Ah! The Villains I Forced to Turn Evil Can Read My Mind

Chapter 181

The tea gathering went smoothly.

Yu Can sat beside Madam Wang, chatting with her with a smile.

On Madam Wang's other side, Lan Ying finally found an opportunity to speak: "Madam Wang, allow me to introduce you to Miss Xia Xuechun, a rising star in the art circle."

She gently waved Xia Xuechun over: "Come, Xuechun, hurry over and greet Madam Wang."

Xia Xuechun took a deep breath to calm her nerves and stepped forward quickly.

Suddenly, she felt a light bump on her shoulder.

Curious, she looked over.

A handsome bodyguard gave her a slight nod: "Sorry."

She wrinkled her nose and brushed off her shoulder before walking up to Madam Wang: "Madam Wang."

Upon seeing her, Madam Wang widened her eyes in surprise, momentarily stunned.

Qiao Chuchu appeared silently in the corner, letting out a cold laugh.

[Look at Madam Wang's expression—clearly she's thinking: This is like seeing a live-action figurine of my granddaughter.]

[And Xia Xuechun's behavior is practically saying: Yes~ I’m your granddaughter’s living doll~]

[Lan Ying's inner thoughts are: Look at the perfect setup I’ve arranged! I brought in a replica of Madam Wang’s beloved granddaughter. I bet these two will hit it off~]

Yu Can and Wen Zhan: "?"

They glanced at Qiao Chuchu nervously and with a hint of teasing.

Is she narrating the scene in her head?

Qiao Chuchu didn't notice their stares and her expression gradually turned serious.

[Knowing that Xia Xuechun resembles Madam Wang's deceased granddaughter, using such a relationship as a bridge, why did I ever think I could win over Madam Wang? Was I out of my mind?]

[However, Madam Wang is also in the art circle, a top-tier figure in China. I've admired her since I was young and have always looked up to her. So, trying to please and support a more accomplished senior felt quite natural.]

[Without even thinking, I acted like a devoted follower, circling around her, only to end up with nothing.]

Qiao Chuchu squinted: [I need to surpass Madam Wang to rid myself of this pent-up resentment!]

Wen Zhan's gaze deepened.

Yu Can looked at Qiao Chuchu in surprise.

She wants to replace Old Madam Wang?

That's something Yu Can would fully support! Along with some generous rewards prepared as well!

Yu Can and Wen Zhan simultaneously picked up their phones, sending a message to their drivers: "Bring my newly customized sports car to the club immediately."

Meanwhile, Lan Ying and Xia Xuechun exchanged glances.

Lan Ying blinked: Did you put it in?

Xia Xuechun nodded: It's done.

Lan Ying nodded in satisfaction.

She wanted revenge for her brother and had managed to steal Madam Wang's precious bracelet.

The bracelet, a gift from Madam Wang's deceased granddaughter, wasn't worth much monetarily but held immense sentimental value.

If Qiao Chuchu were found with the stolen bracelet, her reputation would be ruined! This could also affect Weisheng Yucan, who brought her here.

Overstepping her bounds, interfering with their family's plans, and even calling the police to arrest her brother!

Lan Ying and Xia Xuechun exchanged another look, both seeing the confidence of victory in each other's eyes.

It's time to act!

Lan Ying opened her mouth: "Old Madam—"

Yu Can, who had been watching closely, intervened before Lan Ying could finish: "Oh? Old Madam, where's your bracelet?"

Yu Can beat Lan Ying to the point because Wen Zhan had warned her about Lan Ying and Xia Xuechun conspiring to frame Qiao Chuchu.

Yu Can was on Qiao Chuchu's side in this drama, so it was better for her to initiate the action.

Lan Ying and Xia Xuechun stared at Yu Can in surprise, scoffing with disdain.

Surprise, the bracelet is in your dear Miss Qiao's possession!

Wen Zhan sat on the other side, observing their subtle expressions with ease.

His bodyguard had already returned the gold bracelet and added something extra.

This plot to frame Qiao Chuchu was a sure win.

Qiao Chuchu glanced at him coldly.

Wen Zhan, who had been calm and composed, couldn’t help but slightly frown, his air of arrogance dissipating as he brooded.

Madam Wang looked down and realized her bracelet was missing, her face turning pale: "Ah! My bracelet is gone! Help me find it!"

The waitstaff panicked and searched, spending a full five minutes before the club manager apologized: "We've searched everywhere, Madam Wang. Even the security cameras were checked, but they seem to be malfunctioning. I'm very sorry."

Madam Wang's face darkened: "So, the bracelet my granddaughter gave me is lost here, and I can't even check the security footage?"

