Leng Yichen arrived on the second floor like a gust of wind, barging directly into Bai Yiran’s room, seeing her curled up at the head of the bed, her head resting on her knees, with a red nose and eyes.
Bai Yiran heard the noise, looked up, and saw Leng Yichen’s concerned and anxious eyes. Instantly, a wave of grievance surged in her heart, and with a choked voice, she said, "Leng Yichen..."
Leng Yichen sat down at the head of the bed, and Bai Yiran immediately threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, feeling aggrieved like a child, "Why are people so bad now..."
Leng Yichen gently stroked Bai Yiran’s hair and back, his soft voice full of heartache, "Alright, everything’s fine with me here. Whoever bullies you, I’ll deal with them."
Bai Yiran shook her head in Leng Yichen’s arms, wiping all her tears on his shirt, then looked up at him, "I’m hungry."
"Alright, let’s go downstairs to eat. Sister Liu made a lot of food." Leng Yichen’s tone, like coaxing a child, made Bai Yiran burst into laughter.
For some reason, she had been feeling miserable just now, but as long as she saw Leng Yichen, she felt especially calm.
"What a waste! Still have the nerve to call yourself a professional actor! Weren’t you just caught by that little wench Bai Yiran!" Xu Juan scolded Liu Zhen harshly. The plan had now been ruined, and Xu Juan’s heart was full of hate!
Liu Zhen sat dispiritedly on the sofa, not saying a word, his mind filled with Bai Yiran’s cold gaze.
"Godmother, there’s no point in blaming Liu Zhen now. Things have already come to this, and if Bai Yiran tells Leng Yichen, we’re finished! Besides, Liu Zhen has already tried his best. Who knew that girl Bai Yiran was so clever!" Wang LuLu’s eyes darted around as she stood in front of Liu Zhen, persuading Xu Juan.
Xu Juan glared at Wang LuLu angrily, "Tried his best, huh! It’s clearly because he’s useless!"
"So what do we do?" Wang LuLu’s face fell, like a deflated balloon. She had been waiting for the chance to pay Bai Yiran back for the humiliation, but things had progressed to this point, and she was unwilling to accept it.
Xu Juan let out a cold laugh, her eyes glinting with cunning and charm, "Don’t worry, Bai Yiran doesn’t have proof. We’ll just deny everything, and Leng Yichen can’t do anything to me! Think I don’t have a backup plan? LuLu, just wait and see, Godmother will definitely avenge you!"
The next morning.
When Bai Yiran came downstairs after washing up, ready for breakfast, she was surprised to find that Leng Yichen was wearing casual clothes instead of a suit today.
"No need to go to the company today?" Bai Yiran felt it was novel to see Leng Yichen in casual attire.
Leng Yichen nodded, "Yeah, not going."
In Bai Yiran’s impression, Leng Yichen was always busy, either at the company or socializing. It was rare to see him during the day, and even if she did, it was because there was something going on. This was the first time since they got married that she saw him in such a state.
"Aunt just called and said she wants to have lunch together." Leng Yichen’s tone carried a hint of helplessness.
"Ah? Oh..." Upon hearing it was Xu Juan’s invitation, Bai Yiran’s mood instantly soured. She really didn’t understand where Xu Juan got the nerve to invite them for a meal.
"You don’t want to go?" Leng Yichen looked at Bai Yiran inquisitively.
Bai Yiran hadn’t told Leng Yichen about what happened yesterday. First, she had no proof, and second, Xu Juan was still Leng Yichen’s aunt.
"No, let’s just go."
Leng Yichen didn’t say much more. By noon, the two had tidied up and headed to the restaurant where Xu Juan had invited them.