden feelings, and for all she did, Qin Kai had also found a scapegoat for her. What evidence did Ye Qiu have to question her?
But she failed to realize that she now needed sothing from Ye Qiu, and Ye Qiu did not need any evidence to turn against her.
"I am a woman, and a married woman at that. How could I not notice when other won harbor unusual thoughts towards my husband? Qin Shu, Qin Keke doesn’t have the ans to hire an assassin on Capital Star, but you do." Ye Qiu’s tone was light, yet it pinned Qin Shu to the board.
Qin Shu didn’t know that, from the very beginning, she had no chance in Ye Qiu’s heart, and all her words were in vain.
Qin Shu took a deep breath, her tone carrying resignation and tolerance: "Ah Qiu, you’re really overthinking this. Tell , where are you now? I’ll co and explain it to you in person, okay?"
Ye Qiu truly didn’t expect that even at this point, Qin Shu could still be so restrained. She scoffed sarcastically, "Does it matter where I am right now? Or did you see the news on Star Net and, like everyone else, want my Body Forging Technique? I think it’s unnecessary. If you want to learn, the videos on Star Net are freely available to the public, anyone can learn."
Having said that, Ye Qiu hung up the call, leaving Qin Shu alone, gritting her teeth as she stared at the end call screen.
Very well, Ye Qiu, it seems I really cannot let you go!
"What, couldn’t contact your bestie?" Qin Kai appeared behind her at so point, his smile nonchalant, and Qin Shu felt his smile was full of mockery.
"It’s none of your business." Qin Shu coldly retorted, her expression somber.
"Hah... this isn’t just about you." Qin Kai dropped his frivolous smile, spoke seriously, "I don’t care what your relationship with Ye Qiu is right now, but you must stabilize her. If we get the complete Body Forging Technique first, our Qin Family will be able to establish a foothold in the Military Departnt. You should know how important that is."
"But I don’t even know where she is right now," Qin Shu said, frustration evident on her face.
"Ah Shu, you know if sacrificing you can obtain the complete Body Forging Technique, Grandfather wouldn’t hesitate," Qin Kai remarked casually, causing Qin Shu’s heart to jolt.
What’s the biggest issue in Ye Qiu’s heart right now? Isn’t it the assassination attempt? She is dissatisfied with the scapegoat picked by the Qin Family. For the benefit of the Qin Family, and in exchange for the Body Forging Technique, would Grandfather really hand her over?
She wanted to believe he wouldn’t, but inside, she was extrely anxious. Her own grandfather, a man who disregards all for power—would he hesitate to trade his granddaughter for more influence in the Military Departnt?
Hah, outside, it’s widely believed she is the beloved daughter of the Qin Family, pampered at ho, but who knows, when it cos to interests, she could also be abandoned without a second thought!
No, this can’t happen. I can’t let it happen!
Ye Qiu, only by stabilizing Ye Qiu, only by obtaining the new Body Forging Technique before Grandfather makes a decision, can she take control of her own affairs.
It’s been over three months since the incident with Ye Qiu’s video exploded, and just five months left till the elections, Qin Shu felt the urgency.
"It’s been so long since the incident, have you found Ye Qiu’s location?"
"You’ve finally co to realize," Qin Kai said with a spring-like smile, "Although I haven’t found her personally, I discovered that her son is currently enrolled in the military district kindergarten and gets along very well with the Jiang Family’s grandson. I have no reason to visit, but as her close friend, it’s up to you now. We absolutely cannot let the Jiang Family get ahead."
"It’s been so long, how do I know if they haven’t made so deal?" Qin Shu retorted unsatisfied.
"Grandfather won’t care about so much."
Watching Qin Kai’s receding figure, Qin Shu’s expression darkened, filled with resentnt and anxiety. Hah, it’s quite ironic. They are both Qin Family mbers, just because of the difference in gender, one is the wholeheartedly nurtured successor, the other is just a stepping stone that can be sacrificed at any ti.
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