From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 162: The Cause of Fang Mei’s Death

Chapter 162: Chapter 162: The Cause of Fang Mei’s Death

Bai Yurou looked disdainfully at Nan Qiao, dressed in the most expensive dress and wearing makeup done by a makeup artist, looking exquisitely appropriate.

Nan Qiao, though clad in a simple T-shirt and jeans, could not hide her cool, understated elegance.

Nan Qiao spoke deliberately, "The police have started an autopsy. The results show that Mrs. Fang died from the poisonous insects in her stomach that burst her viscera."

Bai Yurou’s confidence and disdain slowly crumbled, replaced by disbelief, prompting a knowing smile from Nan Qiao.

"Bai Yurou, haven’t you learned how to manage your expressions? Right now, your face shows the shock and panic of being caught. It’s hard not to suspect you with that expression."

Bai Yurou suddenly realized that although Nan Qiao had found out the truth about Fang Mei’s death through her investigation, she was unsure who the murderer was.

Bai Yurou had undergone various trainings but only lost her composure after encountering Nan Qiao, putting herself in this state.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Bai Yurou quickly regained control of all her emotions, even her expression returning to normal.

"Nan Qiao, I don’t know what you’re talking about. If you try to smear my name, I will definitely tell mom. Mrs. Fang looked after me for eighteen years, how could I kill her? If you ask me," Mrs. Fang was probably killed by you or Liu Feng. Both of you targeted her upon your returns, Liu Feng outshining Mrs. Fang since his arrival. You two had every motive to kill her."

Nan Qiao laughed out loud, "Bai Yurou, you really know how to defend yourself."

Bai Yurou scoffed, "Enough, I can’t be bothered to argue with you. Soon my parents will arrive, Nan Qiao, remember you have to win."

Bai Yurou couldn’t feign any longer; she had had enough.

Nan Qiao watched Bai Yurou leave and sat back down, continuing to stare at the big screen.

She wanted to see how Zhou Jingya could beat Rong Yan.

On the big screen, aside from Zhou Jingya, each designer was skillfully making clothing.

Zhou Jingya’s movements were sluggish, as if she wasn’t familiar with her own design.

When Ren Yongshi saw this, she felt displeased.

"Zhengyang, didn’t you say Zhou Jingya was very talented in design? Look at what she’s designing; her movements are so slow—the contest is almost over. Can she even finish? And look at her choice of colors; they don’t seem suitable, do they?"

Lu Zhengyang, watching Zhou Jingya’s actions, was also stunned.

"Mom, a designer’s vision is something we can’t compare to. Just wait until the contest is over, and you’ll see. Xiao Ya will definitely win first place," said Lu Zhengyang confidently.

Zhou Jingya had boasted of her abilities in front of Lu Zhengyang and had claimed Liu Qing’s work for the company as her own. That’s why Lu Zhengyang had such faith in her.

Liu Yanfang, sitting to one side, heard this and was furious.

Zhou Hongqi’s complexion also looked bad, but as Lu Family held a higher status than his company, he could only force a smile.

"Mrs. Lu, you don’t know everything. It’s Xiao Ya’s extraordinary vision that has led her to achieve so much today. The judges are sure to like Xiao Ya’s design."

Ren Yongshi frowned, "What do you mean, Mr. Zhou? Are you mocking me for lacking vision to appreciate Zhou Jingya’s design?"

Zhou Hongqi, "Mrs. Lu, that’s not what I meant. I only wanted to say that the designs produced and everyday clothing will definitely be different."

Liu Yanfang, "Mrs. Lu, not everyone has the same taste. Plus, just because you disagree with something doesn’t mean others can’t agree!"

Ren Yongshi, already disdainful of participating in this contest, was now infuriated.

Furious, she glared at Lu Zhengyang, "Lu Zhengyang, come with me! A woman from such a humble family, and not even good-looking—I’m afraid the kids you’d have would be too ugly to bear looking at."

Zhou Hongqi & Liu Yanfang: !!

Ren Yongshi stood up and said to Lu Zhengyang as she was leaving, "Lu Zhengyang, if you don’t come with me, I won’t acknowledge you as my son anymore. Without the halo of the Lu Family, I’d like to see what you can achieve!"

Lu Zhengyang hesitated, glanced at Zhou Jingya on the big screen, then looked resolutely at the departing Ren Yongshi.

Without a second thought, he followed Ren Yongshi’s steps.

Zhou Jingya could be sacrificed, but he could not lose the Lu Family’s halo.

As Ren Yongshi and Lu Zhengyang reached the door, the contest ended.

Lu Zhengyang grabbed Ren Yongshi’s arm, earnestly speaking, "Mom, let’s wait a little longer. If Xiao Ya wins first place, partnering with her will benefit the company. Don’t you want me to shine in the Lu Family, to surpass my elder brother?"

Ren Yongshi hesitated. Her face cold, she replied, "We’ll wait here and watch. As soon as she loses the contest, we leave immediately! Lu Zhengyang, I’m telling you, if you keep being with such a woman, I won’t acknowledge you as my son! I’ve inquired, and the Bai Family found their long-lost daughter, and Bai Yurou was switched at birth. Once I confirm this news, I’ll arrange for you to marry the Bai family’s true daughter, which will greatly help your future."

Ren Yongshi’s words made Lu Zhengyang’s face flush with excitement.

"Really? The Bai family’s daughter was switched? Bai Yurou is a fake daughter?"

Ren Yongshi, "My information is absolutely reliable. I heard Mrs. Bai dotes exceptionally on her biological daughter. After all, she lost her eighteen years ago and as her biological daughter, the blood relation means she will definitely love this daughter more. As long as we act quickly and secure this girl’s trust, won’t you have a lucrative partnership in hand?"

Thinking this, Lu Zhengyang’s blood boiled.

Shining in the Lu Family was just around the corner!

"Fine, let’s wait here first and see the results of the contest," Lu Zhengyang said with a smile.

Lu Zhengyang had already thought it through; if Zhou Jingya saw that he wasn’t sitting with the Zhou family, he had his excuse.

He’d gone to great lengths for Ren Yongshi’s sake, for his future with Zhou Jingya—such effort!

Lu Zhengyang always had a thousand tricks up his sleeve for his own affairs.

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Five designers walked out together, each with a different expression.

Some happy, some despondent, some nervous, some ashen.

Host He Yun held the microphone, his eyes emitting an intense glow.

"The designers’ works are complete, and now it’s time for the judges to score. We will soon see who takes first place."

Liu Qing saw this and was nearly heartbroken.

Zhou Hongqi and Liu Yanfang stood by her side, anxious.

Zhou Hongqi, "Liu Qing, it looks like Xiao Ya hasn’t finished her design. She can’t win now, can she?"

Zhou Hongqi felt like his heart was dying too.

Liu Yanfang, refusing to believe the outcome, asked hastily, "Liu Qing, think of something quickly. The Zhou family has paid you so much, you must change the result soon."

Liu Qing frowned deeply, her expression grave, "Xiao Ya said she could change the result."