Li Zhining was saved.
When her life was in danger, she actually became smart enough to apologize to Lu Chiwan.
Only then did Li Shiming realize why, no matter how furious he had been before, this rebellious son refused to back down.
It turned out he hadn’t pleaded with the right person.
Was he, as an elder, supposed to beg that little fox spirit?!
Li Yanxing held the young girl in his arms and glanced at Li Zhining, who was disheveled, trembling, and covered in wounds. “Kneel down and apologize.”
Li Zhining’s eyes widened.
Kneel publicly to that little bitch?
Yao Meizhu quickly stepped in to mediate, “Eldest Young Master, Ningning already knows she was wrong. We’re all family, why be so particular?”
Li Yanxing chuckled lightly, curling his lips, “Is a bastard worthy of being considered family with me?”
“Not worthy!”
Before anyone else could speak.
Lu Chiwan declared, “Whatever my husband says goes! I stand united with my husband!”
Everyone: “?”
Are you two showing off your love here.
Li Yanxing hadn’t expected the young girl to react this way either.
He lowered his head, a faint curve forming at the corner of his mouth, his eyes revealing a hint of satisfaction.
She knows how to please people.
“Not going to kneel?”
“Then continue.”
As soon as Li Yanxing spoke.
The bodyguard released the Tibetan Mastiff, which charged forward again.
“Thump!”
Li Zhining moved faster than the mastiff, heavily kneeling before Lu Chiwan and kowtowing, “Eldest sister-in-law, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have fed Da Hei medicine and made him bite you. I’ll never dare again, please spare me this once.”
Li Yanxing’s bodyguard promptly restrained the fierce Tibetan Mastiff.
The mastiff had been right behind Li Zhining’s backside, as if had she apologized any later, it would have bitten her rear end.
Li Zhining personally confessed to her crime.
Old Madam Li frowned, “Absurd! Is there anything you wouldn’t do?!”
“No wonder A Yan is angry. Qingqing is your sister-in-law. Treating your own family like this—you deserve this outcome.”
Li Zhining was resentful inside, but facing the dog behind her, she had no choice but to submit, continuously kowtowing, “Yes, yes, it’s my fault. Eldest sister-in-law, I beg you to let me go.”
Lu Chiwan stealthily pulled a phone from Li Yanxing’s pocket.
Li Yanxing looked down at her.
Lu Chiwan pointed at the phone screen.
Li Yanxing narrowed his cold eyes slightly—asking him to unlock it?
Quite bold.
He didn’t move.
Lu Chiwan took his hand and pressed his fingerprint to unlock it.
“…”
Then, she picked up Li Yanxing’s phone and started recording a video, asking while filming, “Why did you drug Da Hei and make him bite me?”
“I was jealous that you’re prettier than me, and that someone of low birth like you could marry into the Li family.”
“I thought you weren’t worthy of standing with me. I found you disgusting.”
“I was wrong. I’ll never dare again.”
“Oh.”
Lu Chiwan nodded, “What if you try to harm me again?”
“If, if I harm you again, I’ll be a pig, I’ll be a dog, I’ll be worse than pigs and dogs!”
Li Zhining was utterly terrified of the Tibetan Mastiff behind her.
She could even feel the hot breath of the vicious dog.
She was going insane.
“Alright, I forgive you. I hope you’ll be more sensible. I won’t make things difficult for you, so don’t come looking for trouble with me either.”
After finishing the recording, Lu Chiwan casually slipped Li Yanxing’s phone into her own pocket.
Li Yanxing nodded, made a gesture, and bent down to pick up Lu Chiwan. “Since the young madam says she forgives you, I’ll show mercy this once.”
Lu Chiwan nestled in Li Yanxing’s arms, her eyes curved into crescents as she whispered softly, “Husband, thank you. I love you so much.”
She hadn’t expected him to come here first thing in the morning to stand up for her.
Da Hei had only lightly nipped her, yet he’d made that fierce dog nearly devour Li Zhining.
Though somewhat violent, when she thought about it… it felt strangely satisfying?
After Li Yanxing brought Lu Chiwan back, he prepared to leave.
Lu Chiwan had no clothes to wear—her only dress had been accidentally torn by Li Yanxing.
She could only continue wearing Li Yanxing’s clothes.
Even so, before going out, she freshened up and dressed carefully. Though clad in Li Yanxing’s masculine attire, her stunning beauty remained undiminished.
Lin Mu came to pick them up.
