Honestly, Zhou Hong didn't mind if the woman beside him was a bit foolish.
After all, it was just for fun, and he didn't plan on passing down this trait to the next generation. Besides, a slightly less intelligent woman was sometimes easier to control.
However, being a bit slow was different from being completely brainless.
Now, it seemed the woman he had kept for less than half a year clearly belonged to the latter category.
"Xiao Qin, I'm so sorry, she doesn't understand anything and just likes to speak carelessly. Please don't take it to heart!"
Zhou Hong said to Qin Tian with an apologetic smile.
He just wanted this matter to be over. If it escalated, he would only lose more face.
Just think about the foolish things this woman said.
She came to attend a graduation banquet and claimed that because others were rich, it was useless to study hard and get into Jiang University.
This was practically creating a scene in public, not to mention that Old Xia was his long-time friend and business partner.
Given Old Xia's doting personality towards his daughter, he would absolutely fly into a rage if he heard such words.
"Zhou Hong, what are you doing?"
Yan Yuan glared at him, unable to believe he was speaking up for the other side.
"Shut up!"
Zhou Hong's face turned cold as he glared fiercely at her, then looked at Qin Tian with pleading eyes.
"Uncle Zhou, she previously disliked our place for being small and talked about how studying is useless. I was originally going to pretend I didn't hear anything,"
Qin Tian said calmly, then his tone shifted, "But as a guest attending a graduation banquet, she said that because Nuannuan's family is rich, there's no need to work hard to get into university. I truly cannot tolerate that!"
Upon hearing this, Li the King of Hell and others at the table suddenly understood and looked at the woman with increased contempt and anger.
Everyone knew how much effort and dedication Xia Nuannuan had put in over the past few months to get into Jiang University.
And now, this woman, who had only played a few minor roles in television dramas and whose eyes seemed to be set high above others, was completely negating Xia Nuannuan's efforts.
It wasn't just Qin Tian; they were all enraged.
"How could someone say something like that? I'm afraid she hasn't read a single book in her life!"
Zhang Peng couldn't help but mutter.
As expected of someone whose verbal combat skills were maxed out, this quiet remark was devastatingly effective.
Yan Yuan's face instantly flushed red, and she glared at Zhang Peng as if she wanted to kill him, then stood up and shouted, "What did you say? Say it again!"
Zhang Peng shrunk his head and fell silent.
It wasn't that he was afraid of her, but after repeated defeats in his confrontations with Tian Jiajia, his confidence in arguing with women was steadily decreasing.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, there was a muffled sound.
Everyone was startled and their gazes shifted to Tian Jiajia.
"So what if I said that? Is there something wrong with it? Could someone who has read books say something like that? What, you don't think studying is useful? Then why are you getting angry when I say you haven't read a single book in your life?"
Tian Jiajia sneered dismissively.
She didn't know why she had suddenly become angry.
Logically, in this situation, it shouldn't have been her turn to speak.
Qin Tian, Teacher Li, and everyone else from Class Ten had more reason to speak up.
Moreover, the other party was a TV celebrity. As a fan herself, with several male idols, how did she have the courage to be so defiant at this moment?
Unable to figure it out, she could only attribute it to how infuriating the other person's words were, and that it was all for her good friend Xia Nuannuan.
Everyone else was stunned.
Zhang Peng was even more bewildered, looking at Tian Jiajia in disbelief.
In that situation just now, it seemed like Tian Jiajia was standing up for him?
No, no, it's impossible!
Zhang Peng shook his head vigorously, crushing the astonishing thought in his mind.
While Qin Tian and the others were shocked, Yan Yuan was so enraged she almost fainted.
What was going on with these kids who had just graduated from high school?
She was a star with many fans in first-tier cities.
These country bumpkins from a small place dared to insult her like this, and their words were increasingly hurtful.
Saying she hadn't read a single book in her life? She had attended elementary school, alright!
"Zhou Hong, you're just going to listen to them talking to me like this?"
Yan Yuan roared at Zhou Hong, filled with anger.
At this moment, many guests at the surrounding tables had noticed the commotion and were casting curious glances.
Zhou Hong's face turned a mixture of green and white. He said with a dark expression, "Yan Yuan, why don't you go find a hotel nearby to rest? I'll come find you later!"
"Zhou Hong, are you really going to treat me like this?"
Yan Yuan questioned him furiously, her voice becoming sharp.
Zhou Hong said nothing, simply placing a hand on his forehead and waving her away tiredly, gesturing for her to leave quickly!
In his heart, he made a decision.
In the future, when finding a woman, he would prioritize intelligence. It was better to forget about those who were too stupid, no matter how beautiful or well-built they were.
"Fine, you're very good!"
Yan Yuan trembled with anger, her cold gaze falling on Qin Tian.
She knew that this guy was the cause of everything.
"Qin Tian, Teacher Li, what happened?"
A familiar voice called out.
Qin Tian and the others turned to see Xia Nuannuan rushing over.
Zhou Hong looked at her in confusion, not recognizing her at first.
The last time he saw Xia Nuannuan was several years ago. Back then, Xia Nuannuan was already a bit chubby, and the difference from now was immense.
"Uncle Zhou, you're here, long time no see!"
Xia Nuannuan greeted Zhou Hong with a polite smile.
"You're... Nuannuan?"
Zhou Hong's eyes widened in astonishment.
"It's me!"
Xia Nuannuan smiled and nodded.
"Wow, it really is true that a girl changes a lot when she grows up. You're so beautiful now!"
Zhou Hong praised her with a look of surprise.
Beside them, after a brief moment of shock, Yan Yuan's eyes on Xia Nuannuan were filled with jealousy and hatred.
Enmity between women sometimes arose very suddenly.
Seeing the girl whom she had just discussed, who worked hard to get into a good university and yet it was useless, was now younger, more beautiful, and better built than herself, Yan Yuan's jealousy was becoming uncontrollable.
"Uncle Zhou, did something happen?"
Xia Nuannuan glanced at Yan Yuan thoughtfully and then asked Zhou Hong.
She could naturally feel the animosity from this woman and was filled with questions.
She had occasionally heard her parents mention some of the less-than-ideal aspects of her father's business partner, Uncle Zhou.
Her mother had specifically warned her never to find a boyfriend like him in the future.
"This..."
Zhou Hong's head suddenly felt enormous, and he didn't know how to explain.
"Let me say it!"
Qin Tian took over, concisely describing what had just happened.
As Xia Nuannuan listened, her expression grew increasingly grim.
She was certainly upset by the woman's words directed at her.
But what made her even angrier was that after Qin Tian had stood up for her, not only did the woman fail to apologize, but she also harshly reprimanded Qin Tian and her classmates disrespectfully.
"Get out, get out now!"
Xia Nuannuan pointed towards the entrance of the banquet hall, issuing the order to leave in an unquestionable tone.