Yan Xi's eyes widened in disbelief.
Five years ago, when she first came to the He family, He Xuefeng would call out the name of his mother.
At the time, Yan Xi didn't know that Yao Wanqi was her mother, she only thought this man was deeply devoted.
But later, after Yan Xi learned that Yao Wanqi was her mother, she became curious about what had happened back then that caused He Xuefeng and Yao Wanqi to become like this.
Yet even so, Yan Xi had never imagined that He Xuefeng would be her biological father.
"He Yun, are you serious?"
Yan Xi's voice trembled. If what He Yun said was true, then what had He Xuefeng and Yao Wanqi gone through back then? Why had they both become like this?
"Xi Xi, this is something so important, do I look like I'm joking with you?"
He Yun knew that telling Yan Xi something so sudden like this would be hard for her to accept.
But this was the truth. Regardless of whether Yan Xi wanted to admit it or not, she was a member of the He family, his biological sister.
"I suddenly remembered I have other things to attend to. I'll go attend to them now."
Yan Xi didn't know how to interact with He Yun and flusteredly hung up the phone.
He Yun looked at the hung-up phone with a helpless expression.
Yan Xi's proactive call to He Yun was recorded and subsequently went viral.
However, the content of their conversation had been distorted beyond recognition.
In the recording, Yan Xi was heard constantly trying to ingratiate herself with He Yun.
Upon hearing the recording, everyone couldn't help but frown. Those who didn't know Yan Xi would truly believe she was a promiscuous woman.
It was the first time they had ever encountered such a shameless woman.
The public's anger towards Yan Xi grew in direct proportion to their sympathy for Fu Yan Ting.
It was Fu Yan Ting's misfortune to have encountered such a wife.
Yan Xi didn't care about what was happening online, so she was unaware of her trending status.
He Yun had called Yan Xi, and Yan Xi didn't even know what had happened.
He Yun was worried that this scandal would affect Yan Xi's life, so he arranged to meet her to discuss countermeasures.
Initially, Yan Xi didn't realize the gravity of the situation. It wasn't until she met He Yun and he informed her about the scandal between them that she understood.
After hearing it, Yan Xi's heart grew cold.
Before calling He Yun, she had only met with Fu Yan Ting. If anyone had a motive to frame her, it could only be Fu Yan Ting.
Thinking that all of this was Fu Yan Ting's doing, Yan Xi's expression turned even uglier.
Seeing Yan Xi's grim expression, He Yun couldn't help but ask with concern, "Xi Xi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Faced with He Yun's concern, Yan Xi didn't know how to respond. She gently shook her head, telling him not to worry.
But seeing Yan Xi's state, He Yun remained uneasy.
He stepped forward and looked her over. Yan Xi felt a bit dizzy, and fortunately, He Yun quickly caught her.
However, neither He Yun nor Yan Xi expected that their actions would be secretly photographed.
In the photos, He Yun was holding Yan Xi.
It was the moment when Yan Xi was about to fall and He Yun caught her, but from the angle of the hidden camera, it appeared as if He Yun and Yan Xi were embracing.
The rumors of Yan Xi and He Yun then began to trend.
Qiao Wei, upon seeing Yan Xi and He Yun trending on the hot search, became furious and started throwing things in her hospital room.
When Xia Shi Xue arrived at the room, she witnessed this scene.
Qiao Wei's relationship with Xia Shi Xue hadn't been very good when she was previously married to He Yun.
Now, with Xia Shi Xue visiting Qiao Wei in the hospital, Qiao Wei knew very well that her intentions were not just to visit.
Xia Shi Xue knew about Qiao Wei's feelings for He Yun. She began by saying, "Sister-in-law, seeing how agitated you are, you must know about my elder brother's relationship with Yan Xi."
Qiao Wei shot Xia Shi Xue a cold glance and asked irritably, "What are you doing here? Are you here to mock me?"
"Sister-in-law, look at you, you're speaking incorrectly."
Xia Shi Xue was unconcerned by Qiao Wei's questioning.
A woman only reacts so strongly when her relationships fail.
Xia Shi Xue could afford not to argue with Qiao Wei.
Qiao Wei shot Xia Shi Xue a cold glance, unsure why she was here.
