Qian Xiran looked shocked, as if she couldn't believe her ears.
She shook her head repeatedly and took two steps back: "This is impossible, it can't possibly be like this."
"Xiran, is there some misunderstanding here?"
Perhaps having found a way out, Qian Xiran nodded repeatedly.
She forced a smile and looked at Song Lan, asking again to confirm, "Auntie, how do you know her?"
A fleeting, indescribable emotion crossed Song Lan's eyes. After a moment's hesitation, she said softly, "Perhaps it's fate that I have this child with me. I felt an instant connection with her the moment I saw her."
"But why would she be involved with Uncle Shen?"
When the truth finally came out, Song Mai was surprised that she still refused to believe it.
"When did I say I had any connection with Uncle Shen?" Song Mai sneered. "You only have this idea because you heard that Uncle Shen came to greet me personally. As for your claim that I am entangled with Shen Xiujing, that's utter nonsense."
Song Mai stepped forward, a playful expression on her face.
"I'd like to hear what else you have to say."
Qian Xiran didn't know why this change had happened, so she forced a smile.
She stammered for a moment, unable to give a coherent explanation.
After a moment, she could only force a smile and say, "It's all a misunderstanding, Miss Bai, please don't take it to heart."
"If anyone can slander others at will, wouldn't the world be indiscriminate?" Song Mai clearly didn't want to let her off so easily.
Her experiences during this period made her realize the truth that kindness is often taken advantage of.
My constant tolerance not only fails to make the other party restrain themselves, but also makes them become more and more unreasonable.
"What do you mean? I've already apologized to you, what more do you want?" Qian Xiran looked at her angrily, her face showing some displeasure.
Isn't she just a hypocrite? Does she think only Qian Xiran can be one?
Song Mai lowered her eyes, a hint of grievance on her face, and turned to look at Song Lan.
“Aunt, that’s not what I meant. But this matter does involve the Shen family’s reputation. Although you know my character, others don’t. If these negative rumors are spread, wouldn’t it also affect Uncle?”
Although Song Lan didn't have that many thoughts, she firmly believed that Song Mai's character was beyond reproach.
Because of her status, she was willing to trust Song Mai unconditionally.
"That's true."
Seeing that Song Lan believed Song Mai's words, Qian Xiran was extremely anxious.
"Auntie, you can't say that."
Song Lan gestured for her to stop talking, and said with a worried expression, "This matter has indeed had a bad impact on the Shen family, so we can only ask Xi Ran to apologize to Wan Er."
"No one else heard what I just said, and I don't need to worry about it getting out," Qian Xiran said, sounding aggrieved. "If it were just for an apology, I would have no complaints. But what I said was only because I was worried that your mother would be wronged; my intention was good."
"What you're saying is indeed fine, but how do you explain the rumors about you and me?"
Shen Xiujing walked forward slowly with an unhappy expression and sighed wearily.
The moment Qian Xiran saw him, her eyes widened and shone.
"Xiujing, you've finally arrived."
"I heard we're getting engaged. I wonder who spread the rumor first." Shen Xiujing's face showed no joy, but rather displeasure.
Qian Xiran shook her head guiltily: "I didn't spread it. I haven't publicly admitted it to anyone."
"When others misunderstand, have you ever thought about clarifying things?" Shen Xiujing suppressed her anger.
If it weren't for Song Mai's presence, he probably would have already lost his temper.
Qian Xiran frowned in confusion and glanced sideways: "What misunderstanding? Is it not true that we're getting engaged?"
"How come I didn't know we were getting engaged?" Shen Xiujing completely lost her patience, staring coldly at her. "Do you think you have the final say on my marriage?"
“You were so gentle and obedient to me before, weren’t we dating? And I heard from your aunt that she’s going to arrange an engagement with you, isn’t that with me?” Qian Xiran turned to Song Lan anxiously.
Song Lan also looked confused and gently shook her head: "I didn't say anything like that."
Qian Xiran frowned deeply: "How is that possible? I clearly heard you say that you were going to arrange an engagement for Shen Xiujing that day. Is all of this a lie?"
Song Lan suddenly realized and burst out laughing: "It seems you misunderstood. I didn't say I was going to arrange an engagement for him; I just made a joke unintentionally. But when did you two start dating? I haven't heard anything about it."
"Because the two of us weren't even dating." Shen Xiujing frowned, a hint of displeasure on her lips.
First came Chen Nianyao, and now Qian Xiran.
I wonder who the next person will be.
Two girlfriends have already appeared in the blink of an eye, who will appear next?
Shen Xiujing was so angry that she couldn't help but laugh, staring coldly at her: "How long are you going to keep making a scene?"
"But why were you so gentle and considerate to me before?"
"I'm kind and considerate to everyone because I have basic manners. Is there anything wrong with that?" Shen Xiujing was utterly speechless.
He faces countless emotions expressed by fans every day, and coupled with his upbringing, he naturally developed a gentle and considerate nature.
But he never expected that his basic politeness would be misunderstood by the other party.
"Impossible! Why are you only gentle and considerate to me? Is this woman threatening you, which is why you dare not admit it!" Qian Xiran accused Song Mai angrily.
Song Lan instinctively protected Song Mai, her tone tinged with displeasure: "Xi Ran, stop making a scene. Since it's just a misunderstanding, let's not let it escalate."
Seeing that Song Lan had spoken, Qian Xiran could no longer cause trouble and could only turn around and leave angrily, her tone filled with annoyance.
She took a deep breath, glared fiercely at Song Mai, and ran away in a disheveled state.
Shen Xiujing turned around to look at Song Mai with guilt and said in a low voice, "I'm so sorry that you've been in this situation again."
"It's alright, I can accept this little thing. I just didn't expect there to be so many things going on around you. I've already fend off two suitors for you, shouldn't you make it up to me?"
Shen Xiujing chuckled softly: "Tell me, what kind of compensation do you want?"
"An'an wants to take you to take a group photo with her classmates."
Shen Xiujing waited quietly, without any response.
Seeing that Song Mai hadn't spoken for a long time, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
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