“Qingqing.”
Just as Lu Chiwan was about to get in the car.
Old Madam Li suddenly appeared at the entrance.
Li Yanxing frowned at her. “What are you doing?”
If Old Madam intended to stand up for Lu Chiwan, she wouldn’t have waited until now.
“I just want to have a few words with Qingqing. Why are you blocking me? Afraid I’ll eat her?” Old Madam looked displeased at her rebellious grandson but didn’t dare be too harsh. Instead, she turned to pressure Lu Chiwan. “Qingqing, come here.”
After a moment’s silence, Lu Chiwan walked over and glanced at Old Madam. “Grandmother, what did you want to speak with me about?”
Her expression remained calm, maintaining her usual composure neither haughty nor humble.
Old Madam sighed, thinking for a moment before saying, “Qingqing, I’m quite pleased to see you and A Yan getting along so well.”
“That he’s found someone he truly cares about makes me happy for him. You should take good care of him from now on.”
Lu Chiwan nodded compliantly. “You’re absolutely right. A Yan is my husband, the person I love most. If I don’t cherish him, who will? Should we rely on others?”
Old Madam was taken aback, her brow furrowing slightly.
This child appeared soft and delicate, but actually hid thorns all over—every word carried sarcasm.
She was likely implying dissatisfaction with how A Yan’s father treated him.
At this thought, Old Madam’s expression cooled. “Qingqing, it’s good that you can protect A Yan like this, but our Li family is a prominent clan.”
“Coming from humble origins, you might not understand these things.”
“What matters most to great families is face. No matter how much we quarrel internally, we must maintain the family’s reputation externally. Face is the foundation of a great family’s standing. I hope you can understand this.”
Lu Chiwan shook her head obediently. “Grandmother, I don’t quite understand. Could you please explain in detail?”
Old Madam: “…”
Lu Chiwan stood there, smiling demurely. She appeared obedient, attentive, and sensible—impossible to fault—yet her words never conceded defeat.
Li Yanxing leaned against the car, arms crossed, watching with leisurely amusement, a faint smile playing on his lips that held both roguish charm and sharp coldness.
Lin Mu emerged from the driver’s seat and glanced over.
Damn.
Yan Ge is so handsome.
Even as a man, I’m captivated!
But the more I look, the more I feel Yan Ge seems… a bit love brained.
Old Madam Li’s face turned cold. “For example, today’s incident was indeed Ningning’s fault. Fortunately, there were no outsiders present. If there had been, you shouldn’t have let A Yan make such a scene for you.”
“What would people think if word got out that our family quarrels like this?”
“Grandma knows you’ve been wronged, I’ve seen it all. I’ll compensate you privately, but this matter absolutely cannot be blown up like this.”
“Speaking of which, A Yan is a member of the Li family. Ningning is his sister. Acting like this won’t do him any good when it comes to inheriting Emperor Scenery in the future.”
Hearing these words, Li Yanxing let out a sarcastic laugh.
Reputation?
What reputation does a rotten person like him need?
But he was more curious about how that little girl would respond.
Would she cry from anger?
However…
Lu Chiwan said nothing. She turned and walked to Li Yanxing’s side, took a bag from his hand, then turned back and handed it to Old Madam.
Old Madam was taken aback, “What is this?”
“Grandma, I understand what you’re saying, but I’m sorry, I only listen to A Yan.”
“I follow my husband’s wishes. If he wants to make a scene, I’ll accompany him in making one.”
“If he doesn’t want to make a scene and wants to suppress the matter, then I won’t utter a single complaint.”
“This contains the meeting gift you gave me last night, along with the red envelope. I haven’t taken a single cent. Thank you.”
Old Madam looked at her in shock, “You stubborn child!”
Seeing that Old Madam wouldn’t accept it, Lu Chiwan forcibly stuffed the items into Pan Ma’s hands, then walked back to Li Yanxing’s side and took his hand.
The young girl looked up, her eyes curving into smiles, her voice softening, “A Yan, let’s go home.”
The man standing before her was tall and straight-backed, with a prominent nose and thin lips, his facial features clearly defined and handsome. An intense coldness surrounded him, his powerful aura making it difficult for others to approach.
But Lu Chiwan wasn’t afraid at all. She naturally approached him, held his hand, and smiled like an innocent little princess.
Li Yanxing’s heart trembled violently, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
It seemed some complicated emotion was at play.
“Mm, let’s go home.”