“What’s going on?” Xiao Zhengjun frowned with displeasure upon hearing the shouting.
Xiao Qinghe immediately responded, “I’ll go check!”
“I think they’re calling for Jian Ning?” Song Hualan quickly added.
Just then, the voice outside shouted again, “Jian Ning, come out! Don’t hide inside! Get out here now!”
Jian Ning heard it too. She frowned slightly and couldn’t help glancing at Song Hualan, sensing some connection between this incident and her.
But there was no time to dwell on it. She stood up immediately to go outside.
“Ningning, your leg is still injured. Don’t go out. Let me handle this!” Luo Susu said, pressing her back into the chair before walking out herself.
Watching this scene, Xiao Yue’s eyes flashed with mockery. The better Luo Susu treated Jian Ning now, the more painful the humiliation would be later!
Though forced to sit, Jian Ning remained uneasy and wanted to see what was happening.
Just then, Xiao Qingyuan beside her spoke up, “Ningning, nothing bad will happen.”
Surprised by his concern, Jian Ning couldn’t help smiling and nodding at him.
Xiao Qingyuan stood up, patted her shoulder, and followed the others outside.
As the Xiao family’s gate opened, they found a crowd of onlookers gathered outside. At the forefront stood an aggressive woman with two children hanging their heads behind her.
The moment Wang Guihua saw the gate open, she peered inside. Not spotting Jian Ning, her face darkened with anger. “Where’s Jian Ning? Tell her to come out! Hiding won’t solve anything! If she doesn’t come out and apologize today, this isn’t over!”
Luo Susu, recognizing Wang Guihua, had initially thought she came to express gratitude. But upon hearing these words, she frowned. “Guihua, explain yourself clearly. What did our Ningning do that requires an apology?”
“Stop shouting! State your business properly!” The hot-tempered Xiao Qinghe couldn’t tolerate this disrespect, his face darkening.
Wang Guihua realized she might have gone too far—after all, this was the Xiao family. But the thought of what Jian Ning had done made her blood boil.
She dragged her two children forward, pointing at them. “You all know about the incident today where our Dahu and Xiaohu were almost hit by a car, right?”
Luo Susu nodded, while Xiao Qinghe immediately added, “Of course we know! Jian Ning saved your children!”
Wang Guihua snorted coldly at this. “Hah! Did Jian Ning herself say that? She sure knows how to take credit! At first, I thought she’d saved my children too. I was so grateful I nearly knelt to thank her.”
Her expression then shifted dramatically as she continued, “But guess what?”
Everyone’s curiosity was piqued, all eyes fixed on Wang Guihua. Clearly, there was more to the story.
Even Luo Susu’s expression changed, her brows furrowing.
Xiao Yue and Song Hualan watched from the side, barely containing their excitement.
Wang Guihua scanned the crowd before declaring, “When we got home, the children finally told me the truth! Jian Ning didn’t save them at all! On the contrary, it was Jian Ning who deliberately set up the whole thing, nearly getting my children killed!”
“I truly never expected her to be so vicious! Just to gain a good reputation for herself and seduce men, she would push my two children toward a dead end, nearly killing them both! When I heard what the children said, I couldn’t believe it! But they’re only six years old—how could they possibly lie?”
“Oh my god, how could Jian Ning be such a person? It’s terrifying! How could she do such things to children? Isn’t she afraid of karma?”
“She’s simply too wicked, too malicious! How could our compound have someone like this? Get out of the compound! We don’t welcome people like her!”
“That’s right, get out! If someone like this stays, who knows what crazy things she might do next? She must be driven out!”
In an instant, all kinds of harsh words were hurled at Jian Ning, with everyone saying different things, yet not a single person stood by her side.
At this moment, Xiao Zhengjun and Jian Ning had also come out. Hearing these words, Xiao Zhengjun couldn’t help but look at Jian Ning, his eyes filled with disappointment.
Song Hualan was utterly pleased, casting a mocking glance at Jian Ning. Now, even if she had ten mouths, she wouldn’t be able to explain herself clearly!
She was just waiting to see the wretched state Jian Ning would be in when she was driven out of the family. Just thinking about it made her feel exhilarated.
Jian Ning stood there, quietly watching them perform.
Xiao Yue glanced at Xiao Zhengjun, then at Luo Susu, before stepping forward and addressing the crowd, “Everyone, please stop for a moment and listen to me.”
Seeing Xiao Yue step forward, the crowd gradually quieted down and turned their attention to her.
Xiao Yue glanced at Jian Ning before speaking, “Ning Ning was indeed wrong in this matter. I apologize on her behalf to Aunt Guihua and to the two children. It’s our fault—we’re sorry!”
As she spoke, she bowed to Wang Guihua. Although Wang Guihua’s face still showed displeasure, she didn’t outright reject the gesture.
“Look, Xiao Yue is truly the well-bred lady the Xiao Family raised. In critical moments, it’s Xiao Yue who steps up. Not only is she kind-hearted, but she’s also so responsible! Such good girls are rare these days!”
“Exactly, Xiao Yue is truly a remarkable girl. Speaking of which, she seems more like Division Commander Xiao’s biological daughter.”
For a moment, praises poured in for Xiao Yue, and everyone looked at her with admiration and approval—exactly the effect she had hoped for.
The more chaotic the situation, the more it highlighted her excellence and uniqueness!
Moreover, by speaking up at this moment, she aimed to define the incident outright, leaving Jian Ning no room to refute it.
She continued, “However, I think Ning Ning might have just returned and wanted to quickly gain our parents’ approval and goodwill. She might have acted impulsively and made a mistake. So, I hope everyone can give her another chance. Perhaps she…”
“Hmph, a villain is a villain. Even if you give her a hundred more chances, it’s useless! Yueyue, you’re just too kind. Unfortunately, some people, no matter how well you treat them, won’t appreciate it. They might even resent you!” Song Hualan stepped forward and said coldly.
“That won’t happen, sister-in-law. Ning Ning definitely isn’t that kind of person. I’m sure she’ll change for the better.” Xiao Yue turned a gentle, innocent gaze toward Jian Ning, her expression pure and kind, like a harmless little rabbit.
But the moment her eyes met Jian Ning’s, a flicker of triumph and provocation flashed in her gaze, as if saying, “Let’s see how you plan to wash off this stain of dirt!”
Xiao Zhengjun valued face above all else, and Jian Ning causing such a scene was no different from trampling his dignity before everyone!
This time, Xiao Zhengjun would definitely not let Jian Ning off lightly—he might even directly send her back to the countryside!
The mere thought of this filled Xiao Yue with uncontrollable excitement and thrill!
Once Jian Ning was driven away, everything would return to how it was before, and she would once again be the most favored in the Xiao Family!
“How could she not? Someone who would harm even a child to achieve her own goals—do you still expect her to have a conscience?” Song Hualan sneered, casting a glance at Jian Ning before turning to Xiao Zhengjun and Luo Susu. “Mom and Dad, this matter is too vicious and serious. She must be severely punished, or she might do something even crazier in the future! It’s best to send her back to the countryside, cutting off her hopes completely, so she won’t entertain any other improper ideas!”