Yan Xi saw these burly men and knew they were all arranged by Shi Wen Wen beforehand.
Yan Xi had known Shi Wen Wen had ill intentions from the start, and meeting her wouldn't bring anything good.
But when Yan Xi truly saw these burly men, she was still shocked.
She turned around and looked at Shi Wen Wen coldly.
Shi Wen Wen didn't beat around the bush. She elegantly rose from her chair and walked up to Yan Xi, speaking the cruelest words in the gentlest voice.
"Yan Xi, you already know I killed Aunt Zhang. Do you think I would let you leave easily?"
"From the moment you asked me to meet, you never intended to let me go, which is why you dared to tell me the truth, right?"
Although it was a question, Yan Xi had a definite answer in her heart.
"You're not entirely stupid. But it's too late now that you know the truth. Since you know I told you the truth, you should also know that dead men tell no tales."
After speaking to Yan Xi, Shi Wen Wen looked at the burly men and said coldly, "Take her away."
Among the burly men, Yan Xi saw a familiar figure.
It was He Qi.
Yan Xi's eyes widened.
Shi Wen Wen could speak so boldly to Yan Xi, implying that He Qi was also involved in the murder of Aunt Zhang.
Yan Xi had always known He Qi had feelings for Shi Wen Wen.
But Yan Xi never expected that He Qi would stoop to murder for Shi Wen Wen.
Yan Xi instinctively wanted to struggle. He Qi sneered, "On account of you being my cousin, if you don't struggle, I can leave your body intact."
"He Qi, have you gone mad? Do you know what you're doing?"
Yan Xi couldn't believe it.
Shi Wen Wen was so infatuated with Fu Yan Ting that she committed so many heinous acts.
But He Qi, knowing that Shi Wen Wen was doing all this for Fu Yan Ting, still colluded with her.
"Kill you? I always know what I'm doing."
He Qi looked at Yan Xi with a smile, but his words sent shivers down Yan Xi's spine.
Yan Xi didn't know what was going on in He Qi's mind, why he would do anything.
"He Qi, you are truly sick. Do you know that Shi Wen Wen is just using you by having you kill me? She doesn't love you at all. No matter how much you do for Shi Wen Wen, her final choice will never be you."
"So what? As long as you die, I don't care who Wen Wen chooses in the end."
Yan Xi sighed helplessly. How much had Shi Wen Wen brainwashed He Qi to make him say such things?
Yan Xi looked at Shi Wen Wen, who was smiling smugly.
She felt that Shi Wen Wen and He Qi were a match made in heaven, both so twisted and sick.
Willing to stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
With a look from He Qi, these burly men took Yan Xi away.
After being dragged into the car, Yan Xi's hands were tied, and she was blindfolded. Yan Xi had no idea where they were taking her.
This unknown fear permeated Yan Xi's entire body, her hands trembling.
Even with the blindfold, Yan Xi knew He Qi was in the car, monitoring her every move.
Yan Xi didn't cry or fuss. With a calm expression, she asked, "He Qi, I have no grudge against you. Why are you doing this to me?"
"Of course, I can't stand seeing you. Yan Xi, if something happens to you, He Yun will be sad and in pain. I want to get revenge on He Yun, so I have to offend you."
He Qi paused here and then said, "Yan Xi, don't blame me. Blame He Yun. Who told him he loves you? I just don't want He Yun to have an easy time."
Yan Xi stopped talking.
He Qi, like Shi Wen Wen, was a madman, willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
For the first time, Yan Xi understood the saying "curiosity killed the cat."
If she hadn't insisted on knowing the reason for Aunt Zhang's death,
and refused to meet Shi Wen Wen, she wouldn't be in this situation.
This was all her own fault.
Yan Xi sighed helplessly.
What else could she say besides accepting her fate?
However, this might be for the best. Since Fu Yan Ting believed Yan Xi killed Aunt Zhang, Yan Xi would use her death to prove her innocence.
This way, she could separate from Fu Yan Ting and clear up his misunderstanding.
It was just a pity for her two treasures.
Yan Xi didn't even have time to see them one last time and say goodbye before she had to part with them.
Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi were in a cold war. He didn't want to do anything that would hurt Yan Xi, so he locked himself in his study. When Fu Yan Ting calmed down and emerged from his study, Yan Xi was nowhere to be seen.
