Feng Yunan confessed his love for Qiao Ruoxi and they solidified their relationship. He vowed to be a good husband and father, accompanying her to visit Rongjing in the hospital. Meanwhile, Qin Xuming launched an attack on Feng Yunan's company, forcing him to leave. After learning about Qin Xuming's connection to the Qiao family, Qiao Ruoxi headed to confront him, but was nearly hit by a speeding car before being saved by Mu Yunli, who she then revealed had helped her regain her memories.
She uttered the name 'Brother Yunli'! Could it be that she truly recalled him? Mu Yunli’s excitement was indescribable. “Have you remembered everything? Do you remember me too?” “Yes, Brother Yunli!” !! Qiao Ruoxi was so overcome with emotion that she embraced Mu Yunli. In that instant, her fragmented childhood memories returned. This was indeed her beloved Brother Yunli! Unbeknownst to them, a pair of eyes from the second floor of the cafe opposite the hospital watched the scene at the hospital entrance with icy intensity. Wen Ke’er let out a cold snort. Qiao Ruoxi was exceedingly fortunate, managing to slip away once more! After Mu Yunli and Qiao Ruoxi had formally reconnected, he motioned for her to enter his car. “Xixi, where are you headed now? I’ll give you a ride!” “I’m going back to the company.” Qiao Ruoxi suddenly recalled her prior objective. Turning to Mu Yunli, she pleaded, “Brother Yunli, can you stop now? Please, don't conspire with Qin Xuming against Feng Yunan anymore!” Not only had Qiao Ruoxi rediscovered her past, but her complicity with Qin Xuming also resurfaced in her mind, filling her with dread. She absolutely could not permit Qin Xuming to continue with his vengeful schemes. “This matter does not concern me. I had no dealings with Feng Yunan; Qin Xuming acted entirely on his own accord,” Mu Yunli clarified. “If that’s the case, could you drive me to the Qin Group? I need to see him!” “Don’t go! He’s far too dangerous.” It was only after Mu Yunli recognized Qin Xuming’s unstable mental state that he severed their partnership. He vividly remembered how Qiao Ruoxi had nearly been harmed by Qin Xuming and was determined not to see her endangered again. “I am aware. He is targeting me, and I must put a stop to it! Rest assured, I have devised a plan to handle him!” Given Qiao Ruoxi’s firm resolve, Mu Yunli had no choice but to drive her to the Qin Group. At the Qin Group. Qiao Ruoyi stated her name, and promptly, the receptionist confirmed that the President was anticipating her arrival in his office. Mu Yunli intended to accompany her, but Qiao Ruoxi requested he wait for her downstairs, explaining her desire to discuss personal grievances with Qin Xuming privately. Mu Yunli, harboring concerns, took the initiative to call Qiao Ruoxi’s phone, keeping the line open. He needed to remain aware of her situation, ready to rush to her aid should she fall into peril. Qiao Ruoxi was appreciative of his attentiveness. Concealing her phone, she entered the expansive office. The leather chair spun, revealing Qin Xuming before her. “Little Xi, you’ve finally consented to see me!” A triumphant grin spread across Qin Xuming’s face, as if the entire situation unfolded precisely as he had orchestrated. It was evident he had eagerly awaited the moment Qiao Ruoxi would fall into his machinations and plead for mercy! Qiao Ruoxi’s gaze turned frigid as she declared, “I never imagined you’d remain so utterly despicable. Do you truly believe your petty schemes can triumph over Feng Yunan? You stand no chance!” “Who says so? If my methods were truly ineffective, why would you be standing here?” “I haven’t come to beg you!” Qiao Ruoxi drew a deep breath and stated firmly, “I’m here to settle past grievances with you!” “Past grievances? What sort of grievances are we discussing?” Qin Xuming reclined onto the sofa, leisurely preparing tea. “Why don’t you take a seat and we can talk?” “There’s no need! Qin Xuming, you are nothing but a deceitful fraud! You were never my boyfriend, nor did I ever harbor feelings for you! Five years ago, I suffered a car accident and lost my memory. Every detail narrated afterward originated from you; you fabricated the entire narrative! Am I correct?” Qin Xuming’s eyebrows rose in astonishment. “You recall everything?” “Yes! I remember it all now! Back then, you