Nan Zhi actually wanted to ask about the extent of the psychological trauma experienced by Lin Youyou's father, the head of the Lin family, at this moment.
The Lin family head was filled with mixed feelings. He stared at his daughter in disbelief. When did this child become so powerful that she dared to openly challenge the Lian family head?
"Youyou, how long are you going to keep causing trouble? Have I neglected to discipline you?"
The Lin family head's expression turned displeased, and his tone became more authoritative and angry.
Lin Youyou gritted her teeth, actually feeling a little scared inside. She knew she would be punished by her father when she got home.
But no, she had to get justice for Lian Jin.
Lian Jin kept a close eye on the girl in front of her. Even from behind, she noticed that the girl flinched after the Lin family head spoke.
He reached out and pulled the girl along. He stood in front of her, staring at his father and Lian Chuchu. He really didn't want to play such childish tricks.
"Big brother, I didn't explain clearly. I'm sorry, please don't blame Dad."
With the head of the Shen family present, she should take the initiative to apologize in order to win his favor and avoid being targeted.
Lian Jin's cold gaze fell on her, and his chilling expression made Lian Chuchu swallow hard in fear, shrinking further into Lin Feifan's arms.
Soon, Lian Jin shifted his gaze and said to the Lian family head:
“Father, I can let this matter go, but you’d better keep your good daughter in check. This is a one-time thing, and it’s not going to happen again. I’m an upright person, and if I really wanted to push her, it wouldn’t have turned out like this.”
Patriarch Lian: "......"
He thought for a while before he understood what Lian Jin meant. Indeed, if his son really pushed someone hard, he would definitely get hurt, but Lian Chuchu's arms and other visible areas were completely unharmed.
It must have been that Lian Chuchu herself hadn't stood firm, and the Lian family head had wrongly accused his son in front of so many people, so he felt a little guilty and stepped forward, saying:
"Jin'er, it's because Daddy didn't..."
Lian Jin didn't intend to say anything more to him, and simply grabbed Lin Youyou's wrist and left.
Patriarch Lian: "..."
Lian Chuchu's eyes flickered slightly, then she left Lin Feifan's embrace and took two steps toward the Lian family head. "Dad, my brother must be angry. Don't be sad. Why don't we entertain his two friends properly?"
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Hu Lai, finally settling on Shen Xingmian, revealing what he thought was a simple and cute smile.
The head of the Lian family snapped out of his daze and changed his expression so quickly that he immediately walked towards Shen Xingmian with a beaming smile.
"Master Shen, your presence today truly brings honor to our humble abode."
Not to be outdone, the head of the Lin family, disregarding his daughter's departure with others, stepped forward to greet Shen Xingmian.
In no time, Shen Xingmian was surrounded by a crowd, even Hu Lai was popular with him, not to mention Xu Yao who called Shen Xingmian "brother".
Xu Jingzhi looked at her younger sister, who was surrounded by so many girls. She was smiling happily; she was still the younger sister she remembered. But for some reason, a strange feeling rose in her heart, as if her younger sister was different.
She should be the kind of carefree, innocent, cute, and spoiled little girl, but now she gives Xu Jingzhi the feeling that this girl is enjoying being surrounded by people, and occasionally a hint of contempt or smugness will appear in her eyes.
Nan Zhi and Qin Xi'er were now alone; everyone had gone to surround the main character.
In addition, Xu Jingzhi, who was isolated there, was spotted by Nanzhi at a glance.
He stared at Xu Yao in the crowd, seemingly lost in thought.
Shen Xingmian was already annoyed by the crowd. He raised his eyes, and his whole body exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay. A cold light was faintly revealed in his sharp eyes, which immediately silenced the people around him. They were intimidated by the man's aura. Even the usually experienced Lian family head and Lin family head took a deep breath when they saw Shen Xingmian's gaze.
After the sounds from this side disappeared, the people surrounding Hu Lai and Xu Yao naturally stopped talking as well.
Looking at this scene, Nanzhi suddenly recalled the terrifying life she had been dominated by her homeroom teacher. The teacher suddenly stood silently on the podium, and the previously noisy classroom immediately fell silent.
"Get out of the way."
Shen Xingmian spoke calmly, uttering two words.
With those people spontaneously making way for him, Shen Xingmian walked steadily towards Nanzhi.
Everyone's eyes followed Shen Xingmian's movement, and they saw the man who had just been as cold as an ice sculpture stop in front of a young girl.
The coldness between Shen Xingmian's brows had dissipated. Looking at Nan Zhi, she silently extended her hand.
Nan Zhi glanced at him with a smile, and then, under everyone's gaze, placed her small hand in her idol's hand.
Shen Xingmian gripped it tightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Let's go home."
Nanzhi nodded, and then they left hand in hand in front of everyone. After a few steps, Nanzhi suddenly stopped, turned around, and said:
"Xi'er, are you leaving?"
Qin Xi'er followed with a smile.
Only after the three had walked far away did Hu Lai shout loudly, "Wait for me! I'm coming too!"
After saying that, he pushed through the people surrounding him and ran quickly in that direction.
Everyone: "......."
Who is that woman?
"I don't know, I don't remember."
Lian Chuchu stared in that direction. Nan Zhi, this woman is everywhere, she's utterly detestable.
She turned to look at Xu Yao, smiling brightly and gently, "Yao Yao, do you know Nan Zhi? What is her relationship with my brother?"
Xu Yao had long been annoyed and resentful because of Nan Zhi's existence. Now, when Lian Chuchu asked her this, a strange light flashed in her eyes. Then, she smiled and said to the people around her:
"I've never heard of my brother having a girlfriend, and my grandfather never mentioned it either, so I don't know."
As long as she's around, Nanzhi can forget about standing out in front of everyone.
"Huh? Yao Yao, you didn't know? Maybe I was overthinking it. I thought they were boyfriend and girlfriend."
Lian Chuchu sighed and spoke helplessly.
So when her words reached everyone's ears, they felt that Nan Zhi wasn't really like that, perhaps just a little plaything kept by the Shen family head.
Such things are not uncommon in their circle. Perhaps Nan Zhi is just one of the ordinary girls who are being kept by a sugar daddy.
Many people then whispered about Nam Gyi, some of their comments being quite harsh, saying things like she might be abandoned soon.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingzhi, who was standing outside the crowd, frowned. He looked at his sister with some disbelief. She was lying so skillfully. Even though he really disliked Nan Zhi, Xu Jingzhi never intended to hurt her.
But Xu Yao lied. She knew perfectly well that Nan Zhi and Shen Xingmian were married. By saying this, she was ruining Nan Zhi's reputation.
Nan Zhi had no idea that she hadn't said a word from beginning to end, yet she was the subject of all sorts of gossip.
Just as the group got into the car and the driver was about to drive off, a figure suddenly rushed over.
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