Ji Xiaoli only felt sticky all over her body, especially with the air conditioner on in the hall, blowing a gust of cold wind on her chest... Mixed with that sticky feeling, it was simply unbearable... No matter how calm she was, being stared at by everyone like this, she couldn't pretend nothing had happened.

  Ji Xuewei seemed like a person who didn't care, as if she really had accidentally spilled the red wine on herself due to good intentions. Her face scrunched up: "Sister, I... it's all my fault, sister... what Auntie said earlier wasn't directed at you, I'm really happy that you could come to my engagement party, truly very happy... don't leave because of this, okay?"

  Miss Ji's voice was not loud, but her words were clear and distinct. Everyone who needed to hear it did, and as for what happened, even if you didn't know, you could guess.

  Qin San Ye's female companion was also from the Ji family. Upon hearing this Miss Ji call her sister, could it be that she was actually another daughter of Professor Ji?

  Among the guests, not many were familiar with Zhen and Ji Chunlin, but most of them thought that the two sisters didn't get along well, and the older sister seemed more petty. This was the younger sister's engagement banquet, even if she made a mistake, she still spoke to her in a low and humble tone, if she still didn't listen, then it would be really impossible to reason with her.

  Ji Xiaoli looked at Ji Xuewei's face, which was singing a tragic drama, and sneered in her heart. However, she couldn't show it on her face. So, as before, now still, she only brought a few points of bitter smile: "How could I possibly blame you? Blame you for spilling wine on me, blame you for provoking discord in front of Auntie earlier? How could I blame... how dare I blame... dear sister, if I really did that, not to mention Auntie wouldn't let me off, even my mom's side would probably scold me severely..."

  Anyone can pretend to be pitiful, it's not Ji Xuewei's exclusive patent. She didn't want to cause trouble, but now she has no way out.

  Ji Xuewei thought that would enrage her, and it would be best to let her slap herself in the face so that everyone could see her violent behavior as a good sister. If she were to mention again that she was going to marry Qin San Ye, people would definitely think that such a woman couldn't even enter the Qin family gate, not just outsiders but also Qin Shou Zhang and Qin Lao Fu Ren would think so too.

  But what Ji Xuewei didn't expect was that this cheap person, Ji Xiaoli, could also pretend to be pitiful!

  "Sister, I don't understand what you're saying. I... how could I possibly come between you and Aunt? I know you're blaming me for not giving Qin Zong to you, but we're already together, and today is the engagement ceremony, it's too late now, you two are just impossible..." Ji Xuewei didn't know why, but her eyes were brimming with tears, almost as if she was about to cry.

  Some directors say that the best actors are those who can quickly produce tears from their eyes when acting, and Ji Xuewei absolutely qualifies as a good actor.

  Ji Xiaoli smiled secretly in her heart, and as expected, she brought up Qin Zhen's back, then pressed the crime of coveting other people's men onto her. She didn't get angry, but instead looked at the woman in front of her with a slow and steady gaze, also looking bitter, and sighed: "I told you long ago, after I broke up with Qin Zhen a year ago... Since he wants to be with you, I'll let him go, after all, it was you who actively pursued him. Now that you're together, I don't have any reason to take him back... Although at the time, I was quite angry about what happened between you and my boyfriend, but since it's already happened, I won't avoid it! As for now, bringing it up again is unnecessary..."

  Ji Xiaoli let out a sigh of frustration, and saw another reaction in the crowd.

  Ji Xuewei was so angry she could hardly bear it, and this woman had actually said all these things...

  The crowd was indeed boiling over, especially the women who all loved gossip, regardless of whether they were noblewomen or wealthy socialites, and this had nothing to do with age. They were particularly curious about affairs between men and women.

  Fang Youlan was also on the side of the female guests, and some noblewomen had already gathered around to curiously ask: "Madam Ji, your two daughters seem to have some emotional entanglements with today's groom? But why did your eldest daughter say that you would scold her because of your youngest daughter's affairs? Is there something hidden in between?"

  "Yes... Why did your younger daughter say that Qin Da Shao is her boyfriend, while your older daughter said that Qin Da Shao was her ex-boyfriend? Is it true that your younger daughter has a crush on Qin Da Shao, so your older daughter gave him up?" Can't help but say, this lady you are really something.

  Fang Youlan was initially delighted that her daughter's words had taken center stage, but she hadn't expected that stupid girl to reveal the fact that she and Qin Zong had been in a relationship. She had thought that Ji Xiaoli would swallow this matter whole, after all, first being in a relationship with Qin Dashi, then later with Qin San Ye, if the elders were to find out, it wouldn't be good.

  But if Ji Xiao Li doesn't speak, she will still be the target of public criticism, and these people can drown her with just one sentence... Men who covet her sister, this is absolutely not what she wants.

  Fang Youlan's face was filled with indignation, but she could only pretend to be in a state of having grievances that couldn't be expressed: "Actually, things aren't like this..."

  She was just about to continue speaking when a woman wearing a black off-the-shoulder evening gown stood up and interrupted her speech, "Mrs. Ji said that things are not like that, it's no wonder you want to defend your daughter... If you say that the eldest daughter is not your biological child, it's normal for you to be sarcastic, after all, she's not your own flesh and blood. But as for the younger daughter, it's different, isn't it? Even if she really did steal from that person, in your eyes, it's just a trivial matter?"

