Novel Full Chapter 370
Qin Xian spoke indifferently, “What? Can’t recite it? Even one sheet will do, or just a part of it. Wasn’t it something you painstakingly collected?”
Yu Xin’s face began to show panic.
“Or perhaps you could tell us which book or which old Chinese medicine practitioner you got it from?” Qin Xian continued mercilessly.
By this point, Ji Fei and Qin Second’s family had completely understood Qin Xian’s intention.
Ji Fei leaned into Qin Xian’s arms, her heart filled with excitement and joy.
[Wow, my husband is amazing! I love him so much. He’s so clever! He’s going to expose this fraud so thoroughly.]
Qin Xian’s lips curled into a smile as he casually pulled his wife closer, not caring about appearances.
With his wife in his arms, it was as if he had absorbed some comforting energy, and his tone became slightly lazy.
“What? Can’t say anything? It seems you didn’t put much effort into it after all,” Qin Xian said lightly.
“No, I… I…” Yu Xin tried to gather her thoughts and defend herself.
“Can’t even name a single herb? Three recipes, and you don’t remember a single one? How… heartfelt,” Ji Fei added sarcastically.
Qin Han tugged at Yu Xin, confused as to why she wasn’t speaking up.
[Hahaha, Qin Han actually seems clueless. I thought they were in cahoots. It seems that in the beginning, Qin Han wasn’t so blinded and irrational. Did he lose his mind later when his sister became his lover? I wonder if he’ll still be so self-righteous once he finds out the truth!]
Meanwhile, Third Uncle Qin thought that perhaps Yu Xin had just randomly picked up the recipes and hadn’t bothered to memorize them, despite her earlier grand claims. Now that it was clear the girl had ulterior motives, nothing else mattered.
Just as the topic seemed to be winding down, his daughter, Qin Jiaxi, began softly reciting the names of the herbs.
Third Uncle Qin was startled and turned to look at Qin Jiaxi.
Qin Jiaxi looked dazed, as if she were reciting something she knew by heart, flawlessly listing the ingredients of the three medicinal recipes.
The room fell silent.
Qin Jiaxi stared blankly at her father.
Third Uncle Qin, being sharp, instantly guessed what might have happened. His voice trembled as he asked, “Jiaxi, how do you know these? Tell me, I’m listening.”
Qin Jiaxi seemed to realize the implications of what she had just done, which was why she had absentmindedly recited the recipes.
“I… I also collected medicinal recipes during that time. These three were among them. I had prepared them to give to you, but… the next day, Yu Xin presented the same recipes. So, I didn’t bring them up. I…” Qin Jiaxi’s voice shook.
“No way! You can recite them, but she can’t even stammer out a single word and looks so guilty. Doesn’t that prove she stole your recipes and took credit for your work?” Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed in shock.
Qin Jing couldn’t help but say to Qin Han, “Qin Han, it turns out your headaches were cured by your sister.”
Qin Han was stunned for a moment before quickly reacting, “No way! Yu Xin would never steal from her. She must have secretly memorized them out of spite and is now using them to frame Yu Xin.”
Qin Yi shook his head at this and muttered, “Hopeless.”
Qin Han, of course, noticed their mockery and flushed red. He turned to Yu Xin and said, “Yu Xin, don’t worry. I’ll stand by you. Prove them wrong!”
But how could Yu Xin prove anything? She knew that if she tried, others would speak up for her, and Qin Jiaxi wouldn’t question her. She had never put in any real effort, leaving everything to the butler to handle.
“Proving it is simple. We just need to trace the origins of the recipes. We have plenty of time today, and we don’t mind unraveling all your past misunderstandings,” Qin Zhao said mockingly.
Qin Rong chimed in, “Yes, we’ll be witnesses to make sure no one slanders Jiaxi again.”
Third Uncle Qin didn’t need any more proof. He was already furious, glaring at Qin Han and Yu Xin. “Fine, very well! Will you admit it yourself, or shall I investigate? If I find out you’ve lied and taken credit for my daughter’s work…”
He didn’t finish his sentence, but the threat was clear.
Yu Xin was completely at a loss and even considered fainting to escape the situation.
But before she could act, Ji Fei suddenly spoke up, “Don’t even think about fainting now. Even if you do, we’ll call our private doctor. Today, we’ll get to the bottom of this, even if we have to hook you up to an oxygen tank!”
Yu Xin froze, feeling utterly desperate. Finally, she stammered, “I… I was wrong. I’m sorry. I… I saw the recipes on Jiaxi’s computer. I thought she didn’t want to share them because she seemed distant from the family, so I took it upon myself… I wanted to help her improve her relationship with everyone. But then Auntie and Qin Han misunderstood, thinking it was my work. I just… I just wanted to be closer to everyone. I wanted them to like me. When Jiaxi didn’t say anything, I thought she didn’t care or didn’t want to share them. So I… It’s all my fault. I was greedy. Waaah!”
Ji Fei couldn’t help but admire Yu Xin’s audacity. Even in such a dire situation, she could come up with such a flimsy excuse and even try to shift the blame.
And, unbelievably, someone actually believed her!
Ji Fei was stunned, watching Qin Han’s expression of helplessness and pity. She almost laughed out loud.
“So it’s all Jiaxi’s fault, huh? It’s her fault for not sharing the recipes immediately, giving you the chance to steal them. It’s her fault for not suspecting your deceitful actions and exposing you. It’s her fault for not fighting back when you stole the family’s affection. Oh my, how innocent you are! It’s all Jiaxi’s fault for not being more accommodating.”
As soon as Ji Fei finished speaking, the rest of the Qin family burst into laughter.
“Exactly, she’s so innocent. Poor thing.”
“Does she really think anyone would believe such a ridiculous excuse? Only an idiot would fall for that.”
“Maybe there is an idiot, considering how convincingly she’s acting.”
“She’s really something. In her version, Jiaxi, the victim, is the one at fault.”
The family’s mockery left Qin Han and Yu Xin both humiliated and frustrated. Their usual tactics seemed utterly ineffective against this family.
Third Uncle Qin had no patience left for their act. He pulled Qin Jiaxi close and said, “I’m sorry, Jiaxi. This is all my fault. I failed to see the truth.”
“No, it’s not your fault. It’s mine. I was too naive, too easily taken advantage of,” Qin Jiaxi said, tears finally spilling over. She had only ever wanted to do something good for her family, never seeking recognition. She never imagined someone would exploit her kindness. She felt so foolish.
Third Uncle Qin wiped away his daughter’s tears and glared coldly at Yu Xin. “The house we gave you—be out by 6 PM today. I’ll have the lawyer handle the transfer. If you’re not gone by then, I’ll sue you for fraud.”