Li Xi's soliloquy was heard by the old patriarch on the side.
The old patriarch first spoke to let the crowd of onlookers disperse.
He said it was just a small incident.
The engagement party continues.
Then he pretended not to hear clearly and asked:
"Xier, what were you talking about just now?"
A flash of panic flashed across Li Xi's face as he explained:
"No, it's nothing. Oh, I'm talking about the patriarch. What do you think happened tonight? It's a mess!"
The old patriarch glanced at Li Xi and asked:
"Is it messy?"
Li Xi suddenly felt a little flustered and said:
"Let's have a mess."
"What's the mess? It's very clear! You must have grown a brain and are reluctant to use it."
While speaking, the old patriarch raised his hand and patted Li Xi's forehead and said:
"How many times have I warned you to use your brain in everything. Why don't you listen?"
According to Li Xi's character, he would definitely not be able to bear the old patriarch talking like that.
He will definitely explain something with an aggrieved look.
However, Li Xi was abnormal tonight.
Not only did she not explain.
He smiled innocently and stopped talking.
Naturally, she obediently acquiesced to the old patriarch's evaluation of her.
This conversation was intended to convey an intention to Zhang Ling.
That means what happened tonight has nothing to do with her, Li Xi.
That was all Shangguan Aoxue's fault.
Because she, Li Xi, didn't understand what happened at all.
Li Xi anxiously took it out.
The main reason is to make Zhang Ling relax her vigilance about her next behavior.
Little did they know that in Zhang Ling's view, Li Xi's behavior was deceiving others.
But Zhang Ling really has no interest in talking to her now.
This made Li Xi think that his performance just now had achieved the expected goal.
But what Li Xi didn't know was that Zhang Ling's focus had never been on her.
Because Zhang Ling put most of her thoughts on Yan Yuan beside her.
Want to know what happened during the period when Yan Yuan disappeared?
Yan Yuan initially cited the breakup of the relationship as the reason.
The thing that makes sense is that you don't want to answer honestly.
Finally, Xiaodouzi saw the clues thoughtfully.
He also asked Yan Yuan for Zhang Ling.
Yan Yuan then made an excuse and told everything for Xiaodouzi's sake.
It was just Zhang Ling who heard it from Yan Yuan's detailed description.
The so-called driver who took the detour on purpose did not take the detour on purpose.
Because Yan Yuan fell asleep after getting in the car.
When I woke up I saw the crematorium.
The location where the crematorium is located already belongs to the suburbs.
Maybe the driver really didn't expect Yan Yuan to wake up prematurely.
In addition, Yan Yuan realized that he had been detoured.
Tangle with unscrupulous drivers.
He was forced to turn back and send Yan Yuan to the old patriarch's mansion.
In this way, Yan Yuan mistakenly thought that the unscrupulous driver was deliberately pulling her around.
As for the unscrupulous driver who sent Yan Yuan to her destination.
The quarrel started because the car payment could not be agreed upon for a while.
That is for Li Xi and others' plan to go smoothly.
Deliberately delaying for more time.
Yan Yuan thought she was smart and discovered that the other party's car did not have a license plate.
She used this as an excuse to threaten the detour driver to report him if he didn't take the money she gave him.
The driver was so frightened that the detour driver took the fare he was supposed to receive and ran away immediately.
For this reason, Yan Yuan proudly boasted about her intelligence.
Zhang Ling smiled helplessly and shook her head and said:
"You! You know that the other party is a black car, but you dare to get in the car easily. You don't even think about it. The other party is determined to hijack you. Do you think you can still have a chance to bargain?"
"this……"
Yan Yuan was silent for a moment.
Because she did feel scared because of it.
Suddenly she reacted and said:
"That's not right. I said Zhang Ling, why are you still talking about me now? We..."
Yan Yuan hasn't finished speaking yet.
Her father, Zhang Pengtian, appeared by her side at some unknown time?
He raised his hand and slapped Yan Yuan on the neck.
Then the sound of scolding lingered in her ears.
It was said that Yan Yuan’s wings grew hard after not seeing him for a few days.
Ask her if she plans to recognize him as uncle?
Yan Yuan did not dare to offend Zhang Pengtian easily.
That's because she already regards Zhang Pengtian as her father from the bottom of her heart.
Yan Yuan is indeed a bit messy in terms of personal relationships.
But she was determined not to have any disobedience towards Zhang Pengtian, who was like a father.
So Yan Yuan faced his father's scolding.
I just kept apologizing.
now!
Although Yan Yuan was scolded.
But she was very happy inside.
Because she was reminded by her father Zhang Pengtian’s scolding words.
This gave her a reason to continue to appear at Zhang Ling's house in an upright manner.
That is even if the bestie relationship with Zhang Ling has broken off.
But she still has father-daughter love and sisterly love for the sake of her father Zhang Pengtian.
So Yan Yuan was a little excited and took the initiative to lean next to Zhang Ling and put her arms around and said:
"Uncle is right! As long as Sister Zhang Ling is right, I, Yan Yuan, must listen. Sister Zhang Ling, you have to take more care of my sister from now on."
