Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 570 - 8: First Hints (8)

Meng Ting was a bit anxious; she kept checking the time and realized that the agreed time had already passed, yet Meng Jingjing had not arrived. Additionally, she couldn’t reach her by phone, and when she called the Meng Family, there was no answer either. What on earth was going on?

Usually, Meng Jingjing was very punctual, often arriving early.

Could something have happened?

After thinking for a moment, Meng Ting decided to have the driver take her to the Meng Family.

Upon arriving at the Meng Family, Meng Ting was left speechless in disbelief.

The Meng Family’s house, originally a standalone villa, was beautiful, and now it was almost completely burned down by fire.

Meng Jingjing was covered in ashes and appeared to be injured.

The other servants looked equally miserable.

"Jingjing, what happened?"

Seeing Meng Ting, Meng Jingjing immediately threw herself at her: "Sister, I’m so scared, sob sob."

Watching Meng Jingjing tremble in her arms, Meng Ting felt a sense of distress.

She patted Meng Jingjing gently and asked others to find out what had happened.

Around six in the morning, everyone was still asleep, though some servants had already woken up to start their day. Meng Jingjing, having agreed to have breakfast with Meng Ting at a much-talked-about restaurant, woke up early.

That’s when she discovered the fire at home, seemingly starting from the living room where the TV power had not been unplugged, spreading quickly due to the carpet.

The servants were all sleeping on the first floor,

Meng Jingjing thought of extinguishing the fire but realized some servants were still not up, so she helped get everyone out with the other servants, unfortunately twisting her ankle in the process.

The fire in the villa grew larger, and after everyone was out, they then thought to call for help, and by the time the fire was extinguished, the house was nearly burnt down.

Luckily, everyone was unharmed.

Meng Ting also felt a bit frightened after hearing this.

Afterward, she took Meng Jingjing to the hospital for a checkup. On the way, Meng Jingjing looked extremely frail, clearly terrified.

This only made Meng Ting feel even more compassionate.

After the checkup, the doctor said it was nothing serious.

Just a minor sprain, apply some ointment, and it’ll heal in a few days.

The Meng Family owned several properties, so the loss of a house wasn’t a big deal accommodation-wise but still a significant issue. Meng Ting contacted her parents to inform them of the situation, but Meng Chang and his wife were enjoying themselves abroad, and Meng Chang handed the matter over to Meng Ting to deal with.

As for the house, they decided to abandon it since it was considered unlucky after the fire, and even if rebuilt, they wouldn’t want to live there again.

Although she had reconciled with Meng Chang, her mother still privately warned Meng Ting to be cautious of Meng Jingjing. The Meng Family had many properties, so she could be sent to any of them but must not be brought home.

Meng Ting handled the call adeptly, but inside, she felt a bit bewildered as to why her mother would think this way.

After all, it was with her sister’s effort that she reconciled with her father, and now that her sister had encountered trouble, how could she be at ease simply dropping her in any property?

For the first time, Meng Ting had some reservations about her mother.

In the end, Meng Ting brought Meng Jingjing home.

After learning about this, Yun Zixin didn’t say anything, but her mother-in-law’s expression was somewhat off.

Nonetheless, seeing both her son and daughter-in-law accept it, she didn’t say anything further.

Due to the sprained ankle, Meng Ting took care of Meng Jingjing closely, naturally neglecting Yun Zixin a bit.

The sisters seemed to have endless things to say; usually, Meng Ting liked to hang out with Meng Jingjing as well.

Towards Yun Zixin, Meng Jingjing behaved politely yet distantly.

Meng Ting found her sister heartwarming—previously, she didn’t know her sister’s past and thought of her as a bad woman, but after spending so much time together, she believed she had been observing all along, and her sister wasn’t bad, possessing a simple heart.

Look at how during the fire, despite being safe, she went back inside to save the servants, ending up twisting her ankle, which was enough to prove her character.

Therefore, Meng Ting treated Meng Jingjing even better.

Because of the fire, all of Meng Jingjing’s things were gone.

Everything was bought anew with Meng Ting by her side.

A lot of clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics.

One day, Meng Ting and Meng Jingjing went out again, seemingly to visit a newly opened hot spring facility.

Upon their return, the sisters were still cheerful, showing a lot of photos they had taken, saying the scenery at the hot spring was nice, hence they took plenty of pictures for memory. Moreover, the hot spring had a special theme on its opening day which might not happen again, making the photos unique keepsakes that could be cherished as fun memories if taken again under other themes in the future.

There were also some group photos.

Even some with other strangers, both men and women.

Meng Ting explained that everyone found the place entertaining, and since the hot spring was newly opened, they spontaneously suggested a group photo shoot to commemorate Liu Nian.

Everyone thought it was fate and agreed.

And standing next to Meng Ting was precisely the man from the hotel that day.

Yun Zixin’s expression changed upon seeing the photo.

Meng Ting, unaware, continued talking excitedly.

However, Meng Jingjing secretly glanced at Yun Zixin and seeing his reaction, lowered her head, but the corners of her mouth curled into a smile.

In the group photo, the man was standing right next to Meng Ting, looking at her with a hint of fondness.

That expression was clearly of affection.

Even Meng Ting had a smile on her face.

A photo like that would make any man lose control, wouldn’t it?

Yun Zixin looked displeased, yet his heart was calm.

Apparently, this Meng Jingjing couldn’t hold back anymore.

Though the lack of restraint was good, actions indicated a guilty conscience.

Recalling Brother Zimo’s words from a few days ago, Yun Zixin knew what to do; ultimately, it was Meng Ting who didn’t learn her lesson. If a setback wasn’t dealt this time, she might continue to be exploited.

In the following days, Yun Zixin used his company work as an excuse, frequently working overtime.

Not coming home often, and even when he did, his interactions with Meng Ting were aloof, which delighted Meng Jingjing inwardly.

Seems like it worked.

Previously, despite what she had done, Yun Zixin didn’t seem to mind at all, which made her doubt.

What man would tolerate potential infidelity from his woman?

Moreover, she had deliberately arranged things to ensure Meng Ting didn’t lose her virginity, yet Yun Zixin still treated Meng Ting so well she began to doubt herself, wondering if this man indeed loved Meng Ting so deeply.

Fortunately, this time’s testing was evidently effective.

After all, with men, accumulation ensues, and one day, it’s bound to explode, isn’t it? If nothing matters, then it can only be seen as from a stranger, but it’s clear Yun Zixin was hopelessly in love with Meng Ting—the story just plays out that way, doesn’t it?

Hmph, because of Meng Ting, how did that man treat that poor woman?

Hmph.