Chapter 104: Jumped into the Yellow River and Still Can't Wash Clean?

Gu Mianmian said in a very sad and angry tone, "Even if you don't like them, you shouldn't waste and trample on Wang Ma's good intentions like this!"

Following what Gu Mianmian said, Gu Wenyan also glanced into the trash can; indeed, a few pastries had been thrown inside.

But Gu Wenyan remembered clearly that she had eaten those pastries completely just a moment ago, and furthermore, Wang Ma had only given her those two pastries in total for her to taste.

Where the ones in the trash can came from, it certainly couldn't have anything to do with her.

"Why are these pastries in the trash can?" Gu Wenyan said, "It has nothing to do with me, and it wouldn't be something I did."

Although she had her opinions about Wang Ma, she wouldn't go so far as to do such a despicable thing; if there was something she didn't like, Gu Wenyan usually stated it directly.

She would not use those petty tricks to resolve trouble; this was simply not her style.

However, her direct denial seemed to have no credibility.

At this moment, it was likely that not everyone would believe her version of events.

Of course, what needed to be said still had to be said.

Gu Wenyan emphasized again, "Wang Ma, I ate both of the desserts you gave me completely. As for who threw the pastries in this trash can, I don't know, but it wasn't me."

"Miss Gu, the desserts I gave you this morning were only these few pieces. Apart from you... there is no one else who would... forget it!"

Wang Ma sighed, "If it wasn't you, that's even better. Maybe I accidentally threw the desserts I baked into it myself. Since you say it has nothing to do with you, I still believe you."

The more Wang Ma said this, the more it made people suspicious of Gu Wenyan.

Gu Wenyan couldn't help but find it ridiculous; suspicion alone was not enough.

She immediately demanded in a firm manner that this matter be clarified: "Wang Ma, don't say you believe me; looking at the pastries in this trash can, I even start to doubt myself... but I can tell everyone here with certainty that I did not throw away the desserts you made this morning."

"And to be honest, Wang Ma, your craftsmanship is quite good; it has more character than the pastries from other Chinese pastry chefs I've tasted."

"If it wasn't you, who threw the ones in this trash can?" Gu Mianmian pressed.

"Gu Mianmian? When did you come down?"

Gu Mianmian bristled instantly: "You're suspecting me again? No! I didn't!"

"It's not Mianmian," Gu Yefeng said, "She came downstairs with me this morning; we ran into each other in the hallway."

With Gu Yefeng's explanation, Gu Mianmian immediately became smug: "See? You're still suspecting me, and I didn't do it! Can you stop always suspecting me, okay?"

"Sister, although I made mistakes before, I have reflected on myself recently and will absolutely not do the same thing again... I won't be able to make mistakes in the future either."

Gu Wenyan said coldly, "If it wasn't you, then who else could have the possibility?"

Gu Yechen said, "When I came downstairs, Wang Ma had already discovered these two pastries in the trash can."

Gu Yeting nodded: "Me too, our timing was about the same."

"So that's how it is... it seems I really am the most suspicious one?" Gu Wenyan raised an eyebrow, "Hmm, I also think I'm quite worth suspecting."

Gu Mianmian muttered in a low voice, "You still won't admit it. You must be holding a grudge against Wang Ma because of what she said yesterday, so you threw away the pastries she gave you. Why did you do this? Even if you don't like them, just say so directly..."

"I, Gu Yechen, would never use such a petty attitude to face you! She watched us grow up since we were children; all of us know that Wang Ma is truly very good!"

Gu Yeting was surprisingly calm today and frowned: "Alright, Mianmian, there is no evidence that this matter was done by Wen Yan."

Gu Yefeng also expressed his trust in Gu Wenyan: "Maybe there is still some misunderstanding. Besides those two pastries this morning... were there any others on the table? Did they accidentally fall off?"

"No, Wang Ma only gave me those two pieces this morning. I am very certain there were no others."

Ye Yiwen did not want things to turn out like this and could only try to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, it's just two pastries, how could it be so serious? Maybe they just accidentally fell into the trash can..."

"Wang Ma, our whole family likes the breakfast you make, but you've also worked hard. Why don't you sleep in a bit more tomorrow morning and let the chef take charge..."

"It's fine, Madam. I've been used to it for so many years. I don't have many years left to serve you all like this; it's quite good to let me keep doing it, and I'm very willing."

This topic seemed to be about to pass, and Gu Wenyan remained the most suspicious target.

Although everyone said it couldn't be her, who else could it be besides her? She was the one with the greatest suspicion.

"Wang Ma, I still think we should clarify this matter."

Gu Wenyan said straightforwardly, "I will not admit to things I haven't done, nor am I willing to be questioned by anyone. Is there any surveillance that can see it?"

"I suggest checking it. Although there might be blind spots and nothing might be found, I am not willing to be misunderstood."

"Wang Ma isn't even holding it against you, yet you're still talking about it here... Sister, can you sometimes not be so aggressive?"

"Who is being aggressive? I went to the backyard to tend to my flowers and plants, and as soon as I came back, I saw someone accusing me. If I don't clear my name, do you expect me to just let myself be misunderstood?"

Wang Ma smiled at Gu Wenyan: "Alright, Miss Gu, I believe you. Maybe I accidentally dropped two pieces when I was bringing breakfast to you; that is a possibility... Everyone believes you, so I believe you too!"

"No, I don't need everyone to believe me; I only need the proof of the truth and facts."

As Gu Wenyan said this, she walked straight toward the kitchen: "Wang Ma's baking tray from this morning should still be there, right? It shouldn't have been cleaned in such a short time. Let me see how many trays had baking tools on them."

The Chinese-style desserts Wang Ma used required different baking tools to hold them, so by looking at how many baking tools there were, how many pieces were eaten, and how many fell into the trash can, couldn't they just count them and match them up?

Gu Mianmian's expression changed slightly.

Her peripheral vision glanced inadvertently at Wang Ma, but Wang Ma was very calm, and her expression did not change at all.

Only then did Gu Mianmian quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Gu Wenyan found nothing in the kitchen.

The evidence had already been cleared away.

"It seems this time, I've jumped into the Yellow River and still can't wash myself clean."

Forget it; even if she were misunderstood over such a small matter, it couldn't affect her, it was just very unpleasant to be annoyed by it.

What she didn't expect was that Gu Yeting stood out at this moment and looked straight at her: "I didn't suspect you, and I also believe you wouldn't trample on Wang Ma's good intentions like that."

"I changed the direction of some different surveillance cameras yesterday; they should be able to capture a little bit. I'll go check the surveillance to see what's going on."

Wang Ma's complexion finally changed a little at this moment.