Hearing this, Ruan Yiqian’s complexion could no longer be described as merely unpleasant.
At this point, his aunt was actually claiming it was just children playing, and his uncle did not oppose her words.
Just because Mianmian had no background, she had to endure such grievances?
Now that she had He Nan’s support and they still bullied Mianmian, one could imagine how many unfair treatments she had suffered over the past years.
In the past, he thought Mianmian was too shrewd, too cunning, but if she weren’t smart enough, how could she protect herself?
At this moment, Ruan Yiqian’s heart was filled with sympathy for Shen Mianmian, further solidifying his resolve to make Cheng Xining face the consequences of her wrongdoings, refusing to cover for her just because she was his cousin.
"Aunt, I’ve figured out what you all think, and now let me make it clear to you! Xining doesn’t need to apologize to Mianmian, because Mianmian doesn’t want to see Xining. If Xining bothers her, Xiaonan will only get angrier."
Upon hearing this, both Cheng’s father and mother breathed a sigh of relief, including Cheng Xining who was pleased. She quickly tugged at Ruan Yiqian’s arm and acted coquettishly, "Brother Yiqian, I knew you cared about me. You wouldn’t make me apologize to that wild girl Shen Mianmian."
Ruan Lingyu knew her son’s temperament well, and at this moment, she had a bad premonition.
As expected, Ruan Yiqian pushed away Cheng Xining’s hand and continued, "This matter has tarnished Mianmian’s reputation. She needs to go to the mall to clarify the situation and admit that she framed Mianmian. Xiaonan has set a deadline, it must be handled by tomorrow morning. Otherwise, he will personally come to deal with you."
Upon hearing this, their expressions drastically changed.
Especially Cheng Xining, who immediately cried out again, "Brother Yiqian, are you trying to drive me to death? Just for Shen Mianmian, do you want to see me dead? If I go to the mall and admit it was me, how will I ever have the face to meet anyone again?"
"When you did these things, why didn’t you think about the consequences?" Ruan Yiqian sternly retorted, "Didn’t you ever consider the impact your actions would have on Shen Mianmian? If it escalated to the school or the police, how could she continue her studies?"
"How could I think so much at that moment?"
Cheng Xining still refused to admit her fault, remaining defiant.
Ruan Yiqian glanced at Cheng’s parents and said, "Aunt, uncle, you know Xiaonan’s temperament. If he intervenes, this matter will definitely escalate and spread, which won’t be good for Xining. Cheng Family and He Family will inevitably cease their relations. You should weigh what’s more important."
If Ruan Family didn’t back the Cheng Family in Beijing, they would be nothing, and it was clear from what Ruan Yiqian said that the Ruan Family was not going to interfere.
If the situation escalated, Cheng Xining would still have to apologize, and the relationship between Cheng Family and He Family would sour. From any perspective, it was more than they could bear.
At this moment, Cheng’s mother realized the severity of the situation and dared not speak up. She was active in domestic affairs but never dared to assert herself in business or other matters.
Seeing even her mother staying silent, Cheng Xining cried even louder, "What kind of spell has that wild girl Shen Mianmian cast on you? Are you really going to drive me to death for her?"
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In a fit of rage, Cheng’s father struck her.
"At this point, you still refuse to reflect on yourself and insist on making unreasonable demands, don’t you?"