Chapter 274

Upon hearing Ji Fei's thoughts, the Qin family was left dumbfounded.

What?!

Jing Yu had schemed to set up his fiancée with his cousin?Nôv(el)B\\jnn

It was completely incomprehensible why Jing Yu would pull such a stunt. Did he detest Jing Yan so much that he was willing to sacrifice his fiancée just to frame him?

However, this also confirmed something else: Jing Yu had no idea that Jing Yan was fond of Cen Ting. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn't have made such an arrangement.

Qin Xian's expression also darkened, as he could sense the deeper motives behind those actions.

"Strange, Cen Ting just texted saying she'd be here soon. Why is it taking so long to change clothes?" Guo Yalan kept glancing at her phone, eager to vent to Cen Ting about Jing Yu's questionable moves.

After all, Cen Ting disliked being in the spotlight.

Others were also waiting for Jing Yan to arrive, but he was nowhere to be seen.

Meanwhile, Ji Fei was in a panic. Time was running out, and she couldn't think of a proper excuse. She awkwardly pulled Qin Xian's sleeve, saying, "I feel a bit dizzy. Can you accompany me to rest for a while?"

Suddenly, Qin Xian's phone lit up.

While cooperating with Ji Fei's actions, Qin Xian glanced at the screen. His pupils dilated as he quickly answered the call.

"Help…"

A weak voice came through, but before it could finish, the phone on the other end seemed to drop.

The rest of the Qin family, who were also anxious, saw the couple heading east with purpose. Though nervous, they breathed a sigh of relief. The three of them gathered to discuss, deciding to stay put for now, thinking they might be needed later.

After all, catching someone in the act? They had to keep an eye on Jing Yu and the paparazzi present.

They couldn't help but glance at Madam Wan, who was chatting and laughing with her daughter and others in the distance.

They couldn't help but curse inwardly. What kind of mother was she? Jing Yan was truly unlucky.

[Hurry, hurry! The restroom at the east corridor, third one… third one… We need a reason to barge in.]

Ji Fei was frantically thinking to herself.

Suddenly, she heard Qin Xian say, "Fei Fei, something's wrong with Jing Yan and Cen Ting. They're in the third restroom at the east corridor. Let's go check it out."

Ji Fei had just been racking her brain for an excuse to go to that room when she heard this. She was overjoyed.

[Wow, impressive! I thought Madam Wan must have used some strong measures, but Jing Yan actually held on and even called for help!]

As they thought, they arrived at the third restroom.

For some reason, the door wasn't locked, and it opened with a simple turn of the handle.

As soon as the door opened, a suppressed growl came from inside.

The two exchanged a glance and rushed in.

Inside, they saw Cen Ting lying on the bed, her clothes a bit disheveled but otherwise unharmed.

Jing Yan was curled up on the floor, a broken vase beside him. His palm was clenched around a shard of the vase, the sharp edge cutting into his hand, blood spreading across his palm.

He was using pain to suppress his urges and maintain his sanity.

Seeing this bloody scene, Ji Fei couldn't help but admire Jing Yan.

[He can endure this? He's truly a master of self-control.]

Qin Xian lifted Jing Yan and dragged him to the bathroom, turning on the cold water to help him cool down.

Ji Fei tried to wake Cen Ting, but she was in a deep slumber and wouldn't wake easily.

"Qin Xian, what should we do? Call the police? An ambulance?" Ji Fei asked.

Before Qin Xian could answer, Jing Yan, who had regained some clarity, said, "No, making a big fuss would only expose us. Even if nothing happened, it would be turned into something. We can't let their scheme succeed."

Seeing the unreadable pain on Jing Yan's face, Qin Xian said, "I'll call a private doctor to handle this discreetly. We need to move now…"

Before Qin Xian could finish, Ji Fei's thoughts screamed in panic.

[Oh no, the trap is starting. What do we do now?]

At that moment, the event was supposed to announce the successor, but Madam Xie had been waiting for Jing Yan for a while without any sign of him. She frowned and ordered someone to look for him.

Jing Yu suddenly approached the Cen family, who were seated with Madam Xie, and asked, "Where's Cen Ting? I can't find her, and she's not answering my calls. I wanted to introduce her to my friends."

The Cen family was also puzzled, as they hadn't seen Cen Ting.

Just then, a female voice whispered, "I think I saw Brother following Cen Ting to the restrooms earlier. Maybe they're talking in one of the restrooms? But it's been a while."

The speaker was Wan Ru. Her seemingly innocent speculation immediately sparked gossip among some.

What could the eldest brother and his future sister-in-law possibly need to discuss alone?

Madam Wan quickly pulled Wan Ru, saying urgently, "Don't talk nonsense. Your brother isn't close to her."

Her attempt to cover it up only fueled more speculation.

Jing Yu's face darkened, and he immediately turned and left.

As soon as he moved, the paparazzi disguised as guests got excited and stood up.

Madam Xie's expression changed. Realizing something was wrong, she quickly grabbed Jing Yu, saying, "Cen Ting is resting upstairs. By the way, Jing Yu, I've arranged something for Jing Yan. He might not have finished yet. Go help him."

Madam Xie wasn't sure what exactly had happened, but she wasn't stupid. She knew something was amiss and wanted to prevent a scandal.

But when Jing Yu shook off Madam Xie's hand, she realized that this was likely Jing Yu's doing, and her face turned pale.

However, Jing Yu was already leading a group of people down the corridor.

The onlookers, unaware of the situation, exchanged curious glances.

"What's ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​‍going on? Another scandal?"

"Definitely, especially with Ji Fei here!"

"Should we go check it out too?"

"Looks like it's going to be a dramatic catch!"

The presence of Ji Fei heightened everyone's interest in gossip, and people who might not usually be so nosy were now eager to be the first to catch the drama.

The small group was stunned by the scene. They caught bits of the conversation, suspecting Jing Yan and Cen Ting.

"Is Jing Yu out of his mind? How could they possibly…?" Guo Yalan exclaimed in shock.

"Something's not right. It's likely a setup," Luo Fei said, standing up, suddenly realizing, "Where are Qin Xian and Ji Fei…?"

"They said they were going to rest earlier. Could there really be a scandal?" Yu Yue was astonished.

Bai Xiaoxi also covered her mouth in surprise.

Luo Fei, however, felt a bit reassured. "If they're there, things shouldn't get out of hand."

Even he found it absurd that he was now relying on such superstition.

But they couldn't sit still. In their view, there was no way Cen Ting and Jing Yan could have an affair. If something was happening, it must be a setup. With Jing Yu's strange arrangements and the presence of paparazzi, they quickly followed suit.