<h4>Chapter 284: Chapter 284 Taboo Avoidance</h4>


    "If I remember correctly, she should be in the hospital now. Her matters have nothing to do with Gu Qixiao, and you don’t need to cause discord in front of me."


    Ji Yu was very clear about this matter.


    Ever since thest kidnapping incident, that person had beenpletely abandoned.


    "So, Madam, you’re aware of Miss Song’s situation. Actually, Miss Song is quite pitiful. Her face was ruined from a young age, and she has no sense of security. Now she’s been sent to the hospital with no one to care for her."


    "So, does that make everything she’s done right?" Ji Yu wasn’t someone who would easily let a person who kidnapped her off the hook. Plus, it wasn’t as if she forced her to act; how could it be justified?


    "Madam, you have a point. I just feel a bit sympathetic for Miss Song. After all, she used to stay by President Gu’s side for a long time."


    When Qi Yao spoke about this matter, her eyes were even filled with tears.


    She looked as though she truly regretted what had happened.


    "Since that’s the case, why don’t you go take care of her then."


    Ji Yu didn’t like these fake do-gooders. Since she’d said such a thing, why not let her give it a try?


    "I didn’t mean that. I merely think Miss Song is quite pitiful, being abandoned like that by President Gu. You should know about Miss Song’s situation, right?"


    "You haven’t told this story to others, have you? I know about Song Xuan, but you never listen to anything I say. So what can I do? I can only have you sent over to care for her." Ji Yu shot a nce at the butler beside her, clearly signaling for him to send Qi Yao away.


    The butler hesitated for a moment, evidently unsure of whom he should side with.


    "Perhaps Qi Yao acted impulsively. How about giving her another chance?"


    "Is this how you manage your subordinates?" Ji Yu took this matter seriously.


    It wasn’t about what she wanted—it was the incessant string of nonsensical remarks thatpelled her to counter them.


    "Since that’s how things are, I have nothing more to say. I’ll go rest first." Ji Yu had made her stance perfectly clear. Keeping her here any longer would only offend her further.


    "Butler, don’t forget—I’m President Gu’s favorite maid. If you fire me, you won’t be able to handle the consequences."


    This was precisely why the butler hesitated to kick her out in the first ce.


    Returning to her room, Ji Yu was obviously displeased with this matter, nning to wait for Gu Qixiao toe back and get to the bottom of it.


    When Gu Qixiao returned, he was met with her cold demeanor, which he found somewhat hard to adapt to.


    "Yu, what’s wrong? Did someone upset you this afternoon? Just tell me who it was, and I’ll kick them out immediately."


    "A maid named Qi Yao," Ji Yu replied bluntly. She had no intention of hiding anything. She only wanted to ask why something like this would happen. Was every maid in their household cut from the same cloth?


    "I don’t know what connection that maid has with you, but since she’s brought up Song Xuan, I don’t mind telling you—I no longer care about Song Xuan’s affairs. If she continues to provoke me, I’ll handle her personally."


    Ji Yu didn’t care for melodrama.


    The current situation was also incredibly confusing for everyone involved.


    "Yu, I don’t know what happened, but I’ll ensure you receive justice on this matter. Besides, you should already be quite clear on my rtionship with Song Xuan, right?"


    The two of them hadn’t seen each other in ages. Ever since Song Xuan went to the hospital, there hadn’t been any news.


    As for Qi Yao, he naturally didn’t have any thoughts about her as a mere maid.


    "I don’t even know who she is. All I know is that my vi has two maids."


    Qi Yao hade in, trying to deliver something to appear gracious, only to hear these words and turn pale.


    "Young Master, how can you say such a thing?"


    Wasn’t he interested in her? Otherwise, why would he treat her so well?


    "I don’t know what’s made you think I’m fond of you, but there shouldn’t be much connection between us. I rarely return to this house, and what you’re iming doesn’t exist."


    "Then what about the things you bought for me? Do those mean nothing?" She spoke with such intensity, she nearly leapt forward to demand an exnation.


    Ji Yu was perfectly happy to watch a spectacle and was keen to know whether this was true or not.


    If it turned out to be true, there was no way they could go as far as marriage.


    After all, such a man was dangerous; he would inevitably stir up unnecessary misunderstandings. In that case, it would be better to let him go.


    "When did I ever give you anything?" Gu Qixiao sounded baffled. They’d hardly met—how could he have given her a gift?


    Qi Yao assumed he was just putting on an act in front of the others and quickly produced the gift she’d previously received.


    "Isn’t this ne something you gave me? I told you I particrly liked it, and that very night, you left it by my door."


    At first, Gu Qixiao seemed momentarily stunned, as if he were recalling the incident, but Ji Yu was the first to burst intoughter.


    "Even if you’re going to frame someone, at least use an authentic item instead of relying on such an inferior knockoff. Are you certain it was him who gave it to you?"


    Counterfeit items are usually hard for people to identify.


    But how could Ji Yu not recognize this ne?


    "I happen to own the same ne, except mine’s a bit more exquisite than yours."


    Qi Yao looked bewildered, clearly unable toprehend how this could be happening. How could her ne be fake? Gu Qixiao wouldn’t have given her a counterfeit, would he?


    "Young Master, you have to exin—this ne was definitely given to me by you. It can’t possibly be fake; hers must be the replica."


    "I don’t remember giving you this ne, and we’ve barely met a handful of times—how could I have given you a ne?" Among close acquaintances, such urrences wouldn’t raise eyebrows, but they’d hardly interacted.


    "How could it not be you? Don’t try to shrug off responsibility—I distinctly remember you leaving it at my door that night."


    She spoke with unwavering confidence, utterly convinced there were no doubts about this matter.