Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Peculiar_1
“You little wretch, do you intend to air our family’s dirty laundry? Since you insist on denying it, just wait till Huang Youde’s wife barges in. I’d like to see what you’d do then! I knew you were a curse from the moment you were born, I should have smothered you right then!”
Li Cuihua glared maliciously at Qiao Xiaren, wiped her hands on her apron, and turned to leave.
Thought she could slander someone and get away with it? No chance!
Xiaren chuckled coldly. Before anyone could even register, she was already standing in front of Li Cuihua, blocking her escape with a pristine, slender arm.
“You little wretch, what are you trying to do now?”
Li Cuihua glared at Xiaren, looking as vile as a demon, feeling a hint of unease.
“Of course, to clear my name!”
Qiao Xiaren slowly walked towards Qiao Anchu. Sunlight bathed the young girl, casting a light, beautiful shadow on her. Her every move, her every gesture, held a captivating beauty.
All Qiao Anchu could do was squint painfully at the uncomfortable brightness. His hands were clenched tightly in his lap, it took him a long while before he managed to speak, “Xiaren, stop making excuses for yourself. Even auntie thinks you’re not clean. Who do you think would trust your excuses now? Xiaren, apologize sincerely, and we’ll all forgive you. Otherwise, your life will be ruined.”
He spoke temptingly to Qiao Xiaren, but every word was an attempt to push her into accepting the blame silently.
How could Qiao Xiaren have the gall to defend herself after her own mother had openly accused her? Would anyone believe her? Indeed, those around them seemed uncertain, their doubtful eyes wandering between Qiao Xiaren and Li Cuihua.
They were at a loss about who to believe.
Qiao Anchu’s face reminded her of a scene from her nightmare, as though he was poised to push Xiaren into the dark, fallen depths of hell.
Xiaren’s eyelashes were long and beautiful, casting a lovely silhouette on her eyelids. She carried herself with grace, her demeanor radiating a breathtaking beauty. She lowered her gaze, a moment of darkness and gloom flashing in her eyes.
Caught up in the stunning moment of beauty, no one saw it coming. The sound of a hard slap echoed through the silent crowd.
Everyone, including Mr. Zhang, stared open-mouthed at Qiao Xiaren who retracted her hand and coldly faced Qiao Anchu. “Sister, it seems that you didn’t take my words to heart. Do you enjoy spreading rumors? Do you like pointing fingers at people for fun? Unable to find proof, so you dragged my mother here? If you can’t find proof of my alleged misdeeds, I swear I will not let you off!”
Qiao Anchu was silent, his eyes were filled with a venomous intent, glaring back at her like a poisonous snake.
“You brat, you goddamn whore! You dared to hit Anchu? You do such shameful things and have the audacity to deny them?”
Seeing Qiao Xiaren slap Qiao Anchu, Li Cuihua, like a woman possessed, lunged towards Xiaren.
As Xiaren saw Li Cuihua rush towards her like a mad sow, she let out a slight, contemptuous smirk. With a simple sidestep, Li Cuihua missed her completely, tumbling face-first onto the ground due to her unchecked momentum.
Laughter burst out amongst the students, as Li Cuihua clumsily picked herself up from the ground, only to see a pair of feet clad in white shoes standing before her.
Xiaren looked down at the woman on the ground, her gaze somewhat inscrutable.
The way Li Cuihua reacted was somewhat odd to Xiaren. She had merely given Qiao Anchu a slap, yet Li Cuihua reacted as if she was ready to fight to the death with her.