Ah!
Zhu Yan was drenched head to toe by the water ball. She let out a pained wail, collapsed to the floor, and clutched her face in agony.
Seeing such an embarrassing scene, Lei Hong felt a surge of irritation for no reason and snapped at Zhu Yan, "That's enough. Stop making a spectacle of yourself."
Xu Qingqing secretly signaled for Zhu Yan to get up quickly. Lying on the floor and wailing was damaging enough to their side's dignity. Acting as though a mere cup of water had nearly killed her was simply far too pathetic.
However.
When Zhu Yan lowered the hands covering her face, revealing a scarlet complexion covered in blisters, everyone froze in shock.
"How could this happen?" Xu Qingqing stared in disbelief at the faint steam and white vapor still rising from Zhu Yan's face. Her voice trembled. "Th-that was hot water?"
As though her grievance had finally been exposed, Zhu Yan burst into tears and howled in pain, "It was even hotter than boiling water! He... he was trying to kill me!"
Shen Qiulan could no longer sit still. She said angrily, "Don't spout nonsense. Big Brother Lu merely threw out a water ball. That water was all splashed by you yourself. Everyone saw it. If you want to frame someone, at least use your brain!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yan felt even more wronged. She looked toward Lei Hong and Xu Qingqing, only to see their faces dark and gloomy. It was clear that neither believed her. They both thought she was still playing tricks, and for a moment, the grievance in her heart reached its limit.
Shi Yu watched everything coldly from the side. He had originally held some interest in Zhu Yan and had considered taking her away to play with for