Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

Shen Wan: Ah… I didn’t even say anything.

188: Just keep pretending. You didn’t say anything, but what’s with that infatuated gaze and wildly upturned lips?

Those bright, sparkling eyes were practically screaming “come and ravish me.” Wen Yingling wasn’t a saint. Who wouldn’t understand such an alluring expression?

So, would he be blocked out tonight? He was a bit excited at the prospect.

Of course not. In the end, they each returned to their own rooms to rest. 188 felt a bit disappointed as he went to browse the forums.

The next day, news of Lin Ming’s arrest had already spread.

It hadn’t been long since Lin Ming’s last appearance in the news, and this time it was for allegedly planning a car accident to kill his ex-wife.

When this news broke, it caused an uproar both online and in their social circles. The Lin family quickly reacted, trying to suppress the news.

Grandfather Shen naturally found out and was furious. Early in the morning, without doing anything else, he had his driver take him straight to the police station to learn more. He had called Shen Wan in the meantime and learned what he needed to know, which somewhat calmed his emotions. Even though he found his granddaughter a bit foolish, he still loved her dearly and couldn’t tolerate Lin Ming trying to kill her.

Hearing that the evidence was substantial and that the Lin family wouldn’t be able to bail Lin Ming out, Grandfather Shen sat in the car, his eyes narrowing. There were quite a few people who had been suppressed by the Lin family. This time, things would get lively. Since Lin Ming had tried to kill his granddaughter, the Lin family would have to face the consequences.

When the Lin family heard that Lin Ming had been arrested for hiring someone to tamper with Shen Wan’s car in an attempt to kill her, and that there was even a recording clearly indicating Lin Ming’s instructions, leaving no room for denial, they were shocked.

The person who had actually tampered with the car had already been arrested. They thought about pulling some strings, considering that Shen Wan was now unharmed. If they apologized to the Shen family and the Shens didn’t pursue the matter, they could drag out the case and do something else to protect Lin Ming.

But with Grandfather Shen taking the lead, along with many of their business rivals who were eager to see the Lin family in trouble, how could things go as they wished? Lin Ming’s case was ironclad. Even if he couldn’t be sentenced to many years, he would still have to serve time. There’s a world of difference between someone who has been to prison and someone who hasn’t. After spending two or three years inside, the outside world changes rapidly, making it difficult to reintegrate.

The Lin family spent a lot of time, energy, and money trying to help Lin Ming, but to no avail. Moreover, the company had been experiencing frequent problems lately, all stemming from the loopholes created when Lin Ming poached talent from Lin Corporation. It truly was a case of digging one’s own grave.

Finally, Lin Ming’s mother thought it might be best to approach Shen Wan. If Shen Wan would relent and Grandfather Shen would stop leading the charge against them, the matter would become much simpler, especially since Shen Wan was currently healthy and unharmed.

Lin Ming’s mother thought that if Shen Wan regained her memory, she definitely wouldn’t want to see Lin Ming go to prison. She first consulted a doctor about how to help Shen Wan quickly recover her memory, and then went to see Shen Wan.

“Auntie, I can’t help you with Lin Ming’s situation. The evidence is conclusive. I never imagined he would want me dead so badly that he would meticulously plan such a scheme. Auntie, he committed a crime. What use is there in coming to me?” Shen Wan sat calmly on the sofa, looking at Lin Ming’s mother, who had lost weight and looked pale. “I think you should stop wasting your efforts. Let him reflect for a couple of years in prison. I was lucky last time. If I had died, he might have been sentenced to death or life imprisonment. Now it’s just two or three years, which is already quite fortunate.”

Lin Ming’s mother was furious inside but had no grounds to scold Shen Wan, considering that she had lost her memory and forgotten her feelings for Lin Ming.

She believed that if Shen Wan regained her memory, she definitely wouldn’t be so cold.

