The Fake Heiress's Inner Thoughts Were Heard by Her Entire Family

A tense atmosphere permeated the study.

While Hengjing was indeed crucial to both Jing Zeyou and the Jing family, Jing Zeyou refused to compromise Jing Yi's safety for it.

Seeing that Jing Zeyou wouldn't budge, Jing Yi began to analyze the situation word by word.

"If Wang Boqi thinks he can use me as a weak point, why not play along with it?"

[Whether he thinks he has leverage over me or assumes I'm as easily manipulated as Jiang Miaomiao, I want to see where his confidence comes from.]

"As long as he believes he can use me, he'll definitely implement his plans through me."

[Once I become the person executing his plans, everything will fall into place.]

"Then, I'll be able to figure out what he's really up to, and you'll be better prepared to defend against it, won't you, big brother?"

[Best to eliminate this hidden threat once and for all!]

Jing Zeyou's furrowed brows remained tight as he replied, "Yi Yi, you're thinking too simply. Wang Boqi isn't someone who can be dealt with easily."

The reason Jing Yi thought Wang Boqi's methods weren't sophisticated was because she had been on guard from the beginning.

However, Jing Zeyou knew clearly that even with Jiang Miaomiao's precedent, Wang Boqi wasn't as foolish as Jing Yi imagined.

That man was skilled at 'hunting' - he thoroughly understood his target's every weakness and vulnerability, and possessed absolute patience. He wasn't someone to be taken lightly.

Jing Yi looked at Jing Zeyou, her eyes equally serious. "Big brother, I'm not underestimating him. This is simply the best solution."

Jing Zeyou fell silent. He was absolutely unwilling to let Jing Yi take such risks. Not only would he disagree, but if they held a family meeting, no one else would agree either.

Seeing that the direct approach wasn't working, Jing Yi decided to try another tactic, looking at Jing Zeyou with pleading almond-shaped eyes.

"Big brother, please let me do this! Otherwise, I'll keep worrying about what Wang Boqi is planning. Besides, North River is so big - do I have to keep avoiding him? Why should I? I haven't had enough fun in this area yet, why should I..."

Seeing that Jing Yi was now employing Jing Zeqian's whining tactics, Jing Zeyou felt a headache coming on.

[Wang Boqi remains a hidden threat, and if this approach doesn't work with me, who knows if he won't try to target someone else...]

Jing Zeyou froze, his heart growing heavy. "Yi Yi, this might be the best solution, but it's also the one I'm least likely to choose."

Even if Jing Yi listed a hundred benefits, none would outweigh the possibility of her being in danger.

His lips pressed together firmly. "Yi Yi, I brought you back because the Jing family could provide you with a better, safer environment, not to push you out front when crisis strikes." His voice carried a hint of hoarseness. "You're my sister, not a tool for fighting external threats."

He pronounced the last two words very clearly.

Jing Yi paused briefly, her heart gradually sinking. She knew Jing Zeyou was worried about her, which made her happy, but it also strengthened her resolve to do this.

A smile spread across her lips. "Brother, how do you know I don't want to become the Jing family's sharpest sword?"

Rather than being protected, she preferred to be the protector.

[I will protect Hengjing and every member of the Jing family.]

Jing Zeyou gazed at her, his throat bobbing as he let out a light sigh, seemingly giving in.

He stood up and walked to Jing Yi's side, gently patting her head. "Alright, go ahead, but everything must be predicated on keeping yourself safe. There can't be any mishaps."

Jing Yi smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, her dimples deepening as joy spread across her face.

"No! Wang Boqi isn't someone easy to deal with. Having Yi Yi cooperate is too risky!"

Jing Beicheng sat in the study, his face serious, his eyes reflecting strong disapproval.

After learning of Jing Yi's plan, Jing Zeyou had called a brief meeting with Jing Beicheng and Jing Zeqian.

As expected, upon hearing Jing Zeyou's words, Jing Beicheng immediately voiced his opposition.

Beside him, Jing Zeqian was even more angry. "Brother, how can you put Yi Yi near someone like that? Have you forgotten about what happened to Jiang Miaomiao?!"

No matter how capable Jing Yi was, she was still a girl, and Wang Boqi was such a despicable person!

Jing Zeyou calmly said, "This isn't about what we want anymore. Yi Yi has already made up her mind."

Jing Zeqian grew anxious. "I'll go make her give up this idea!"

"You won't be able to convince her."

Jing Zeyou stopped him. Someone who got so worked up after just a few words wouldn't be able to have a proper discussion.

Jing Zeqian stopped in his tracks, standing silently without turning back. No one understood Wang Boqi's vileness better than he did.

Jiang Miaomiao was one thing, but what would he do if Jing Yi fell into the same trap?

Jing Zeyou shifted his gaze back to Jing Beicheng, who was still sitting tensely at his desk.

"I talked with Yi Yi. She said a lot, and I also opposed her taking such a risky action, but..." Jing Zeyou paused before continuing, "but her desire to protect the Jing family is very strong."

Jing Beicheng understood what Jing Zeyou meant. His brow furrowed even deeper as he closed his eyes.

When he opened them again, Jing Beicheng sighed, "Fine, let's do as Yi Yi says."

Jing Zeqian exclaimed in disbelief, "Dad! You know what kind of people the Wang family are?!"

Jing Beicheng gave him a calm look. "I know, but I also know how shameful it is that two sons need their little sister's protection."

Jing Zeqian fell silent, waves of shame washing over him, making him feel like he wanted to disappear.

Especially him - not only did he need Jing Yi to worry about him being deceived and falling into traps, but now she had to put herself in danger for his sake. What right did he have now to try to dissuade her?

Jing Beicheng glanced at the dejected Jing Zeqian but didn't criticize him further. "Protect Yi Yi during this time. As for your mother..."

"Yi Yi said she doesn't want mom to worry, and since Jun Jun is still filming, she doesn't want to distract her either."

Jing Beicheng nodded gravely. That would have to do for now.

After discussing everything, Jing Beicheng left the study.

Jing Zeyou patted Jing Zeqian's shoulder, consoling him: "Dad's right. It's embarrassing enough that we need Yi Yi's protection, but if we let her get hurt, we really couldn't show our faces."

He understood Jing Zeqian's feelings, but now wasn't the time for sentimentality.

"Come with me. At least we need to prepare some self-defense items for Yi Yi."

Jing Zeqian followed Jing Zeyou out with slumped shoulders and a dejected expression.

"This is one of Hengjing's products. I had the team upgrade it."

Jing Zeyou explained the device to Jing Yi in detail. He had made many upgrades, including tracking, self-defense, and communication features.

"This button is for contacts, and this small opening contains a sharp weapon. Be careful not to hurt yourself when using it..."

Jing Yi looked at the bracelet in his hand in amazement, surprised that such a small accessory could have so many functions.

However, more importantly, "Big brother, I'm just in North River, not meeting someone from the internet..." Wasn't this a bit excessive?