Free Web NovelChapter 255: Chapter 255: Then How Would She Be Any Different from Him?
"Xiao Nian, you’re saying you have proof that everything you’ve said is true?"
He Hongming was delighted. If Shen Nian could really produce proof, that would be perfect. Otherwise, with so many people watching, even if he could shield and protect Shen Nian, it would ultimately be bad for her reputation.
But if Shen Nian could provide evidence, then there would be no problem at all.
"Mm."
Shen Nian looked at He Hongming and nodded.
"Impossible! It was just the few of us here. How could you possibly have evidence?!"
After his initial shock at Shen Nian’s words, Liu Qiang reassured himself. ’She can’t possibly have any evidence.’
"Who said it was just the few of us?"
Shen Nian’s words startled the crowd. Was it possible that Liu Qiang was the one who was lying?
"It was! Back then, it was only me, you and your brother... there was absolutely no—"
Liu Qiang’s voice came to a screeching halt. He looked as if someone had suddenly grabbed him by the throat, and his expression turned incredibly ugly.
Because Liu Qiang suddenly remembered that at the time, besides himself, Shen Nian, and her brother, there had indeed been one other person present.
That person hadn’t said a word and had remained so quiet that Liu Qiang had completely forgotten she was even there.
When He Hongming saw both Shen Nian and Liu Qiang look toward Sun Xiaojie, he instantly understood. ’The key to all this probably lies with this female employee.’
"Come over here. Tell me, were you present at the time? Did you see what really happened between them?"
He Hongming looked at Sun Xiaojie and asked in a tone that was uncharacteristically gentle for speaking to an employee, afraid he might frighten her out of telling the truth.
"Sun Xiaojie, you..."
Liu Qiang tried to use his managerial authority to warn Sun Xiaojie to watch what she said. However, he had barely opened his mouth before He Hongming shot him a glare.
"You shut up. Let her speak."
Liu Qiang choked back his words, his expression looking fouler than ever.
This was the first time Sun Xiaojie had ever come face-to-face with the supermarket’s owner, so she was naturally a little nervous.
In truth, she had seen the entire incident unfold. When she saw their manager bullying the young woman, she had wanted to intervene, but she was just an ordinary employee. Even though she wanted to help, she was powerless to do so.
What she hadn’t expected was that their manager would be so shameless as to frame the young woman, when he was clearly the one demanding a bribe!
Honestly, Sun Xiaojie had wanted to step forward and tell the truth the whole time, but she had never found the courage.
But then Shen Nian had mentioned her. Shen Nian’s words seemed to instantly lift the immense pressure that had been weighing on her.
After the owner asked his question, Sun Xiaojie didn’t look at Liu Qiang, but she could feel his warning gaze on her.
Sun Xiaojie knew that if she told the truth, she would very likely face retaliation from Manager Liu. She might even lose her job.
But she couldn’t bring herself to stay silent when she knew the truth.
She already felt incredibly guilty for not speaking up sooner. Even if it meant losing her job, she couldn’t tell a lie in front of everyone and harm that young woman!
’If I did that, how would I be any different from Liu Qiang?’
