Although Su Niannian never intentionally hurt anyone, she ultimately indirectly caused Si Lijue indelible pain.
That is why Si Lijue pursued her relentlessly for five years and still holds a grudge about it to this day.
She had racked her brains but couldn't figure out the reason why Si Lijue was so relentlessly pressuring her.
However, when the truth was laid bare before her, she suddenly realized the secret hidden behind it all.
Si Lili stared intently at Su Niannian, noticing her listless eyes and silent demeanor. A chill ran through her as she worried that Su Niannian might be overthinking things because of her careless words.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally couldn't suppress her worry and asked softly again, "Niannian, are you sure you're really okay? You don't look well. Are you feeling unwell? Should I take you to see a doctor?"
Seeing Si Lili's guilty and concerned expression, Su Niannian slowly regained her senses.
She slightly raised her head, forcing a sorrowful smile, gently shook her head, and then replied in an almost indifferent tone that evoked pity: "Don't worry, I'm really fine. I was just a little distracted just now."
Si Lili discreetly observed Su Niannian's expression and felt it still wasn't good. A little uneasy, she hesitated for a moment before asking again, "Really?"
"Yes, really, I won't lie to you." Su Niannian's eyes were firm and her tone was resolute.
Seeing that Su Niannian's expression didn't seem like she was lying, Si Lili realized that she was probably overthinking things.
She let out a long sigh, as if expelling all the tension and worry in her heart with that breath.
She gently patted her chest, and her heart, which had been pounding wildly in fright because of Su Niannian, slowly calmed down.
After a while, Si Lili finally spoke, "Phew... I'm so glad you're alright, you really scared me to death!"
I was just thinking, what if I said something wrong and caused you to overthink or feel bad?
If my brother finds out, he'll be furious and won't let me off easily.
Her voice carried a hint of relief at surviving the ordeal, and her face showed a look of guilt.
Just thinking about how Si Lijue sent Jiang Siyu abroad for Su Niannian made Si Lili feel terrified, fearing that Si Lijue would treat her the same way.
Su Niannian felt a pang of guilt and her gaze darted around like a startled deer, avoiding Si Lili's eyes.
Her lips trembled slightly, but she still tried to remain calm and said something that didn't reflect her true feelings: "You are his own sister! How could he bear to do anything to you? So, you don't need to worry at all."
Immediately afterwards, as if eager to explain something, Su Niannian unconsciously quickened her pace: "Besides, this photo was taken when he was in school."
Back then, I didn't even know your brother. So why would I be angry or bothered by an old photo? You agree, right?
In the end, Su Niannian seemed to feel that her reasons were sufficient, so she puffed out her chest, put on a wronged look, looked at Si Lili, and asked coquettishly, "Could it be... that in your mind, I am the kind of petty and narrow-minded person?"
"No, of course not." Si Lili vehemently denied it. "I'm just worried that you might feel wronged."
To dispel Su Niannian's doubts and let her know that her brother had feelings for her, she continued, "Niannian, I actually think my brother really cares about you."
A while ago, it was because that woman Jiang Siyu deliberately came to cause you trouble and upset you.
To help you get revenge, my brother sent Jiang Siyu abroad without hesitation and strictly forbade the Jiang family from bringing her back. She'll never have to show her face in front of us again.
Su Niannian looked at Si Lili in surprise and asked in astonishment, "Huh? When did this happen? Did your brother really get Jiang Siyu to go abroad? How could the Jiang family agree to him doing that?"
As far as she knew, the Jiang family was a powerful and influential family in Kyoto, not an ordinary family that could be bullied by others.
Even if Jiang Siyu is not good enough, she is still the granddaughter of Old Master Jiang. He shouldn't easily listen to Si Lijue's arrangements.
Si Lili tilted her head slightly, her face full of pride and smugness, and said softly, "Yes! Of course it's true, I wouldn't lie to you."
The Jiang family certainly doesn't want to send Jiang Siyu away, but look who my brother is! As long as he gives the word, no one in the entire capital dares to disobey him.
This happened the night she was trying to cause trouble for us.
At that time, Grandpa Jiang even called Dad, hoping that Dad could persuade my brother to be lenient and let Jiang Siyu go.
Guess how Dad responded? He said, "The men in the Si family are protective of their own. It's perfectly normal for my son to punish your granddaughter for bullying my daughter-in-law."
Grandpa Jiang was so angry that he roared on the phone, but in the end, he still obediently sent Jiang Siyu away.
Hahaha... Just thinking about Jiang Siyu crying as she boarded the plane makes me incredibly happy.
Si Lili only wanted Su Niannian to understand that Si Lijue cared about her, so she spoke with a relaxed and gloating expression, without feeling that there was anything wrong with it.
However, Su Niannian, the bystander, reacted in the exact opposite way.
Her face showed terror, her beautiful eyes wide open, as if she had seen something extremely frightening.
She moved her lips a few times, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated and finally stammered, "Ah! Is this...is it really okay to do this? Wouldn't that make your brother make a lot of enemies for no reason?"
She paused briefly, took a deep breath, and continued, "Actually, it's not a big deal for me to suffer a little injustice."
There's really no need to send Jiang Siyu abroad; that would only damage the harmony that the Si family and the Jiang family have worked so hard to maintain over the years.
Compared to these wealthy, powerful, and noble young ladies, she was utterly insignificant.
And if she just bears it, the matter will pass.
If she were to harm the harmony between the Si and Jiang families, she would feel guilty and like a sinner.
As for Si Lijue's character and actions, Su Niannian dared not comment.
After all, how could someone like him be bullied so easily?
Even if it's not someone who's bullied, he definitely won't let it go easily if it's someone he's connected with, just to save face!
Whenever Su Niannian recalls how she offended Si Lijue five years ago and how he relentlessly pursued her for so many years, she can easily understand and accept what he did to Jiang Siyu.
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