Zhang Ling because of Yan Yuan's expression.
Suddenly, I felt that the hairs all over my body stood up like ice needles.
Then my body trembled.
As if a spring had been installed, she pushed Yan Yuan away from her almost subconsciously.
She shouted with obvious discomfort:
"Hey, Yan Yuan, please be normal in front of so many people! Don't embarrass our old Zhang family, okay?"
Yan Yuan felt that Zhang Ling's reaction was very interesting.
Decided to continue teasing Zhang Ling.
So she was like a well-behaved cat.
Deliberately stepped forward to hold Zhang Ling's arms with both hands, rubbed Zhang Ling's shoulders with a smiling face and said:
"Sister Zhang Ling, it's alright. Whatever you say will be whatever. She will definitely be more well-behaved and sensible than the well-behaved and sensible little Douzi."
Although Xiaodouzi doesn't quite understand Yan Yuan's behavior towards Zhang Ling.
But the little guy clearly felt in his heart that her position in Zhang Ling's heart was threatened.
So he stepped forward and squeezed in between the two people.
The purpose is to forcefully separate two people.
The little guy then raised his head and tried his best to lean on Zhang Ling. With a bit of hostility in his eyes, he looked at Yan Yuan and said loudly:
"No, mother's good daughter can only be Xiaodouzi. Aunt Yan Yuan, you will never argue with me on this. Humph..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xiaodouzi’s remarks confused Yan Yuan.
Li Xiang, who was on the side, was the first to react and started laughing.
Immediately, the father, old patriarch, old housekeeper, etc. all around looked at Yan Yuan and laughed.
Only then did Yan Yuan suddenly understand.
Her behavior just now was misunderstood by Xiaodouzi.
So she blushed and quickly explained to Xiaodouzi:
"Wrong, wrong, the child is wrong! Who wants to compete with you to be your mother's daughter?"
Xiaodouzi looked puzzled and habitually touched his earlobe and asked:
"do not you?"
Yan Yuan continued to explain, dumbfounded:
"What I just meant was to be your mother's good sister."
After saying that, Yan Yuan complained to Zhang Ling like a child:
"I'm talking about Zhang Ling. Look, the stupid daughter you raised is really annoying. You don't care about her!"
Xiaodouzi also didn't want to hear others say she was stupid.
I know her parents say she is stupid.
That is an expression of endearment.
And everyone except her parents said she was stupid.
That must really mean she is stupid.
This naturally made Xiaodouzi intolerable.
So he opened his mouth to defend himself to Yan Yuan and said:
"Aunt Yan Yuan, you are wrong! Xiaodouzi is not stupid. The teachers in school are praising Xiaodouzi as a smart child. Why do you call others stupid?"
Although Xiaodouzi said these words unintentionally.
But if you analyze it carefully, you will find it.
It almost seemed like he was mocking Yan Yuan for being a fool.
Yan Yuan, an adult, naturally heard it.
to this end.
What Xiaodouzi just said.
It also made the people around watching the show burst into laughter again.
So Yan Yuan asked Zhang Ling even more emotionally.
You must discipline Xiaodouzi well.
Xiaodouzi couldn't understand why Yan Yuan was so angry?
Then she looked at Zhang Ling aggrievedly and said:
"Mom, look at Aunt Yan Yuan's angry look. Did Xiaodouzi say something wrong?"
Xiaodouzi looked at Yan Yuan and felt extremely uncomfortable.
I think she is still worried about what happened to Aunt Yan Yuan.
I kept reminding my mother to search quickly.
I had known that Aunt Yan Yuan would target her after she got her back.
Then she might as well have ignored it in the first place.
That way no one would say she was stupid.
fine!
He has always been the father who loves Xiaodouzi the most.
Didn't wait for Zhang Ling to speak.
Deliberately looking unhappy, he raised his hand and slapped Yan Yuan on the neck again.
Then he put on a smile, leaned over, stretched out his hand to pinch Xiaodouzi's face and said:
"That's right! What Xiaodou said is absolutely right. If there is anything wrong, it can only be your Aunt Yan Yuan's fault."
Xiaodouzi saw that Yan Yuan was in pain and couldn't express anything.
Worried, he looked at Zhang Ling again and asked:
"Mom, really?"
Before Zhang Ling answered, she suppressed her smile, looked at Yan Yuan, then looked at Xiaodouzi with a smile, nodded and said:
"Grandpa said yes, that's it. Silly boy, don't think so much. Come, eat some sweets."
As she spoke, Zhang Ling took out a candy and stuffed it into Xiaodouzi's mouth.
She was worried that Xiaodouzi would say something weird again.
Deliberately blocking the child's mouth with candy.
Children's minds have always been simple.
As long as there is sugar in your mouth, the sky will fall.
She will also find it a happy thing.
Zhang Ling has basically figured out Yan Yuan's matter.
Fortunately, there was no danger.
Now there is still a doubt lingering in my mind.
