The Godly Rich System: Becoming the richest person is just a matter of minutes.

Chapter 197 The truth comes to light

Song Qianyi snorted coldly, her eyes full of disdain.

"I can't accept Miss Lin's concern. With one unexpected incident after another in this banquet hall, and Miss Lin's coincidences in appearing at the right time each time, it really makes one suspicious."

Lin Li's face flushed red and then paled, but she forced herself to remain calm as she spoke.

"Miss Song, don't make baseless accusations. There are so many people in this banquet hall, how can you throw mud at me based on these unfounded coincidences?"

Song Qianyi ignored Lin Li.

At this moment, Li Qinghuai stepped forward and looked at Lin Li with icy eyes.

“Miss Lin, I don’t think this is just a baseless guess. I just had someone check the lighting control panel, and there are obvious signs of tampering there.”

Lin Li felt a sudden tightness in her heart upon hearing Li Qinghuai's words, but she still tried to argue her way out of it.

"Young Master Li, even if there are signs of damage, it doesn't prove that I did it, does it? Perhaps someone is deliberately framing me?"

Li Qinghuai gave a cold laugh.

"Ms. Lin, coincidentally, someone saw you in that area before the incident, and you looked flustered. How do you explain that?"

Lin Li's eyes began to flicker, and she gritted her teeth and said.

"That could just be a coincidence. I just happened to be passing by and had no idea that something like this would happen."

Father Li also spoke with a gloomy expression.

“Miss Lin, the Li family has never liked to cause trouble, but we will never allow anyone to act so recklessly on our territory. If it is found that you are involved in this matter, the Li family will not let you off lightly.”

Lin Li's legs trembled slightly; she knew this matter was getting complicated.

But she still held onto a sliver of hope and tried to change the subject.

“Uncle Li, the most important thing right now is to calm the guests down, not to have them doubt me. After all, with so many eyes watching, it would be bad for the Li family’s reputation if word got out.”

Father Li snorted coldly.

"There's no need for Miss Lin to trouble herself with that. The Li family has always acted with integrity and is not afraid of any rumors. Miss Lin, you should think carefully about how to defend yourself."

Looking at Lin Li's panicked eyes, Song Qianyi sneered inwardly.

She knew that Lin Li was completely panicked this time.

"Lin Li, the truth will eventually come out."

Lin Li bit her lip.

Li Qinghuai's eyes grew even colder as he surveyed the surrounding crowd and spoke slowly.

"No matter who did it, I will not let them get away with this underhanded act at my Li family's banquet!"

Li Qinghuai immediately sent someone to bring over the staff in charge of lighting.

A short while later, the staff member was brought in front of everyone. He was so frightened that his face turned pale and his legs went weak.

Under Li Qinghuai's stern interrogation, he quickly confessed that Lin Li had instructed him to sabotage the spotlight.

Upon hearing the staff member's testimony, Lin Li's face turned deathly pale.

Her body swayed precariously, as if she were about to collapse to the ground at any moment.

His eyes were filled with terror and despair, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

The surrounding guests began to whisper among themselves, casting disdainful and condemning glances at Lin Li.

She, who once feigned nobility and elegance in front of others, has now completely shed her disguise, revealing the ugliness and narrow-mindedness within her.

Father Li was furious, and his hand trembled slightly as he pointed at Lin Li.

"Lin Li, how dare you act so recklessly! My Li family and your Lin family have some connections, yet you have done such a thing. From today onwards, all ties between the Li family and the Lin family are severed, and you are not to appear before us again!"

Li Qinghuai's face was also frosty, and the disgust in his eyes was undisguised.

"Miss Lin, you're reaping what you sowed. Did you think your petty tricks could escape everyone's notice?"

Lin Li tried to salvage the situation, and she knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down her face.

"Uncle Li, Young Master Li, I was wrong. I was blinded by greed. Please give me another chance!"

However, no one was moved by her pleas.

Song Qianyi looked at her coldly.

"Lin Li, if you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? You deserve what you got."

Li Huanyan hid behind Song Qianyi and whispered, "Sister Lin, I've treated you well, why did you do this?"

Upon hearing Li Huanyan's words, Lin Li's crying abruptly stopped. She raised her tear-streaked face, a hint of panic and guilt flashing in her eyes.

"Huanyan, I... I was just confused for a moment. I was too jealous of Miss Song. I didn't want to see her steal all your attention."

Li Huanyan stomped her foot angrily.

"Sister Lin, how could you do this? Sister Song is such a good person, you shouldn't have hurt her."

Seeing that her pleas for mercy were in vain, Lin Li felt a surge of resentment. She suddenly raised her head and glared fiercely at Song Qianyi.

"It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ended up in this state!"