novelraw Chapter 517 - 434: Too Much Bullying
Chapter 517 - 434: Too Much Bullying
Chapter 517: Chapter 434: Too Much Bullying
Xu Er quickly explained: "You can’t say things like that! It’s easily misunderstood! Last night, I only said two sentences to you!" Then he hurriedly clarified to Bai Shasha: "Shasha! What I said is absolutely true. Xiao Ning, Xiao Ning can vouch for me, right?"
Leng Ning, standing off to the side, also chimed in to help explain: "Shasha, I can confirm this! Leng Shuang, have you had too much to drink? Why are you saying random things? Come on, let’s go over there, I need to talk to you!"
Leng Shuang, however, stood her ground, ignoring Leng Ning’s suggestion and fixated stubbornly on Xu Er: "Brother Xu! How can you do this?"
Does he really dislike her that much? Is he that afraid of Bai misunderstanding him? Does it warrant such a public and hurried clarification?
Xu Er sensed trouble ahead. If this went on, an originally harmless situation could easily blow up into chaos!
Ignoring Bai Shasha’s resistance, he grabbed her hand and stood up: "You’re Leng Shuang, right? Perhaps I said something yesterday that caused a misunderstanding—let me clarify. This is your sister-in-law, Bai Shasha!"
Bai Shasha shot Xu Er a look of approval, and Xu Er felt as though he had narrowly escaped disaster.
Given Bai Shasha’s temperament, had she been truly angry, she wouldn’t even let him touch her hand.
At least her small hand was still in his grasp. It was best to resolve this completely and swiftly.
Since returning to China, many women had approached him willingly, but he had sternly refused them all. He genuinely had no idea when Leng Er’s distant relative—this young girl—had developed feelings for him, or else he would have avoided her long ago.
Jiang Fan leaned into Bai Shasha’s ear and whispered, "Your Xu Er seems quite popular, but this one’s really not much of a catch."
Bai Shasha retorted, "Get lost!"
Jiang Fan, always one to add fuel to the flames, had hit the nail on the head—this girl truly wasn’t worth much! If it weren’t for Mr. Si Sr.’s sake, she’d have slapped her across the face long ago. Just looking at her fake, pretentious attitude was sickening!
Leng Shuang pouted: "Brother Xu, aren’t you still unwed? She’s just a girlfriend. Isn’t it a bit premature to call her sister-in-law? How tacky! I’d rather call her ’sister.’ That sounds younger, doesn’t it? Sister!"
She deliberately emphasized the word "sister," her mocking tone unmistakable.
The onlookers—other young women—let out quiet giggles.
Bai Shasha felt her patience wear thin. Who does this girl think she is?
Does she see her as easy to bully?
"I can’t possibly accept your ’sister’ title. If anything, it looks like you’re older than me. Can we stop pretending to be young and calling people ’Brother Xu’? It’s creepy! Also, I distinctly remember Mr. Si Sr.’s family only has Xiao Ning as a direct younger sister!"
"Who are you talking about?" Leng Shuang shouted angrily, her eyes wide with fury. "What does it matter to you what I call people? I only called you ’sister’ out of respect for Brother Xu. Otherwise, do I even care who you are? Don’t think just because Brother Xu spoils you that you can act so high and mighty!"
This Bai sure has a sharp tongue!
She might not be a direct sibling to the head of the Leng Family, but she still carries the Leng name, doesn’t she?
At the very least, her family belongs to the Leng circle, even if they’re a branch family!
But what gives Bai, with her mere relationship with Li Si, the right to say such things?
Even if Bai gets along well with Li Si, when push comes to shove, could she matter more than a blood-relative sister?
Xu Er was fed up with the volume and the antics of the woman before him. Coupled with Bai Shasha trying to pull her hand away, his temper flared, and his tone turned foul: "What’s all this ’sister’ and ’younger sister’ nonsense? Who are you comparing to? If it weren’t for Leng Er’s sake, would I even know who you are? And whether I dote on Shasha is my business—stop barking here!"
