Lu Xueshi immediately nodded in agreement.
That time at the guesthouse was a miscalculation.
That time, he didn’t want to get involved; he just wanted Gu Ningning to make a big scene.
Although he didn’t understand why Gu Ningning chose to endure it.
This time, he would make it a huge commotion, leaving her with no way out.
For a moment, Lu Xueshi and Shen Xiuxiu had the same thought.
Because Gu Ningning wasn’t injured, Xiao Hongshi was only reprimanded and educated before being released.
He was so angry his liver, heart, and lungs ached.
He knew that a few years ago, his Xiao Family was incredibly influential, and no one dared to provoke them.
Let alone Gu Ningning, even families with backgrounds like Shen Xiuxiu and Lu Xueshi wouldn’t dare to be too arrogant in front of him.
Now, Gu Ningning actually humiliated him like this.
And even physically assaulted him.
Such a delicate-looking girl, yet she was absolutely merciless when she fought.
When Lu Xueshi approached him, he was fiercely grinding a cigarette butt under his foot, as if it were Gu Ningning.
“Xiao Hongshi!” Lu Xueshi called out in a low voice, yet with an air of superiority, “Aren’t you just idling around, kid?”
“I…” Xiao Hongshi wanted to flare up, but remembering that times had changed, he held back, “I didn’t know Brother Xueshi was going to marry Gu Ningning. I always thought you and Sister Xiuxiu were a couple.”
He was the most wronged.
And he had been bitten by that mad dog, Gu Ningning.
“Xiuxiu and I are just friends. The person I’ve always liked is Ningning.” Lu Xueshi, of course, wouldn’t let his persona crumble.
At least not before the plan was complete.
Xiao Hongshi also looked regretful: “I understand.”
He also understood why Gu Ningning was so arrogant and dared to treat him this way.
She had the Lu Family backing her.
For a moment, he realized that this resentment had no immediate outlet.
He could only say in a mild tone: “Yes, it’s my fault for not understanding the situation and talking nonsense.”
“I knew it would be like this. I’ve already talked to Ningning. How about this: you prepare a table of good food and wine at your house, and the few of us can sit down and clear things up. We’ll still be good friends afterward.” Lu Xueshi patted his shoulder, speaking meaningfully.
However, Xiao Hongshi would never understand Lu Xueshi’s true intentions.
Hearing this, he nodded vigorously: “Alright, as long as you and Xiuxiu aren’t angry with me, that’s fine.”
He still didn’t care about Gu Ningning’s status.
She couldn’t possibly suppress their Xiao Family.
After arranging everything, Lu Xueshi made a quick appearance at his workplace, and when it was time to leave, he went to the school to pick up Gu Ningning.
Then he told her about Xiao Hongshi wanting to apologize to her.
“The Public Security Bureau has already taught him a lesson for me, so an apology isn’t really necessary.” Gu Ningning waved her hand, speaking indifferently.
She could guarantee that this Lu Xueshi had ill intentions.
She knew Lu Xueshi too well.
She knew this was a banquet with ill intent.
But it didn’t matter.
She wanted to see what other tricks he could pull.
Lu Xueshi straightened his face: “How can I let you suffer injustice? He absolutely must apologize.”
He spoke with righteous indignation.
“Then I’ll listen to Brother Xueshi.” Gu Ningning only hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying.
The next day, Xiao Hongshi didn’t attend class.
That evening, Lu Xueshi picked Gu Ningning up from school and went directly to the Xiao Family home.
Xiao Hongshi’s parents weren’t home, which was perfect for leaving the space to the young people.
Of course, they wouldn’t let their son be bullied like this for nothing.
They had even arranged everything for Xiao Hongshi.
Although the ‘tail-cutting’ meetings no longer existed, a starved camel was still bigger than a horse.
The Xiao Family courtyard was no smaller than the Lu Family’s.
The rooms were lavishly decorated.
The furnishings, tables, chairs, and utensils inside were all like treasured collectibles.
Who knew how much they had embezzled back then.
The fact that they could still display them so openly now showed they had deep connections.
“Ningning, you’re here.” Shen Xiuxiu had arrived at the Xiao Family home early. Seeing Gu Ningning and Lu Xueshi, she immediately came forward to greet them, “Brother Xueshi is here too.”
She seemed rather cool towards Lu Xueshi.
Instead, she grabbed Gu Ningning’s hand, very warmly: “I’ve been busy with work these days, busy taking care of my mother, and haven’t had time to see you. Hongshi told me you started classes at No. 3 Middle School.”
She looked genuinely happy.
This was how she was in her previous life too.
She had her completely wrapped around her finger.
There wasn’t a single flaw to be found on Shen Xiuxiu’s face.
Even later, when she returned to the Gu Family, she never changed.
Yet, she secretly got together with Lu Xueshi, had three children with him, and together they stole everything from her, making her life worse than death.
At this moment, Gu Ningning subconsciously wanted to pull her hand away.
She held back.
She couldn’t let Shen Xiuxiu see any hint of it yet.
She tried hard to tell herself to remain calm.
Today, she was facing all her enemies from her previous life.
She had to hit them hard.
“Ningning, come, sit!” Xiao Hongshi was unwilling in his heart, but he tried his best to suppress it, “Actually, we all grew up together, there’s no real grudge. I just have a loose tongue, and I speak without thinking.”
His attitude was genuinely good.
“Exactly, talking nonsense,” Shen Xiuxiu also chimed in, giving Xiao Hongshi a glare, “Who doesn’t know that Brother Xueshi and Ningning were engaged since childhood?”
Actually, not many people knew about this.
Even Mr. and Mrs. Gu Pingwu only found out later.
Xiao Hongshi nodded repeatedly: “That’s right, I’m a scoundrel. Actually, I was just joking. Who would have thought, Ningning, that you’d take it seriously.”
As he spoke, he brought over two bottles of wine and set out four wine glasses.
“It’s been a long time since the four of us gathered. We used to play so well when we were little, but we all went our separate ways when we grew up.” Xiao Hongshi said with a hint of sadness, opening the wine and pouring four glasses as he spoke.
“Now, everyone has grown distant.” Xiao Hongshi said earnestly, “Tonight, after we finish this wine, we’ll still be good friends.”
Gu Ningning felt a wave of awkwardness but still nodded cooperatively.
Seeing Lu Xueshi, Shen Xiuxiu, and Xiao Hongshi all raise their glasses, Gu Ningning didn’t want to be a spoilsport either.
However, as she tilted her head to chug her drink, she poured all the wine into her space.
Then she personally refilled the glasses.
If these three wanted to get her drunk, she would cooperate fully.
Considering that Lu Xueshi could orchestrate the guesthouse incident, he wouldn’t use any good methods here; it would definitely be extremely dirty.
Then she would teach him a good lesson.
The dishes tonight were good; the Xiao Family had prepared them with care.
Half of them were takeout from the State-run Restaurant.
With these dishes, the four of them quickly emptied two bottles of wine.
“Come on, drink!” Gu Ningning, however, acted as if nothing was wrong, actively pouring wine, actively raising her glass, her face not red and her breath steady.
Xiao Hongshi, already somewhat muddled, brought out two more bottles: “This is my old man’s Maotai, highly treasured. Ningning, I’m doing this to, to apologize to you. I’m going all out. You must drink more.”
Gu Ningning smiled and nodded: “Of course, we won’t go home until we’re drunk tonight.”
She was waiting for them all to get drunk.