After the tea master poured tea for the two of them, he bowed and left.
Huo Jingchen's gaze fell on Chen Xingyan and he said calmly, "have some tea. "
Chen Xingyan looked at him cautiously and lowered her head to take two sips. She was calculating the purpose of Huo Jingchen's visit.
Logically speaking, Zhao Siqing had helped her several times and even saved her life. She should not be too afraid of Huo Jingchen.
However, she knew very well that a person like Huo Jingchen was different from Zhao Siqing. If he wanted to do something, he would never be merciful to her just because he missed Zhao Siqing.
After putting down the teacup, Chen Xingyan looked at the man in front of her and asked tentatively, "I wonder if Mr. Huo called me here today because... ? "
Huo Jingchen's gaze was deep as he slowly said, "I heard that Chen Shixiong wanted to kill you to silence you. "
Seeing him mention this, Chen Xingyan was silent for a few seconds before she softly said, "indeed. It's all thanks to Qing Qing who sacrificed her life to save me. "
Hearing this, Huo Jingchen sneered and a trace of ridicule flashed across his eyes.
See, this was human nature.
No matter how good Zhao Siqing was to her, no matter how considerate she was to her.
But as long as she was out of danger, she could still cower in a corner without hesitation and refuse to testify in court.
Meeting his deep, dark eyes, Chen Xingyan slowly lowered her eyes, feeling a little ashamed.
Along the way, she was indeed extremely grateful to Zhao Siqing for her help.
Even on the night of the near-death experience on Lu Ming Mountain, she had impulsively wanted to stand out, and also wanted to work with Zhao Siqing to completely topple Chen Shixiong.
But when she was sent to the hospital and out of danger, she once again cowered in fear.
She did not have the determination and courage that she had in the moment at Lu Ming Mountain. She longed for a rich and peaceful life.
In the end, she was.. Unable to afford all of this.
Huo Jingchen looked at her with his dark eyes. His gaze was deep and his lips parted slightly. "I want you to testify against Chen Shixiong in court. "
Chen Xingyan was stunned for a few seconds. She looked at him in a daze. "Mr. Huo... i... "
"there are no buts. Listen carefully. I'm not discussing with you. It's your choice whether to expose yourself or let me expose you, " Huo Jingchen interrupted impatiently. It was obvious that he had lost his patience with her.
Chen Xingyan's entire body tensed up as he stared at her with his dark eyes. Her forehead was covered in a layer of cold sweat.
Now that Chen Shixiong was being hunted, his defeat was obvious. Coupled with the evidence that she had submitted, it was only a matter of time before he fell.
She only needed to endure for another year or so and she would be able to escape from all of this.
However, if she stood up and testified, there would be no peace from then on and she would be condemned by the public.
Huo Jingchen stood up and threw a stack of photos in front of Chen Xingyan. The photos scattered and hit the teacup, knocking over a piece of tea.
"I want an answer in two hours. There is no third way. " His voice was low and carried an air of authority.
After saying that, Huo Jingchen did not want to waste any more time on her, so he turned around and left.
When he passed by Chen Xingyan, he slowly stopped and turned to look at the woman in front of him. His voice was cold, "without Qingqing, you are dead now. "
His gaze was exceptionally cold, like a poisonous snake that was tightly wrapped around her.
Chen Xingyan's breathing was stifled, and her back was almost soaked in cold sweat.
Following the sound of the door closing with a bang, Huo Jingchen left the room, and Chen Xingyan also collapsed.
What did Huo Jingchen mean by his last sentence... ...
Was it that if she refused to testify in court, then her life.. Was there no need for her to exist?
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On the other side, Zhao Siqing had just finished her work when she received a call from Li Feihuan.
"How is it? Let's meet. " Li Feihuan's voice was gentle, and he sounded a little weak.