Ling Yan suspected that she had heard it wrong. Her expression was dull for a long time. She slowly turned her head to confirm with her elder brother.

Ling Xunzhang also felt that Xu Yanfeng's request was too much. How could Ling Yan, a girl who had been spoiled by her family since childhood, accept to record a video and post it online to publicly apologize to others?

If she really did that, how would she be able to go out and meet people in the future?

Even though Ling Xunzhang was angry at Ling Yan for her willful behavior, which had implicated him and the entire company, he still sided with her at this moment. He disagreed, "Xu Er, have you ever thought about this? Ling Yan is just a girl. If you ask her to make a public apology, where will her face and dignity be?"

Xu Yanfeng remained unmoved: "Before she started spreading rumors, she never thought about where Xia Xi's face and dignity would be."

This sentence left Ling Xunzhang speechless.

Ling Yan originally thought that her heart was completely dead and she would no longer be hurt by Xu Yanfeng's words and actions, but when she heard him say this, her heart ached as if it was being cut by a knife and chiseled by an axe, and she couldn't breathe.

Her dry eyes were filled with tears. She refused to admit defeat and said, "Xu Yanfeng, you know the truth best. Am I really slandering Xia Xi?"

When he caught them cheating in bed, didn’t Xu Yanfeng see clearly with his eyes?

If he didn't see it clearly, his good brothers should have seen it clearly.

The one who is truly stubborn is him, not her.

She was also there that day, and took advantage of the chaos to take pictures of Xia Xi and that man in bed. Her purpose was to remind Xu Yanfeng one day that it was indelible evidence - evidence of Xia Xi's betrayal!

Unfortunately, she had planned everything, but she had not expected that Xu Yanfeng would fall into Xia Xi's trap and would not even care about cheating. It was really ridiculous.

After a few seconds of silence, Xu Yanfeng said calmly, "You are the one who doesn't know the truth, but I don't need to explain it to you. You just need to do as I say."

"I won't agree to it!" Ling Yan's eyes were red and she roared almost crazily.

Xu Yanfeng's face turned cold, and he turned his gaze to Ling Xunzhang: "Then there's nothing more to say."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, something Ling Xunzhang hadn't expected. He was more rational than Ling Yan, so after a moment's hesitation, he played the emotional card: "Xu Er, we grew up together, and even though our relationships are different, do you really have to push Ling Yan like this? To be honest, my uncle is still ill, and because of this matter, he had to force himself to come to the company and take charge, coughing so hard that he was out of breath."

"Let me be clear, I didn't force her. She came here to apologize on her own initiative," Xu Yanfeng said. "If you're not sincere, then go back."

Ling Xunzhang: “…”

Yes, he did not force anyone on the surface, but he was madly attacking the Ling family behind the scenes.

Xu Yanfeng didn't want to talk to them any more. He looked at his watch and ordered them to leave: "I have other plans, so I won't stay with you."

"Xu Er..." Ling Xunzhang was anxious. How could he explain to his uncle when he got back if the matter was not handled properly? "My younger sister really knows she's wrong. How about this? Call Miss Xia over. I'll have my younger sister apologize to her in person."

Xu Yanfeng didn't even raise his head: "She is busy, I'm afraid she can't spare the time."

Ling Xunzhang was at a loss for words. After all, Xu Yanfeng only recognized one way of apology, which was the one he described.

With no other options, Ling Xunzhang had to change the target of his persuasion: "Little sister, it is indeed you who made the mistake first. Otherwise, just do as Xu Er said and record a video..." He said the rest with difficulty, his tone very slow, "and publish it online."

"elder brother!"

Ling Yan stared at him in disbelief, tears as big as beans falling from her eyes.

Ling Xunzhang was also in a difficult situation. Forced by the situation, he had to harden his heart and ignore his sister's tears. He gritted his teeth and lowered his voice to persuade her, "Listen to big brother. If you're wrong, you're wrong. Apologize sincerely and it will be over." After a pause, his tone softened slightly, trying to soothe her heart, "Remember, you are the daughter of the Ling family. No one dares to look down on you because of this matter."

Ling Yan's heart and eyes were filled with pain and helplessness, but no one was on her side, so she could only swallow the bitter fruit alone.

*

After a busy day, Xia Xi was a little tired. After the program crew announced the end of work, she put her hands in her pockets and walked out slowly, squinting her eyes under the scorching sunset.

After exiting the villa gate and turning right, Xia Xi immediately noticed a car parked there. Her tiredness instantly disappeared, her eyes curved, and she stopped and no longer moved forward.

The car door was pushed open, Xu Yanfeng got out and walked towards her.

He had long legs and took long steps. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of her. He opened his arms and took her into his arms. He stroked the back of her head with his hand and asked her gently, "Are you tired?"

Xia Xi put her arms around his waist and rested her chin on his shoulder: "Not bad."

"Are you really okay? Don't lie to me, you don't look very energetic."

Xia Xi punched him on the back and said, "I should blame the person who made me sleep poorly last night."

Xu Yanfeng was speechless and took her hand.

After getting in the car, he spoke: "What do you want to eat tonight? I'll make it for you."

"Let's go to my mom's and pick up Ziheng first." Xia Xi smiled, then thought of the Ling family and Ling Xunzhang who had been trending all day. She stared at Xu Yanfeng's profile for a while, then asked bluntly without any prelude, "Did you make up the news about the Ling family?"

It was understandable that others were not aware of the inside story, but it was impossible for her not to think too much about it. How could it be such a coincidence that Ling Yan offended her and then the Ling family was hit by so much negative news.

Xu Yanfeng didn't intend to hide it from her: "Yeah."

"Then..." Xia Xi didn't know what to say. She didn't know much about Xu Yanfeng's work and was a little worried that what he did would affect his own interests.

Xu Yanfeng saw through her thoughts and his eyes curved slightly: "Don't worry, I know my limits." He inserted his fingers into hers, interlocked theirs, and placed them on his legs, "Don't let your imagination run wild."

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