Feng Ran stood her ground, staring intently at Huang Qianqian. All this had started because of her. She had initiated it, and Feng Ran had merely gone along with her wishes.
Except, as she fell, she had pulled Feng Ran down with her.
If Huang Qianqian wanted to hurt her, to make things difficult for her, then Feng Ran would simply retaliate in kind.
“Feng Ran, are you jealous of my looks? You want to ruin me, don't you? But Feng Ran, I’m lucky, I wasn’t injured.” Huang Qianqian glared fiercely at Feng Ran, appearing ready to strike at any moment.
“Aunt Sheng said we shouldn't cause you trouble, and none of us did. But Feng Ran, even with Aunt Sheng backing you, you can’t be this overbearing.”
“Feng Ran, I’ve never cared about the insults you’ve thrown at me before. But Feng Ran, don’t push it too far.”
Hearing this, Feng Ran frowned deeply.
She truly didn't understand what Huang Qianqian was saying.
For the past few days, it had been Huang Qianqian making things difficult for her. Feng Ran had never bothered her, yet now Huang Qianqian claimed Feng Ran was the one who had always been causing trouble. Could she really be so self-righteous?
Huang Qianqian dared to speak such words so brazenly because she was certain of the attitudes of those around her.
She was sure that everyone would side with Huang Qianqian.
No one would question what she said.
Feng Ran wasn't foolish. Huang Qianqian was deliberately trying to pick a fight with her.
She was creating a pretext, even hoping to make everyone target Feng Ran even more.
Feng Ran didn't want to deal with the person in front of her. She stood up, glanced at Aunt Sheng, wanting to explain, but ultimately decided against it. She simply nodded and prepared to leave.
Huang Qianqian, however, was not satisfied. She had already said her piece, yet Feng Ran could leave so calmly. This didn't seem right.
In fact, she had thought she had found an opportunity to embarrass Feng Ran. She couldn't bear to lose such a golden opportunity.
“Feng Ran, do you really want to leave like this? Shouldn’t you stand up and say something about what you’ve done?”
“Feng Ran, shouldn’t you apologize to me?”
Huang Qianqian pressed Feng Ran aggressively, determined to make her pay a price.
Huang Qianqian's gaze fell upon Aunt Sheng, standing to the side. With a wronged expression, she said, “Aunt Sheng, even if you dote on Feng Ran, she broke the rules. Shouldn’t you say something?”
“Aunt Sheng, the other sisters are all watching. If you don’t handle this properly, they won’t be convinced by you.”
“Aunt Sheng, you weren’t like this before.”
Huang Qianqian confronted Aunt Sheng with aggression.
After all, she was the one who stood to benefit. No matter what Aunt Sheng said, Feng Ran would ultimately have to bow her head and admit fault.
Heh, she wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip away for nothing.
This time, no matter how much Aunt Sheng sided with Feng Ran, the situation couldn't be changed.
Aunt Sheng glanced at Huang Qianqian. She knew that Huang Qianqian was not wrong. But she also believed more strongly that Huang Qianqian had stirred up trouble from the start, and Feng Ran would never do such a thing.
However, with so many eyes watching, it was difficult to say anything.
Most importantly, everyone present was on Huang Qianqian's side, speaking up for her.
This situation was truly tricky.
After much thought, Aunt Sheng finally looked at Huang Qianqian and said coldly, “Huang Qianqian, you know best what is right and wrong.”
“I didn’t expect Aunt Sheng to truly protect you. Despite everything that has happened, she's still speaking up for you. Even though everyone saw it, even though she herself saw it, she still stands by you and defends you. Feng Ran, you truly have a way with words.”
Feng Ran’s brows furrowed. More importantly, it was a small matter that she was being falsely accused. But if Aunt Sheng faced harsh criticism because of her, then she would truly be deeply in the wrong.
“Huang Qianqian, I will investigate this matter thoroughly before making a judgment,” Aunt Sheng said coldly.
The situation was tricky, and she needed to find a way to handle it properly.
Huang Qianqian, however, was not pleased. She said sarcastically, “Aunt Sheng, are you saying you intend to let this matter go as is?”
“No, absolutely not.”
Huang Qianqian looked at the people around her and immediately said loudly, “Sisters, Aunt Sheng is so biased towards Feng Ran. If this matter is just thought about and then dealt with, nothing will come of it in the end.”
“Sisters, the incident happened to me. I won’t dwell on the grievances and bullying I’ve suffered.”
“But if we let Feng Ran off this time, what about next time? Who will such a thing happen to? Sisters, have you considered this?”
Huang Qianqian's words caused those who had remained silent to step forward. Each of them felt that Huang Qianqian was absolutely right.
Aunt Sheng was truly in a difficult position, unsure of how to proceed as the situation unfolded.
She shot a venomous glance at Huang Qianqian. In this matter, Huang Qianqian was the worst culprit, constantly fanning the flames from the sidelines.
“Aunt Sheng, this matter should be dealt with now,” Huang Qianqian said with a smile.
Heh, now she would see who could still speak up for Feng Ran.
Feng Ran would not be allowed to stay here any longer.
Aunt Sheng was about to speak up for Feng Ran again, but Feng Ran interrupted her directly. She didn't want Aunt Sheng to be implicated because of her, as Aunt Sheng had nothing to do with this matter from beginning to end.
One could say that Aunt Sheng had been dragged into this innocently.
After much thought, a self-deprecating smile flickered across Feng Ran’s lips.
Actually, to be honest, all these people knew that Huang Qianqian was making things difficult for her, but they all sided with Huang Qianqian. Therefore, she should have long ago guessed the outcome.
Feng Ran lowered her eyes, a self-mocking smile playing on her lips.
The situation was quite clear, wasn't it?
“Aunt Sheng, it started because of me. I will handle it.”
“But…” Aunt Sheng looked at Feng Ran with heartache, unable to bear it.
Feng Ran smiled lightly, “Aunt Sheng, I’ll handle it. I don't want you to be falsely accused because of me.”
Aunt Sheng did not insist further. She knew that Feng Ran’s words and the decision she made were the most correct.
Feng Ran raised her eyes to look at Huang Qianqian. “Yes…”
But before she could utter another word, a deep, husky voice interrupted her.
“Feng Ran, what is it? Did I miss out on something good?”
The voice was very familiar; it was Ling Chi Yuan.
His voice was exceptionally seductive, drawing people in deeply.
“Young Master Ling, please mind your manners.” Feng Ran's face flushed slightly because Ling Chi Yuan’s hand had landed on her waist.
She felt somewhat uncomfortable with Ling Chi Yuan’s closeness.