Chapter 9 slandered her for going to a nightclub to find a man?

The situation was so messed up it hurt He Lanjin's head. Lu Zifan was gay, but he was also sleeping with He Ruoxue. Now, in order to cover up Lu Zifan's lie and deny that they had a threesome, Lu Zifan's male lover had to pretend to be in love with He Ruoxue. This relationship was really complicated!

Despite the scandalous exposé, things seemed to have settled overnight.

Now, the only way to reveal the truth was by getting her phone back. He Lanjin felt excited just thinking about it.

If only He Ruoxue found out that the man she loved was actually gay before meeting him in the toilet, He Lanjin probably would not have to deal with the problem this way, lying on a hospital bed while nursing her "injuries."

"Miss He, Miss He," a reporter outside the VIP room called out.

"I already told you said that Miss He is still unconscious. Don't disturb the patient," said an irritated voice that probably belonged to a nurse. "If you have even the slightest decency and sympathy for our patient, please go and interview those who did her wrong. There is no point in disturbing the young miss!"

Hearing this, He Lanjin immediately realized her situation. She was playing the role of the weak, innocent and magnanimous miss who remained reasonable even after getting hurt. Therefore, to gain the public's sympathy, she had to say nothing. She immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

Last night, a car rammed into hers, but she was not really hurt. It seemed flawless and perfectly planned. Who could be behind it? Was it a coincidence, or was the person really helping her?

The events of last night left a bitter taste in her mouth. However, a whole night of torment proved too much, even for her. He Lanjin succumbed to exhaustion and fell asleep shortly.

News about the He and Lu families spread overnight, trending on Douban and Weibo. Although both families tried their best to keep the scandal under wraps, it still spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jiang City, making it a popular topic for gossip.

Lying on the hospital bed, He Lanjin had a beautiful dream. Her left hand was torturing the scumbag, while her right hand was choking the little white flower to death. There was a big wolf-dog beside her. It opened its mouth and pounced on He Ruoxue's buttocks. Seeing the pained look on her best friend's face, He Lanjin got so excited that she fell off the bed.

Because He Lanjin's body was wrapped in gauze, it took her a long time to get up from the floor.

Alone in the quiet hospital room, He Lanjin decided to return home. Oddly, she found her medical records on the desk beside her bed, as if whoever prepared it knew that she was going to sneak out of the hospital. Back at the He residence, just as He Lanjin was about to open the door, she heard He Ruoxue sobbing. He Lanjin's hand on the doorknob grew stiff.

She did not expect He Ruoxue to be released on bail so quickly. This meant that He Ruoxue held a special place in her parents' affections.

He Lanjin's heart sank at the thought.

"Dad, mom, I really did not do anything to let my sister down. The news was all nonsense, and the photos were edited. The police even accused me of taking drugs," explained He Ruoxue. "But they did not find anything on me. Last night, my sister was very happy and poured me many shots of alcohol. I did drink, but I swear that I really did not do anything to let her down."

"My sister drank too much and stayed out overnight. The last I saw her was in the nightclub, where crooks and honest people could be found. What if she believed the ugly rumors, found a man and did something stupid?" He Ruoxue cried until she seemed to be heartbroken.

He Lanjin's disappearance could stack the odds in He Ruoxue's favor. By making a big deal out of it, He Ruoxue could shift the public's attention to He Lanjin and what happened to her after she drove away last night. He Ruoxue had to make their parents believe what she was saying; otherwise, things would be troublesome.

Last night at the police station, He Ruoxue and Lu Zifan discussed countermeasures. He Ruoxue must not lose the He family's trust. Should the scandal blow up, she could still turn the tables and crush He Lanjin–perhaps even replace her.

He Lanjin stood by the door, listening. She could not help but raise her eyebrows and sneer when she heard He Ruoxue. The girl was showing her true colors, catching He Lanjin off guard.

He Lanjin pinched her arm hard and entered the house, limping. "Mom, dad..."

Hearing He Lanjin's voice, Tang Zhilin and He Wenqing turned to the door. "Something really big happened. Where were you the entire night?"