That expression made everyone feel it was hard to even bring up the topic.
At that moment, the atmosphere became extremely awkward.
As soon as Madam Ji saw these unfamiliar faces, she knew they were not from the high society circle.
Of course, they were “friends” Ji Mu had invited from the entertainment circle.
Naturally, they were also used to deal with Song Xinyu.
So the question was: why was Song Xinyu no longer in the dressing room?
Madam Ji shouted sharply: “Nonsense!”
She wanted to drive them out immediately. Making trouble in the entertainment circle was one thing, but how could they dirty the Ji Family’s territory?
At this moment, Song Xinyan spoke up, her tone confused and innocent.
“Sister, didn’t you just go into the dressing room earlier? That’s why we came here to look for you.”
Song Xinyu chuckled softly and replied: “So, Sister thought I was inside? Or did Sister firmly believe I was inside? Or perhaps Sister wanted to frame me for being involved with three strange men?”
Song Xinyu asked three consecutive questions, leaving Song Xinyan completely speechless.
After finally reacting, she explained: “Sister, I was clearly just concerned about you. How can you think of me like that?”
Seeing Song Xinyan look wronged, Ji Mu immediately defended her.
“Yes, Song Xinyu, your sister was worried about you and came to find you first thing. Why are you biting the hand that feeds you?”
The three men tried to act invisible and retreat.
But Lin Ting stopped them. “Give an explanation.”
The three men looked at each other.
They unanimously said: “We just drank a little alcohol and acted on impulse.”
Ji Mu kept winking at them forcefully, reminding them not to forget today’s task.
But they completely ignored him.
Instead, Song Xinyu laughed brightly from the side.
“These are Young Master Ji’s honored guests. If you want an explanation, you might as well ask Young Master Ji.”
Ji Mu glared fiercely at Song Xinyu. How did she shift the target onto him?
Then he heard Song Xinyu’s inner thoughts:
【Ji Mu, you idiot. Do you think I don’t know? You were the one who hired them, transferred a huge sum into their overseas accounts, and promised to send them abroad after they ruined me.】
There was no need to listen to any explanation anymore.
Lin Ting already understood everything.
As expected, this was Ji Mu’s scheme.
Ji Mu: Song Xinyu really knew everything.
But right now, the priority was to handle this matter quickly.
“Lin Ting, what explanation do you want? They already explained clearly. In modern times, there shouldn’t be discrimination regarding sexual orientation, right?”
Madam Ji also felt embarrassed and immediately spoke up.
“Ji Mu, the guests must be tired. Let’s have the driver send them back.”
The three men felt relieved when they heard they could leave.
“Young Master Ji invited several tables of entertainment circle friends. The Ji Family drivers might be too busy. I can have my assistant send these three instead.”
Lin Ting intended to take them away.
Ji Mu’s expression darkened instantly. Did Lin Ting discover something?
Song Xinyan also became nervous.
“No need to trouble you, Young Master Lin. We are the hosts. It is our responsibility to safely send the guests home. There is no need to trouble you.”
Ji Mu also did not want Lin Ting to take them away.
If they confessed everything, it would be disastrous.
At this moment, Song Xinyu said from the side: “Speaking of which, it really is the Ji Family’s responsibility. How did the tea in the dressing room cause people to act on impulse? That doesn’t sound good if it gets out.”
Madam Ji’s expression instantly changed.
Yes, even if they were reckless, they knew this was the Ji Family’s territory. They would have restrained themselves. How could this have happened?
Ji Mu’s expression turned even worse.
Cold sweat even formed in his palms.
Song Xinyu! What exactly do you want?
At the same time, Song Xinyan clenched her fists tightly and scrutinized Song Xinyu.
Had she already noticed it?
On the other side, Lin Ting raised his eyebrows slightly. For some reason, he quite enjoyed watching Song Xinyu make her moves.
She was quite sharp-tongued.
And strangely satisfying.
Madam Ji maintained her dignity as the lady of the house and said: “Such a thing actually happened? Then it must be investigated. Our Ji Family has strict family rules and does not allow such disgraceful matters.”
