Chapter 120: Chapter 120 Black Hand

Li Shishi’s expression was grim. The person behind the scenes obviously wanted to ensure she’d never have a chance to act again.

She needed to investigate thoroughly.

"Alright, I understand what you mean, but for this matter, I need you to cooperate with me. Don’t worry, you’ll get some benefits from it too."

This kind of thing definitely works out better if both parties win.

Ji Yu raised her eyebrows, wanting to know what other plans she had.

"My plan is simple. Later, I’ll post a video, and you just need to claim it publicly."

There wasn’t much of an issue with that.

Seeing her not needing much preparation, Ji Yu returned to her office.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qixiao was already there waiting, clearly anxious and a bit at a loss.

"Are you alright?" He looked at Ji Yu with concern, as if worried the earlier events might have affected her.

Ji Yu smiled, "I’m fine. Did you see the message I sent you earlier? Actually, Li Shishi is quite sensible; she knows what she wants, so you don’t need to worry about this matter."

She understood how Gu Qixiao might feel after seeing those messages, though people aren’t always completely controlled by their emotions.

Li Shishi, for instance, was someone who understood everything and would never easily let herself be manipulated by others.

"You don’t have to worry about this. To be honest, I’ve long suspected Song Xuan would do these things. But you might not fully understand her situation."

Even though Ji Yu had previously agreed not to bring up certain matters, since Song Xuan had broken her promise first, she could hardly demand Ji Yu to continue abiding by her word.

Ji Yu wasn’t sure how to judge the situation, especially since Gu Qixiao still seemed to harbor some feelings for Song Xuan. Ultimately, he should decide the outcome of these matters.

"This is why I said from the beginning that as long as Song Xuan was around you, it would be difficult for us to be together."

Anyone witnessing such drama would find it annoying.

Given the current situation, there’s not much to be surprised about.

For a moment, Gu Qixiao was at a loss for words. He had sensed these issues before but never imagined Song Xuan would be this bold.

He liked Ji Yu but didn’t want her to get hurt.

"I’m sorry. I want to apologize to you for today’s events. I will also make Song Xuan explain everything to you."

Since the matter needed resolution, it was better to resolve it as soon as possible. Dragging things out would only make the truth harder to ascertain.

Meanwhile, when Song Xuan noticed her phone’s screen had gone black, she knew that this time the truth was likely going to come out.

But recalling her standing in Gu Qixiao’s heart calmed her; there was nothing to fear.

"Miss Song, President Gu asked me to take you out for a bit."

Song Xuan wasn’t surprised. She had anticipated this would happen and calmly headed to Ji Yu’s office.

When she saw Ji Yu, her expression was filled with disdain. "What, are you looking to pick a fight with me? Do you think you’re anything special, trying to take me on?"

Her attitude toward Ji Yu had never been positive.

The current situation only intensified her disdain toward Ji Yu.

"You can’t solve your own problems, so now you want Xiao to help you? Look at how pathetic you are. I bet you’ll only be able to rely on men to resolve your issues going forward."

She had long been open about her contempt for Ji Yu, and she wasn’t afraid to fully display her hostility right in front of Gu Qixiao.

Ji Yu wasn’t surprised by her behavior, just as she had said before—Song Xuan had been clear about her intentions from the start, which, in a way, was a good thing.

"Xiao, how could you side with this woman? She’s clearly using you. Think about everything she’s done before! Don’t you feel she’s gone too far? She’s utterly manipulative."

Her expression grew agitated, her gaze toward Ji Yu resembling that of someone looking at an enemy.

"First, you and I aren’t enemies, and I don’t think you’ve done anything to me. Second, I haven’t tried to manipulate Gu Qixiao in any way. Everything you’re saying is baseless. Third, involving other people in this only highlights how problematic your claims are."

Who would be dragged into unnecessary drama and not fight back?

And her prior behavior had already made everything quite clear.

"There’s no need to use this kind of underhanded method to deal with me. I know you’re jealous of my looks, but your face is destined to stay the way it is."

Ji Yu had long seen through Song Xuan’s mindset. If there really was talk about who was taking from whom, it wasn’t necessarily as clear-cut as it seemed.

She glanced at Gu Qixiao nearby and noticed he was also looking at her.

"If you think I have ulterior motives, then I advise you to kick me out immediately."

She understood that everything happening here might be shocking to them, but Ji Yu could handle most of it.

"I told you before that the earlier issue could be resolved with money because it only involved me. But now you’ve crossed the line by breaching my patient’s privacy—there’s no way I can let that slide."

These dynamics required clarity, and it was the perfect opportunity to straighten things out.

Ji Yu turned to Gu Qixiao, "I appreciate everything you’ve done for me before, but we absolutely cannot be together. You’re surrounded by too much drama."

She wasn’t a fan of situations like these, and Song Xuan’s behavior felt like an unspoken declaration that their story was over.

"What do you mean? Are you saying you don’t intend to keep entangling with Xiao anymore?"

Song Xuan was secretly delighted to hear this but dared not show it too obviously.

"What she said doesn’t represent my feelings. I promised to find her a suitable marriage partner, and I meant it when I said I have no ulterior motives. Do you doubt me?"

Gu Qixiao gazed intently at Ji Yu, his eyes holding an intensity that felt capable of melting her.

Ji Yu sighed; she had long grown accustomed to these situations. "But can you ensure such things won’t happen again? How do you plan to deal with Song Xuan?"

She had already made her judgment on these matters.

Surely, he wouldn’t just stand by and watch Song Xuan end up in trouble, right? Since that wasn’t an option, this confrontation was ultimately pointless.

"I’m telling you all this to make sure you understand: your surroundings are undeniably a mess. As for Miss Song’s motives, you know them better than anyone."

Choosing to turn a blind eye was also a kind of excess, something Ji Yu disliked in people and didn’t wish to see continue.

"I will never fight over a man!"

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