Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Proceed with Caution
Chapter 168: Proceed with Caution
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Mei Shu stared at Lu Si for a while, then suddenly leaned in closer, lowering her voice as she asked, “What did you do to Mei Mu?”
Lu Si smiled approvingly and looked at her closely, her fluffy head just an inch away from his chest. He suddenly had the urge to reach out and touch her hair. It must be very soft to the touch, right?
Thinking like this, he felt a bit itchy in his hands. He coughed lightly as if unintentionally and turned his head slightly before saying, “Yes, she had a surveillance camera in that room, so I deleted any evidence that could be used against you.”
“Thank you,” Mei Shu curled her eyes and retreated to her seat, quietly sitting down.
The sweet fragrance in front of him suddenly moved away.
Lu Si’s disappointment was evident, and even his thin lips were pressed into a straight line.
However, Mei Shu didn’t notice the subtle change in his expression.
She was calculating something else.
It was unquestionable that Lin Feng had been manipulated by Mei Mu to do what he did. But why had Zhang Jiao gone to that room?
Did he have ulterior motives, or had he also fallen victim to ATei Mu’s deception?
She didn’t know the reasons.
But one thing was certain: Zhang Jiao was not innocent.
In her previous life, she had suffered so much because of him, so she considered this a small payback.
They returned to the Mei family’s residence, and it was already midnight.
Mei Yun had intended to thank Lu Si properly, but considering the late hour, he could only express his gratitude and make plans to visit the Lu family tomorrow.
Lu Si didn’t respond, only turned his head and smiled gently at Mei Shu.
Mei Yun immediately understood and smiled, saying, “Of course, Shu Er will also go to express her gratitude in person. She should go and thank you in person.”
“Good,” Lu Si replied, satisfied, and drove away.
Although it seemed like the storm had subsided, the undercurrents were still flowing beneath the surface.
Mei Mu watched the surveillance footage she had recorded on her computer and was immediately filled with despair.
Lin Feng was a petty man, and he would definitely not let this incident slide and she would be doomed.
However, another dark idea crossed her mind.
If she used this video to threaten Lin Feng, she might be able to gain the support of the entire Lin family in the future.
She had already lost her father’s support, and if she could get the Lin family to stand behind her, dealing with Mei Shu would be a piece of cake!
With this in mind, Mei Mu quickly wiped away her tears and tried to edit the video to remove any evidence of Mei Shu being in the room.
However, when she went back to check the video, she was stunned to find that Mei Shu had mysteriously disappeared from the surveillance footage!
She couldn’t believe her eyes and refreshed the video multiple times, but the result remained the same.
Mei Shu had vanished as if she had never been in the room, as if everything she had seen earlier was just an illusion.
But Mei Shu had clearly entered the room with Lin Feng, and she had even seen Lin Feng about to succeed in grabbing Mei Shu into his arms. How could she suddenly disappear from the video?
A chilling sense of fear welled up from the depths of her heart.
She forced herself to calm down quickly and tremblingly dialed Lin Feng’s phone number.
However, all she got was a busy tone.
Without being able to contact Lin Feng, she couldn’t verify what had really happened tonight.
Panicking, she hesitated for a moment before making a decision to call Mei Yun.
It was already late at night, and Wang Yue was sorting out the clothes Mei Yun had just taken off. The phone on the table suddenly rang, startling her.
Mei Yun, who was showering in the bathroom, heard the ringtone and turned off the shower. He asked from behind the bathroom door, “Who’s calling?”
After the major incident tonight, he was worried about missing any important information that could be detrimental to the Mei family.
Wang Yue checked the caller ID and then eagerly brought the phone to him. “It’s our daughter calling. She must miss you. Do you want to talk to her?”
It turned out to be Mei Mu.
Mei Yun’s expression turned cold as soon as Mei Mu was mentioned.
“I’m tired. If she has something to say, she can wait until tomorrow,” he replied impatiently.
Wang Yue felt wronged but persisted, “Honey, our daughter has always been very polite. If she’s calling this late, it must be something urgent. If you don’t answer her call, what if something happens to her?”
Mei Yun was annoyed, but he couldn’t resist his wife’s persuasion. He reluctantly put on a bathrobe and came out to answer the phone.
For Mei Shu, the fact that her father was willing to answer her call even in this situation was a source of great joy.
Mei Mu first exchanged pleasantries with Mei Yun and inquired about his recent health. Sensing the exhaustion in his voice, she quickly shifted the conversation back to tonight’s events. “Dad, I heard there was a major incident at Mr. Zhang’s birthday party tonight. I’m worried about you and my sister. Mr. Zhang and our family have a good relationship, and I’m afraid this might affect you both.”
Hearing Mei Mu’s words, Mei Yun immediately recalled the repulsive expression on Zhang Jiao’s face as he slandered Mei Shu tonight. He sneered and said, “He’s trying to shift the blame onto us, but those actions were all his own doing. He can’t blame anyone else.”
Mei Mu’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing her father’s response.. She cautiously probed further, “So, Dad, are you and my sister both safe tonight?”