At the same time, Madam Ji also understood.
Why had Song Xinyu suddenly been so attentive toward her this time?
In the past, Song Xinyu would not even dare to approach her.
So she had already anticipated that her son would target her.
She was seeking protection from her, the mother.
Who said the Song Family’s younger daughter was foolish?
She now felt that Song Xinyu was extremely intelligent.
“Everyone, continue eating birthday cake. Ah Ting, you have been busy discussing cooperation with Mr. Ji. Now that you are free, you should have a piece of cake.”
Since Madam Ji had said so, Lin Ting naturally did not object.
He glanced deeply at Ji Mu.
Ji Mu responded with a gentle smile.
That one cold and one warm exchange.
Yet it felt like blades flashing—killing without blood.
In fact, Lin Ting and Ji Mu had never gotten along.
At first, Lin Ting thought Ji Mu liked Song Xinyan, and since he had a childhood engagement with Song Xinyan, Ji Mu’s hostility toward him made sense.
But now, he thought Ji Mu was simply—stupid.
On this side, Madam Ji personally led the two Song Family daughters away, one on each side, appearing very intimate.
And the Ji Family drivers personally escorted the three men.
These three men would suddenly change their minds for two reasons: first, they simply could not beat them.
They had even tried to assault someone earlier—how ridiculous.
Second, they were persuaded by Song Xinyu.
Song Xinyu said: “I know you received Ji Mu’s money, but the question is—can you actually enjoy it?”
“I, Song Xinyu, may be a woman, but I am not like ordinary women. I am not soft-hearted. I can file a public legal case for assault and make sure you spend the rest of your life in prison. Can you really enjoy that money?”
After hearing her analysis, everyone felt enlightened.
Originally, they had been instructed by Ji Mu to ruin Song Xinyu, then turn around and claim she seduced them herself and was promiscuous.
After that, they would take Ji Mu’s money and live abroad freely.
They had truly been blinded by the huge sum of money.
Now thinking back, it was terrifying.
Even with money, they would have no life to enjoy it.
Song Xinyu let out a cold laugh.
“Ji Mu only wanted to ruin my reputation and break off my engagement with the Lin Family. You three were just disposable pawns. Once used, you would be discarded.”
It made sense!
They had almost been used.
So the three men immediately defected.
They cooperated with Song Xinyu to act out a new scene.
The so-called “acting on impulse” was all taught by Song Xinyu.
They were all from the entertainment circle with fake educational backgrounds. They only knew how to make quick money; how could they understand these schemes?
As expected, the elite circle was full of schemers; they were not people they could afford to play with. They might as well go home.
However, Song Xinyu had said the game was not over yet…
As expected, halfway there, the Ji Family driver’s car was suddenly blocked by a mysterious black vehicle.
The Ji Family driver got out to communicate with the other party.
But communication failed, so he had to call his superior.
Today, Ji Mu could not enjoy his birthday cake properly.
Because the driver reported: “Young Master Ji, our car has been blocked by the Lin Family. The Lin Family said this matter cannot end like this.”
Ji Mu held his phone while looking at Lin Ting nearby.
He saw him casually swirling a wine glass.
The more noble and composed he looked, the more chilling he felt.
The red liquid swaying inside looked like deadly poison demanding lives.
It made Ji Mu feel choked.
He had hidden this matter from his family. If his parents found out, they would definitely cut off all his allowance.
The Lin Family would also not let it go.
This was turning from a personal dispute into a family conflict, and he could not bear it.
“Young Master Ji, are you listening?” the driver asked anxiously.
“I am.” Ji Mu finally responded after a long pause.
He stepped away from the space where he was with Lin Ting.
He walked toward a quiet area.
“Do this—first stabilize those three and make sure they keep their mouths shut.”
“Only after they agree can you let them go.”
The driver acknowledged the order.
But soon, the driver called Ji Mu again in panic.
“Young Master Ji… they said the price has changed! It’s now three times the original amount!”