She looked suspiciously at Li Xiang who was standing aside and asked:
"Are you going to take the initiative to clarify the matter yourself? Or are you going to wait for me to ask you questions?"
At this time, he said the word "this" with a slightly embarrassed smile.
At the same time, he looked around.
It feels like I'm asking for help from those around me.
The old patriarch is indeed the biggest old fox here.
The excuse of immediately realizing the interest was to introduce Li Xi to a few elders.
Then he pulled Li Xi and quickly evacuated the scene.
Zhang Pengtian should not be at a disadvantage when he sees his daughter.
He also dragged Yan Yuan and Xiaodouzi, who looked a little ignorant, and left together.
…
At this time, only Wu Man remained with them.
Zhang Ling looked at Wu Man and asked:
"Do you have something to tell me?"
Wu Man explained slightly awkwardly:
"No, I was worried that Li wanted to bully you. That's why I wanted to stay and cheer you on."
Zhang Ling shook her head in displeasure and said:
"Okay, I asked you to come with me just for fun. How can I have fun when you are always by my side?"
Wuman explained:
"I do not need."
Because she really doesn't need it.
When I followed the old lady in the wooden house.
I have seen scenes even bigger than today.
Besides, this kind of banquet is not fun at all for Wu Man.
It is better to do your own job with all your heart.
Zhang Ling winked and said urgently:
"Let's go. We have something to talk about alone. It's not convenient for you to stay here."
Wu Man then left reluctantly.
Li Xiang looked at Wu Man's retreating back and said with a smile:
"Not bad, not bad! Zhang Ling, you are really good! You always meet true friends. It's really enviable to see."
Zhang Ling reproduced Li Xiang's polite remarks to the guests at the banquet.
"That's not right! You are envious of the few friends I can count on one hand. You just had so many friends that I can't even remember their names. Li Xiang, are you mocking and disgusting me?"
Li Xiang smiled calmly and said:
"Zhang Ling, don't say that! Friendships are built on interests in the business world. Do you think we can call them friends in the true sense? That's why I envy your pure friendship."
There is no need for Zhang Ling to answer.
Li Xiang took advantage of the situation and gave an accurate answer.
Moreover, Zhang Ling did not say any rebuttal after listening.
There was a pause.
Only then did Zhang Ling react and said:
"Hey, Li Xiang, you are so cunning! You don't honestly explain your problems. Why did you bring the topic to me again?"
Li Xiang deliberately pretended to be innocent and aggrieved and said:
"What problem do I have to explain? It's broken. I don't even know it myself. Zhang Ling, how about you give me a reminder?"
He did it on purpose.
I want to see what just happened.
What impact did it have on Zhang Ling’s mind?
This allows us to further observe the relationship between Zhang Ling and her stand-in Li Xiang.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! What is his purpose in doing this?
Because the mission of the substitute Li Xiang is about to end.
He plans to let his substitute Li Xiang renew his contract.
For the rigor of the contract and the security of personal secrets.
He had to determine whether there were any unstable factors around the substitute Li Xiang?
Zhang Ling was the first to be positioned as the number one source of instability.
The main reason is that the substitute Li Xiang is too obsessed with Zhang Ling.
The relationship between them will also become closer.
He couldn't guarantee that his substitute Li Xiang would not reveal even a few secrets to Zhang Ling in the future.
He was worried that his secret would be leaked through Zhang Ling.
He thinks that if Zhang Ling really loves her substitute Li Xiang.
Even if Li wants to learn some clues about his secret.
He will definitely keep silent because this is the job of the substitute Li Xiang.
After all, exposing his secret will inevitably push the substitute Li Xiang to the forefront.
Doing that is basically the same as destroying the substitute Li Xiang with your own hands.
certainly!
This can also be regarded as a way for the substitute Li to judge whether his sincerity has been wrong.
Zhang Ling naturally didn't understand the many twists and turns in Li Xiang's heart.
She said with a serious expression:
"Are you sure you don't know?"
He pretended to be calm and shook his head and said "hmm" twice.
A disdainful smile appeared on Zhang Ling's face and she said:
"Okay, very good. Li Xiang, I allow you not to know. But as an adult, you must bear the consequences of what you don't know."
Suddenly a good feeling flooded into his heart instantly.
He immediately said in a panic:
"Wait a minute. Zhang Ling, what do you mean by saying that? Don't scare me!"
The reason why he said that.
Because he had already predicted what Zhang Ling might do next.
So this can be regarded as a compromise for Zhang Ling.
Zhang Ling smiled at him and said:
"Then I think tonight's engagement party can be ended early."
Say it.
Zhang Ling walked away to her father Zhang Pengtian in a chic manner.
Li Xiang tried his best to persuade him to stay:
"Zhang Ling, wait a minute! No..."
Zhang Ling really stopped in her tracks.
Li Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
He took it for granted that Zhang Ling was just scaring him.
did not expect!
A smile appeared on her serious face.
Just go back and continue:
"Oh, by the way. Li Xiang, don't worry. On such an important occasion, I, Zhang Ling, will never joke."