Chapter 109 Reconciliation
Xie Shuangshuang choked immediately.
Xinli has already stolen the man she had her eye on, and now she's asking her to give Xinli gifts?
Are these people taking advantage of her?
But Xie Shuangshuang definitely couldn't say that directly.
He just patted his head dramatically and exclaimed, "Look at me! I thought I had given Xinli the gift before, since I had met her before. Turns out I didn't?"
Xie Shuangshuang thought she could get away with it this way, but she didn't expect that those people wouldn't fall for it at all.
"Since you didn't give it to us, why don't you give us all those things? We'll send them to Xinli."
Xie Shuangshuang was stunned: "You guys?"
Why are these people delivering Xinli's things?
Why would she give Xinli something?
Xie Shuangshuang was bewildered. She felt that something was out of control, which made her a little panicked.
"Yes, we've come all this way, we can't leave empty-handed."
These people spoke with conviction and every word they uttered made sense.
"We are very grateful that you prepared gifts for all of us. We will also prepare gifts for you when you leave."
"Please give us Xinli's share too. There are so many people on the island. If everyone else gets one but she doesn't, it will be awkward for us. It will make it seem like we've been bribed by you."
"When it comes to gift-giving, either don't give any at all, or everyone should receive something. Otherwise, things will get really messy. Don't you think so, Comrade Xie?"
Xie Shuangshuang clenched her fists in anger.
Isn't what she wants them to drift away from Xinli?
What's wrong with these people? They all seem to have suddenly become sober.
If she treats everyone the same, how can she stir up conflict between Xinli and these people?
How could she possibly have a chance to get Xinli and He Mingzhou to divorce?
Xie Shuangshuang took a few deep breaths to suppress her emotions before speaking to everyone: "I will personally deliver Xinli's gift later, so I won't trouble you all. After all, it was my mistake, and I'll take this opportunity to apologize to Xinli at her home."
“What are you going there for? It’s just her and Deputy Division Commander He at home. What if Xinli isn’t home when you go? Are you going to be alone with Deputy Division Commander He? You two are a married man and a single woman, so it’s best not to get too close to avoid gossip.”
"That's right, and Comrade Xie, you're a big shot in the provincial capital. You shouldn't do anything that could cause misunderstandings, or people will say that the people on our island don't know the rules and have mistreated you."
Xie Shuangshuang almost vomited blood.
These people didn't say that before!
She really didn't understand. When she was receiving gifts, everyone was praising her and saying nice things. How come everyone suddenly seemed to be possessed by a ghost?
"Since that's the case, then you can just send the things over there."
Frustrated, Xie Shuangshuang turned back to her room and took out her share of the belongings.
Compared to the clothes and food she gave away, hers was actually much more exquisite.
Those women just haven't seen good things before, they're not unaware of what good things are.
As soon as they got their hands on these things, everyone immediately sensed something was wrong, and their gazes toward Xie Shuangshuang became subtle.
"Then we'll head back now."
As everyone gradually left, Xie Shuangshuang could still feel their scrutinizing gazes on her. She angrily went back into her room and slammed the door shut.
As soon as she went in, the others started talking about it.
"This doesn't look like something to be given as a gift; it's definitely for personal use."
"So she really didn't prepare anything for Xinli?"
Although these people enjoy joining in the fun and kicking someone when they're down, they also possess a kind of simple-mindedness and a protective instinct.
Although not everyone supported Xin Li's marriage to He Mingzhou.
But after the typhoon, people's opinion of Xinli changed a lot.
Seeing how someone treats Xinli, no one could possibly feel comfortable about it.
More importantly, this also affects their interests.
They thought they had really met good people and received good things this time.
I never imagined that young girls these days have so many complicated thoughts and ideas.
"This is probably what she prepared for herself to eat and wear. It seems she still can't get used to the food on our island."
Several people shook their heads, their impression of Xie Shuangshuang plummeting.
This incident quickly spread throughout the island, and Xie Shuangshuang could feel that people's gazes towards her were no longer as kind and respectful as before when she went out.
Some of the more sarcastic and selfish people even pointed at her and whispered amongst themselves.
Xie Shuangshuang has truly experienced what it means to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot.
So this is what it feels like to be talked about.
Xie Shuangshuang was too shy to admit it, and blushed as she went back to her room.
Xiaoling immediately went to their door after learning about this.
"Shuangshuang, are you alright?"
Xie Shuangshuang got even angrier when she heard Xiaoling's voice.
If Xiaoling hadn't refused to help before, would she have been treated like this?
They would have just killed Xinli, and there wouldn't have been any of these disgusting things.
"roll!"
If you think you can come and laugh at me, you're sorely mistaken!
Xie Shuangshuang is the deputy commander's daughter; what can't she have?
He Mingzhou is the husband she has chosen, and she will never give him up to anyone else.
"Shuangshuang, I've always been there to help you."
"We've known each other for so many years, are you really going to cut ties with me? We're all together on the island now, they've all banded together, and you're still fighting with me. Now that this has happened, who else can come to you besides me?"
Xiaoling spoke from the heart.
Xie Shuangshuang felt somewhat touched as she listened.
She finally opened the door and hugged Xiaoling tightly.
A smug glint flashed in Xiaoling's eyes as she quickly followed Xie Shuangshuang into the house.
"Shuangshuang, listen to me. It's obvious that these people on the island are now biased towards Xinli. We can't just sit here and wait to die."
Xie Shuangshuang knew this, of course, but she really couldn't think of any solution.
She's done everything she could and couldn't do, what else could she do?
Xinli is also a genius. Why is she always able to escape danger?
You're using the wrong method!
Xiaoling grabbed Xie Shuangshuang's hand and said, word by word, "What's the use of you trying to please these people? They only care about benefits; they'll naturally side with whoever offers the most benefits."
“Now that you’ve given them something, they’re happy to help you, but they’re people who live on the island. Even if they’re willing to help you deal with Xin Li, they’ll never really go through with it. At most, they’ll just try to smooth things over.”
"If we're going to make a move, we're going to make a big one."
Xie Shuangshuang asked, puzzled, "Why move such a big one?"
Xiaoling leaned closer and whispered a few words in Xie Shuangshuang's ear.
Xie Shuangshuang was initially surprised, but after thinking about it, she realized that this method was excellent.
"We'll do it your way! Xiaoling, I misunderstood you before. Don't worry, as long as this is done, I will definitely talk to my dad about your family's situation."
Xiaoling smiled meaningfully: "You're my best friend, so I'm definitely helping you voluntarily."
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