Su Le and Lin Yi were about to explode with anger.
Even Qin Yue couldn't bear to watch any longer and quietly nudged Bai Ningning's arm.
"That's enough," she whispered, "It's time to stop."
You even introduced her to a psychologist; is this a full-service package after the fight?
Bai Ningning pouted, feeling a bit wronged.
What she said was sincere because she had experienced a life without friends—over twenty years in her last life, wasn't that a life without friends?
Knowing how painful loneliness can be made her sympathize with others even more. She kindly wanted to introduce them to suitable friends, but everyone around her misunderstood her intentions.
The moon always shines on the ditch; the right path in life is full of hardships.
After such a commotion, the atmosphere at lunch became lively. However, only the elders were chatting, while the younger generation dared not say a word.
Before the meal, a storm was brewing, and everyone felt that Bai Ningning was going to have a hard time getting through this, at least it would end up being a situation where faces were torn apart. Unexpectedly, it all passed with just a few trivial words?
Si Youxue was not affected much; she silently thought for a while and gradually understood the reason for this situation.
Ah, a big family.
Si's father quietly approached Si Youxue and asked in a low voice, "Why didn't you say anything just now?"
Si Youxue was taken aback: "What should I have said?"
"When they were confronting each other just now," Si's father lowered his voice even more, "Why didn't you help out a bit, at least say a few words?"
Si's mother also leaned in: "Yeah, Ah Xue, why didn't you say a couple of words?"
Si Youxue was puzzled: "You wanted me to stand up and help?"
"Yes," Si's father said straightforwardly, "I wanted to see which side you would help."
"Why should I help either side... oh," Si Youxue was speechless, "So you all are still suspicious about that matter."
It was all Su Le and Lin Yi's fault. After that Saturday, they complained to Si Youxue's parents, saying that Si Youxue was not proactive and even got involved with Bai Ningning, seemingly recognizing the enemy as a wife.
Su Le and Lin Yi spoke with conviction and had evidence to back it up—Si Youxue and Bai Ningning indeed stayed in the bedroom for over an hour, even in front of Qin Yue, although they were asleep.
"Ah Xue, we're not doubting you," Si's mother said awkwardly with a smile, "We're just a bit worried."
Si's father also realized he had let something slip and felt even more embarrassed: "Ah Xue, I was just asking, just concerned."
Si Youxue sighed and said lightly, "Dad, Mom, do you know why the elders of the Qin family are more willing to believe that nothing happened?"
"What do you mean?"
"Bai Ningning openly flirting with other girls, being affectionate with them."
Si's mother was taken aback: "Why?"
"On one hand, it's about face; on the other hand... it's just too absurd."
When faced with something absurd, normal people instinctively tend to disbelieve it.
"But what does this have to do with what we said?" Si's father asked.
"The problem is, is it Bai Ningning being affectionate with other girls that's absurd," Si Youxue looked at her parents, "Or is it her being with me that's more absurd?"
Si's mother thought for a moment and replied, "I think it's absurd with anyone."
Si Youxue gasped, utterly speechless: "I meant her being with me, referring to the rumors you heard before, not asking who she is more absurd with!"
"Then it's still more absurd with other girls," Si's father suddenly said, "Being with our Ah Xue is actually not that absurd."
Clearly, he hadn't paid attention to Si Youxue's words at all.
Si's mother asked Si's father: "Why?"
Si's father replied, "Because our Ah Xue is excellent, how can she be compared to other girls?"
"...That makes sense." Si's mother nodded.
Si Youxue: "…..."
The restaurant was crowded, and they were not sitting at the same table. Si Youxue and the others were at the second table, so Bai Ningning naturally couldn't hear them.
She didn't mind, instead glancing occasionally at Su Le and Lin Yi.
Qin Yue raised an eyebrow and placed a piece of rib into Bai Ningning's bowl: "Eat well, don't think about other things."
They had already pushed her to the edge, and now they still had to keep reminding her. What, do they want to drive her to desperation?
Bai Ningning glanced at the ribs in her bowl, hesitated for a moment, and then focused her gaze back on those two people.
"I'm serious," she said with a cold expression, "We should introduce Dr. Chen to them."
Qin Yue's mouth twitched; good grief, you really want to kill them, don't you?
It's no wonder Qin Yue misunderstood; with Bai Ningning's tense, cold face and her indifferent voice, anyone would feel she was determined to kill.
After all, they were children of family friends, and the families had always had a good relationship, so they had to leave a way out. Thinking of this, Qin Yue said to Bai Ningning: "That's enough, after eating, go rest for a while; I have a gift prepared for you."
She had originally planned to keep it a surprise for a while longer. But to save Su Le and Lin Yi's lives... or rather, two lives, she decided to reveal it early.
Bai Ningning blinked: "A gift?"
After the meal, several families returned to their respective resting places, and Bai Ningning and Qin Xin also went back to their rooms for a nap. They had woken up too early in the morning and needed to make up for it at noon.
However, others found it harder to fall asleep, especially Su Le and Lin Yi, who were in a somewhat existential state when their elders brought them back to their guest room.
"Dad, I don't understand," Su Le said, feeling very frustrated, "Why did it turn out like this?"
"It's normal, it's about time," Su's father said, understanding the situation clearly. "Do you really want the Qin family to have Qin Yue admit in front of so many people that her girlfriend cheated?"
"What should I do then? I'm not willing to accept this…"
"Don't rush, you need to remember to show your advantages and the qualities of a well-bred young lady, demonstrating the difference from a village girl."
Su's father strategized for his daughter: "Find a way to find out where Qin Yue will be in the afternoon."
The same topic was also unfolding on Lin Yi's side, with the process and content almost identical.
...
Some were pulled back by their parents to talk, while others pulled their parents back to talk to them.
For example, Si Youxue.
She was fed up with her parents always suspecting that she had something going on with Bai Ningning, so she decided to clarify things with them this afternoon.
"I've said it many times before, but you never paid attention or took it to heart," Si Youxue's first sentence was, "But today I must make it clear, I am a straight girl."
Si's mother thought for a long time: "What is a straight girl?"
"I…"
"Ah Xue," Si's father said, "Actually, we're just a bit worried. After all, Bai Ningning is not like other girls; even your sister Qin Yue is enchanted by her."
"Exactly, and that girl has such a good figure," Si's mother said worriedly. "I heard that people tend to yearn for what they lack the most. Ah Xue, you yourself… cough, so we are a bit concerned."