It all depends on how Ling Yun handles it.
At least so far, none of them have seen Ling Yun and Xia Yingxing hold hands.
If Ling Yun refused intimacy with Xia Yingxing, then they could completely say that Ling Yun was unwanted after being abandoned by Li Tianxing, and Xia Yingxing's actions back then were just giving Ling Yun a way out... They weren't unfamiliar with same-sex relationships; for example, Ye Qingzi from the Ye Family was a top-tier love-struck individual, and her crush was a very beautiful and cute girl.
The annulment of her engagement dealt a severe blow to Ling Yun's reputation, but it wasn't beyond redemption.
On one hand, there were the remedial measures taken by Ling Changfeng and the Li Family; on the other hand, it was because of Xia Yingxing!
Xia Yingxing stepped forward and assertively took Ling Yun away.
This made people feel that Ling Yun and Xia Yingxing's relationship was extraordinary, and it was even possible that Xia Yingxing harbored feelings for Ling Yun that went beyond friendship, which was why she stepped up at that time.
Therefore, if they gossiped behind their backs, they might simultaneously face sanctions from both the Ling Family and the Xia Family!
But if Ling Yun and Xia Yingxing's relationship wasn't that close, then it would mean that Xia Yingxing only chose to take Ling Yun away out of kindness, unable to bear seeing Ling Yun in such an awkward situation.
In that case, no matter how much they badmouthed Ling Yun, they wouldn't face sanctions from both the Ling Family and the Xia Family simultaneously.
Ultimately, this matter had nothing to do with the Xia Family to begin with.
Ling Yun didn't know what to do.
Lin Yumo had indeed posed a difficult problem for Ling Yun.
One must know that before Xia Yingxing appeared and took her away, she didn't even know Xia Yingxing.
She also knew very well in her heart that Xia Yingxing did that out of her kindness, unable to bear seeing her suffer such humiliation.
Just like a few days ago when she chose to help Shen Fenglian.
She had already helped her once with the greatest courage and effort; how could she drag her into trouble again? As she thought this, Ling Yun suddenly felt someone's arm around her waist, and at the same time, she felt a dampness on her face.
Ling Yun trembled all over!
Su Yuexi, Lin Yumo, Dongfang Qing, and Liu Yao's eyes widened instantly.
It even attracted the attention of others.
Ling Yun never expected Xia Yingxing to kiss her cheek in front of so many people.
Xia Yingxing's kiss was very gentle. Ling Yun originally thought she would resist, but that wasn't the case. She didn't have the slightest thought of pushing Xia Yingxing away, and she could feel her heart beating faster.
A strange feeling arose in her heart.
By the time Xia Yingxing released Ling Yun, Ling Yun's pretty face was already flushed crimson, as if it could drip water.
Her delicate and charming appearance was very alluring.
But the expressions of the others were not so good.
Being fed dog food on the spot, it's hard to imagine how bad their mood was.
Ling Yun could basically be said to have been kissed into a daze by Xia Yingxing, completely immersed in the kiss, so the right to speak fell to Xia Yingxing.
Xia Yingxing had already seen that Lin Yumo deliberately intended to make things difficult for Ling Yun.
She didn't know what grudge Lin Yumo had with Ling Yun.
But Xia Yingxing couldn't just watch Lin Yumo bully Ling Yun like this.
Ling Yun might not bother with her, but she couldn't.
After all, Ling Yun was someone she had assertively 'abducted'.
The person she was protecting, who were they to criticize?
Xia Yingxing naturally had to settle accounts with the instigator, Lin Yumo.
"gossip woman, do you have a problem with my Ling Yun?" Xia Yingxing asked straightforwardly.
gossip woman... Hearing that Xia Yingxing dared to directly call Lin Yumo a gossip woman, everyone present was startled.
They didn't know where Xia Yingxing got such courage.
Especially those who had been dealt with by Lin Yumo before, they were so scared they almost couldn't hold their wine glasses steady.
"Who the hell are you calling a gossip woman? Do you dare say that again?" As expected, Lin Yumo exploded upon hearing this, yelling at Xia Yingxing.
"gossip woman, I just asked you a question, why are you so hot-tempered?" Xia Yingxing said nonchalantly.
Hearing Xia Yingxing call her a gossip woman repeatedly, Lin Yumo's face turned dark, wishing she could go up and strangle Xia Yingxing right now.
No one had ever dared to call her that to her face!
"Yingxing, let it go. Don't make her angrier, or she might really hit you," Su Yuexi whispered to Ling Yun.
Even if Su Yuexi hadn't met Xia Yingxing before, she had heard that Xia Yingxing's health had always been poor, while Lin Yumo had practiced martial arts since childhood and had excellent physical fitness.
If they really fought, who knew what would happen to Xia Yingxing's frail body!
"If you kneel down and apologize to me now, I might reluctantly not hit you. Otherwise, with your delicate body, I could make you lie in a hospital bed for at least half a year!" Lin Yumo said.
"gossip woman, it's daytime now. Isn't it a bit too early to be dreaming?" Xia Yingxing asked.
Xia Yingxing's single sentence instantly ignited Lin Yumo's fury. Lin Yumo no longer wanted to say anything more to Xia Yingxing.
A sheltered young lady who hadn't heard of her reputation dared to be so arrogant in front of her, but it didn't matter; she would soon be unforgettable to her.
Lin Yumo clenched her fist and swung it towards Xia Yingxing without hesitation.
No matter who you are, no matter how beautiful you are, or what your physical condition is, she would hit you all the same!
Seeing Lin Yumo actually attack Xia Yingxing, everyone's hearts were in their throats, especially Ling Yun. She already wanted to stop Lin Yumo.
However, Lin Yumo was too fast, and the attack came suddenly. Even if Ling Yun wanted to take any measures, it was already too late.
However, since Xia Yingxing dared to provoke Lin Yumo, knowing that Lin Yumo had practiced martial arts since childhood, didn't she have some backing?
Facing Lin Yumo's fist, Xia Yingxing merely dodged by stepping aside, without any other unnecessary movements.
But when Xia Yingxing stepped aside, her leg didn't retract, so Lin Yumo was tripped by Xia Yingxing.
Coincidentally, a waiter carrying red wine was passing behind Xia Yingxing. When Xia Yingxing stepped aside to avoid Lin Yumo, she also tripped Lin Yumo, and Lin Yumo fell onto the waiter.
The waiter didn't react at all. He was knocked into by Lin Yumo. Although he himself maintained his balance and didn't fall to the ground, the red wine on the tray he was carrying wasn't so lucky.
The red wine spilled, and it just so happened to spill all over Lin Yumo.
"What's wrong, Miss Lin? Are you tired? You're not allowed to sleep here," Xia Yingxing said with a smile to Lin Yumo, who was sprawled on the ground.
That undisguised mockery made Lin Yumo's heart burn with rage, about to explode.
She actually dodged!
How could she dodge!
This Xia Yingxing was not that delicate at all!