Chapter 9: Who Are You to Stand Up for Her?

To be honest, with the way she acted, some people actually believed her.

One after another, people started blaming the mailman.

The mailman was so angry at being accused that his face turned red.

""—Nonsense! You clearly told me you were Fu Mingxue, that's why I gave you the acceptance letter. I was riding my bike—weren't you the one who stopped me? Didn't you say you were here for Fu Mingxue's acceptance letter?""

""I was just picking it up for Fu Mingxue—""

Fu Mingxue let out a cold laugh. ""Oh? And what exactly is our relationship that you need to pick it up for me? You even waited in that alley just for this?""

""I was just trying to be helpful—""

""Helpful? You mean you wanted to take my college acceptance letter and go to college in my place? How very kind of you. You really are something else! You can make shameless things sound so righteous, as if it's only natural.""

""Officer, I want to report her. She tried this today and failed, but who knows who she'll target next time! Getting into college is such a big deal in someone's life, and she wants to steal someone else's future just like that. This is a serious matter!""

The neighbors were all shocked by Bai Siqi's shameless words.

It was as if they were seeing her for the first time.

How could she be this kind of person?

How could she have the nerve to try and steal someone else's college acceptance letter?

Bai Siqi's expression froze, her eyes turning even redder—

She knew her reputation was completely ruined by Fu Mingxue and her mother this time.

What should she do now?

Panic flooded her heart—

Especially when the police officer spoke up: ""Bai Siqi, please come with us for further investigation.""

Bai's mother immediately stepped in front of Bai Siqi. ""No, you can't take my daughter away—Even if there was a mistake, it was because I forced her. If you have to take someone, take me—""

Everyone: ...?

Fu's mother: ...?

Fu Mingxue's face was full of mockery. ""You may be despicable and shameless, but you really are a devoted mother! Taking the blame for your daughter and all. But this isn't up to your family—it's up to the police to decide.""

Fu's mother said grimly, ""Since the mother and daughter are both so eager to confess—Officer, take them both in for questioning.""

The mother and daughter’s faces changed dramatically.

Just then, a voice called out, ""Wait—""

Fu Mingxue turned toward the voice, and when she saw Song Yan hurrying over, she sneered inwardly—He finally showed up.

She wasn't surprised at all by Song Yan's appearance.

If he hadn't come, that would've been the real surprise!

When Bai Siqi and her mother saw Song Yan, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Siqi looked at Song Yan with red-rimmed eyes, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Song Yan met her gaze, his heart aching for her.

His eyes seemed to promise that everything would be alright.

He turned to the police.

""Hello, officer. Which precinct are you from?""

The officer looked at him. ""West District Precinct. Why?""

""We're in the East District here, and this area falls under the jurisdiction of the East District Precinct. I don't think you have the authority to take her away.""

Fu Mingxue immediately spoke up, ""Tsk, look at that—always reaching beyond your bounds. I was the one who called the police, and your childhood friend works at the East District Precinct. What I want is a fair investigation.""

""And besides, who are you to speak up here?""

When Song Yan heard Fu Mingxue's question, a shadow flickered across his eyes.

He turned to look at Fu Mingxue.

""Fu Mingxue, I don't know why you're targeting Bai Siqi, but even if she made a small mistake, it's not enough to call the police. And as for who I am to her—she's the mother of my children. Even though we're divorced, I can't just stand by and watch the mother of my kids be wronged. How could I ever face my three children if I did?"""