“Wan Wan,” Lin Ming’s mother sat beside Shen Wan, her face full of grief. “Lin Ming must have just been angry and impulsive when he did that. You don’t remember what happened before, and it’s very likely that you two had some conflict that made Lin Ming lose his reason. Wan Wan, you may not remember, but you used to like Lin Ming very, very much. If you still remembered, you certainly wouldn’t let him go to prison.”

“Auntie, no matter how much I liked him before, he tried to kill me. How despicable would I have to be to still like someone who doesn’t respect my feelings, cheats during our marriage, and then plots to kill me?” Shen Wan patted Lin Ming’s mother’s hand. “Auntie, Lin Ming might have had too many ideas since childhood and grew up crooked. It’s not your fault. I heard from Grandpa that he never gave you any trouble growing up and was very smart. I don’t blame you for raising him to be an evil almost-murderer. But now that he’s made a mistake, you can’t cover for him.”

Shen Wan held Lin Ming’s mother’s hand, looking concerned. “Auntie, think about it. You say we had one argument, and he planned to kill me. Look at how he’s moved out for the woman he likes now, poaching talent from Lin Corporation and causing all sorts of problems. If you take a strong stance, won’t he…”

She paused, seeing Lin Ming’s mother’s troubled expression, then continued, “Won’t he also plan an accident to kill you and uncle? He’s your only son. If you both die, the entire Lin Corporation would be his. Auntie, you haven’t raised a son, you’ve raised a wolf.”

Lin Ming’s mother was indeed startled, her mind buzzing.

She didn’t think her son would kill her, but she couldn’t help but recall Shen Wan’s words. Thinking about how Lin Ming could harm Shen Wan, whom he had liked since childhood, and how he now defied her for Xia Xinzhi, ignoring even her threats of suicide, she grew more and more uneasy. Especially when she remembered Lin Ming’s cold expression as he left with Xia Xinzhi.

“Auntie, Lin Ming is an independent thinker. Do you really know what’s in his mind? Besides, look at today’s society. There are many cases of matricide and patricide, mostly due to financial disputes.”

Lin Ming’s mother had come with hope but left full of anxiety. Her mind was filled with images of Lin Ming possibly killing her.

[188: “That was some impressive manipulation, Wan Wan.”]

“What manipulation? I’m clearly helping Auntie prevent potential tragedies and reducing the number of murder cases in this world.”

[188 casually said: “I won’t argue with you. Why don’t you just suggest she have another child? Raise it from infancy, watch it closely, and it won’t go astray.”]

“188, you’re such a little genius. How didn’t I think of that? Lin Ming is an only child. When he comes out in two or three years, he’ll still be an only child. But what if he had a younger sibling?”

Xia Xinzhi had been waiting for Lin Ming’s mother’s results. Seeing her return looking anxious and uneasy, she grabbed her and asked, “Mom, how did it go with Shen Wan? Did she agree to let Ah Ming go? She used to like Ah Ming so much, she must have agreed, right?”

She had finally married into the Lin family, but the wedding was a disaster and left her with a bad reputation. Now, just as things were starting to look up, Lin Ming had been arrested and might face prison time. She hadn’t even conceived a child yet. How could Lin Ming go to prison? Even if they divorced, she wouldn’t get much of the Lin family’s assets. It was unbearable to think about. Of course, what she really wanted was to be the glorious Mrs. Lin.

“She’s lost her memory and doesn’t remember anything,” Lin Ming’s mother said, disliking Xia Xinzhi and blaming her for all that had happened. She left this brief statement and turned to enter her room. When Xia Xinzhi tried to follow, she was shut out, leaving her red-faced with anger. Finally, she stomped her foot and left.

Lin Ming absolutely couldn’t be in trouble. She still relied on him for a life of luxury. Why did Shen Wan have to lose her memory? Judging by Lin Ming’s mother’s attitude, it seemed she was ready to give up on helping Lin Ming. Was this how a real mother behaved?

When Shen Wan received Xia Xinzhi’s call, she was somewhat surprised. “What is it?”