  The woman's neat short hair seemed somewhat out of place among these noble ladies. The noblewomen were born with that elegant demeanor, looking soft and delicate, while this person was like...

  Fang Youlan rarely came into contact with this circle, and it was only because her daughter married into the Qin family that she had the opportunity to enter the wealthy women's circle. Her heart was already unhappy when someone stood up to refute her, and she was still being told the truth. She tiptoed in anger and argued: "What are you talking nonsense! Even if she is not my biological daughter, how do you know it was my daughter who snatched her man? Without evidence, shut your mouth!"

  If Ji Chunlin were here, he would definitely teach his wife a lesson. In this gathering, making a scene is absolutely not a good thing to do. Fang Youlan, who has been mixing with her own small circle, has suddenly come into contact with the Beijing noblewomen's circle and still doesn't know that her words have already made her completely out of place.

  "Evidence? I don't have any evidence, but I'm your eldest daughter's friend, shouldn't that be enough?" The woman said slowly and calmly, but Fang Youlan's face turned darker and darker. If it weren't for the circumstances, she really wanted her son-in-law to teach this arrogant woman a lesson.

  But in the next moment, she regretted it.

  Because someone else echoed the woman's words, "I also agree with Mrs. Zhong's words. If Mrs. Zhong didn't know Miss Ji, why would she say such a thing? Moreover, given her status, there was no need for her to deceive anyone!"

  "Really... If it's really like that, then this Ji Er Miss is too good at pretending..."

  The one who echoed the woman in black was Vice Mayor's wife, Si Tu Yan. Although her husband's official position is high, her own right to speak also has a certain weight in the circle, but after all, the word "vice" can't be removed and it's somewhat annoying... And the woman in black who just helped Ji Xiaojie speak was none other than the wife of newly appointed Provincial Party Secretary, Zhong Wanxi.

  Zhong Wanxi's official position was overwhelming, and this provincial party secretary's wife, who had married him when she was nearly 40 years old, was a full ten years younger than him. As a result, it could no longer be described as pampering... Because of this, when Situ Yan met her at social gatherings, he didn't dare to offend her, and even if he was just flattering her, he would take the opportunity to get closer to her.

  It's also useful to know that diplomacy between women can often be very effective in men's official circles.

  Lu Xia calmly watched Fang Youlan get angry and glare at her, but it had nothing to do with her. As for why she helped Ji Xiaoli, it wasn't because she really knew Ji Xiaoli, but because Qin San had already made arrangements before today, asking her to take good care of his woman.

  Luoxia and Qin Zhenyang are also considered to be close buddies, they knew each other in the army back then, they could fight and fall together... Now Luoxia has retired and is with Zhong Wanhui, although they don't contact often, it doesn't prevent Qin Zhenyang from giving up some face for his wife.

  At that time, Luo Xia thought she had misheard.

  Qin San, who has always been proud and aloof, actually has a woman now. Isn't he the one who never showed mercy to women? What's going on with him being so indulgent now... But curiosity aside, she is also doing her best to complete the task.

  Luoxia's words of maintenance made the noble women's impression of Ji Xiaoli rise a bit, no matter what, being able to get along with Qin San and being favored by the wife of the provincial party secretary should still have some ability.

  Fang Youlan didn't dare say anything more, suppressing the anger in her heart, especially after learning about the woman's identity, she shut up.

  As for Zhang Xiuxia, it has already started, "Madam Qin, why do you have such a grudge against Miss Ji? Is there really something between her and Young Master Qin?"

  But you two young ladies from the Ji family, your attitude is also quite different...

  Zhang Xiujiao didn't respond, just as she saw the old lady walking over, and couldn't help but complain: "Mom, look at that woman... today is her engagement day and she still dares to come, and even made such a big joke, what does she mean by this!"

  Although Mrs. Qin didn't like the daughter-in-law of Old Third, she couldn't bear to look at her, but she didn't want to stir up trouble at this time. Instead, she gave Zhang Xiue a warning glance: "Whatever you have to say, save it for later. She came with Old Third... Even if she's not a good person, what's the point of slapping her in the face on an occasion like today? Haven't you caused enough trouble already?"

  The old lady didn't like slapping this thing, thinking it was a loss of face for Lao San, after all, he was the one who brought him.

  Zhang Xiujiao remained silent, not saying a word. She felt uncomfortable in her heart. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing the old lady's displeased profile, she could only choose to shut up, even though she hated that trouble-making woman at this moment!

  Ji Xuewei, however, couldn't help but curve her lips slightly, as if all of this was within her expectations. Since things had already gotten out of hand, she wasn't afraid of anything; what she feared was that it wouldn't be big enough, thorough enough!

  "Sister, your dress is all wet like this. I'll take you to the second floor to change into another one." Ji Xuewei's whole body was emitting kindness, making people feel that this girl, even if she had just been hurt by words, was still trying her best to be a good younger sister.

  Ji Xiaoli raised her eyes and looked at her with a profound meaning.