"Shasha, Jiang Fan, it’s getting late. Let me escort you both back!"
Leng Shuang stomped her feet in anger: "You’re all bullying me! All I did was refuse to call her sister-in-law—is it worth attacking me over this?"
Leng Ning desperately tried to drag Leng Shuang away: "Can you calm down already? They’re leaving; why are you making a scene now?"
What she said yesterday had clearly gone in one ear and out the other. This girl wouldn’t be satisfied unless everyone ended the day upset!
Leng Ning deeply regretted not standing her ground and refusing to bring her along!
Leng Shuang yanked her hand free from Leng Ning’s grasp and protested loudly: "What’s your problem? Leng Ning, whose side are you even on? Don’t forget, we’re real family!"
"Leng Shuang! Are you insane? Sit yourself down right now!" Leng Ning finally lost her temper. Today was her brother’s big celebration, and Leng Shuang had botched it thoroughly—what a disgrace to the Leng Family!
Jin Yichen patted Leng Ning on the shoulder reassuringly: "Xiao Ning, let it go! Let’s leave as well."
In Jin Yichen’s eyes, this woman was clearly not in her right mind!
"Fine! I’m not bothering with her anymore! Leng Shuang, I’d like to see how you explain all this to your family when you return!" Leng Ning scoffed. Don’t think she didn’t know—Leng Shuang’s grandfather and father had matters they needed help with from her family recently!
"Explain what? I did nothing wrong!" Leng Shuang yelled at Leng Ning before confronting Bai Shasha directly: "What’s your problem? I may not share the same mother as my brother, but I’m still a daughter of the Leng Family! And who do you think you are, to treat me like this?
I came over to toast Brother Xu, not you. Don’t think you can act all high and mighty just because you’re his girlfriend. Talk big after you become Mrs. Xu—you can show off then!"
Her words came out fast and furious, and the entire private room fell into a stunned silence as everyone turned their eyes to watch Leng Shuang erupt.
Jiang Fan couldn’t help thinking this girl was truly a rare specimen of absurdity!
Bai Shasha lost her cool completely: "Say another word, and I’ll knock you out!" Her fury was palpable.
Under normal circumstances, with her temper, she’d have slapped her silly already—teach her a lesson for being so shameless!
The only reason she endured this was out of respect for Li Si, as this girl was, after all, a relative of Leng Mochen’s family.
If she acted now, Li Si would find himself in a difficult position.
Yet this girl was the type who, when given an inch, would take a mile.
Jiang Fan stood by Bai Shasha’s side the whole time, equally tired of the antics. Still, considering the familial ties—on Li Si’s husband’s side—getting into a fight wouldn’t look good.
"Let’s go! Don’t stoop to this kind of person’s level!" she said, exerting force as she tried to pull Bai Shasha, who was on the verge of losing it. Bai Shasha wasn’t exactly known for her grace under fire.
Xu Er simply ignored Leng Shuang, waiting as Jiang Fan and Bai Shasha grabbed their belongings, ready to leave.
When it came to people like Leng Shuang, he preferred treating them as air—it minimized unnecessary entanglement.
One of the young girls with a short haircut, urged by her boyfriend, tried to step forward to mediate: "Hey, beauty, how about we head over there for a drink?"
"Get lost!" Leng Shuang shot back, humiliating the girl publicly.
The girl retreated a few steps, embarrassed, her face flushed with discomfort. She silently cursed herself for even bothering. Her man, irritated by the scene, showed his displeasure. The rest of the group decided there was no point in sticking around and began heading for the exit.
Leng Ning walked ahead, arm-in-arm with Jin Yichen. Bai Shasha cast Leng Shuang a glance, then linked arms with Xu Er, moving toward the door with Jiang Fan and the others.
Leng Shuang’s rage boiled over until she could barely contain herself. She had the sudden impulse to rip apart Bai Shasha’s smug face.
"You bitch!" On a wild impulse, she grabbed a nearby bottle of whiskey and swung it fiercely at Bai Shasha’s head. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, don’t forget to vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com for more.)