The atmosphere grew tense instantly.

Yu Can tried to comfort her: "Old Madam, don’t worry. Maybe it fell somewhere unnoticed. It will definitely turn up."

Lan Ying sneered: "Oh dear, what if someone found it but was too greedy to return it? It could even be someone who stole it."

Others disagreed: "No way. Who here would steal a gold bracelet? It’s not even valuable."

Xia Xuechun chimed in: "I think stealing isn’t about the money. It’s more about the thrill. Even the wealthy can have strange habits, right?"

The room fell silent.

Well, this argument does make sense.

Madam Wang's gaze sharpened: "So, someone here took my bracelet while I wasn’t looking? Who could it be? Could it be one of the waitstaff?"

The waitstaff widened their eyes in shock, their faces full of innocence.

Xia Xuechun rolled her eyes and softly suggested: "I think the Eighth Miss of the Pei Family is quite suspicious."

She looked toward Qiao Chuchu: "After all, I saw her acting suspiciously just now."

Everyone at the round table turned to look at Qiao Chuchu.

Their astonished gazes were filled with anticipation for a good show.

Old Madam Wang looked coldly at Qiao Chuchu: "Miss Pei, shouldn’t you offer an explanation?"

Qiao Chuchu tilted her head, staring back without flinching: "Explain what? Does whatever she says count as the truth? Madam, being your age, your brain should serve a purpose, don’t you think?"

Madam Wang: "?"

Qiao Chuchu let out a cold laugh.

She thought back to her past self in another timeline.

In those days, Xia Xuechun had accused her, making her furious: "I’ve never even seen that bracelet!"

Xia ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Xuechun had challenged her: "If you didn’t do it, prove it with a search!"

Back then, she had stood there, arms open, letting the bodyguards search her: "Go ahead, search me!"

And so, the waitstaff had eagerly produced the bracelet from her pocket.

She had been dumbfounded.

The next thing she knew, she was out the door, her reputation in ruins.

Coming back to the present, Qiao Chuchu slowly revealed a confident smile: "By the way, I also saw Xia Xuechun acting suspiciously. Looks like we’re both suspects."

Xia Xuechun’s eyes widened incredulously: "Don’t frame me! I didn’t steal anything!"

Qiao Chuchu ignored her and marched up to Old Madam Wang: "I just have one question, Madam Wang. Me, the Eighth Miss of the Pei Family, would you really think I’d steal your bracelet?"

Xia Xuechun also pleaded to Madam Wang: "Madam Wang, I didn’t steal it! You have to believe me!"

Madam Wang frowned, scrutinizing Qiao Chuchu: "Whether she stole it or not, a search will clear things up."

Qiao Chuchu smirked: "Oh? Just search me?"

Madam Wang lifted her chin, her sharp eyes gleaming: "Yes, search you first."

Qiao Chuchu’s gaze hardened: "What if I refuse?"

Madam Wang’s face darkened: "Then that proves your guilt."

Qiao Chuchu sneered: "On what basis do you judge me as guilty? Who do you think you are?"

The room gasped at her audacity.

How dare a junior speak to Madam Wang like that!

Madam Wang's fury flared: "What did you just say?!"

Qiao Chuchu stood tall, staring down at her: "I was invited here, not begging for an invitation. If I let you search me today, where would future generations' regard for me stand?"

Madam Wang’s aged face was suffused with anger: "Then it means you’re hiding guilt."

Qiao Chuchu pressed on: "The second suspect hasn’t been searched yet. Why assume I’m guilty?"

Madam Wang’s face darkened further, angry: "Do you think Miss Xia would incriminate herself?"

Xia Xuechun fumed: "Madam Wang, you don’t need to defend me. I’ll just undress right now and prove my innocence!"

Lan Ying immediately chimed in, "Exactly! Xia Xuechun, let Qiao Chuchu see what a truly innocent person looks like!"

Xia Xuechun defiantly took off her clothes!

She turned them inside out!

And shook them vigorously!

"Clang~"

A string of pink diamond bracelets fell out.

Xia Xuechun: "?"

Lan Ying: "?"

The guests at the round table stared in astonishment: "Isn't that my bracelet? Wait... when did I lose it?"

Xia Xuechun was shocked, her hand instinctively shaking again.

"Jingling~"

A Paraiba tourmaline necklace tumbled out.

Another guest touched her collarbone in disbelief: "When did my necklace disappear?"

She shook them again.

A pink diamond necklace fell out.

The woman who owned the stolen necklace was horrified: "Good heavens! You must be so greedy—how many things have you stolen?"