Since they hadn't met the person, they couldn't gossip from his perspective.
The Qin family also expressed regret about this.
However, Peng Li was still trying to persuade them.
"I can't let that bitch continue to bewitch Lang Zhe's heart. We must destroy her! I'm not part of your entertainment circle, so I can't find any dirt on her, but a girl with her character must be hiding many unspeakable secrets. You should investigate and use the stage to expose her, just like the others before. Let that foolish Lu Fei open her eyes wide! See what kind of person she thinks is so good, and see if she'll still ignore my advice in the future!"
Peng Li spoke with such self-satisfaction that it left the Qin family speechless.
"If we can't find any dirt, could it be that she simply doesn't have any?" Qin Yan questioned softly. "The fact that she dares to stay on this stage basically proves it."
Qin Rong couldn't help but add, "Auntie, you really haven't watched any of the previous shows, have you? It's clearly your godson who wants to win back Sun Man. Shouldn't you be trying to stop your godson? Why do you always like to find fault with the passive women? It's clearly your precious son who's entirely to blame!"
Having seen too much of this, Qin Rong really couldn't stand these people's logic anymore. How could they be so male-pandering and male-loving?
[Big sister and fourth sister spoke so well.]
The two girls immediately lifted their chins proudly, but this made Peng Li flush red with anger.
"I won't waste words with you ignorant children! Hou Lan! One word, will you help me or not?"
Qin's Mom's expression turned cold. "My children are more sensible than you."
This comment thoroughly offended Peng Li, who angrily stood up. The sudden movement caused her pearl necklace to sway on her neck, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
Peng Li was about to start cursing, but seeing Qin's Mom staring fixedly at her necklace, she suddenly sneered, "Oh, I get it. You're just upset that you can't compare to me in some things, so you're deliberately refusing to help. How petty of you."
As she spoke, Peng Li tilted her neck, wanting to show off her pearl necklace from all angles.
It could be said that within the city's circle of wealthy ladies, there were few who could surpass her in terms of jewelry.
Watching Peng Li's boastful expression, the Qin family members just wanted to shout: Please stop this horrifying behavior! They really didn't want to look any closer, as they would be unable to resist imagining things.
"Auntie, is this necklace the only thing you have to show off?" Qin Zhao was truly afraid that if he looked any longer, he wouldn't be able to resist recalling some bizarre images that would pollute his brain.
Peng Li was immediately choked up, feeling a sense of shame and anger at being exposed. She said, "How can you be so impolite as a junior? How did your family teach you!"
Before Qin Zhao could retort, Ji Fei was heard saying, "That's right, Third Brother, you're being impolite."
Qin Zhao immediately glared at Ji Fei, and the other Qin family members also looked at her.
Peng Li, on the other hand, started to smile and was about to say a few more words. However, Ji Fei continued, "We're in front of people, why are you blurting out such truths! Aren't you just trampling on Auntie's face? Don't expose others' shortcomings, how presumptuous!"
Qin Zhao couldn't help but let out a "pfft," but quickly composed himself and cooperatively said with a serious face, "I was indeed presumptuous."
Looking at the other Qin family members, they could barely hide the smiles on their faces.
Peng Li seemed to finally realize that this family was treating her like a clown!
She immediately glared at Ji Fei and said, "Don't think that marrying into the Qin family through some tricks makes you a real young mistress. You're nothing but a beggar without a dowry. How dare you be so impolite, sooner or later you'll..."
There were quite a few people who had mocked her, but the only one she dared to counterattack was Ji Fei, because Ji Fei was essentially without a natal family. In the eyes of outsiders, she was just living off the Qin family's grace, an outsider who could be discarded at any time.
So Peng Li was picking on the weakest target.
However, she didn't notice that the Qin family members' expressions had changed as soon as she said her first sentence.
Qin Xian suddenly interrupted, "Ms. Peng."
He didn't even call her Auntie anymore, directly addressing her as Ms.
His voice was low and full of frost, allowing people to accurately recognize the anger buried beneath his words.
Peng Li was almost instantly stunned by that icy tone, looking bewilderedly at the young man who was considered the most exemplary heir among all the comments.
Just one glance, and she was frightened by his intimidating gaze.
"Ms. Peng has spoken rudely to my wife, offending her. You should apologize," Qin Xian said coolly.
Upon hearing this, Peng Li was dumbfounded.
Wasn't she the elder here?
Wasn't she his mother's long-time acquaintance?
How could he speak to her like this!
Peng Li's breath caught, and she turned to look at Qin's Mom, expecting her to discipline her child.
However, not only Qin's Mom but all the other Qin family members were coldly staring at her, their attitude clearly showing a united front against an outsider.
Peng Li simply couldn't understand. "I merely reprimanded an impolite junior. Don't I have the right to do so, given the relationship between the Peng family and the Hou family?"
"We, as a couple, don't even dare to reprimand our precious daughter-in-law. What right do you have?" Qin's Father retorted directly.
