louisehourcade Chapter 768 - 761: Center of Attention (Part 10)
Chapter 768 - 761: Center of Attention (Part 10)
Xiao Jin’s words made the atmosphere a bit tense, and the expressions of the ladies turned somewhat unpleasant. Before Bai Yiran arrived, they were indeed discussing her kidnapping, and had made numerous speculations. They originally thought that after experiencing such an event, Bai Yiran would not appear at an occasion like this so soon, as it would take time for anyone to adjust their mood after such an ordeal.
However, when they saw Leng Yichen holding Bai Yiran’s hand as they entered, they were all stunned. It seemed they had underestimated Bai Yiran; this woman had a remarkably strong inner strength.
Bai Yiran’s eyes swept over the faces of the women present, taking note of their evasive and tense expressions, finally resting her gaze on Xiao Jin’s face. She smiled gently and said, "So everyone is curious about this? There’s really nothing I can’t talk about. Just ask me if you want to know something, no need to be so nervous."
Bai Yiran’s words actually made everyone there even more embarrassed, and their gazes towards Xiao Jin grew more unfavorable. In their hearts, they all began blaming this thoughtless, loose-tongued daughter-in-law of the Liu Family.
"We didn’t really say anything, just expressed our admiration for Mr. Leng as a wonderful man. For Yiran, he was willing to leave his company behind just to go out and find you! None of the men in our families would be able to do what Mr. Leng did." It was the elderly lady who spoke.
Bai Yiran smiled lightly, "Leng Yichen is indeed very good to me."
They thought the topic would end there, but unexpectedly, the foolish and reckless Xiao Jin spoke again, "That’s not what you just said, you..."
"Enough!" Xiao Jin’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Liu, after making a round of toasts, came over and heard the conversation, her face immediately darkening. She thought to herself that while both her daughter-in-laws had no background, why was it that Bai Yiran was so cultured and able to read the situation, while Xiao Jin couldn’t keep her mouth shut and said whatever came to her mind? Her behavior today would clearly offend people!
"...Mom..." Seeing her mother-in-law’s expression, Xiao Jin knew she was upset and bit her lip, not daring to speak again.
"Yiran, if only my Xiao Jin were half as sensible as you," Mrs. Liu flattered Bai Yiran.
Bai Yiran smiled, "Xiao Jin is very cute."
Watching the exchange between her mother-in-law and Bai Yiran, Xiao Jin’s face turned even darker.
"I’m curious about how you got those injuries?" At this moment, a woman’s voice came from behind.
Without turning her head, Bai Yiran knew from the voice that it was Qi Hui speaking.
Indeed, Qi Hui, dressed in an evening gown, leisurely walked up to Bai Yiran, her enchanting eyes looking mockingly at Yiran, with a tone full of sarcasm, "How did you get the injuries on your hands and neck? Are there injuries on other parts of your body? Are there injuries in the key parts of a woman’s body? From what I know, the ones who kidnapped you were men. You were with so many men for so many days, didn’t they do anything to you?"
Qi Hui’s words were explosive, and the people around all stared wide-eyed in shock at her and Bai Yiran. Although she didn’t say it explicitly, anyone with a brain could tell that she was questioning whether Bai Yiran’s body was still uncontaminated, whether those kidnappers had touched her.