"What a stingy person."

Upon returning home, the first thing Li Youran did was take a bath. She submerged herself in the tub and muttered to herself.

Although Liu Zhiyuan told Li Youran that Tang Lei had gone out on a mission, Li Youran knew from Liu Zhiyuan's stammering manner that Tang Lei had gone out to avoid her.

After taking a bath, Li Youran spread her arms and, with the help of her maid, dried herself off. She changed into clean and tidy clothes, her long, beautiful black hair flowing freely. She sat at the table, twirling a calligraphy brush in her hand, lost in thought.

Previously, to save time, the hot pot I used was a ceramic stove with charcoal underneath and a pot on top.

However, if you want to open a hot pot restaurant, this kind of equipment is definitely not suitable.

Li Youran thought of a copper hot pot, but knew in her heart that it didn't mean she could draw it exquisitely.

Li Youran thought for a long time before finally figuring out how to draw a detailed picture of the copper hot pot and mark the desired dimensions on it.

After putting down her pen, Li Youran looked at the abstract copper hot pot and couldn't help but sigh, "My drawing skills are really not presentable to others!"

Just as Li Youran was busy preparing for the hot pot restaurant, Jiang Qianqian rushed over in a panic.

"You Ran, something terrible has happened."

Li Youran had known Jiang Qianqian for quite some time, but in all the time they had spent together, she had never seen Jiang Qianqian so rude or flustered.

Jiang Qianqian came running in a panic, her hair disheveled and her body covered in sweat.

Seeing this, Li Youran knew something must have happened. He didn't dare to delay and hurriedly took a few steps forward, letting Jiang Qianqian sit on the stone bench in the corridor.

"Don't rush, catch your breath first, and then tell me slowly."

Jiang Qianqian went out panting, waved her hand, looked up at Li Youran, and said intermittently.

"Butterfly... butterfly..."

What happened to the butterfly?

A sudden bad feeling washed over Li Youran. She looked at Zhang Qianqian with a nervous expression, only to see that Zhang Qianqian had finally calmed down and continued speaking.

“Cai Die’s affair with Feng Lei has been exposed. Now there are rumors that Cai Die is unfaithful and is meeting with other men in secret. She has been placed under house arrest by her family.”

As Jiang Qianqian spoke, she took Li Youran's hand.

"You Ran, you always have the most ideas, what should we do now?"

Jiang Qianqian regarded Li Youran as her pillar of support and looked at Li Youran with anticipation.

Li Youran pursed her lips, then looked at Jiang Qianqian with a determined gaze.

"Let's go to the Imperial Uncle's residence now and see what Feng Lei plans to do, and also what the Imperial Uncle's residence thinks."

Li Youran thought of many methods, but after much consideration, only this one seemed feasible.

Since Zhou Caidie has feelings for Feng Lei, and Feng Lei reciprocates, if Feng Lei were to step in and handle the situation, Caidie's matter could be resolved peacefully, turning a major issue into a minor one.

If Feng Lei is a coward and hides away, then Zhou Caidie's reputation will be difficult to salvage.

"Yes, you're right. The most important thing right now is the attitude of the Imperial Uncle's Mansion."

As Jiang Qianqian spoke, she grabbed Li Youran and ran away.

Li Youran was also very anxious, as she wanted to make the most of every minute and second.

Given how quickly rumors spread, if this matter cannot be quelled today, another version will emerge tomorrow.

The future First and Second Wives of the Imperial Brother-in-Law's Mansion came to visit, so naturally they were treated with the highest honors.

As soon as the two arrived, the steward of the Imperial Uncle's residence came out to greet them, and they were taken to the room where the Imperial Uncle's wife was.

When Li Youran and Jiang Qianqian arrived, they saw the Emperor's brother-in-law and his wife, as well as Feng Yun. Kneeling in the center was Feng Lei. Li Youran immediately knew that a family meeting was being held.

"You Ran, Qian Qian, you two are not outsiders, so we won't hide these things from you."

As she spoke, the Empress Dowager pulled Li Youran and Jiang Qianqian's hands, looking at Feng Lei with a disappointed expression, and continued.

"It's all my fault for being too lenient with this brat, letting him run wild. I never imagined he would cause such a disaster today. He's ruined a perfectly good girl's reputation. How can our Imperial Uncle's Mansion ever face anyone again!"

"Madam, please don't worry. Feng Lei isn't that kind of person."

As Li Youran spoke, he gently patted the hand of the Empress Dowager's wife.

Feng Lei, who was kneeling on the ground, turned around after hearing Li Youran's words, and his eyes met Li Youran's.

“Feng Lei, a real man should be courageous and responsible. The person who needs you most right now is Zhou Caidie. I believe that with your intelligence, you know exactly what to do to restore Caidie’s reputation.”

Li Youran looked at Feng Lei with a serious expression and said something. After hearing Li Youran's words, Feng Lei was filled with emotion.

While everyone else thought he was a good-for-nothing spendthrift, Li Youran saw right through him, knowing it was all a facade, and understood his true thoughts. This feeling of being understood and recognized filled Feng Lei with immense gratitude.

Feng Lei turned to look at the Imperial Brother-in-law, and then kowtowed three times on the ground.

“Father, everything I just said is true. Please give me a chance.”

After hearing Feng Lei's words, the Imperial Brother-in-Law closed his eyes and waved to Feng Lei.

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