"An Nuan, this was originally your fault. I had intended not to dwell on it, for the sake of Wan Qing. But you've insisted on bringing it up, so this matter cannot be dropped."
"An Nuan, kneel and apologize, or you won't be leaving here today."
"So what if Nangong Jin is here?"
"If you've made a mistake, you must pay the price."
An Nuan found it utterly ridiculous.
These people, each and every one of them, believed she was in the wrong. Even in the face of evidence, they still thought she was to blame.
Nangong Jin stepped forward, shielding An Nuan behind him, and said coldly, "Has the truth of this matter been clarified?"
"Do you apologize just because you're told to?"
"If you want to know the truth, it's very simple: just watch the surveillance footage."
"But Xia Wan Qing has consistently refused to let us watch it. Don't you find that suspicious of Xia Wan Qing?"
Nangong Jin spoke with agitation. It was so obvious who had something to hide.
Yet, these people could still blame An Nuan so vehemently. What were they thinking?
Seeing Nangong Jin's unwavering trust, his speaking up for her, An Nuan was grateful.
When everyone else doubted her, when they all questioned her, Nangong Jin was the only one who stood up for her, who protected her.
However, An Nuan didn't want to rely on Nangong Jin for everything.
Some things were her doing, and she could handle them herself.
Nangong Jin had already helped her immensely; she couldn't burden him with this any longer.
"An Nuan, you're truly remarkable, to have earned Nangong Jin's such trust."
"To always stand by your side and speak for you."
"An Nuan, you're indeed very capable."
Shen Xi Zhou stood by, saying coldly, "Heh, such a vicious person as An Nuan, and yet there are still people who trust her so deeply."
He glanced at Nangong Jin and chuckled lightly, "Be careful, you might end up with nothing left but ashes."
Meeting Nangong Jin's displeased gaze, Shen Xi Zhou showed no signs of stopping. He continued coldly, "For now, you still have value to An Nuan. When you no longer serve a purpose, she'll kick you aside without a second thought."
"At that time, Nangong Jin, you will see a person's true colors."
Xia Wan Qing, listening from the side, felt a surge of vindication. She didn't forget to add, "An Nuan, do you still remember the Ye family?"
"Back then, the Ye family protected you, but later, they fell into decline. When they were no longer useful to you,"
"You just kicked them aside."
"The Ye family, in the end, was no more."
"An Nuan, can you stand up and say that none of this has anything to do with you?"
An Nuan's body trembled, her eyes filled with tears.
"An Nuan, you are a wicked woman, do you know that?"
Xia Wan Qing's words struck An Nuan like a heavy blow.
This accusation had a tremendous impact on her.
An Nuan froze, almost speechless.
Nangong Jin walked over, holding her tenderly in his arms. He whispered in her ear, "Nuan Nuan, it's alright, this is not your fault."
"You must understand, the fault lies with those who want to harm you."
"And they are only trying to protect you."
"An Nuan, the more this happens, the more you should live well, understand?"
"Make those who want to harm you pay the price."
"If you fall now, they will be happy. An Nuan, do you hear me?"
Nangong Jin's words revived An Nuan, who had lost all will to live.
Yes, Nangong Jin was right. She had almost fallen prey to Xia Wan Qing's words.
An Nuan looked at Nangong Jin and thanked him. She said she could do it, and that she would make those people watch as their tragic consequences unfolded.
An Nuan stood up and walked step by step towards Xia Wan Qing.
Xia Wan Qing was startled. She had expected An Nuan to be defeated by her words, but she hadn't anticipated that An Nuan would not be intimidated.
She hid behind Ji Wen Yun, saying fearfully, "An Nuan, what do you want? I'm telling you, I..."
Seeing the timid Xia Wan Qing, An Nuan smiled, a chilling smile. "Xia Wan Qing, all it takes is to retrieve the surveillance footage and watch it."
"And you've consistently refused to let us see it. Isn't it obvious who has a problem?"
"Ji Wen Yun, are your eyes blind? You believe whatever Xia Wan Qing says."
"Where is the surveillance footage? Where is the evidence?"
Xia Wan Qing's hands clenched tightly. She hated An Nuan.
But at this moment, her eyes were filled with tears, as if she had suffered an immense injustice. She looked at Ji Wen Yun and said, "Wen Yun, you hesitated. Do you also believe what An Nuan is saying?"
"Do you think I'm framing An Nuan for this?"
Xia Wan Qing looked at Ji Wen Yun with disappointment and said, "If that's what you think, then we're finished." With that, she turned and ran out.
Xia Wan Qing thought that by leaving first, the matter would just fizzle out.
As for what she had said, she could always coax Ji Wen Yun later.
An Nuan let out a cold laugh, as if she could see through Xia Wan Qing's intentions. She directly blocked Xia Wan Qing's path and said coldly, "Miss Xia, are you trying to run away?"
"The matter hasn't been resolved yet."
"If Miss Xia runs now, is it because you're afraid of seeing the truth later?"
Xia Wan Qing looked up, her eyes filled with malice. She bit her lip tightly and said in a low voice, "An Nuan, don't get too smug."
"An Nuan, you haven't really won, have you?"
"I'm telling you, I won't let you off. It's just that I was too careless today, which is why this happened."
An Nuan ignored Xia Wan Qing's threat and said coldly, "Miss Xia, even if you want to leave, you should do so after the matter is settled."
Xia Wan Qing looked at An Nuan with eyes that wished she could kill her.
This An Nuan was truly a nuisance.
She knew that at this point, she couldn't leave. She had no choice but to turn back.
Seeing this, Ji Wen Yun embraced Xia Wan Qing and said softly, "Wan Qing, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have hesitated, I shouldn't have doubted you."
"This is my fault."
"However, Wan Qing, I will make the person who harmed you pay. I will not let An Nuan off."
Xia Wan Qing said in a low voice, "An Nuan has always insisted on watching the surveillance footage, so let's watch it."
"Then, will I be cleared?"
An Nuan looked at Xia Wan Qing in surprise. She agreed to watch the surveillance footage.
However, after hearing Xia Wan Qing's subsequent words, An Nuan found it somewhat amusing.
Xia Wan Qing said tearfully in Ji Wen Yun's arms, "It's just that I never expected you to not believe what I said and to start doubting me."
An Nuan snorted softly. So that's what she was waiting for.