“Shen Wan, you used to like Ah Ming very much. If you remembered the past, you definitely wouldn’t watch Lin Ming go to prison. You…”

“He committed a crime. Going to prison is only right. There’s no use coming to me. Go talk to the police officers.”

“Shen Wan, why don’t you come out and let’s talk?” Xia Xinzhi had an idea. She had heard that people with amnesia could remember their past if they received a shock. That’s how it always happened in TV dramas.

To her surprise, Shen Wan replied, “I’m not coming out. I suspect you have ill intentions towards me. I won’t give you a chance to harm me.”

Xia Xinzhi was furious.

How did this stupid woman become so clever after losing her memory? It was infuriating.

Shen Wan abruptly hung up the phone, completely unprepared for Xia Xinzhi to show up at the villa. Even more frightening was that she managed to get inside. Shen Wan thought of Wen Yingting; it was probably the access he had given her before.

“Shen Wan, please let Ah Ming go, won’t you?”

Shen Wan’s face was expressionless. “How about I hit you, make you lose your memory, break your arms and legs, and then ask you to forgive me? Would you do it?”

Xia Xinzhi was speechless. Of course she wouldn’t.

“Alright then, since you love Lin Ming so much, you must be willing to suffer a bit of physical pain for him. Look, there’s a vase over there. If you pick it up and smash it on your own head, I might consider it if you dare.”

She definitely wouldn’t dare. This woman valued her life too much.

“Fine, Shen Wan. You said it yourself.”

Unexpectedly, Xia Xinzhi actually stood up with a righteous air, shocking Shen Wan. Did this woman truly love Lin Ming that much?

“188, could the novel’s plot be wrong?”

[188: “Perhaps she loved him once, still loves him now, but might not love him in the future. Isn’t that how love usually goes, from existence to non-existence?”]

Shen Wan felt this explanation wasn’t quite right. She wasn’t like that at all.

Xia Xinzhi had already walked back with the vase in her arms. She came to stand in front of Shen Wan, raising the vase high above her head. “Shen Wan, you said if I smash this on my head, you’ll let Ah Ming go?”

“That’s right.”

“Okay, I’ll do it.”

Shen Wan felt uneasy. Just as she was about to stop her, she saw Xia Xinzhi, as if gone mad, swinging the vase directly at her head.

Holy crap!!!

188, this woman is trying to hit me!

“Shen Wan, when you remember everything, you’ll be grateful to me. After all, you loved Ah Ming so much, you wouldn’t want him to go to prison.”

Without Lin Ming, she would have no income, and the Lin family wouldn’t take care of her. How would she survive these years? As long as Shen Wan regained her memory, this vase incident would be easily forgiven by that stupid woman. She might even be grateful. So, without hesitation, she swung the vase at Shen Wan’s head.

Shen Wan rolled to the ground in a quick move.

Xia Xinzhi stared at the vase that had fallen onto the sofa and shattered on the floor, her face dark. As she was about to do something else, Wen Yingling’s voice came from outside, “Xia Xinzhi, what are you doing?”

“Yingling, she was trying to smash my head. Quick, get the security footage and report her too!”

Wen Yingling looked at the shattered vase on the floor, then saw Shen Wan peeking out from behind the sofa. She felt a wave of relief and quickly called for someone to come and apprehend Xia Xinzhi.

Shen Wan got up from the floor. Perhaps due to the excitement, she bumped her forehead on the glass coffee table, wincing in pain.

“Wan Wan, are you alright?”

“Yingling, I hit my head. It’s suddenly feeling fuzzy, with lots of images flashing through my mind. Maybe… my memory is coming back?”

Shen Wan: She really didn’t want to risk being hit with a vase again. It was better to pretend her memory was returning.

But why did she feel that the Ice Queen, who had shown her hints of tenderness, suddenly stiffened? The hand that had been reaching out to her was now withdrawn.

Hey, hey, hey, what does this mean?

Was she afraid of interrupting her memory recovery?

“Yingling, you can help me up. It’s okay to touch me. It won’t interrupt my memory recovery.”