were merely an assistant to my father! Yet, you harbored malicious intentions beneath the surface!” Qiao Ruoxi’s eyes blazed with hatred as she confronted Qin Xuming. It was, in fact, Qin Xuming who had initially deceived her. Long ago, he had developed an infatuation with Qiao Ruoxi. Only when she had given her heart to another did he resort to his manipulative tactics to possess her. Otherwise, how could Qiao Ruoxi have possibly fallen for him in the first place? “I truly never anticipated my father would place such profound trust in you, only for you to betray him to your core! All of this was driven by your thirst for vengeance!” Her mother had divulged all the details regarding this matter. Qin Xuming’s true identity extended far beyond that of a mere assistant. From the moment he had ingratiated himself with Qiao Rennian to his surreptitious infiltration of the Qiao Group, every action had been meticulously plotted. Now that Qiao Ruoxi possessed the full truth, there was no longer any reason for Qin Xuming to conceal his actions. He stood, approaching her with his hands casually tucked into his pockets, and admitted, “That is correct. I approached your father with the sole purpose of enacting revenge. I divulged the Qiao Group’s most vital secrets, leading to the collapse of its financial structure. Ultimately, your father took his own life by jumping from a building. “My objective was accomplished. Subsequently, I lured you to Zhongtian Tower and orchestrated a car accident, resulting in your memory loss. From there, I naturally assumed the role of your boyfriend.”
“I witnessed the Qiao family’s downfall and ruin. While I outwardly showed concern for you, I secretly did nothing. My plan was that once the Qiao family collapsed, you would forever remain by my side.
“But alas, it seems too late now. Who would ever credit the words of a lunatic?”
Qiao Ruoxi stared at Qin Xuming’s face, contorted with malice, and lashed out, slapping him in her fury. “You vile and shameless wretch! You murdered my father! In your quest for vengeance, you cast aside all conscience and heart! Why don't you just perish?!”
Qin Xuming touched his face, stung twice. He showed neither anger nor annoyance, instead offering a chilling smile. “Xiao Xi, you can scold me, you can hit me, and I'll accept it all! You must realize that every action I’ve taken was for you! If you agree to abandon Feng Yunan and return to me, I can declare past transgressions forgotten.”
The sole unpredictable element in Qin Xuming’s meticulously planned revenge was Qiao Ruoxi herself.
He had lost control of his heart, falling in love with the daughter of his sworn enemy. This was an unforeseen and crushing tragedy.
“Silence! Stop spouting such shameless drivel! A union between us is utterly out of the question!”
Qiao Ruoxi’s heart seethed with indignation. She fixed her gaze upon him, retorting, “In truth, I should be addressing you as Qiao Xuming, shouldn't I?”
The unexpected shift in surname caused Qin Xuming to falter, the smile vanishing from his lips. He stared at her, disbelief etched on his features. “What do you mean by that?”
“My meaning is quite clear. You were willing to sacrifice everything for your revenge, yet you never anticipated that one day, you would lose command of your own heart and fall for the woman who was, by name, your sister.”
Qiao Ruoxi recognized that she had pinpointed Qin Xuming’s most profound vulnerability. Now, she would relentlessly exploit it.
“Qin Xuming! Were we not considered nominal siblings? In reality, my father, Qiao Rennian, is your biological father. You murdered your own true father!”
Qin Xuming’s true identity was abruptly laid bare, leaving him exposed like a grotesque entity from the darkest abyss, unable to seek refuge.
He stumbled backward several steps, his body colliding with a bookshelf. A suffocating pressure seized his chest.
Qiao Ruoxi understood her words had struck their mark. To ensure Qin Xuming fully grasped his transgressions, she pressed on, “What? You dare not confess? Did your mother never reveal how my father abandoned her all those years ago? Fueled by her hatred for him, she implanted the seed of vengeance in you. Subsequently, you deliberately infiltrated my father’s inner circle, patiently awaiting the opportune moment to obliterate the Qiao family!”
