Shu Yan had calmed down. She struggled free from the woman and tried to slap her, but her hand was blocked. Unwilling to yield, she said, "I don't understand what you're saying! She treated me like a best friend, and I treated her the same. Wasn't I heartbroken when she was gone? I think you're crazy. The police said her death was an accident caused by drunk driving, and you dare to frame me? I'll sue you for defamation!"
"Go ahead and sue me. The bigger the fuss, the better. It'll be a good chance for everyone to reinvestigate this accident!" Su Su looked up at her with a powerful aura, emphasizing the word "accident."
Su Su's words felt like an invisible hand tightly gripping Shu Yan's throat.
As Shu Yan was about to retort, Jia Nanfang emerged from the fitting room wearing a new dress. Seeing the tense atmosphere between them, she smiled and asked, "What are you two chatting about so animatedly? Come quickly and tell me how I look in this dress."
"Mrs. Shu, Miss Shu just said she's going to sue me..."
Shu Yan quickly put on a smile, stopping Su Su from continuing, "Mom, we weren't talking about anything important. I was just telling Miss Gu that your dress needs a few more alterations."
Observing Shu Yan's reaction, Su Su was even more convinced of her involvement in Huo Jin's death. Otherwise, given Shu Yan's temperament, after having her hair pulled, she wouldn't have stopped causing a scene.
With Shu Yan's personality, she would never have backed down so readily. Su Su clenched her fists tightly behind her back, regretting that she couldn't find concrete evidence to prove she had harmed Huo Jin.
"There's no need for alterations. I think it fits perfectly." Jia Nanfang admired herself in the mirror, truly satisfied.
The dress perfectly complemented her气质, and she was even amazed by her own appearance in it.
Shu Yan's tone finally softened. "You can only truly judge a dress when you wear it. I apologize for my earlier rudeness, Miss Gu. The dress you designed for my mother is truly unique and stunning."
Xu Shishi breathed a sigh of relief for Su Su. Seeing that the two of them couldn't find any fault, she hoped this order wouldn't encounter any problems.
Su Su didn't want to look at Shu Yan any longer. Suppressing her emotions, she said, "Xiao Xu, since Mrs. Shu and Miss Shu are satisfied, you can follow up on the rest. I need to go. I'll discuss Huo Jin's matter with Kang Xi again."
Without waiting for their response, she left the fitting area. She decided to find Kang Xi to discuss Huo Jin's case.
He dealt with various criminals daily and understood their psychology. She wanted him to analyze Shu Yan's reactions today.
...
After leaving Su Su's studio, Shu Yan sat in her luxury car, gripping one hand with the other, her fingers trembling uncontrollably.
She thought she had handled Huo Jin's death flawlessly, believing she could get away with it forever.
But today, she realized she was wrong. Did Gu Su Su already know the truth about Huo Jin's death? But how could Gu Su Su know?
If Gu Su Su exposed this, she would be finished, doomed!
Even her parents would hate her, everyone would scorn her, she would be sent to prison, and executed!
Her mind was filled with a thousand screaming voices. In an instant, an idea struck her.
Kill Gu Su Su.
Only by killing Gu Su Su could she live without worry and continue to live openly.
"Yan, Yan, what's wrong? Are you still upset about what happened earlier?" Jia Nanfang noticed her unusual demeanor and held her hand. "Actually, when my friend introduced Gu Su Su to me, I didn't know the designer surnamed Gu was this woman. It was only when I saw her in person that I remembered she was the one who stole Qin Tianyi..."
Seeing Shu Yan still distracted, Jia Nanfang hurriedly asked, "Your hands are so cold. Are you feeling unwell?"
"Mom, I'm fine. I just feel like the car is a bit cold." She couldn't let her mother see through her.
Jia Nanfang also didn't want Shu Yan to know Gu Su Su's true identity, nor the fact that Shu Zhongze had another illegitimate daughter. The fewer people who knew, the better.
She asked the driver to turn up the car's air conditioning and then asked, "Darling, do you feel better? Are you still cold?"
"Yes, it's not as cold now." Shu Yan managed a smile.
Seeing that she was no longer dwelling on the matter, Jia Nanfang happily said, "But honestly, the dress designed by that Gu Su Su really suits my气质. When I make my entrance at the group's centenary celebration, there definitely won't be any clashes."
"Of course," Shu Yan said, coaxing Jia Nanfang. "Your entrance will definitely be stunning and outshine everyone."
"You little charmer, you've always known how to please me since you were little." Jia Nanfang playfully pinched her chin. "Let's go shopping. Buy whatever you like."
"Okay." Shu Yan leaned against her mother affectionately. "For the Shu Corporation's centenary celebration, I want to go too. Can you talk to Dad and let me attend? I'll be very, very low-key, okay?"
"Don't worry, your father's anger has subsided. He'll let you go." Jia Nanfang said with concern, "Why should my daughter be low-key? Mom will dress you up beautifully, and you'll be the most dazzling one there."
"Thank you, Mom. You love me the most." Shu Yan leaned on Jia Nanfang's shoulder, the darkness within her growing.
Nothing could stop her now, except Gu Su Su. She was contemplating how to get rid of Gu Su Su, who knew too much.
Originally, she only wanted to ruin Qin Tianyi and Gu Su Su, to make Qin Tianyi lose everything. Even if he knelt and begged her one day, she wouldn't even glance down at him.
But this Gu Su Su had come out to court death herself, so she had to get rid of Gu Su Su first!
...
After Shu Yan and her mother left, Su Su could no longer concentrate on her designs. She contacted Kang Xi and arranged to meet, hoping to find a breakthrough in the clues they had found.
Although Su Su couldn't figure out Shu Yan's motive for killing Huo Jin, the moment she recalled Shu Yan's reaction earlier, she knew Shu Yan was responsible for Huo Jin's death.
Previously, Su Su thought Shu Yan was just an overbearing and arrogant rich young lady, spoiled by her privileged background. She never expected her to commit such a heinous act. Huo Jin, who was her closest friend, had tragically fallen victim to her cruelty. It was terrifying!
Moreover, the way Shu Yan mentioned Tianyi, with a tone of love turned to hatred, as if she had gone mad, made Su Su fear that Shu Yan might also harm Tianyi.
She couldn't let Shu Yan continue to act with impunity. She had to find a way to bring Shu Yan to justice.
Qin Tianyi bought milk tea and pastries and went to Su Su's studio.
However, as soon as he reached the entrance, he was stopped by the newly hired Zhang Ting, who asked, "Do you have an appointment?"
Qin Tianyi cast a cold glance at the young woman, thinking that this was Su Su's new receptionist. She seemed too young to handle the major clients.
"No."
Zhang Ting was intimidated by his cold demeanor but still mustered the strength to perform her duty. "Sir, all our clients require an appointment in advance. Our designers do not see clients without appointments."