Chu Huan was so stunned by the shouting that she stood there dumbfounded, her originally fair little face gradually turning red and purple, and a thick layer of white mist quickly filled her crystal-clear pupils.
She choked up as she spoke, "Tingyan, I’m just concerned about you, why are you being so fierce!"
Li Tingyan stared at her coldly, "Who do you think you are? Are we that familiar?
Don’t think just because your brother is my good friend, and your family has a good relationship with ours, you can sit at our family’s table and put on airs.
Making it seem like you’re part of my Li Family. Let give you a piece of advice, people should have self-awareness. You represent the face of your Chu Family, don’t do these disgraceful things. Besides, I have a wife; my wife will care for . I don’t need you ddling in my affairs!"
One must admit, these words were really hurtful!
Especially coming from a man, speaking like this to a woman who likes him, it’s practically grinding the other person’s dignity into the ground without leaving a shred of rcy.
Growing up pampered, Chu Huan had never been mocked like this before, let alone by a man she liked!
Chu Huan already knew Li Tingyan was heartless; she had witnessed it that afternoon and thought he would at least give her so face in front of his family.
Who knew...
Suddenly her eyes reddened, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if holding back the urge to cry.
That look of feeling wronged but not daring to speak out — any other man looking at her would surely want to pluck the stars from the sky for her.
But who made the man she’s facing Li Tingyan? To Li Tingyan, only his wife’s tears could make him feel heartache; as for others, sorry, do I know you?
Li Xinya saw her sister was on the verge of crying from being reprimanded and really wanted to say sothing for her, but she was timid and dared not court trouble with her brother, so she just kept her head down and stayed silent.
The Li Family, although feeling Li Tingyan’s words were excessive, had no position to say anything at this mont.
The only one with the standing to speak was Shang Wan; naturally, her heart was with her son, but Chu Huan was, after all, the daughter of her old friend, soone she had watched grow up, often caring for her like a daughter — not quite a daughter, yet so much like one!
She couldn’t just let her be bullied, or how could she live with herself!
Shang Wan glared at Li Tingyan and said, "Tingyan, this is your sister Chu Huan, how are you speaking to her?"
Li Tingyan said, "Mom, when did you give another sister? Do we have enough to pay the fines for having more children?"
"You brat!" Shang Wan angrily raised her hand to hit him.
Chu Huan quickly composed herself, putting on an understanding deanor, "Aunt Li, it’s alright. Tingyan has been busy working for years, so it’s natural he’s distant with . I’m sure with more interaction, we’ll beco familiar with each other!"
Nianyang, silently watching, felt a pang in her heart. She initially thought, being the daughter of the chief, Chu Huan must be even more arrogant than Ning Xia, surely not that intelligent.
Yet, she didn’t expect her to act so well, so poised, knowing when to appear aggrieved to earn sympathy and when to collect her emotions, avoiding annoyance and making elders think she’s considerate — truly a master of disguise.
Clearly, Chu Zhan is such a straightforward older brother, how could he have such a scheming sister? It’s beyond strange!
Nianyang vaguely felt this ti she might have encountered an adversary of sorts, soone as formidable as a rival in love, and it seed her future mother-in-law really liked her. Now that was troubleso indeed.
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