Chapter Fourteen: Picking Up People at the Dock
With a goal in mind, Xinli began to pay some attention to the watch.
She also remembered that she had something fun in her space, and took it out when Xu Haiyu wasn't paying attention.
Xu Haiyu had lived on an island since childhood and was relatively unfamiliar with things from the outside world. In addition, this kind of thing was not commonly seen in Shanghai, so it was even less likely that Xu Haiyu would recognize it.
She saw Xinli playing with something that looked like a box and asked curiously, "What's this?"
Xin Li thought to herself, "This is something that can expose your true colors."
He said directly, "This is a demon-revealing mirror."
Xu Haiyu's face darkened: "If you don't want to talk, you just don't want to talk. Do you have to treat people like idiots?"
Xin Li looked completely innocent: "How did I fool you?"
Xu Haiyu pointed at the box in Xin Li's hand, her voice shrill: "I asked you what this is and you said it's a demon-revealing mirror, but what if there's even a mirror on it? There's nothing there at all, how can you just spout off like that!"
Along the way, many people looked at Xinli with condemnation upon hearing Xu Haiyu's words.
"Isn't this Xiaoyu's sister-in-law? As expected of someone from out of town, she has a much bigger temper than the people here. She's already bullying her sister-in-law right after marrying into the family?"
"Is Xiaoyu alright? Don't suffer in silence if you've been wronged. Your brother Mingzhou will be back soon, and we'll go talk to him together then."
Xu Haiyu saw that everyone was on her side and a smug look flashed across her eyes.
She raised her chin at Xinli, her arrogant demeanor making Xinli roll her eyes.
If this were still in the apocalypse, she would take down these idiots with a single punch. But here she is, restrained and hesitant. Moreover, she doesn't want to lay a hand on these honest people, so she can only suppress her temper for now.
"I wasn't wrong, this thing is indeed a demon-revealing mirror."
After speaking, Xinli rubbed her tears hard, her eyes instantly turning red.
"If you think I'm bullying you, then I am bullying you. Anyway, no matter what I do, it's wrong if I marry your brother."
After she finished speaking, she lowered her head, looking like a pushover who was easy to bully.
Everyone else was stunned.
This... seems a little different from what they imagined?
Isn't it said that this person looks down on everyone else just because she married He Mingzhou and is a young lady from Shanghai?
Upon careful recollection, everyone realized that Xin Li had always spoken in a gentle and soft voice, and she always had a smile on her face when facing Xu Haiyu. She had indeed appeared to be a peaceful person at the beginning.
It was Xu Haiyu who suddenly had a fit, and when everyone saw her looking aggrieved, they realized that it was Xin Li, the sister-in-law, who was bullying her sister-in-law.
But what if things were the other way around?
The idea only flashed through their minds briefly before they dismissed it.
They watched Xu Haiyu grow up. The girl wouldn't even step on an ant; she's the kindest person they know. How could she possibly target her sister-in-law on purpose?
"She starts crying after just a few words. She really is a pampered young lady."
"Alright, alright, let's mind our own business."
"Aren't we going to go beachcombing? Let's hurry up or we won't find anything good."
After they finished speaking in a hurry, they left in twos and threes.
Although these people did not perform as expected.
But at least they were still on her side. Seeing that there were fewer people around, Xu Haiyu said in a voice that only she and Xin Li could hear, "Being my sister-in-law is not so easy."
"You've seen enough these past few days. If you know what's good for you, you'd better leave now."
Seeing Xu Haiyu reveal her true colors, Xin Li smiled nonchalantly: "I am your brother Mingzhou's lawfully wedded wife. Isn't it a bit disrespectful of you to ask me to leave?"
"Don't even mention that you're not He Mingzhou's biological sister. Even if you were, what right do you, as his sister, have to interfere in your brother's affairs? Don't you think you're meddling too much?"
Xu Haiyu's face turned red with anger.
She thought she had given Xinli a good beating, but she didn't expect that Xinli didn't care at all.
Xinli, of course, didn't care.
Her current predicament is nothing compared to those in the apocalypse.
Moreover, Xu Haiyu is only taking advantage of her upbringing on the island.
She herself may not have noticed that people's perception of her was gradually wavering.
She can only hope that she never makes a mistake, otherwise, if she does, she will suffer the consequences.
Xin Li just needs to wait for that day to come. At that time, she won't even need to take revenge on Xu Haiyu; she will bring about her own demise.
"Is Xiaoyu going to pick up your brother?"
When someone greeted Xu Haiyu on the street, she quickly adjusted her facial expression, no longer caring about arguing with Xin Li, and reverted to her obedient and well-behaved girl-next-door demeanor.
Xinli wasn't annoyed by being ignored; she just fiddled with the things in her hands from time to time.
A dark glint flashed in Xu Haiyu's eyes as she unconsciously fumbled for the watch on her wrist.
The two arrived at the dock at just the right time; as soon as they reached the pier, they saw a ship slowly pulling into the shore.
Xinli's gaze fell on the deck of the ship, and she noticed that quite a few people were already standing on it, eagerly looking towards the dock.
Those who came to pick up their relatives were already being called out, and various forms of address were used.
Xinli hesitated whether she should try to do as the locals do, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know what to say.
husband?
It's too cloying, I can't bring myself to say it.
He Mingzhou?
It seems like the two of them have a very cold relationship.
Brother Mingzhou?
Xin Li got goosebumps all over her body.
"Brother Mingzhou~"
A voice so sweet it was almost sickeningly sweet rang in Xin Li's ears, and she quickly took a step back to create distance between herself and Xu Haiyu.
Goodness, thank goodness she didn't choose that nickname; she couldn't imagine how embarrassing it would be to shout it out in her own voice.
Xin Li looked up speechlessly and met the gaze of the man on the deck.
He Mingzhou was wearing a military uniform today, and he seemed to be radiating light just by standing there.
Despite the large number of people on deck, he firmly attracted everyone's attention with his outstanding appearance and unique temperament.
Seeing Xu Haiyu smiling like a flower, Xin Li also smiled.
He Mingzhou had actually seen Xin Li a long time ago.
Her skin was fair, and she seemed to glow in the sunlight, making her hard to ignore.
Xu Haiyu stood next to Xin Li and became nothing more than a foil.
Seeing the two people standing together, He Mingzhou frowned. He wasn't in a hurry to get off the ship, but after thinking about it, he apologized to the others, took a few steps down the steps, got off the ship, and quickly walked to the wooden bridge on the dock.
"Brother Mingzhou~" From the moment Xu Haiyu saw He Mingzhou, she could no longer see anyone else in her eyes.
But as she approached with a smile, He Mingzhou brushed past her and walked straight up to Xin Li: "Why are you here?"
Xu Haiyu was completely ignored, and she stood there, swaying precariously.
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