Fu Yan Ting frowned. That woman never gave him a moment's peace.
Did she think that by leaving, everything would be resolved?
Fu Yan Ting had initially decided not to hold it against her because she was the mother of his children, but she disregarded his feelings and repeatedly hurt him.
Since Yan Xi wanted to be so cruel to him, he wouldn't be polite either.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting's outburst, Xin Yi couldn't help but remind him, "Boss, Miss Yan is truly kind in appearance but cruel in heart. To think she would do something like that to Aunt Zhang. Should we call the police?"
"You seem to be meddling a bit too much lately."
Fu Yan Ting glanced coldly at Xin Yi.
Xin Yi shivered involuntarily.
At the same time, Xin Yi knew very well that although Fu Yan Ting was putting on a brave front, he could see that Fu Yan Ting still had feelings for Yan Xi.
Otherwise, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't have gone to such lengths to keep Yan Xi by his side.
Even knowing Yan Xi had done so many things to hurt Fu Yan Ting, he still couldn't be truly harsh with her.
What had that woman done to make the boss so devoted to her?
Fortunately, that woman had been taken away by He Qi. Xin Yi now prayed that the boss would discover Yan Xi's disappearance later, which would give He Qi enough time to deal with Yan Xi.
He didn't believe that woman could still survive.
Thinking of this, Xin Yi suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Fu Yan Ting tapped rhythmically on the dining table. Although he knew the woman wasn't genuinely cooking for him, he had to admit that her cooking was delicious.
To the point that Fu Yan Ting now didn't want to eat at restaurants outside and only wanted to go home and have Yan Xi cook for him.
Fu Yan Ting had once thought that as long as they maintained a superficial harmony, Yan Xi would cook for him for the rest of his life.
Life was like, true becomes false, false becomes true. As long as he didn't admit it, he had feelings for Yan Xi, then Yan Xi would never know, and he wouldn't feel ashamed.
Yan Xi was taken by He Qi to a derelict garage. After getting out of the car, Yan Xi was still blindfolded, but by memory, she realized this area seemed to be near the Yan family's residence.
Although Yan Xi was not Yan Jia Peng's biological daughter, she had lived in the Yan family for over twenty years.
And when Yan Xi was seven, she had rescued a little boy nearby.
At that time, the little boy had also been kidnapped and brought here. Yan Xi happened upon him and saw the little boy's frightened expression. She impulsively rescued the boy.
Many years had passed, but the area remained desolate.
Even though this plot of land had been bought by a wealthy developer, it was unknown if the developer had died, as the project had never been started.
As Yan Xi fell into thought, He Qi walked up to her, removed her blindfold, and looked at her triumphantly, saying softly, "Miss Yan, perhaps I should call you sister? Do you find this area familiar? Yes, this is near your Yan family's property. And this land was bought by Fu Yan Ting. Although you and Fu Yan Ting cannot be together forever and grow old together, I will let you die on Fu Yan Ting's land. That can be considered fulfilling your destiny as a pair of star-crossed lovers."
Yan Xi was stunned by He Qi's words, unable to recover for a long time. What did He Qi just say?
This land was bought by Fu Yan Ting.
But why would Fu Yan Ting buy it and leave it as ruins instead of building on it?
Was he out of his mind?
Before Yan Xi could get an answer, she was led away by He Qi.
By the time He Qi reached their destination, he sent a message to Shi Wen Wen. Upon seeing the message, Shi Wen Wen's lips curved into a slight smile.
This time, Yan Xi was likely beyond salvation. But it couldn't be blamed on them; Yan Xi was overestimating herself. Fu Yan Ting clearly didn't love her, yet she still clung to him stubbornly.
Thinking of this, Shi Wen Wen's lips curved slightly upwards.
Yan Xi was delusional, thinking Fu Yan Ting loved her, which was why she persistently pestered him.
Xia Shi Xue was arrogant and overbearing, not knowing how to please Fu Yan Ting, only knowing how to be willful and capricious.
Fu Yan Ting didn't favor her.
Only she, Shi Wen Wen, knew how to please Fu Yan Ting.
Now it was good. Both Yan Xi and Xia Shi Xue could no longer get close to Fu Yan Ting. It seemed that after going through twists and turns, the one who would finally stay by Fu Yan Ting's side would be her, Shi Wen Wen, and only her.
