When everyone saw Ji Huaizhi coming, they automatically made way for him.

Ji Huaizhi came up to her, his eyes first falling on Li Yang. After confirming that she was not injured, he glanced at the disheveled Bai Li, and finally turned to Li Yang: "What's wrong?"

Li Yang felt a little embarrassed when faced with Ji Huaizhi's question. Even if Bai Li had bad intentions, she was still a guest in the house, and she couldn't let her emotions get the better of her at this moment.

So, she briefly mentioned the matter, but did not say that she suspected that Bai Li had deliberately revealed to Feng Mei that Ji Huaizhi gave her money to buy things.

Ji Huaizhi gave Li Yang a reassuring look, telling her not to worry. He then said to Feng Mei, "Mom, Bai Li is Li Yang and I's guest. I've discussed paying for her purchases with Li Yang, so there's nothing beyond the relationship between men and women. You must have misunderstood."

Feng Mei was still a little scared of Ji Huaizhi, but with so many people watching, and she was his mother-in-law, she didn't believe Ji Huaizhi would dare to confront her in front of so many people.

So she straightened her back and said, "Who are you kidding? This vixen bought all the best things in the department store today! If you really have so much money, why don't you use it to honor your father and me?" She raised her washed-white clothes and said, "You spend money lavishly. Look at what we are wearing!"

Speaking of this, Feng Mei felt heartbroken again.

There are so many things, clothes, shoes, and skin care products, don’t these cost two or three hundred yuan?

She glared at Bai Li fiercely.

If it’s not your own money, you won’t feel sorry for it!

Hearing Feng Mei finally speak out what was on her mind, Li Yang couldn't help but sneer, "Whether Ji Huaizhi and I earn more or less is up to us. We can use it however we want. Do we need to report it to anyone?

Besides, I finally saved some money for you, so you can spend it on Lai Yaozu? If you're buying sneakers today or treating your classmates to dinner tomorrow, no matter how much money you have, you'll never be satisfied.

It is your business to save money and support Lai Yaozu. I have no obligation to do so, so don't pretend to be poor in front of me."

Feng Mei's face turned pale as she listened to Li Yang's merciless scolding. She retorted, "Yaozu is your biological brother. If he's doing well out there, you'll be proud too. You're still counting on him to support you in the future!"

Li Yang snorted softly: "Thank you, but it's not necessary."

"You..." Feng Mei pointed at Li Yang, her fingers shaking with anger, but she could no longer utter a word to scold her.

When the story of Li Yang and Gao Xinchen was spreading like wildfire, she had also told Li Jianhai about it, hoping that Li Yang could get some money from Gao Xinchen. At first, Li Jianhai didn't say anything, but then one day, for some reason, he went crazy and scolded her when she brought it up again.

Thinking of this, Feng Mei felt secretly resentful.

The man she married never shared the same ideals as her, so she always had to fight alone.

Facing the watching eyes of the people around her, Feng Mei said, "Li Yang, you'll suffer the consequences of not listening to the old man. Don't come home crying and beg me for mercy!"

After saying that, he pushed away the person blocking his way and walked away angrily.

Seeing this, Sister Qian also greeted everyone and said, "Okay, okay, it's all over. Everyone, go home and prepare the New Year's dinner!"

Ji Huaizhi had also returned, and no one dared to stay and watch any longer, so they dispersed after a while.

Sister Qian was worried that Ji Huaizhi and Li Yang would quarrel over this matter, so she said to Ji Huaizhi, "As a man, you should give in if anything happens. It's New Year's Day, don't quarrel with your wife, okay?"

Ji Huaizhi nodded: "I know, thank you, Sister Qian."

Finally, Sister Qian called Bai Li, who had been standing next to Ji Huaizhi, and winked at her: "Bai Li, I bought a lot of things today, let's take a look together?"

Bai Li ignored her hint and said, "No thanks, thank you, Sister Qian."

Sister Qian was secretly annoyed that Bai Li was a troublemaker, but she couldn't get angry, so she could only turn around and go home.

After arguing with Feng Mei, Li Yang felt a little exhausted and said, "Come into the house." He picked up his things and went into the yard.

Seeing this, Ji Huaizhi quickly stepped forward, took the things from her hand, and helped put them away.

Bai Li, who was left there, looked at the backs of the two people leaving together, bit her lip, and followed them.

*

Li Yang casually placed the things he bought on the ground, poured water for each of the three people, and took a big gulp himself. He finally came back to life.

She glanced at Bai Li, who still looked aggrieved, and suppressed her anger. She said, "Miss Bai, I'm sorry you've been wronged by what happened today. My mother is just like that. She misunderstood you. I apologize to you on her behalf."

Bai Li pursed her lips and sat aside. She remained silent at first, but after a while, she spoke up, "Today, Miss Li's mother treated me like this in front of so many people. I didn't expect Miss Li to just give a simple apology and let this go. What does that mean for my trampled-on dignity?"

Listening to Bai Li's accusation, Li Yang almost laughed out loud. If others didn't know, they would think she had done something to her!

Ji Huaizhi also frowned and looked at Bai Li with a look of disapproval.

Li Yang asked tentatively, "So, Miss Bai, how should this matter be handled?"

Bai Li said, "I hope Miss Li's mother will apologize to me in front of everyone today, saying that all this was just her malicious speculation, and restore my reputation."

Li Yang: “…”

She wants to lose her temper, is it okay?

He looked at Ji Huaizhi with a pleading look.

Ji Huaizhi received her gaze, his eyes darkened, and he said to Bai Li, "Bai Li, I believe you have heard about the relationship between Li Yang and her mother. You are only making things difficult for her by making such a request."

"I'm making things difficult for her?" Bai Li burst into tears upon hearing Ji Huaizhi constantly defending Li Yang. "Huaizhi, I just want to ask you one thing. Her mother tore me apart and cursed me with so many nasty things. Can all of this be wiped out with just a simple 'sorry'? How can I hold my head up high here in the future?"

Seeing Bai Li using this trick again, Li Yang couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Miss Bai, before you blame others, shouldn't you first ask yourself who caused all this to happen?"

Bai Li's expression changed: "What do you mean?"