Chapter 106: Losing the Gamble
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Little Six remained composed as he continued, “Perhaps it wasn’t Bai Xue’s initial idea, but in the end, she reaped the most benefits from this situation. It not only strained the relationship between Yue Ling and Jiang Ling’er but also suppressed Jiang Ling’er herself. Bai Xue not only gets to enjoy the drama but also emerges unscathed, with a few more admirers.”
Old Wang protested, “Little Six, can you stop painting Bai Xue in such a negative light? You haven’t even interacted with her, so how can you judge her character? Clearly, this situation resulted from Yue Ling’s own mistakes, so it’s unfair to blame Bai Xue.”
Little Six responded with sarcasm, “You’re right. Yue Ling thought she was clever, believing that by pleasing Bai Xue, she’d earn Li Yan’s favor. Unfortunately, Yue Ling lost that gamble.”
Old Wang, furrowing his brow, expressed his unhappiness, “Are you kidding me? Why would Li Yan be interested in her? Bai Xue is just too kind-hearted, and that’s why she was deceived. Li Yan is no fool; he wouldn’t fall for manipulation.”
Little Six chuckled mockingly.
Old Wang asked, “What’s so funny?”
With a stern face, Little Six said, “You don’t want to think of Bai Xue so negatively, but why do you insist on thinking poorly of Yue Ling?”
Old Wang dismissed it, saying, “Don’t be ridiculous. How could Yue Ling compare to Bai Xue? Bai Xue is so innocent and kind.”
Little Six chuckled mockingly, unable to comprehend why Old Wang continued to praise Bai Xue when it was clear she was a self-serving hypocrite.
Determined not to let his friend remain trapped in this mindset, Little Six took a deep breath and pressed on, “Alright, as you said, Li Yan isn’t gullible and can see through Yue Ling’s intentions. Even if he doesn’t support Yue Ling, he should be concerned about Bai Xue’s actions. So, why hasn’t Li Yan clarified the situation with Bai Xue? And let me ask you, if Bai Xue already knows she’s being manipulated by Yue Ling, why does she persist in reporting and slandering Jiang Ling’er? What’s Bai Xue’s motive?”
Old Wang, still unwavering, insisted, “Little Six, have you lost your mind? Didn’t 1 already tell you Bai Xue is incredibly naive and kind-hearted? She must have felt sympathy for Yue Ling and wanted to help her.”
Little Six gave Old Wang a look as if he had completely lost touch with reality. It was becoming increasingly difficult for him to reconcile their friendship.
He retorted, “Even though she’s aware she’s being used, she goes ahead and reports it? Is Bai Xue out of her mind? Or is Yue Ling her puppeteer? Old Wang, the most plausible explanation is that Bai Xue didn’t anticipate Li Yan, who adores her, would believe the owrds of Yue Ling and Jiang Ling’er.”
Old Wang struggled to respond and defend Bai Xue any further.
Little Six continued, “Yue Ling tried to win Bai Xue’s favor for future support, but what about you? What’s your motive? Are you trying to get closer to Bai Xue, or maybe even closer than that?”
Old Wang’s irritation grew, and he snapped, “Little Six, why are you so vulgar?”
Unfazed, Little Six casually replied, “Even if you did have some involvement with her, it’s none of my business.”
Old Wang’s expression darkened, and he glared at Little Six.
Little Six continued, “Remember, after Bai Xue confided in you recently, what did you do? Don’t you feel guilty? The Wen family conducted a thorough investigation, and you think they’re unaware of your role in spreading rumors for Bai Xue?”
Old Wang stammered, “1 didn’t…”
Without allowing Old Wang to finish, Little Six interrupted, “And look at that just now. The heiress of the Wen family sitting in Jiang Ling’er’s car didn’t even acknowledge your existence. Do you genuinely believe you hold any significance?”
Although Old Wang felt uneasy, he remained defiant, stating, “So what? Can the Wen family control everything?”
Little Six, observing Old Wang’s stubbornness, sighed and cautioned, “Don’t forget that slandering can lead to imprisonment. They don’t need any special methods to put you behind bars..”