Thinking of this, Shi Wen Wen's lips curved slightly upwards, revealing a triumphant smile.
Shi Wen Wen went to see Fu Yan Ting, who was still angry about Yan Xi's silent departure.
Furthermore, Aunt Zhang had also passed away unexpectedly. With no one to block Shi Wen Wen for Fu Yan Ting, Shi Wen Wen entered brazenly.
Upon seeing Fu Yan Ting, Shi Wen Wen put away her triumphant smirk.
Fu Yan Ting sat on the sofa, deep in thought.
She stood at the entrance and happened to see Fu Yan Ting's profile. Fu Yan Ting was wearing a dark sweater, and as he sat there, the sunlight shone on his face, outlining his handsome features.
Shi Wen Wen stood at the entrance, staring at Fu Yan Ting's profile for a long, long time, reluctant to avert her gaze.
Fu Yan Ting was as handsome as ever, just like when Shi Wen Wen first saw him.
Even after so many years, time had left no trace on his face.
Sensing a gaze fixed on him from the doorway,
Fu Yan Ting turned around and saw Shi Wen Wen standing at the entrance.
Shi Wen Wen coughed twice and said softly, "Yan Ting, I heard about Aunt Zhang's accident. I know you're in a bad mood, so I came to comfort you."
Fu Yan Ting's gaze fixed tightly on Shi Wen Wen. After a long pause, he finally asked indifferently, "I had Xin Yi seal the news about Aunt Zhang's accident. Who did you hear it from?"
Shi Wen Wen dared not tell Fu Yan Ting in person that she and He Qi had planned Aunt Zhang's accident.
At this moment, hearing Fu Yan Ting's question, Shi Wen Wen suddenly felt a sense of dread because she genuinely didn't know how to answer Fu Yan Ting's question.
Fu Yan Ting didn't press the issue further and withdrew his gaze.
Fu Yan Ting said calmly, "I've received your comfort. You can go now."
Shi Wen Wen, standing at the entrance and having exchanged only a few words with Fu Yan Ting???
Sadness welled up in her eyes.
She had thought Fu Yan Ting would glance at her more,
or say a few more words, asking about her recent whereabouts. But standing there, she felt like a clown.
Fu Yan Ting was not interested in her affairs and ignored her.
If Yan Xi were standing there instead of her, Shi Wen Wen, would Fu Yan Ting's attitude have been different?
Shi Wen Wen couldn't understand if Fu Yan Ting had a masochistic tendency.
Why was Fu Yan Ting still so infatuated and devoted to Yan Xi, even though Yan Xi had treated him so poorly?
"Yan Ting, I know you're in a bad mood, but as a friend, I'm reaching out to care for you. You don't have to push me away like this."
"Wen Wen, there are many things I don't expose because I consider you a friend. If I were to hold you accountable for everything, do you think you would still be able to stand here now?"
Shi Wen Wen stood there, and upon hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, her face turned extremely grim.
What did Fu Yan Ting mean by that?
Did he know about the things Shi Wen Wen had done in the past?
Shi Wen Wen tried to fathom Fu Yan Ting's thoughts, but she couldn't.
If Fu Yan Ting truly knew, he wouldn't have this attitude.
But if Fu Yan Ting didn't know, why would he say these words to her for no reason?
Even though Shi Wen Wen had specifically put on makeup and blusher to see Fu Yan Ting, at this moment, her face was as pale as a sheet of white paper.
She had done so much for Fu Yan Ting. She couldn't just watch Fu Yan Ting slip away from her and do nothing.
Shi Wen Wen had to find a way to keep Fu Yan Ting by her side.
Thinking of this, Shi Wen Wen forced herself to calm down and looked at Fu Yan Ting.
Shi Wen Wen took a deep breath and said softly, "Yan Ting, what do you mean by that? Over the years, my good intentions towards you, others may not know, but surely you do? Even if all the women in the world don't wish you well, like Yan Xi, I still hope you can be well. Even if you don't choose me in the end, I have no complaints."
Shi Wen Wen was worthy of the name Shi Wen Wen. While professing her feelings and telling Fu Yan Ting how much she loved him, she didn't forget to badmouth Yan Xi.
Indeed, upon hearing Shi Wen Wen's words, Fu Yan Ting's expression turned even more displeased.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting's expression turn so grim, Shi Wen Wen knew that Fu Yan Ting had taken her words to heart.