After Yu Linwan left, the Yu family head personally apologized to the Yue family. The Yue family was not the type to pick fights at such a time, and soon the atmosphere became lively again.
However, the smile on Yu Zixuan's face was always a little forced.
It was evident that Yu Linwan had angered her.
Yue Chengfeng hooked her little finger under the table and gave her a faint smile.
Yu Zixuan returned a faint smile as well.
Today was her big day, and she would endure it.
But Yu Linwan had to die!
As the dinner concluded and the two families walked out, Yu Zixuan took the initiative to find Xia Qingtian and affectionately held her hand, saying, "Thank you today."
"What for? We're all family," Xia Qingtian chuckled, her beautiful eyes curving into crescent moons.
"Yes, family," Yu Zixuan nodded with a light smile. Just for helping her today, she would protect Xia Qingtian with all her might in the future!
After the meal, Xia Qingtian and Xia Qingyu took the Yue family's car back to the old Yue family residence.
Upon arriving at the old residence, Li Xiaozhong found Xia Qingtian. "Nie Qingkong asked me about the stray dog my sister rescued."
"He asked you?" Xia Qingtian was a little surprised by Li Xiaozhong's words. She had thought she had explained it very clearly at the time.
Was Nie Qingkong that suspicious?
Or did he have other intentions?
"From what he said, it seems he wants to adopt a stray dog himself recently, so he asked me what to do if a stray dog couldn't be tamed," Li Xiaozhong replied.
"He's sick, ignore him!" Xia Qingyu rolled her eyes, remembering how she had offered well-intentioned advice to Nie Qingkong only to be scoffed at by him. "He asked me too. That guy... whichever dog he fancies, it's the dog's misfortune!"
"You... you didn't say too much, did you?" Xia Qingtian looked at Li Xiaozhong and asked. Even if Nie Qingkong was just asking about stray dogs, it would be troublesome if Li Xiaozhong didn't handle it well.
"No, he asked very clearly, saying he heard it from you, and I understood immediately," Li Xiaozhong shook his head.
"That's good. I understand. You should go back and rest. Sleep early tonight, as we're leaving very early tomorrow," Xia Qingtian said. "Your sister can't handle it alone."
"Okay," Li Xiaozhong nodded, said nothing more, and went straight back to his room to pack his things and get some rest.
As soon as Li Xiaozhong left, Xia Qingyu immediately attended to Xia Qingtian, changing the dressing on her leg. "Does it still hurt?"
"It doesn't hurt," Xia Qingtian replied. "It's actually not serious at all. It should heal in a day or two."
"If I hadn't held you back today, you would have definitely eaten those two spicy dishes," Xia Qingyu said helplessly, looking at Xia Qingtian. "If you don't stick to a bland diet, it might take another month or two to recover!"
"Hehe," Xia Qingtian chuckled guiltily.
"What was that Yu Linwan all about today? She's the boss of Wanqing Entertainment, right?" Xia Qingyu had some impression of Yu Linwan.
"She has a screw loose. Picking a fight on someone's joyous occasion, isn't that sick!" Xia Qingtian felt angry just thinking about it.
"The way she looked at you at the end was a bit scary. You should be wary of her," Xia Qingyu still remembered the string of questionable actions by Wanqing Entertainment. She curled her lips and said, "So she won't find another opportunity to smear you online."
"If it were just online slander, that would be good..." Xia Qingtian murmured to herself. Yu Linwan's final look clearly indicated she wanted to vent her anger.
It was now basically confirmed that Yu Linwan was on the same boat as Song Junhan. She probably possessed some influence, otherwise she wouldn't have acted like that today.
To show off her strength and regain her honor, Yu Linwan would definitely make an example of someone.
Judging by her gaze, Xia Qingtian knew she had become Yu Linwan's target.
Unfortunately, she, Xia Qingtian, had no intention of being slaughtered.
"What did you say?" Xia Qingyu, while tidying the medicine box, hadn't heard Xia Qingtian clearly and asked.
"Nothing," Xia Qingtian grinned at Xia Qingyu and said, "Let's set off early tomorrow. If all goes well, we can watch the sunrise at sea."
"How early is that?" Xia Qingyu was a bit surprised. Wouldn't that mean leaving before dawn?
"Very, very early," Xia Qingtian would not give Yu Linwan an opportunity to make a move. "You should also tell the others to rest early."
"Okay."
Meanwhile, the Yue family head was discussing the matter with Yue Chengfeng and Yue Chengzhong. "That Yu Linwan from the Yu family, her gaze is too sinister."
"The way she looked at Qingtian at the end, it's obvious she's up to no good!" Yue Chengfeng frowned and said, "Should I have someone investigate?"
"Investigate what? At this point, it's better to strike first," Yue Chengzhong made a gesture across his neck with his hand and said, "Leave it to me."
"If something happens to her at this time, the implications will be too obvious, which won't benefit Qingtian," the Yue family head waved his hand to stop him.
They had just become in-laws with the Yu family. To deal with Yu Linwan over a dispute between the younger generation would be difficult to explain to the Yu family head.
"Then she should be sensible," Yue Chengzhong's gaze deepened. "I'll have someone keep a close watch on her. If she truly harbors ill intentions towards Qingtian, I won't hesitate to offend the Yu family!"
The events of the past had taught Yue Chengzhong the most important lesson: to nip all dangers in the bud before they could cause trouble.
He had already lost one sister, and he absolutely could not lose any more family members.
Yue Chengfeng did not interject, only nodding in agreement, knowing in his heart that some lines should not be crossed.
"Distant water cannot quench nearby thirst. For now, we should think of a way to get her away quickly," the Yue family head tapped the table with his fingertips.
"That's easy. She's currently working on some talent show, boasting an investment of over a hundred million. I'll have someone stir up some trouble there, and she won't be able to stay," Yue Chengzhong was very clear about this matter.
The Yue family head and Yue Chengfeng found this plan plausible and agreed.
"By the way, what's going on between that Gu Yaoyang and Qingtian? Do you know?" The Yue family head changed the subject and brought up Gu Yaoyang and Xia Qingtian.
He still couldn't quite understand what was going on with these young people.
"It's hard to say. The Gu family affairs are quite messy. Although Gu Yaoyang is a capable young man with a good personality, but..." Yue Chengfeng pondered and shook his head. "Dating is fine, but further than that... I don't approve."
"I trust Qingtian's judgment. She's a child who can handle things with independence and discretion," Yue Chengzhong had great confidence in Xia Qingtian. "Let the young people handle their own affairs."
Hearing Yue Chengzhong's words, the Yue family head and Yue Chengfeng didn't say anything further and turned the conversation back to Yue Chengfeng and Yu Zixuan.
They had received their marriage certificate; the wedding would be next.