Given the current status of the Leng Family, a minor incident of someone trying to scam them wasn’t a big deal, one phone call could easily resolve it.
The problem was, it wasn’t the only incident.
Just now in the study, Madam Lai seemed to be defending Tang Xiaowan, even praising the gift she gave as very thoughtful and mature. But in reality, she had already developed some bias, only refraining from harsh words because of her son, Li Zishen.
Li Zishen, who was very perceptive, naturally understood that his sudden loss of composure was due to someone targeting Tang Xiaowan.
About 20 minutes ago, a black cell phone mysteriously appeared on Madam Lai’s calligraphy practice book, containing numerous photos and videos covering almost a whole month of Tang Xiaowan’s activities. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novel⁂fire.net
Aside from the two recent online scandals and the just-occurred malicious scamming incident, there were plenty of mundane moments of her life.
Like climbing trees in a skirt, taking down surveillance cameras, or holding a big pork knuckle on the pedestrian street with her face all dirty from eating it, not to mention playing shooting games and ice skating with strangers when she should’ve been in class, and even sneakily capturing the moment she and Li Zihan fought over a seat in the mall.
All of this was demonstrating to Madam Lai that Tang Xiaowan was an undisciplined wild girl, completely unqualified to marry into the Leng Family.
Downstairs in the living room, laughter was abundant.
When Li Zihan saw his brother arrive, he quickly stood up, "Bro, that suit looks pretty good on you, get me one too sometime, will you?"
Li Zishen merely hummed in response and went straight to Tang Xiaowan’s side.
His gaze was as if he hadn’t seen her in a long time.
"Xiao Wan, you look so beautiful today! Should Zihan take a few photos for us?"
Blurted out so unexpectedly, the two young people in the room were instantly dumbstruck.
"Come, sit here for the photo."
Tang Xiaowan glanced at the main seat and, touching her nose, moved over.
Why take photos, to pretend to be close?
Humph, seeing as I’m in a good mood today, I’ll indulge your vanity.
At this time, Li Zishen had already handed his phone to Li Zihan.
The two in the frame looked perfect together, one smiling sweetly, the other full of adoration.
Just after the photo was taken, Madam Lai came downstairs.
The three of them immediately ceased their conversation and turned around.
Her skin was fair, not a single hair out of place on her forehead, and her dark green printed Cheongsam was exquisitely made. The jade bracelet on her wrist matched the beads on her chest, making her appear serene yet dignified.
Although Tang Xiaowan wasn’t particularly fond of jade, she knew such a quality piece must be worth a fortune, ridiculously expensive.
"Good girl, have a seat."
Madam Lai quickly walked up to Tang Xiaowan, grabbing her hand. After glancing at her bow tie, she turned to look at Li Zishen, "You should’ve come home earlier. Look at how busy you are every day, only allowing me to see Xiao Wan today. She really is a darling, isn’t she?"
Li Zishen simply smiled faintly in response to the praise and moved over to Li Zihan.
At this moment, Madam Lai’s hand was still holding onto Tang Xiaowan.
"Let’s go to the dining room, and you can tell Auntie... if my naughty boy has been bullying you. Is he always cold-faced, busy with work?"
Tang Xiaowan bit her lip and then smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie. Actually... Zishen is quite nice, very considerate, and gentle, and he takes good care of me."
"Really, he can be gentle?"
"He’s always quite gentle."
Madam Lai’s graceful laughter immediately followed.
The two men exchanged glances but didn’t interrupt, each preoccupied with their own thoughts as they followed behind.
Li Zishen: Xiao Wan, thank you.
Li Zihan: What’s going on, mom’s taste has changed? Geez, she can even accept belly-baring outfits now?