Zheng's mother was worried and hurriedly followed.

Zhan Jingting was reading with Eleven in the living room when he saw Ruan Wanyi come over with a dark expression. He frowned and asked, "What's wrong now?"

Ruan Wanyi was furious. "Jingting, what do you mean 'what's wrong now'? You should ask your precious wife!"

Zhan Jingting looked at Qiao Wanwan, who was walking behind her, and gave her a questioning look.

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Aunt Zheng, the scene that's about to happen is too bloody and not suitable for children. Let's take Eleven back to her room."

"Yes, young mistress." Zheng Ma hurriedly did as instructed.

"Wanwan, what happened?" Zhan Jingting asked.

“Mom,” Qiao Wanwan looked at Ruan Wanyi, “the main character hasn’t appeared yet, aren’t you going to go and call him?”

Ruan Wanyi was so angry she almost vomited blood. "Someone, go and call Tangtang here."

"Yes." The maid nodded and left.

A short while later, Ruan Tang arrived. Upon seeing the people in the living room, she exclaimed, "Auntie, what happened?"

"Tangtang, don't be afraid. Your aunt is here today to seek justice for you. Wanwan actually said that you spread the rumors in the family."

Zhan Jingting asked coldly, "What rumors?"

“It’s because Wanwan and Zhan Yin are getting too close. Someone saw them with their arms around each other. How can this be proper!” Ruan Wanyi looked at Qiao Wanwan with displeasure. “So I went to Wanwan to remind her to be careful, but she not only denied it, but also said that Tangtang spread the rumors.”

Ruan Tang looked aggrieved. "Sister-in-law, how could I spread such rumors? You've misunderstood me. When I heard the gossip, I told my aunt that it was just the servants gossiping because they were too full, and told her to discipline the servants in the house so they wouldn't misunderstand you."

"So, does that mean I should thank you?" Qiao Wanwan tilted her head. "Ruan Tang, do you dare to tear off your mask and let your aunt and Brother Jingting see your true colors?"

Ruan Tang was on the verge of tears, "Sister-in-law, your prejudice against me is too great. I don't even know why you dislike me so much..."

“Wanwan, Tangtang is someone I raised myself. I treat her like my own daughter. If you have any complaints, come at me. Don’t bully her.” Ruan Wanyi stepped forward to speak up.

Qiao Wanwan sighed, "Mom, do you really think you understand Ruan Tang, whom you raised? Do you know what she's thinking? What if she's two-faced?"

“She wouldn’t,” Ruan Wanyi said confidently. “Tangtang has always been upright and wouldn’t be two-faced.”

Qiao Wanwan almost burst out laughing. "Mom, it seems you have some misunderstandings about integrity."

"you......"

Tears streamed down Ruan Tang's face. "Auntie, Brother Jingting, it seems my sister-in-law really doesn't like me. It's my fault, I shouldn't have come back..."

"For the sake of this family, and for my sister-in-law's happiness, please stop making a scene. I'm willing to leave. I'll go back to my room and pack my things now."

Just as Ruan Tang turned to leave, Ruan Wanyi grabbed her arm. "Tangtang, you can't leave. It's not your turn to leave!"

"Mom, what do you mean by that?" Qiao Wanwan raised an eyebrow. "This is my home. Do you expect me to leave?"

Ruan Wanyi said solemnly, "This is your home, my home, and Tangtang's home. I have always been fair in my dealings. Those who are wrong should take responsibility. So today, whoever is wrong should leave!"

Qiao Wanwan glanced at Ruan Tang, "Since your aunt has spoken, it seems you really have no choice but to leave."

Everyone: "......"

"When did I say Tangtang left?" Ruan Wanyi said, "What happened today was clearly your fault!"

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Mom, do you dare to say that you are really fair? Did you see with your own eyes what happened between me and Zhan Yin? You just believed a few words from Ruan Tang and concluded that I was going to cheat on Jing Ting."

"Mom, even if you don't trust me, you should trust Zhan Yin, right? Someone like him who only knows how to lie down and act like a spoiled young master and is so afraid of Jing Ting, would he dare to mess with me?"

Ruan Wanyi was speechless, lost in thought.

Qiao Wanwan added, "Mom, with your naive personality, you're easily manipulated."

Ruan Tang's face darkened. "Sister-in-law, what do you mean? You're not saying I'm using my sister-in-law as a pawn, are you?"

"I haven't even named names yet, and you've already admitted it." Qiao Wanwan leaned back on the sofa. "Ruan Tang, I'm giving you one last chance. Apologize to me and admit your mistake, and I'll let you leave Wutong Bay with dignity, how about it?"

Ruan Tang bit her lower lip tightly. "Sister-in-law, I don't know what you want me to apologize for, nor do I know what I did wrong, but you are my sister-in-law, and I will definitely respect you and listen to you, so I am willing to apologize."

Qiao Wanwan clapped her hands and said, "Not bad. With your acting skills, it would be a waste of talent not to recommend you to the entertainment industry. You deserve an Oscar."

Ruan Wanyi was so angry she felt dizzy. "Jingting, say something! Are you just going to stand by and watch Wanwan bully your cousin like this?!"

Zhan Jingting, who had been sitting on the sofa, said calmly, "Wanwan never makes things up out of thin air. Since she said that, she must have evidence."

Qiao Wanwan felt a warm glow in her heart. Ever since the two of them had talked things out, she naturally knew that Zhan Jingting would trust her unconditionally.

But when Zhan Jingting said those words, she couldn't help but feel moved.

Ruan Tang was shocked when she heard Zhan Jingting's words. "Brother Jingting, do you mean... you believe what your sister-in-law said and think I'm the one with the problem?"

Zhan Jingting remained noncommittal, saying, "If Wanwan has misunderstood you, you should just clarify it."

"How can I clear my name!" Ruan Tang burst into tears. "My sister-in-law knows I can't clear my name, that's why she dares to frame me so brazenly. Can't you see that!"

Qiao Wanwan shook her head helplessly, "You won't give up until you're completely defeated, will you? Ruan Tang, I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it, so you can't blame me."

Qiao Wanwan took out her phone from her pocket. "The day you threw coffee at me, my phone was recording the whole time. All our conversations were recorded."

Ruan Tang's face suddenly turned pale!

Zhan Jingting turned to look at Qiao Wanwan, frowning, and asked, "When did she throw coffee at you?"

"The day I said I was daydreaming and accidentally spilled coffee on myself, it was your dear cousin who deliberately splashed it on me."

"I didn't!" Ruan Tang's shrill voice rang out. "I didn't mean to!"

"Whether it was intentional or not, I'll play the recording and listen to it, and I'll know for sure."

Ruan Tang's eyes darkened, and she rushed forward to try and grab the phone, but was stopped by Zhan Jingting, who suddenly stood up. "Ruan Tang, are you crazy!"

Ruan Tang sobbed uncontrollably, "Brother Jingting, I didn't..."

"Do you think I'm blind or brainless? Your denial is untenable, huh?"

Ruan Tang shuddered, feeling a chill creep up from the soles of her feet and spread to every part of her body in an instant!

A conversation quickly came through the phone!