Hearing Nie Yalin's words, Ming Yutong knew she was referring to Fu Yinxiu.
Thinking of Fu Yinxiu, Ming Yutong's face turned slightly red, but she didn't deny Nie Yalin's words.
Seeing Ming Yutong's reaction, Nie Yalin understood that Fu Yinxiu was the person Ming Yutong liked, and it had nothing to do with Jiang Lulian.
Jiang Lulian was the one who couldn't let go.
Nie Yalin was upset but didn't hold it against Ming Yutong.
She believed she was no worse than Ming Yutong, and even had many advantages, such as being younger.
Jiang Lulian clearly had poor taste.
"Anyway, I came to tell you that it wasn't me. Believe it if you want, or not, but I have a clear conscience. I did go to find Jiang Lulian at the bar that day when he was drunk, but he didn't have a chance to say anything to me before he passed out completely."
"At first, I was quite curious. Since he liked you so much and couldn't let go, why did he give up? That's why I went to ask him. But I didn't get to ask anything before he became unconscious," Nie Yalin said.
Ming Yutong grasped the key point in Nie Yalin's words.
Nie Yalin didn't get a chance to ask anything, which didn't mean she wouldn't have if she had had the chance.
This implied that if Jiang Lulian hadn't passed out, he might have revealed Ming Yutong's privacy due to Nie Yalin's questioning.
Nie Yalin was hinting at this.
Ming Yutong thought that this exposure might not be entirely bad, as it resolved the issue and wouldn't pose a future threat.
"Thank you," Ming Yutong said.
Nie Yalin was taken aback, "You... you believe me?"
Ming Yutong smiled, "I do, because I know who did it. Sorry for misunderstanding you before. I should apologize. I did suspect that it might be you."
Nie Yalin shook her head, "I wouldn't do that. I have no interest in using such underhanded tactics. Jiang Lulian not liking me isn't your fault, nor is it your fault that you kept him hanging. I definitely can't blame you. If anyone is to be blamed, it should be Jiang Lulian."
Nie Yalin suddenly shut her mouth as if regretting having spoken too candidly.
Would Ming Yutong go and tell Jiang Lulian?
Nie Yalin looked at Ming Yutong with regret, her expression akin to constipation.
Ming Yutong was amused by Nie Yalin's expression and couldn't help but laugh, "I won't tell anyone, especially since you haven't really told me anything."
Pit Jiang Lulian?
Nie Yalin hadn't even said how she planned to do that.
Would she really go and tell Jiang Lulian to break up with Nie Yalin?
Moreover, whether Nie Yalin could bear to pit Jiang Lulian was another matter.
From Nie Yalin's attitude towards Jiang Lulian, it was clear she genuinely liked him.
Even if she wanted to retaliate, it would be minor. She wouldn't go so far as to completely destroy him.
Since it was a matter between couples, why should she meddle?
Nie Yalin was quite interesting—blunt and straightforward.
Faced with Ming Yutong's kind smile, Nie Yalin's gaze became uncomfortable.
With a pretentious tone, she said, "Anyway, I just came to tell you this and clear things up. Goodbye."
Nie Yalin spoke gruffly and then turned to leave.
Ming Yutong watched Nie Yalin's retreating figure and chuckled, shaking her head.
Her previously troubled mood lifted unexpectedly after Nie Yalin's intervention.
As she was about to return, Ming Silian approached her.
Ming Yutong halted, her previously warm expression cooling once more.
Since Ming Silian had exposed her true nature before, Ming Silian had stopped pretending in front of Ming Yutong.
She walked over with a sarcastic expression, recalling Ming Yutong's recent conversation with Nie Yalin.
Ming Silian had followed Ming Yutong out under the pretext of going to the restroom.
Ming Yuqian knew her intention but couldn't stop her.
However, she hadn't expected Nie Yalin to be even faster.
So Ming Silian decided to watch the drama unfold from the sidelines.
Jiang Lulian, now with Nie Yalin, still couldn't let go of Ming Yutong.
Nie Yalin wouldn't let Ming Yutong off easily, so it was bound to be another show.
But Nie Yalin didn't follow the expected script and didn't blame Ming Yutong at all.
How could she not blame Ming Yutong?
Her man had feelings for another woman—didn't she hate that?
Didn't she want to teach that woman a lesson and stop her from enticing her man?
But Nie Yalin's reasoning was absurd!
Didn't she know that it takes two to tango?
Didn't she know that Ming Yutong was the most hypocritical and pretentious person?
If Ming Yutong hadn't kept dangling in front of Jiang Lulian, would Jiang Lulian still be obsessed with her?
There must be bait for the fish to keep following.
In the end, Nie Yalin and Ming Yutong had a rather pleasant conversation.
Even after they parted, both were calm and composed.
Nie Yalin, with her back to Ming Yutong, couldn't see Ming Yutong's smug smile.
If it were her, she wouldn't let Ming Yutong off so easily!
Thus, when Nie Yalin left, Ming Silian quickly hid again.
After Nie Yalin was gone, Ming Silian reappeared.
Nie Yalin was useless, so she had to handle it herself.
Now, Ming Silian stood in front of Ming Yutong, coldly smirking, and taunted, "Sister, I really admire you. After such a huge scandal, you still manage to attend the banquet as if nothing happened, without a hint of embarrassment."
"What scandal? I don't know what you're talking about. I only remember that Old Zhang personally clarified things for me today. I'm not sure when having health issues became a disgrace."
Ming Yutong coldly mocked, "Compared to you, who looks fine on the surface but is rotten inside, plotting against me and still daring to appear in front of me, I admire you more."
"What are you saying? I don't understand." Ming Silian feigned ignorance with a thick-skinned attitude.
Ming Yutong had no evidence, and Ming Silian stubbornly denied it.
Just now, Ming Yutong had mentioned knowing who did it in her conversation with Nie Yalin.
But Ming Silian wasn't worried at all.
So what if they knew? Their faces had already been torn apart.
Ming Yutong found Ming Silian's thoughts too obvious.
Ming Yutong thought Ming Silian's ideas were quite foolish.
She clearly lacked the brains but still loved to scheme.
"News first broke from E-Media. Although they signed a confidentiality agreement with you, there are always ways to make them talk."
No agreement was more important than one's life.
Even without asking how Alpha Guards managed to find out, Ming Yutong could guess their style.
They usually followed a polite approach before resorting to force.
If polite questioning didn't work, don't blame them for being impolite.
"I'll give you a piece of advice. Next time you're involved in something like this, don't go personally. Signing agreements doesn't help. E-Media is notorious for its poor reputation in the industry. To attract clicks and gain attention, they'll publish any news and spread any rumor."