Qin's Mom sneered, "What about the Peng family? Go throw your weight around in your own home. Fei Fei is the future mistress of our Qin family!"
Qin Zhao coldly laughed, "Her status in the Qin family is higher than that of us other brothers and sisters. Ms. Peng, it seems you haven't understood your own position."
Qin Yan and Qin Rong also nodded angrily.
Ji Fei, on the other hand, was already stunned by this scene.
It was just ordinary banter, right? She was ready to counterattack, how did it turn into this?
However... Although Ji Fei's mind was in chaos, a warm current flowed into her heart. This was a feeling she had never experienced in her previous life.
It felt like sinking into sun-warmed, soft cotton - warm and cozy.
Qin Xian, with a stern expression, coldly said under Peng Li's almost unbelievable gaze, "Ms. Peng, are you not planning to apologize?"
Peng Li was immediately provoked and was about to curse back when she heard Qin Xian say coldly, "It seems the Peng family no longer wants that piece of land they've been eyeing recently."
This sentence made Peng Li draw in a sharp breath.
The reason she could still live well after her divorce was naturally because the Peng family was doing well.
The fact that the Peng family had been vying for a piece of land recently was known to everyone in their circle, and she had naturally heard about it too. She also understood that the Qin family had the power to make it happen. If they lost the land because of her, then wouldn't that be...
Peng Li immediately panicked and said, "What are you saying? The Peng family and your maternal grandfather's Hou family are old friends! Aren't you afraid of what your maternal grandparents will think if they know you're threatening an elder like this?"
Qin Xian didn't argue but chose to say directly, "It seems you don't want the chain hotel project either?"
Peng Li's pupils constricted, and an invisible pressure made her whole body start to tremble uncontrollably.
Qin Xian almost didn't give her a chance to argue, coldly making a move to take out his phone.
But the next second, he heard Peng Li say, "I apologize, I apologize!"
There was no time for her to quibble; she only knew she had no choice.
Qin Xian stopped his movement and coldly looked at her.
A wealthy lady, at her age, was actually pressured by a junior to the point where she couldn't catch her breath. Humiliated, her eyes reddened, but she could only bow her head and admit her mistake.
At this moment, she finally understood that her previous attempts to irritate Qin's Mom were just small tricks, mere comparisons. She hadn't truly offended Qin's Mom. If she had insulted her in the same way, she would have definitely met the same fate.
It seemed she finally understood that her so-called Peng family was actually not on the same level as low-key wealthy families like the Qin family. It's just that they never used their power to show off.
If only she had known... she wouldn't have come.
"I'm sorry! I spoke wrongly."
Although she said it through gritted teeth, it still counted as an apology. After saying it, she was so angry that tears came out. Without saying another word, she left with her head down. Before leaving, she couldn't help but say, "Hou Lan, we're not friends anymore!"
Qin's Mom shrugged and said, "As if I really wanted to be friends with her." After complaining, she quickly turned to look at Ji Fei, worried that those words might have upset her.
As a result, she saw Ji Fei staring intently at Qin Xian.
[Wow, I just saw a real domineering CEO in action. That threatening posture was so powerful! It gave me a sense of déjà vu of a king breaking the sky! So handsome!]
Although it was a bit embarrassing to be described like that, it was still a compliment after all, and Qin Xian felt a bit happy inside. He couldn't help but straighten his sitting posture, about to look at Ji Fei to speak, when he heard...
[He's so handsome that I can't help but want to pounce on him and give him a big smooch!]
Qin Xian froze, meeting Ji Fei's gaze, and immediately felt his face grow hot.
Does she want to kiss me?!
But the whole family is here!
Though this was just her inner thoughts - people usually think before acting. Maybe she's about to act on impulse, so I... definitely shouldn't avoid it, right?
The other onlooking Qin family members, hearing this, reflexively widened their eyes, not wanting to miss a single moment.
What should I do? This is so nerve-wracking. Are we about to witness something?
In the end, they saw Ji Fei smile at Qin Xian, a smile that made his heart flutter.
"Thanks!"
Qin Xian: ?
Ji Fei turned to look at the others, "Thank you all for standing up for me."
Then she continued excitedly gossiping: "Since she hit a wall with us, do you think she'll try to pull something else on Sun Man?"
Everyone: ...Suddenly feeling less interested in others' drama.
Qin Xian: So some people only think but don't act!
A few days later, they arrived at the production team's location to hear about the performance theme.
As soon as Ji Fei and her group arrived at the scene, the director and producer came to find them.
Just as Ji Fei was suspecting they had come to warn her not to cause trouble, the director smiled and said: "There's going to be some excitement to watch soon. We'll draw lots after that."
"What?" Pei Mingxuan asked curiously.
"Teacher Lu's son is here. He's prepared a surprise to propose to Sun Man," the producer said with a smile.
Ji Fei and her group: ...
[...The last person who tried to propose without considering the girl's wishes... This is the first time I've seen someone step into a trap so precisely.]