"Sister-in-law, Yan Xi, knowing that elder brother is already married to you, still openly seduces him. What does that imply? It means that woman doesn't take you seriously at all. She's showing off to you."
Qiao Wei already knew this in her heart, even without Xia Shi Xue saying it.
"If I were you, I wouldn't let Yan Xi off so easily."
Hearing Xia Shi Xue's words, Qiao Wei knew that Xia Shi Xue was about to get to the main point.
However, Qiao Wei had no other options now. Her relationship with He Yun had become increasingly strained, and she couldn't just sit and wait any longer.
She looked at Xia Shi Xue and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Indeed, it was so effortless to talk to someone who was on the same wavelength.
Hearing Qiao Wei ask, Xia Shi Xue's lips curved slightly. She looked at Qiao Wei and said, word by word, "Sister-in-law, if I were you, I wouldn't let Yan Xi live to seduce my elder brother."
Upon hearing Xia Shi Xue's words, Qiao Wei immediately understood. She looked at Xia Shi Xue and asked in disbelief, "Are you asking me to kill Yan Xi?"
"Why not, Sister-in-law? Think about it, Yan Xi's existence is already seriously affecting your relationship with elder brother. If you don't act against her, how can you be so kind?"
As expected, upon hearing Xia Shi Xue's words, Qiao Wei fell into deep thought.
Qiao Wei already had a grudge against Yan Xi, and Xia Shi Xue's words weren't without reason. Yan Xi's presence would only harm her relationship with He Yun.
The last time she failed to kill Yan Xi was due to Yan Xi's good luck.
She didn't believe anyone could have so much good luck.
Thinking this, Qiao Wei narrowed her eyes.
Seeing the glint of ruthlessness in Qiao Wei's eyes, Xia Shi Xue knew that Qiao Wei had taken her words to heart.
She hadn't expected Qiao Wei to be so receptive.
With Xia Shi Xue's hint, Qiao Wei knew what she had to do.
Xia Shi Xue felt very pleased. This time, she didn't believe Yan Xi could escape death by sheer luck.
After Xia Shi Xue left the hospital, Qiao Wei fell into contemplation, devising ways to harm Yan Xi.
The rumors about Yan Xi and He Yun continued to spread online. Yan Xi was also riding the wave of popularity and had no intention of explaining, letting everyone misunderstand their relationship.
Qiao Wei called Fu Yan Ting. When Fu Yan Ting answered, Qiao Wei said, "Mr. Fu, you are truly magnanimous. Even with Yan Xi betraying you like this, you can endure it."
Hearing the voice, even though Qiao Wei didn't introduce herself, Fu Yan Ting recognized it.
Fu Yan Ting couldn't help but frown.
He responded coldly, "Miss Qiao, you still have the energy to meddle in other people's business. It seems your Qiao family has been too peaceful lately."
Qiao Wei knew that Fu Yan Ting was threatening her.
However, Qiao Wei didn't care.
Having lost He Yun, Qiao Wei had lost the will to live, so why would she care about such details?
Fu Yan Ting hung up the phone.
Qiao Wei was unconcerned. After all, she had said what she needed to say. Her purpose had been achieved, and that was enough for her.
Qiao Wei simply didn't want Yan Xi to have an easy time, didn't want Yan Xi's life to be so peaceful.
As long as Yan Xi's life was difficult, Qiao Wei was willing to do anything.
Since Fu Yan Ting was unwilling to say more, Qiao Wei didn't care.
Qiao Wei narrowed her eyes and reread the trending topics on the internet multiple times. After finishing, her gaze fixed intently on Yan Xi in the video, like a coiling venomous snake.
Finally, Qiao Wei dialed Yan Xi's number.
Yan Xi answered.
Qiao Wei's voice, light and ethereal, said, "Yan Xi, let's meet."
Although Qiao Wei didn't introduce herself, Yan Xi recognized her voice. After all, this wasn't the first time Qiao Wei had caused trouble for her.
Yan Xi frowned. She had nothing good to say to Qiao Wei.
Yan Xi replied indifferently, "There's no need for us to meet."
"Yan Xi, because of you, I am now divorced from He Yun. Don't you think you owe me an explanation?"