Chapter 52: Do You Believe Her?

Si Jiuyin sincerely suggested that the two of them check their own surveillance.

One person was being noisy, the other quietly tended to their own matters beside them, and the atmosphere still held a touch of warmth.

Isn't this a perfect pair? Is there any need to doubt it?

"I'm much healthier than you," Si Jiuyin said with a laughing scold to Lu Xiwán.

"Where are we heading for the mission this time?" Lu Xiwán changed the subject.

"Han Country. There are two wanted criminals we've been tracking for a long time; we found their trail there."

Si Jiuyin was concise; the matter is classified, and she could only say that much.

"We've been too busy lately, haven't even had a chance to invite you out for a meal. When you return from Han Country, we must find time to get together."

Xi Xi also ran to Si Jiuyin's side, affectionately climbing into her arms, "Auntie, after we get back, take Xi Xi out for dessert."

Si Jiuyin gave Xi Xi's nose a quick pinch, locked eyes with Lu Xiwán, and both saw the helplessness in each other's gaze.

What a little foodie.

"I won't bother you any longer; I'll head back first. My grandfather still thinks I'm traveling, and he prepared a lot of things for me. I still need to pack them properly."

Si Jiuyin's line of work is unusual; she never dares to mention it in front of family, and even when she goes out for work she hides it meticulously, fearing her relatives would worry.

Not long after Si Jiuyin left, Gu Qingmeng found an excuse and also went out.

The two followed one after another, watching Gu Qingmeng's hurried departure, and Lu Xiwán couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

She jabbed Fu Sijue with Lu Xixi's magic wand, and Lu Xiwán tried hard to keep distance between the two of them.

Si Jiuyin had misunderstood earlier; it seems she's still not avoiding suspicion enough.

"Mr. Fu..."

"You can't resign now; we signed a contract," Fu Sijue replied solemnly, refusing Lu Xiwán.

Lu Xiwán:?

She hadn't spoken yet; is President Fu having a reflex reaction?

If she didn't misread... Fu Sijue's mouth corner twitched just now?

After a two‑minute silence, Fu Sijue finally spoke.

"Go ahead."

When Lu Xiwán arrived at Si Jiuyin's house, she saw Gu Qingmeng's flamboyant pink sports car.

What is Gu Qingmeng doing at Si Jiuyin's place!

A bad premonition rose in Lu Xiwán's mind.

At that moment, Gu Qingmeng walked out from inside.

Lu Xiwán quickly slipped into a nearby corner.

Even from a distance she could feel Gu Qingmeng's excitement.

Gu Qingmeng indeed wanted to stir trouble between her and Si Jiuyin!

Clenching her fist, Lu Xiwán coldly watched Gu Qingmeng drive away, then emerged from the corner.

The Steward, who knows Lu Xiwán, took her straight to Si Jiuyin's room.

Si Jiuyin looked up and saw Lu Xiwán standing before her, a fleeting awkwardness crossing her face.

Lu Xiwán said that claiming she's not angry is a lie.

Clearly Gu Qingmeng must have told Si Jiuyin something about her, and Si Jiuyin actually believed it!

"Did Gu Qingmeng tell you something?"

She pressed her lips together, looking at Si Jiuyin.

Si Jiuyin is one of her few friends; she doesn't want any unnecessary rift between them. Either they clear up the misunderstanding, or if Si Jiuyin doesn't trust her, they will go separate ways from then on.

"What did Gu Qingmeng say? That I'm the one who meddled in her family, that I'm responsible for her becoming like this now, right?"

She doesn't need to think; she knows exactly what Gu Qingmeng will say to attack her.

"Do you believe her?"

Lu Xiwán stared at Si Jiuyin, her voice showing no inflection, while the fist hanging at her side tightened slightly, betraying her tension.

She's afraid Si Jiuyin won't believe her.