168 The Viles

Evergreen Hot Spring and Resort

Two days passed by swiftly like a wind blowing passed the ocean. The news about Qi Xenjin was still the talk of the town. All the news outlets still showed how Qi Xenjin destroyed herself again and again with the recent addition of the current scandal she was now facing.

The bruises on Xu Jia Li's wrists were now purplish black so she always wore long sleeve clothes to hide them. She looked at them and a glint of hatred flashed across her lovely brown eyes. The more she dug the truth, the more she knew that Zhou Jiayin was behind all of the recent incidents that transpired. She just couldn't stand by and do nothing.

Yesterday, she went to her mother's friend in Yudong Village but she was surprised to know that she was no longer living there. She felt bad that she was not able to ask her everything that she wanted to know.

Xu Jia Li was startled when the doorbell rang. Assistant Director Chua stood outside as he gave her a bouquet of white roses, "Miss Xu, the shooting will resume after two days. Director Han wishes you well."

"Thank you, Assistant Director Chua! Please tell Director Han that I really appreciate the gesture."

After receiving the bouquet, the man nodded and left. Within a few minutes, Jay Chou arrived with Mr. Lawrence. The two men carried flowers and cake with them.

"It's so nice to see you again, Miss Xu. I feel bad about what happened. Belated happy birthday!" Mr. Lawrence gave the flowers to Xu Jia Li before he hugged her lightly.

"Thank you, Mr. Lawrence."

"Jia Li dear, I'm really happy to know that the real culprit had been arrested. I knew that the truth always reveals itself."

"Thank you, Mr. Chou!"

The three of them talked for a while before they bid their goodbyes.

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"Li-jie, the reports said that Qi Xenjin's trial isn't necessary since she already admitted to it through the live video," Shen Linqin held her phone forward, showing the news to Xu Jia Li.

"It's not really a surprise," Xu Jia Li smiled slightly at Shen Linqin before her mind drifted away, thinking about what happened to her the previous days.

"Li-jie, Manager Lan called and asked if you're okay after all what Xenjin did. She said that she needs to attend to the new artists that the company gave her."

"I'll call her later," Xu Jia Li answered absentmindedly. No one knew what happened to her except Si Weimin and his men. She also didn't want to make any of her friends to worry so she didn't say any word to them.

"Linqin, I need to go somewhere, okay?"

"Okay, Li-jie. I'll meet with Nian later."

Xu Jia Li immediately called Si Weimin once she was inside the car, "I'll go to the precinct tonight."

"I'll ask Wang Guo to accompany you. Don't stay there for too long. I'll see you later."

Once she reached the back door of the station, she saw Wang Guo waiting for him outside. To her amazement, Zhen Nian appeared out of the blue. She saw the two started bickering with one another as she approached them.

"W-what? I don't stalk you! How dare you!" Zhen Nian's face reddened from embarrassment at what Wang Guo had said. Xu Jia Li had a hunch about what Wang Guo could have said that made Zhen Nian furious.

"You're not supposed to be here."

"Why? Did you buy this prison already?!"

"…" Wang Guo was speechless as he gazed at the infuriated Zhen Nian.

"What do you think of yourself? As if I'll follow you! You think highly of yourself! Hmph!" Zhen Nian continued to roll her eyes at Wang Guo.

"Hey, love birds. Stop bickering and let's get down to business." Xu Jia Li laughed at the two.

"Li-jie! Why are you here?" Zhen Nian's face turned even redder from Xu Jia Li's teasing gaze.

"Well…" Xu Jia Li didn't know what to say as she smiled awkwardly at Zhen Nian.

"We have business to attend to. Miss Zhen, you may go now since you have nothing to do with this."

"Hmph! Why would I listen to you? Hmph!" Zhen Nian rolled her eyes at the grumpy man before she lifted her eyes pleadingly at Xu Jia Li, "Li-jie, can I come?"

"Of course, Nian-mei!"

Wang Guo sneered at the grinning Zhen Nian. The three of them entered inside. The chief of the bureau welcomed them personally since he was one of the people who knew not to mess with Si Weimin.

"I already ordered my men to lead you."

"Thank you, Chief Fu!" Xu Jia Li bowed her head, "I hope they'll be alright in here."

"You don't have to worry, Miss Xu. Lao Bing has no power over here anymore. I already fired his men."

"That's great to hear, Chief Fu…"

One of the officers led them to the precinct where Qi Xenjin was detained. Once they reached the place, Xu Jia Li immediately heard Qi Xenjin's scream. She saw how badly beaten she was. Her face and body were full of bruises and wounds. The other detainees stopped when the officer yelled at them.

She already heard from Wang Guo that Qi Xenjin failed to pay these women since she promised them a huge amount of money. These were the same women Qi Xenjin hired to beat her but since the table had been turned, she was the one who suffered from her plot.

Xu Jia Li didn't feel any pity from seeing Qi Xenjin. The woman was evil and she believed that you only reaped what you sowed. It was just that Qi Xenjin sowed evil and horrible things. She only believed that in life, you must be prepared to receive your end of the bargain.

"Have you made up your mind, Xenjin?"

Qi Xenjin glared at Xu Jia Li before her bleeding mouth managed to curse Xu Jia Li, "Damn you, bitch! Hahaha! Just be happy now! Once I get out of this hell, I promise to give you the darkest hell!"

"It seems that Miss Qi hasn't learned her lessons yet. Too bad… I really wanted to help you since I heard that Hong Tingguang suffered from stroke…"

"W-who cares? I don't even treat him like a father! If not for his stupidity, I wouldn't even be here! I could've defeated you back then! I was so close to destroying you but he failed! I don't care even if he died!"

"You're the vilest person, Qi Xenjin! He's your father! How can you say that?!" Zhen Nian couldn't help herself as she butted in. She hated how disgusting Qi Xenjin's attitude was. If only she could slap her hard.

"If you care that much, then go ahead and help him yourself! I will never acknowledge that man! Never!"

"I think that Miss Qi already made her decision. I'm only wasting my time trying to help someone who doesn't want it. Up to you, Xenjin. In life, you only reap what you sow. Live your life here in hell instead of living a simple and peaceful life with your family," Xu Jia Li turned her back but once she was two meters away, she looked back and said,

"My patience has limitations. I won't come here and ask again."