My Evil Wife Is a Nine-Tailed Fox

Monday came, and there was a new rumor circulating about Yu Lai's cursed webnovel. The mean comments on her book were mass-deleted by the administrators, and it was obvious that someone was pulling the strings from behind, doing damage control. 

Whether it was to protect Yu Lai's reputation or the site's, it only meant that those who maliciously slandered her would eventually face the consequences of their actions. 

Bai Xinran's family released a statement by then, disclaiming the rumors around Yu Lai's death. They wanted her readers to remember the joy it brought to her when she was just starting writing her webnovel. For those who slandered her, Yu Lai had forgiven them before her death, but that didn't mean they wouldn't have to face the lawsuits. 

By this time, Liang Sisi was visibly shaking in fear and anxiety. She was afraid that her heinous actions against Bai Xinran would eventually come to light anytime soon. It didn't help that Miss Xia, Bai Xinran's mother, refused to pick up her calls ever since she made that interview. 

'I shouldn't have done that interview,' she thought as she bit her nails nervously, 'Did they find out something about that night? That's impossible.' 

Liang Sisi managed to find Lu Anqi, together with Li Fei'er and Shen Minyao. Lu Anqi and Li Fei'er didn't seem like they suspected something about her involvement. However, as Liang Sisi stared at Shen Minyao, she felt like the fox woman's clear eyes could see right through her soul and unearth the sins she had committed. 

"Is there progress in your investigation? Is there something else I could help you with?" She asked the three, hoping that she could gain some information about the case. 

Shen Minyao snorted, which was so unladylike of her status. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked away, while the other two young women beside her smiled awkwardly at her reaction, knowing well that Shen Minyao was displeased with Liang Sisi's presence. 

"About that, we decided to drop the case, Miss Liang. Bai Xinran's mother said that we've done enough already, and we wished not to get involved with the proper investigation anymore," Lu Anqi said. Since she was technically Jiang Chen's assistant, there's no need for Liang Sisi to come after Shen Minyao and Li Fei'er. 

"Proper investigation? What do you mean, Miss Lu?" The smile on Liang Sisi's face faltered. Was this to mean that the rumors about the investigation and lawsuits were all true? This meant trouble for her then! 

"Well…" Lu Anqi and Li Fei'er shared a knowing look. "It means that Bai Xinran's family doesn't believe that she took her own life, so they wish for the authorities to reopen her case and find a probable cause to start the investigation." 

Liang Sisi's face blanched upon hearing those words, but she pretended to be only shocked. 

"Is that true? Does that mean someone murdered her?" 

"How did you know she was murdered? It looks like you are certain that Bai Xinran was murdered, Miss Liang." This time, it was Shen Minyao who questioned her. 

"I—I… I just made a guess, Miss Shen," Liang Sisi stuttered, but it was already too late. The three women before her were already aware of the heinous crime she committed. 

Before Shen Minyao could say more, Liang Sisi immediately excused herself and fled from the scene as if she was running for her life. 

"Look at her. She couldn't even keep her act together," the fox woman commented. 

Lu Anqi shook her head. It might not be obvious, but she was really nervous while speaking with Liang Sisi earlier. The fact that a young woman like Liang Sisi was able to commit murder baffled her. 

Jiang Chen might have decided to close the case for their sake, but it didn't mean Lu Anqi was okay with meeting a murderer on the loose, face to face. 

"Milady sure knows how to bully someone," Xiao Bai, who was seated on her right shoulder, commented. 

"Little Master shouldn't call Classmate Shen a bully. It was Liang Sisi who dared to bully her best friend anyway." Li Fei'er pouted and disagreed with the fat white cat. 

Lu Anqi glanced at Li Fei'er and then at Shen Minyao. She still couldn't see Shen Minyao's familiar and wondered what it looked like. 

"I'm jealous. I want to see Miss Shen's familiar, too." She smiled at the two. 

"Ohh, Lu Anqi. Little Master is the cutest cat you'll ever see!" Li Fei'er bragged happily. "He's this round and so soft." She then reached a hand in an attempt to touch Xiao Bai's head. 

"Don't touch me, Little Jiu!" Xiao Bai bristled in annoyance at her. Ever since Li Fei'er started seeing him, she had always attempted to engulf her into a hug, which annoyed him to death. No matter if it was in the past or today, Feng Jiu remained the same towards him. 

"Aww, don't be so angry, Little Master. I just want Lu Anqi to know how good-looking you are." Li Fei'er laughed at him.

"I always look good in any form I take. You don't have to tell me the obvious thing." Xiao Bai huffed. 

"Conceited pig cat." The fox woman scoffed, earning a glare from the cat on her shoulder. 

"Hey! Who are you calling a pig cat, milady?! I'm not a fatty cat!" Xiao Bai complained. 

Shen Minyao rolled her eyes and looked outside the window in the hallway. She needed to see and check on her human contractor soon. Although she could sense that Zhao Yichen's health was recovering fast from his injuries, there's no telling if another demon would come after him. 

Just as they stepped into the third floor, they were stopped by a group of women again. Shen Minyao raised a slender brow when she saw Xu Shenshen, but this time, Shen Qing was with her. 

"Hello, Cousin.. It's been a while since we last met, don't you think?" Shen Qing said with a mischievous smile.