Chapter 54 Lessons Learned

Ji Xia felt a chill in her heart upon hearing this. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Cheng's mother wave her hand, signaling her to go to the side.

Then, she continued to say to herself, "You haven't had a child for so long, I don't know why Jun'er took a liking to you."

His words were full of disdain for her.

Ji Xia lowered her eyes but did not refute.

On the other side, Jiang Ran saw Song Yuqing outside through the French windows of the inner room.

Her eyes flashed; she actually didn't even let go of this kind of banquet?

Then, with a mocking smile, he got up and walked out.

Song Yuqing went through a lot of trouble to get the invitation, but she didn't expect that the people invited this time were all people she often visited.

So much so that she couldn't get a word in edgewise because of her unfamiliarity with the person. Just as she was feeling helpless, someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder from behind.

Turning around, she saw Jiang Ran smiling gently: "What a coincidence."

Song Yuqing's eyes lit up, and her face lit up with joy: "What a coincidence!"

She hadn't received any news and had always assumed that Jiang Ran wouldn't participate in such events as in previous years, but she never expected that Jiang Ran would be there.

"Why are you here?" Jiang Ran asked, feigning surprise. Song Yuqing smiled slightly, "Just came to see what's going on."

To see what's going on?

Jiang Ran listened to her lies and sneered inwardly, but did not expose her.

Then, his gaze swept around and he noticed two furtive figures behind him. He raised an eyebrow and immediately realized that it was Si Zuochen and his group following him.

He understood immediately and deliberately stood very close to Song Yuqing, pretending to be very intimate.

"Any activities planned recently?" Jiang Ran suddenly asked.

Song Yuqing was taken aback, and then heard Jiang Ran continue, "I heard a new SPA center recently opened, how about we make a date?"

Upon hearing this, Song Yuqing's face lit up with joy, and she quickly replied, "Okay!"

They used to go shopping and go to saunas together, like best friends, a long time ago.

But I don't know when it started, she became more and more distant from me, and we stopped going out together.

Therefore, in her view, Jiang Ran's change was the first step in easing tensions.

Si Zuochen and Si Youlin watched from afar as the two talked intimately, their eyes crinkling with smiles.

Seeing this, a hint of disgust flashed across Si Zuochen's brow: "Bringing this kind of woman to Grandpa's birthday celebration is such bad luck!"

Si Youlin frowned slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

"Ah Lin?" Si Zuochen couldn't help but call out when he saw Ah Lin staring blankly at one spot with his eyes down.

Si Youlin snapped out of his daze and looked at him, raising an eyebrow and a sly glint in his eyes.

"Then let her regret coming here."

"What do you mean?" A hint of doubt flashed across Si Zuochen's face.

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Song Yuqing followed the maid who led the way to the back garden. The guests were all in the front hall, and this place was empty.

Unable to resist asking in doubt, "Did that person really arrange to meet me here?"

The maid replied softly, "Yes."

Song Yuqing's expression calmed down a bit. This person had just suddenly appeared in front of her and said that Old Master Si wanted to meet her privately.

She initially thought it was out of consideration for Jiang Ran, but the thought of meeting such a person made her feel uneasy.

Upon reaching the pond, the servant stopped and said softly, "This is it. Please wait a moment."

Song Yuqing nodded, standing there watching the lotus flowers blooming in the pond, unaware that a figure was quietly approaching from behind.

"Ah!" Song Yuqing felt a sudden push from behind, and her body leaned forward uncontrollably, falling into the pond.

Fortunately, the pond wasn't deep; when I stood up, it only reached my thighs.

Song Yuqing turned around and saw Si Youlin looking at her with a mocking expression. She was so angry that she cursed him.

"Are you sick?!"

"You just wait! I'll teach you a lesson when I get up there!"

As she was about to walk up, Si Youlin lightly poked her down with a pole.

In order to avoid the pole, Song Yuqing cannot get close to the edge.

Si Youlin raised an eyebrow slightly, his face full of disdain: "Come up? You should be able to come up first."

Song Yuqing never expected to fall for a child's trick, and a sinister look instantly appeared in her eyes.

He angrily brushed the mud off his clothes and said sternly, "Aren't you afraid I'll yell and call everyone over?"

"Today is your grandfather's birthday, I'm sure you don't want to make a mess of this banquet, do you?"

Si Youlin remained unfazed by Song Yuqing's threats.

He scoffed coldly and said sarcastically, "You want to call for help? Go ahead and call. The back garden is so far from the front hall, do you think your voice can be that loud?"

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed across Song Yuqing's face.

"Besides, I don't care about my reputation. Anyway, I'm just a kid, so it's okay for me to be a little naughty."

"But if you're willing to let people see you as a filthy mess, and if they have to say something sarcastic every time they run into you, then I don't care."

Hearing Si Youlin's words, Song Yuqing felt a bit ironic.

A child? In what way did he do something that was like a child?

Now you know to use this identity to cover it up?

"Si Youlin!" Song Yuqing couldn't help but exclaim angrily.

"Don't call me by my name, you're not worthy," Si Youlin said coldly.

"Don't even think about causing me trouble after you come up here. This is the Si family home, and you can't act recklessly here!"

"Even if I just push you into the pond, or even send you to the hospital, what can you do to me?"

Si Youlin's arrogant tone left Song Yuqing speechless for a moment. She looked around and saw that there were no surveillance cameras nearby.

Even if he claims he accidentally slipped and fell, there are people who can testify to that.

Song Yuqing was filled with resentment, but she was powerless to do anything about it and had no choice but to bow her head under someone else's roof.

After making a few more sarcastic remarks, Si Youlin turned and left, leaving Song Yuqing alone with resentment.

He just wanted to teach her a lesson, and now that he had achieved his goal, there was no need for further mockery.

After walking a few steps, I suddenly saw Jiang Ran standing at the corner not far away.

So she saw the whole thing?

Si Youlin frowned. He could take this opportunity to bully and punish Song Yuqing, but he couldn't treat Jiang Ran the same way.

I had pushed her into the water once before, but that was in a moment of panic. Now that I think about it carefully, it was definitely not a good idea.

It's not worth it to sacrifice yourself for her.

Si Youlin walked to the corner and saw her calmly staring at him. He couldn't help but frown and asked in a cold voice, "What are you looking at? What? Want to avenge your good sister?"

To his surprise, Jiang Ran didn't say anything, but instead looked at him with a faint smile.

Si Youlin found her unusual behavior somewhat creepy and continued, "What are you looking at? Are you mute?"

Jiang Ran looked at him with a smile in her eyes, and didn't mind his words. She reached out and gently patted his shoulder.

Si Youlin instinctively flinched.

Jiang Ran pursed her lips, silently withdrew her hand, and said softly, "You made her suffer in silence; well done!"

Huh? Upon hearing this, Si Youlin thought he had misheard and looked up at her in surprise, only to see her nod at him with a hint of certainty in her eyes.