Chapter 271: The Hedgehog That Removed Its Spines

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Luo Meixin’s expression changed drastically at Xia Yangyang’s words. “Stop slandering and threatening me. I’ll get a lawyer and sue you for defamation.”

“Be my guest, Mrs. Shen. But your reputation will be ruined first.”

Xia Yangyang produced a voice recorder. Luo Meixin’s voice played clearly: “So what if I pushed her down the stairs? She deserved to die. She was just lucky to survive at five…”

Luo Meixin’s face paled. “You wretch! You recorded it?” She pointed at Shen Manbing. “Was this your scheme?”

Xia Yangyang replied casually, “Mrs. Shen, unfortunately, I studied journalism. We always carry recorders. This is irrefutable evidence—your confession.”

Despite her paralyzed hand, Luo Meixin stood and lunged at Xia Yangyang, trying to grab the recorder. Xia Yangyang easily dodged her. Luo Meixin, losing her balance, collided with the hospital bed, crying out in pain.

Xia Yangyang said coldly, “Are you leaving? Or should I call the police? I was going to give this recording to Shen Manbing. As an outsider, I don't want to interfere in your family affairs. Hope she's merciful.”

Luo Meixin gritted her teeth. She hadn't expected the girl she'd bullied for over a decade to have the upper hand.

Xia Yangyang added, “If you delay seeking medical attention for your hand, there could be lasting complications.”

Luo Meixin, taking no chances, left.

The room fell silent. Only Shen Manbing and Xia Yangyang remained. Yangyang looked at Shen Manbing, seeing a different person—someone without her usual hard exterior. She was like a porcupine stripped of its quills, a vulnerable creature.

Yangyang hesitated, then placed the recorder before Shen Manbing. “If you want to report this to the police, the recording shows criminal intent. The statute of limitations on attempted murder may have passed, but you could give this to Shen Shichuan.”

Shen Manbing slowly raised her head, trembling but maintaining an icy pride. “Are you here to laugh at me?”

Yangyang responded, “If I were here to laugh, I would have filmed this outside and posted it online. That would have settled old scores for you making my life difficult.”

Shen Manbing bit her lip, hugged her knees, and turned away. Xia Yangyang usually saw Shen Manbing in heavy makeup, giving her an impressive presence. Now, her bare face, though still beautiful, looked years younger, lacking her usual regal air. She seemed like a different person.

Yangyang pursed her lips. “I came to ask you some questions, but since you’re not in the mood, I’ll leave.”

As Xia Yangyang turned to leave, Shen Manbing called out. Yangyang turned back. “What is it?”

Shen Manbing, still maintaining a certain composure, asked, “Why did you come to see me?”