Nan Shiqing was instantly chilled to the bone, and she hurriedly explained, "It wasn't me, I don't have that kind of capability."
"Then who..."
Qi Mo's face was as cold as ice, but as he was about to speak, he reined in his words.
The person behind Lu Shan hadn't been found yet. Exposing them too early would only make Nan Shiqing vigilant.
"If it wasn't you, who else could it be?" Qi Mo quickly changed his tone, his dark eyes falling sharply on Nan Shiqing. He even tapped her face with a dagger.
A girl's most prized possession was her face, especially for someone like Nan Shiqing.
If she were disfigured, the Fu family would never allow her to enter their household, and then she and Fu Siye would be separated by a vast distance!
"It's really not me, Mr. Qi, you can't treat me like this..." Nan Shiqing was on the verge of tears.
"Then you can treat Yin Yin like that?"
Qi Mo didn't want to waste any more time with Nan Shiqing. As he raised the dagger, preparing to point its tip at Nan Shiqing's face, and Nan Shiqing screamed in fear—
Suddenly—
Bang—!
The door was violently kicked open!
Qi Mo and Nan Shiqing both looked towards the entrance.
Upon seeing the stern figure walk in, Nan Shiqing instantly cried out miserably, "Siye, quickly, save me. I really didn't make a move on my sister. Sister and Mr. Qi must have misunderstood..."
Fu Siye strode in, followed by several people.
Qi Mo turned completely to face Fu Siye.
Their dark eyes met, the air thick with tension.
"Mr. Qi, is this your demeanor?" Fu Siye narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in his dark gaze.
Qi Mo let out a cold laugh, sarcastic, "What kind of demeanor does a venomous woman require? She's not my beloved."
Fu Siye approached with his men. He remained silent, but his stern expression said it all.
Nan Shiqing could not be harmed under his watch.
Furthermore, he had to take her away!
Qi Mo had brought Nan Shiqing here to find out if she was responsible for the shooting, intending to avenge Mu Yinyin.
His objective had not yet been achieved; how could he allow Fu Siye to take her away?
Just as Qi Mo was about to signal his subordinates to attack Fu Siye, Mu Yinyin, who had rushed over, immediately called out, "Qi Mo, no!"
Mu Yinyin's voice caused everyone at the scene to turn their heads.
At that moment, Mu Yinyin had changed out of her starlit gown.
She was wearing a simple white home dress, her dark hair falling naturally to her shoulders. Her fair skin was slightly flushed from her haste.
"Why are you here?"
Qi Mo couldn't help but frown, surprised that she had come again.
Although Fu Siye's expression darkened upon seeing Mu Yinyin, he quickly averted his gaze and untied Nan Shiqing from the ropes.
Mu Yinyin followed closely, standing in front of Qi Mo. Her expression was serious, "Qi Mo, I don't want to see you in conflict with Fu Siye because of me."
Nan Shiqing was Fu Siye's beloved. If she were injured, Fu Siye would surely go mad.
Qi Mo was about to speak, but Mu Yinyin reached out and grasped his sleeve.
Fu Siye had already helped Nan Shiqing to her feet. Nan Shiqing looked at Mu Yinyin with teary eyes, "Sister, it really wasn't me who found people. I don't have that kind of ability..."
"If it wasn't you, then who else? Why are you crying?" Before Nan Shiqing could finish, Mu Yinyin impatiently cut her off.
Her tearful pretense was deliberately aimed at Fu Siye.
It was intended to make Fu Siye think that she had instigated Qi Mo to kidnap her.
Deliberate.
Ha, Nan Shiqing knew perfectly well that she and Fu Siye were at the Jile zhi Yan, yet she could still pretend to be an innocent girl who knew nothing. How disgusting!
"Mu Yinyin." Fu Siye emphasized her name, his face clearly showing coldness and fierceness.
Mu Yinyin showed no fear, "Don't look at me like that, and don't speak to me in that tone. What I told you, Nan Shiqing has the greatest motive!"
Although she had overheard the conversation in the restroom about eliminating her, who was by Qi Mo's side, she deliberately shifted all the blame onto Nan Shiqing.
She simply wanted to see if Nan Shiqing would reveal her true colors out of panic.
However, Fu Siye defended Nan Shiqing to the death. He coldly snorted, "The one with the greatest motive, isn't it the one who sent us home?"
Ai Mi.
This was indeed a good reminder.
When Ai Mi was mentioned, Qi Mo subconsciously looked at Mu Yinyin, and their gazes met.
Undeniably, Ai Mi was also a suspect.
"If it is Ai Mi, I will naturally give Yin Yin an explanation," Qi Mo said, his brows furrowed, quickly making a promise.
Fu Siye followed suit with a sneer, "If it is Shiqing, I will naturally give you an explanation."
But Nan Shiqing anxiously shook her head three times, even using her hands, "Siye, Sister, you must believe me, it really wasn't me. I came here just to meet a business partner. When you called me back then, I didn't tell you the truth because I didn't want my presence to affect you..."
The final word 'you' at the end of Nan Shiqing's sentence referred to Mu Yinyin.
Seeing Nan Shiqing's demeanor and hearing her words, Mu Yinyin found it incredibly amusing, "Afraid of affecting me, then why are you still appearing beside Fu Siye?"
If Qi Mo weren't here, she really wanted to retort to Nan Shiqing: If you're afraid of affecting me, then don't appear, don't be a homewrecker! You truly are a hypocrite, disgusting!
Although she restrained her emotions and didn't say it, Nan Shiqing understood everything from her gaze.
Nan Shiqing fiercely clenched her fist, trying to steady her emotions.
"Sister, your hostility towards me is too great..."
"Qi Mo, the outcome of the matter is not yet clear, you must apologize to her."
Mu Yinyin ignored Nan Shiqing's theatrics, but Fu Siye was already demanding an apology from Qi Mo to Nan Shiqing.
Who was Qi Mo?
Although they were not from the same country, Qi Mo and Fu Siye held equal status in the business world, a match of equals. How could Qi Mo bow down to Nan Shiqing?
Qi Mo let out a cold snort, completely disregarding Nan Shiqing, "Mr. Fu, are you dreaming? Given her plagiarism and appropriation of Yin Yin's achievements, she is the prime suspect."
It also gave the impression of 'serves you right.'
Fu Siye's expression was indifferent, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "Then should I congratulate the two of you on your perfect union?"
"Qi Mo is my friend, what's wrong with him helping me vent? Besides, what he said is the truth. Whether it's her or not, I'll investigate. Nan Shiqing hasn't apologized for the impact she's had on me and Fanxing, so why should Qi Mo apologize to her?"