Under Sun Lu's persuasion, Tang Zhiyi returned to the classroom with trepidation. At first, she was a little uncomfortable, but she breathed a sigh of relief after realizing that no one cared about her. However, she was completely different from her previous cheerful and generous self. Instead, she was cautious and tried her best to minimize her presence.
Several times he accidentally made a sound, and he immediately looked at Sun Lu, only feeling relieved after receiving her response.
Her appearance naturally caught the attention of others. Her victimhood was so obvious that everyone simply overlooked her. Thankfully, the day passed without causing any further trouble.
After school, large numbers of students poured out of the school.
"Isn't that Tang Qi?"
"who?"
"The person whose name has been consistently mentioned on the official website, didn't you attend yesterday's family reunion banquet?"
Upon hearing this, his companion suddenly realized what was happening, and slapped his friend a few times, looking excited.
"He's even more handsome in person than in photos; no wonder no one has been able to challenge his position all these years."
Why would he come?
"Let's make a bet, is it for Meng Wan or Tang Zhiyi?"
"I bet on Tang Zhiyi. He cleaned up the mess yesterday, let alone his own sister. Look at Meng Wan, she's been reading here for so long, when has Tang Qi ever shown up?"
"Playing the doting brother role?" His companion's eyes lit up, and he unconsciously stopped in his tracks, his gaze frequently drifting towards the direction where Tang Qi was standing.
"Now that you mention it, it makes a lot of sense." My friend was convinced in a second, and many people who knew about yesterday's farce also gathered around.
After all, humans are creatures with a strong desire for gossip.
Fortunately, the discussion didn't last long before one of the anticipated protagonists appeared in the public eye.
"Zhiyi, isn't that your brother?" Sun Lu nudged her, and Tang Zhiyi naturally saw him too. Her expression brightened visibly, thinking that Tang Sheng had sent him to get back at her.
Just as Tang Qi said, they all share the same surname, Tang, and they can't afford to lose face. No matter what, they have to put on a good show in front of outsiders! Moreover, he was the one who cleaned up yesterday's banquet. Based on this alone, Tang Zhiyi had reason to believe that Tang Qi came for her sake.
"Yes, yesterday my brother spent the whole night comforting me because of my younger brother's mischief, and he said he would take me out for a big meal." Tang Zhiyi tucked her hair behind her ear, a faint smile on her face.
Sun Lu understood and nodded. "Then you should go quickly, don't keep your brother waiting too long."
"No, come with me. I'll introduce you to my brother." Tang Zhiyi grabbed Sun Lu's hand.
Sun Lu was startled and looked somewhat shy. "This...this isn't appropriate, is it?"
"You're my only friend here, what's wrong with that? Don't be nervous, my brother won't eat you." Tang Zhiyi was a little proud. Whether in the Meng family or the Tang family, her brother was always someone she wanted to brag about.
At this point, Sun Lu couldn't say anything more and could only let Tang Zhiyi pull her over.
"Brother!" Tang Zhiyi smiled brightly, waved to Tang Qi under everyone's gaze, and ran over with Sun Lu.
"Brother, why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to come pick me up?" Afraid that Tang Qi would let something slip, Tang Zhiyi deliberately spoke more completely.
Tang Zhiyi released Sun Lu's hand and turned to embrace Tang Qi, but he dodged her, his slightly furrowed brows revealing his current agitation.
Tang Zhiyi's expression froze, and she subconsciously looked at Sun Lu, who seemed to have just been lost in thought, looking at Tang Zhiyi with a puzzled expression. Seeing this, Tang Zhiyi's expression relaxed.
"Brother, have Dad and the others arrived at the restaurant yet?"
Caught in a dilemma, Tang Zhiyi could only bring up Tang Sheng. She was certain that Tang Qi wouldn't dare to defy Tang Sheng. Tang Sheng might not care if she lost face, but losing face in front of so many people in the same circle was not just a loss of face for her, but for the entire Tang family!
"Oh, isn't this my younger sister?" Tang Qi seemed to suddenly realize.
Tang Zhiyi gritted her teeth, but still managed to force a smile. "Brother, really, why are you always joking?"
"What a pity, little sister. It's true that I'm picking someone up for dinner, but it's not you." Tang Qi smiled, but walked straight past her and headed into the school.
"Heavens, they've come to pick up Meng Wan!"
"We've lived together for 17 years, it seems even a biological sister can't compare."
"I envy Sister Wan, she's so lucky, with so many people protecting her."
“Hey, look at Tang Zhiyi’s face…”
"That's so tragic, I feel a little sorry for her for some reason."
Tang Zhiyi stiffened, slowly turning her head, her hands unconsciously clenching tightly. She listened to the whispers and undisguised mockery around her, staring intently as Tang Qi walked towards Meng Wan.
Meng Wan, now the center of attention, just wanted to return to the classroom. Tang Zhiyi's gaze was too intense for her to ignore. It wasn't that she was afraid of her, but rather that she adhered to the principle of avoiding conflict and tried to treat her as a stranger.
In this society, there will always be people you don't like or can't get along with. Even so, Meng Wan will try her best to avoid them and not choose to make enemies.
In this respect, she was deeply influenced by the Tang family, and she would not go to extremes unless absolutely necessary.
It seems now that drastic measures are necessary. Tang Zhiyi is the type of person who, once you antagonize her, will stop at nothing to see you fall. Given that there can only be one winner, the victor will inevitably be Meng Wan!
When trouble comes knocking, running away isn't in Meng Wan's nature. She stopped and watched Tang Qi walk towards her.
"You did this on purpose, didn't you?" He deliberately appeared at the school gate, deliberately caused a stir, deliberately embarrassed Tang Zhiyi, and deliberately made her the center of attention.
"If you had behaved yesterday, this whole thing wouldn't have happened today."
Meng Wan laughed in exasperation, "You really are as autocratic and dictatorial as ever. Even a dog would be ashamed of itself in your presence."
"Let's go eat." Tang Qi's expression remained calm, unmoved by Meng Wan's words.
Rather, this is simply their dynamic. The harsher Meng Wan's rebuttals, the happier he becomes, and naturally, he's even more eager to force her into a corner to see what weapons she can use against him.
Knowing that Tang Qi wouldn't let it go if she didn't go, Meng Wan saw no need to be coy. She followed Tang Qi, walking one after the other, as if they were both acquaintances and strangers.
"Wanwan." Meng Zhili appeared at the school gate at some point.
"Brother, I won't be coming home for dinner."
"Are you sure?" Meng Zhili asked, somewhat uneasy.
Meng Wan nodded, "Don't worry, I'll go back after dinner."
Although Meng Zhili was worried, he couldn't stop them and could only watch as Tang Qi and Meng Wan got into the car.
The crowd dispersed, but Tang Zhiyi remained standing there, with Sun Lu beside her.
Meng Zhili naturally saw her too, and pursed his lips.
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