Grandma Xu blinked and snapped back to her senses.
“Tangtang, I do apologize for whatever grievances you might have suffered today, but believe me when I say that Ranrandoesn’t have any bad intentions. She is still your cousin, after all. If this gets out of hand, it can ruin your family.
“Why don’t we just forget about what happened today and call it quits? You can start over with a clean slate. That would be the best for everyone.”
Grandma’s tone was gentle and sincere. She did want this matter resolved as soon and as peacefully as possible.
Yao Tang had seemed so gracious and well-behaved every time they met.Grandma Xuwould never have imagined that she would do so many horrible things to MissYao Ran.
Not only had she snatched the Young Miss’ fiancé, but she had also bullied the latter at school.
The old woman’s heart ached for Yao Ran. She couldn’t believe she had grown fond ofYao Tangwhen she was actually so vicious.
This was also why Grandma Xudid nothing to stopUncle Tianwhen he said that he was going to teachYao Tanga lesson.
She originally had her suspicions that Yao Tangmight be that person’s descendant. However, when she learned that the girl had injuredYao Ran’s leg, she quickly dismissed the idea.
Any kin or offspring of that person would never do something so cruel to another person.
“A clean slate?”
Yao Tang’s eyes glinted with mockery.
An inexplicable sense of unease came over Grandma Xu.
Yao Tang should be glad about this offer. She was the one who would be at an advantage if they just forgot about this incident.
So why was she reacting this way?
Grandma Xu tried to persuade her. “If this matter blows up, it won’t be good for you or your friends. Aren’t you afraid of the consequences if this matter reaches your school administration? It would be better for you to cut your losses and take a step back before things get worse.”
She gestured toward Uncle Tianand his fallen men. “You have subdued them, and they can’t do anything to fight back against you. Isn’t that enough?”
In truth, she was also taken aback at the speed and ease with which Uncle Tian’s men had been defeated.
Grandma Xu knew how capableUncle Tianwas.
Who would have thought that they would fall in the hands of women?
At this point, she still wasn’t aware that it was Yao Tangherself who had broughtUncle Tianto his knees.
If she knew, she just might keel over in shock.
Qin Jing, who had been listening quietly from the sidelines all this time, couldn’t hold back any longer.
“Grandma Xu! You’re being too obvious with your blind biases. We’ve never done anything to provoke Yao Ranin the first place. She’s the one who’s always coming to us for trouble. Surely, you don’t blame us for returning the favor. If you don’t believe me, you can go to our school yourself and ask around. They will tell you the truth.”
Grandma Xu frowned at this, but she was determined to getYao Tangto back down.
“You’re schoolmates, aren’t you? I understand that you have differences among yourselves, but you shouldn’t have taken things this far. Ranranhas already suffered a lot. I can’t let you do anything more to her.”
“Heh.” Yao Tangchuckled.
She shifted her weight from one foot to another. “What if I’m not willing to let this go?”
Grandma Xu closed her eyes for a brief moment and took a deep breath.
“If that’s the case, then you can take your grievances out on Xu Xuan. You can do whatever you want, but you must not hurtRanran. She doesn’t deserve it.”
Xu Xuan whipped around to gape at her grandmother. She felt a massive ball of dread fall in the pit of her stomach.
“Xu Xuan, in the end, you must take responsibility for today. This wouldn’t have happened if you didn’t fail to protect the Young Miss. It’s only right that you bear the consequences.”
Xu Xuan lowered her head in dejection. “I understand.”
Grandma Xu finally let out a sigh of relief.Uncle TianandYao Ranboth looked a little better as well.
“Did you hear me say that I agree to your suggestion?” Yao Tangasked abruptly.
Just like that, Yao Ran’s spirits floundered again.
Yao Tang’s words were met with a pregnant silence.
“Why?” Yao Ranwhispered through gritted teeth, her face twisted into a terrible expression. “Why are you doing this to me?”