Chapter 24 You Heard Wrong

If that's the case, then her choices in relationships are influenced by some kind of self-interest.

Rather than a genuine expression of emotion.

In this way, she was no longer just a competitor in Qiao Manqing's eyes.

On one hand, he had to deal with Fang Wanyu.

On the other hand, they also need to guard against the female protagonist of the Heavenly Dao, Qiao Manqing.

The situation suddenly seemed to become complicated.

Which one should be addressed first?

After weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Liu Piaopiao began to think of a solution.

She realized that the best course of action at present was to observe the situation quietly and wait and see how it developed.

Don't act rashly to avoid revealing too many of your cards.

After thinking for a while, Liu Piaopiao decided to observe calmly first, and said with a smile, "Manqing is really joking. I think Comrade Fang is not bad either."

"Everyone knows that she has always cared about Fang Wanyu."

"But I think what she just did went a bit too far."

After saying that, she let out a soft sigh.

But her real meaning was not to criticize any particular person's behavior.

Rather, it's about making others realize that things might not be as simple as they seem.

Finally, it was Fu Li'an's turn to speak.

In a slightly awkward silence, Fu Li'an slowly spoke.

He looked up at the girl who was attracting the most attention among the crowd.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Qiao Manqing and said, "Manqing is the person I have chosen now. I hope Comrade Fang can respect this and stop causing trouble."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room became even quieter.

Qiao Manqing: ...

Is Fu Li'an protecting her?

She was stunned, her mind instantly replaying Fu Lian'an's words.

Has he fallen for her?

It seems he and the female lead of Heaven's Path haven't hit it off yet!

She thought to herself, but her face remained expressionless as she stared at Fu Lian with her bright, watery eyes.

"Brother Li An, why...why do you always side with her?"

Fang Wanyu's heart sank to the bottom.

They were childhood sweethearts, growing up together since they were little, and their relationship was incredibly deep.

But why has it turned out like this today?

She could hardly accept the outcome, her voice trembling.

She and Fu Lian grew up together and have always had a very good relationship.

Why are you now siding with that woman, Qiao Manqing?

This question kept churning inside her.

She couldn't understand why the people who were once closest to her were siding with another woman.

Fu Li'an spoke in a cold tone.

"If I don't help my own girlfriend, am I supposed to help an outsider?"

He left no room for negotiation.

Qiao Manqing, “…”

So cool!

She screamed in her heart, her cheeks flushing with excitement.

This is the man I chose—responsible and reliable!

"Oh, Li An, don't say that. Comrade Fang will be sad if he hears it."

As she spoke, Qiao Manqing took a few steps forward.

He stood in front of Fang Wanyu, near the eaves.

He straightened his back slightly and looked at her with concern.

"Sister-in-law, please don't be angry. Your Li An is just the kind of person who doesn't think before he speaks. He really didn't mean to target you."

People pretending to be kind, get out of here! I was the one who paved the way first!

Fang Wanyu was so angry she almost jumped up, her heels involuntarily lifting. Her face turned pale and then red, and she bit her lip so hard it almost bled as she glared fiercely at the other person.

"Don't pretend to be a kind person. Don't you know what people are saying about you?"

"Everyone in the village is saying you're a promiscuous woman. I've only been here a few days, and I'm already sick of hearing it!"

"Fang Wanyu, you—"

"Okay, okay, don't be angry!"

Qiao Manqing interrupted him.

Before he finished speaking, the smile on his lips deepened.

"Since you say I don't want to be a good person, then I don't need to act anymore!"

"Slap—slap—" Two loud slaps landed cleanly and directly on Fang Wanyu's face.

Fang Wanyu was stunned by the beating.

I froze for a second, my cheeks burning with pain, and my head spinning.

Arguing is enough with words, why resort to physical violence?

"You...you dare to hit me?"

Fang Wanyu covered her cheek, her fingers trembling slightly.

Qiao Manqing shook her wrist, which was sore from the slap, and said in a light tone, "The whole Fishtail Village knows I'm not someone to mess with."

"Vicious, domineering, and bad-tempered—isn't that exactly what kind of girl I am? If I'm not a shrew, then who is?"

"Didn't you call me a slut and say I was cheap behind my back? If I don't slap you back, I'll be letting down my 'reputation'!"

This kind of scene was no longer surprising to Fu Li'an.

This wasn't the first time he'd seen Qiao Manqing so forcefully retaliate against someone.

Although his mind was in turmoil, he didn't show much reaction on his face, simply watching everything unfold silently.

Liu Piaopiao, standing next to her, seemed quite happy.

She stole glances at Qiao Manqing while subtly curling the corners of her lips into a smile.

Although she and Qiao Manqing grew up together.

But to be honest, she didn't really know Qiao Manqing.

When they were young, the two of them ran around the village together, playing house hand in hand, climbing mountains and going down rivers, picking flowers and playing with grass.

They had a close relationship.

But everything changed when I grew up.

Her mother suddenly intervened, forbidding them from getting so close anymore.

They said that Qiao Manqing had a wild temper and a quick mind, and they were afraid that she would be led astray.

Later, I heard the old folks in the village talking about how Qiao Manqing had done something earth-shattering—she had eloped to the port city!

For a while, she felt quite fortunate when she heard that.

Thinking back, if I hadn't distanced myself from that woman so early on...

I'm afraid I still can't avoid being gossiped about by my neighbors.

But seeing this situation now, it's both laughable and lamentable.

Qiao Manqing not only behaved strangely, but she was also incredibly stupid!

Otherwise, why would he be so foolish as to deliberately show his fierce and difficult side to Fu Lian?

Hehehe, isn't this obviously creating an opportunity for her?

What others would avoid at all costs, she could take the opportunity to get closer to the man she had been longing for for so long.

So, a smile appeared on her lips, and she walked over with a soft laugh.

"Fu Zhiqing, were you scared? That's just Manqing's personality, don't take it to heart."

Everyone knows that Qiao Manqing used to be a restless woman.

She ran away from the village without looking back for a man.

Can this kind of woman possibly have a good ending?

It's absolutely impossible.

So she sincerely advised Fu Lian to wake up and stop being foolish enough to fall for her tricks.

However, to her utter surprise, Fu Lian did not respond to her words as she had expected.

He didn't even look at her properly, and simply said in a flat tone, "Just now... Fang Wanyu was wrong."

Upon hearing this, a hint of gloom flashed in Liu Piaopiao's originally bright eyes, and her gaze flickered slightly.

But it recovered in no time.

She smiled and said, "You're right, Comrade Fang's words were indeed a bit hurtful."

But deep down she knew very well that although Fang Wanyu's words were harsh, they were not entirely fabricated.

What she said is absolutely true.

Enough already! Men these days are all so indiscriminate.