Ye Anran wanted to struggle against the vortex but lacked the strength. Her limbs felt powerless, and her thoughts were no longer under her control.
Seeing that the time was right, Chu Yunying opened her phone to record and asked with a smile, "Ye Anran, who are you?"
"Ye Anran!" Ye Anran replied dazedly, her heart already memorizing this name.
Chu Yunying then said, "No, you are not Ye Anran. What is your real name?"
"Lu Qiaoyi."
Chu Yunying’s eyes widened in shock, asking, "You are Lu Qiaoyi, the eldest daughter of the Lu family who was switched at birth?"
"Yes!"
This answer stunned Chu Yunying.
Chu Yunying then asked, "What do you want to do?"
"Kill the Lu family, kill Jiang Nuan, and get revenge."
"Cough, cough, cough…" Ye Anran suddenly broke free.
Her face was pale, and she struggled to breathe. She gasped for air, looking at Chu Yunying in astonishment. "Yingying, what happened to me just now?"
Chu Yunying smiled, "I don't know what you were thinking. You seemed quite engrossed." Her hypnosis was potent, and those awakened would not remember what happened.
"Really?" Ye Anran was still confused. Was she sick? This was the second time this had happened.
Chu Yunying then took out her phone and played the recording for Ye Anran. "Ranran, after listening to this recording, you will know what happened just now. If you agree to my terms, I will help you."
"Who are you…?" Chu Yunying's recording of Ye Anran admitting she was Lu Qiaoyi instantly made Ye Anran's eyes widen.
"Ah…" Chu Yunying gnashed her teeth in anger, "Chu Yunying, you're plotting against me."
Chu Yunying said unhurriedly, "Ranran, you’ve harbored murderous intent towards me. I just wanted to obtain some evidence to save my own life. Besides, we are friends on the same side."
"Ah…" Ye Anran slammed the table in anger, "Chu Yunying, you still dare to say we are friends."
Chu Yunying calmly replied, "We are friends. As long as I have proof, everyone will believe you are Ye Anran. The real Ye Anran has been in a vegetative state for a long time. My friend messaged me saying she passed away a few days ago. There's no one to verify now, but I have evidence. I have many people who know Anran. If they stand together and accuse you, what does DNA identification matter? You will still be the daughter of the Ye family."
Chu Yunying’s smile grew increasingly sinister, her tone laced with amusement, "Ranran, as the saying goes, 'To avoid disaster, one must shed wealth.'"
Ye Anran's hateful gaze wished she could flay her alive.
What was that from Chu Yunying? Hypnosis? She, Lu Qiaoyi, who had returned from hell, would not be threatened by such a low-class person.
"Fine! I'll get it done for you tomorrow. If you speak carelessly, don't blame me for a mutual destruction. We'll die together. But I'll cut out your tongue first, then make your life worse than death. Your exceptionally beautiful face will then be enjoyed by many men."
Ye Anran abruptly stood up, looking down at her. "Remember what you said."
Chu Yunying nodded with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut." Satisfied with what she had obtained, she felt content.
Ye Anran’s gaze was fierce, her eyes bloodshot from anger. The killing intent churning within them was like a god of death in the darkness.
Chu Yunying's gaze faltered for a moment. What a terrifying look, truly someone who had crawled out of hell. But she, Chu Yunying, was no simple character either. For now, there would be no outright conflict between her and Ye Anran. Once Ye Anran thought it through, she would come to her for cooperation.
Ye Anran left in a huff. While taking the elevator, she encountered Lu Jinyan. A cold glint flickered in her eyes. Lu Jinyan was the easiest to fool, his mind as pure as a child's, everything he did was simple and he wouldn't overthink things.
She quietly followed Lu Jinyan, seeing that he was alone. Watching him get into his car, Ye Anran had a flash of inspiration. As Lu Jinyan's speed increased, she pretended to be on the phone, mustered her courage, and suddenly appeared on the other side of the car.
Lu Jinyan, seeing someone in front, was startled and braked sharply. But it was too late; Ye Anran was knocked to the ground.
"Ow!" Ye Anran cried out in pain, especially from her knee, which hurt terribly!
Lu Jinyan got out of the car and saw a pool of blood on the ground. "Miss, are you alright?" Lu Jinyan was somewhat nervous. He had been driving for many years, but this was his first time encountering such an accident.
Ye Anran looked at the flustered Lu Jinyan and smiled, "Sir, I'm fine. Actually, it's my fault. I was on the phone and didn't see your car."
After speaking, Ye Anran looked at her scraped knee, sweat beading on her forehead from the pain. "It hurts so much," she said, her voice choked with emotion.
Lu Jinyan lifted her from the ground and placed her in the passenger seat. He then retrieved a first-aid kit from the trunk and gave her basic wound treatment to stop the bleeding, handing her a pill. "Take this. It's very effective for stopping bleeding." This was a medicine Jiang Nuan had given him to carry, which was excellent for hemostasis.
"Thank you!" Ye Anran smiled gently, "It was really my fault, sir. I'll be sure to watch where I'm going next time." Ye Anran moved her left leg; it hurt terribly. She guessed it might be a fracture, but she had played her part well. The collision was worth it.
Lu Jinyan smiled as he drove, "This is also the first time I've had an accident in all my years of driving. As the saying goes, 'You can walk by the river often without getting your shoes wet.'"
"It's my fault, sir. Please take me to the hospital. I need to get an X-ray to see if my knee is fractured; it really hurts." Ye Anran maintained her kind and understanding demeanor.
Lu Jinyan's impression of her improved significantly. "I hit you, so I'll take you to the hospital." Lu Jinyan searched for a nearby hospital; it wasn't far. A few minutes later, he brought Ye Anran to the emergency room.
After waiting in line for a CT scan, it was an hour later. The doctor looked at the CT scan and confirmed it was indeed a fracture in her left leg, though not severe – a minor fracture that would heal in two to three months. Lu Jinyan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Miss, where do you live? I'll give you a ride back." This was exactly what Ye Anran wanted. She intended to draw the Lu family members into her scheme, one by one. Ye Anran gave him her address, and Lu Jinyan drove her back to her apartment. They even exchanged phone numbers. Lu Jinyan then learned that Ye Anran was the Lu family's eldest daughter who had recently returned to the country. As Lu Jinyan left, he glanced at the house Ye Anran lived in and thought she was different from other young ladies of prominent families; she seemed quite pleasant.
Lu Jinyan drove back home and saw Jiang Nuan reading on the sofa as he entered. He jogged over. "Nuannuan." Jiang Nuan looked up and lazily glanced at her third brother. "Third brother, you're back."
"Yes!" Lu Jinyan sat beside her and told Jiang Nuan about the evening's events. "Nuannuan, I hit someone with my car tonight." Jiang Nuan put aside her medical book and looked him up and down. "Brother, are you hurt?"