Chapter 193
"Yu Zhi had no other intentions; she just wanted to explain everything clearly and resolve your misunderstanding," Zhu Lingling said emotionally.
Everyone looked at the phone.
It was Yu Zhi's email inbox.
An email replied from Qin Xian's email address: "This is Ji Fei, Mrs. Qin. My husband asked me to handle this email. Miss Yu, I don't want you meeting with my husband anymore. Please stop contacting him."
Everyone's eyes widened in shock, not because there was anything wrong with Mrs. Qin Ji Fei responding this way.
As a wife, being cautious about her husband's ex was understandable.
But this was Qin Xian's personal email account - how could someone who valued privacy and boundaries so much allow others to use his email?
After all, Ji Fei and Qin Xian weren't the type of couple who trusted each other completely.
Without much thought, it was obvious that Ji Fei must have accidentally seen this email and handled it secretly to deal with her rival, without Qin Xian knowing.
Everyone turned to look at Ji Fei.
They saw that Ji Fei had already stood up, leaning forward, staring intently at Zhu Lingling's phone.
Everyone felt embarrassed for Ji Fei, guessing she hadn't expected her little scheme to be exposed publicly by Zhu Lingling - and right in front of Qin Xian!
Looking at Qin Xian, his expression had frozen.
Indeed! Qin Xian hadn't known that Yu Zhi had tried to contact him!
Seeing Ji Fei's reaction, Zhu Lingling said to Qin Xian: "Is your cold and heartless attitude toward Yu Zhi because she made up something that caused you to misunderstand, just like this hidden email? If you really have any grievances against Yu Zhi, have the courage to say it openly, and we can confront each other face to face!"
Zhu Lingling couldn't believe Qin Xian would treat Yu Zhi this way. Besides someone interfering and causing misunderstandings between them, she couldn't think of any other reason.
Actually, Yu Zhi thought the same way. Ji Fei had once used any means necessary to get Qin Xian, and now that he was treating her this way, it must be because Ji Fei had done something again!
Everyone was stunned by these words.
They had just been thinking how inexplicable Qin Xian's attitude toward Yu Zhi was. Although they had fantasized about the two getting back together, knowing Qin Xian's personality, they thought he would at least be outwardly friendly when meeting again, regardless of his inner feelings.
But now Qin Xian was being genuinely cold to Yu Zhi, unmoved even after learning the truth about the past. People couldn't help but imagine all sorts of dramatic misunderstandings.
And the prime suspect for causing such misunderstandings was naturally Ji Fei.
The curious onlookers' gazes swept toward Ji Fei.
Ji Fei was stunned.
Qin Xian remained silent.
This made both Zhu Lingling and Yu Zhi think their plan had succeeded - they had exposed Ji Fei and revealed the conspiracy to Qin Xian. They should have used this trump card against Ji Fei earlier.
This move would nail Ji Fei to the pillar of shame.
Feeling triumphant, Zhu Lingling turned on Ji Fei fiercely: "Don't think having a marriage certificate makes you special. Everyone knows how you got the position of Mrs. Qin. In love, the one who isn't loved is the real third wheel. All your schemes and tricks are useless!"
"Ahem, ahem!" Luo Fei finally couldn't hold back: "Zhu Lingling, are you drunk? What nonsense are you spouting!"
"What's wrong with using some tactics to protect your own marriage?" Bai Xiaoxi couldn't help but criticize. She wasn't defending Ji Fei, just purely criticizing Zhu Lingling's logic.
Yu Yue nodded: "My darling is right."
As a complete outsider and fangirl, Han Ziyu silently watched everything, feeling heartbroken for her idol. The entertainment industry's judge who had protected so many innocent women on stage actually had so many problems in his own marriage.
They were clearly bullying Sister Fei. Indeed, these so-called upper-class people had such low moral standards!
"A homewrecker is just a homewrecker..." she muttered.
"What are you mumbling about?" Qi Li immediately looked at Han Ziyu with displeasure, not allowing her to show her personality.
Han Ziyu could only keep quiet.
Although Jing Yan and Cen Ting had been quite interested in watching the drama unfold and were curious about what choice Qin Xian would make, they didn't want things to get so ugly. They felt somewhat sympathetic toward Ji Fei, who had been suddenly exposed.
It was as if they were watching a pitiful woman struggling to maintain her marriage.
"I thought you had changed, but clearly not, heh," Luo Zhou seized the opportunity to express his displeasure.
Just as Luo Zhou spoke, he felt a gaze suddenly coming from the doorway.
Although everyone in the hall was focused on watching the drama unfold here.
But that gaze had a particularly strong presence.
Luo Zhou suddenly turned around, but only saw servers coming and going, and the door closing. He suddenly felt empty inside. He had wanted to say a few harsh words to Ji Fei, but now lost interest, thinking of Tang Jiang. She said she had work tonight; he wondered if she had eaten yet.
Only Luo Zhou was suddenly distracted; everyone else continued their attacks.
"Ji Fei, how could you do this? Sigh, Qin Xian, don't be angry with Ji Fei... It's just really unfair to Yu Zhi. Why don't you apologize?!" Xuan Yi immediately said with fake sincerity.
"No need, no need. It's my fault. I shouldn't have contacted Qin Xian. Ji Fei did the right thing," Yu Zhi said in a hoarse voice with tears, addressing Ji Fei: "I followed what you said and haven't contacted Qin Xian again. I didn't want to come to the class reunion today, but I really missed everyone after not seeing them for so long, that's why I came. You don't need to mind what Lingling said... it's all in the past."
"Yu Zhi, you're just too kind. Who knows what this woman has done behind both your backs to deepen your misunderstandings!" Zhu Lingling seemed convinced this was the absolute truth.
[My native language is speechlessness - aren't they being too dramatic?! Although the drama is interesting, it's not fun when the drama backfires!]
Qin Xian also recovered from his immense shock and embarrassment. He had probably never experienced such a socially mortifying moment in his life; his whole body felt like it was burning.
He realized he truly couldn't understand women's thinking. He had never imagined this email would be used to attack Ji Fei.
Aliali: 6748d006c4f3f33ac47e6fdaAt this moment, he deeply understood the meaning of the word 'embarrassment.'
Just as he was about to stand up and explain everything clearly, he heard Ji Fei's internal rant.
[I don't even need to investigate to know this is clearly fabricated by them to frame me. They really are determined to get Qin Xian!]
Qin Xian: ...well, actually it's not.
[Throwing mud at me? I'll plant lotus flowers with your ashes! Let me think about how to deal with you two idiots!]
Qin Xian: No need, I'll handle it.
[Wait! I'm at a disadvantage for counterattacking! After all, in this kind of relationship network, if I counterattack without Qin Xian's support, I'll be the only one laughed at in the end! Ah, got it! Isn't this an opportunity? I'll explain weakly that I didn't send it, Qin Xian naturally won't believe me easily since they've put on such a complete show, then I'll argue with Qin Xian and the others, try to escalate things! Finally, when it becomes irreconcilable, then I can... hehehe...]
Qin Xian: ...Yes, it is indeed an opportunity!
Ji Fei suddenly stood up with heightened intensity.
But before she could speak, Qin Xian beside her also stood up, reached out his long arm, and pulled Ji Fei into his embrace.