Qin Xian hadn't yet recovered from learning about Luo Zhou's act of pretending to be poor to test someone's sincerity when he heard there was more dramatic news, and it involved Xuan Yi.
What did Ji Fei mean? What had Xuan Yi done?
Wait, wasn't today's chance encounter a bit too coincidental? Could someone have deliberately arranged it?
Just as Qin Xian was thinking this, Ji Fei revealed everything.
[What does she mean, choosing the older brother but still can't let go of the younger one? Does she enjoy it when Luo Zhou's attention is on her and he keeps provoking her? So when she discovered Tang was a threat, she orchestrated all this?!]
Qin Xian's brows were so tightly knitted they could kill a fly. His gaze swept toward Xuan Yi, who wore a gloomy expression, clearly unhappy about Luo Zhou constantly mentioning Tang.
What a mess!
[With this kind of deception, if Luo Zhou confesses voluntarily, there might still be a chance to salvage things. But if Tang discovers on her own that she's been deceived all along, the consequences... unless Tang truly loves money, or as Luo Zhou claims, loves him so much she can't leave him, otherwise it's over.]
Qin Xian was speechless. Sure enough, Xuan Yi had deliberately arranged for Tang to work here, intending for her to discover Luo Zhou's true identity and completely destroy their relationship.
[I can already imagine what kind of drama is about to unfold. Right now, I really wish I could turn into an octopus and slap these two jerks in turns. Why should that poor girl suffer for your love games?]
However, Ji Fei's feelings were quite complicated.
[Better to rip off the bandaid quickly. It's good for Tang to see through this scumbag all at once. Best if she dumps Luo Zhou in public, gives him a few slaps, and if played right, I could even help her demand money from Luo Zhou on the spot. After all, hard-earned money shouldn't go to supporting such a heartless jerk. Love can be lost, but money can't!]
Listening to Ji Fei's calculations, Qin Xian couldn't help but find it amusing. If that's how it would play out, he'd help demand money too - ten times compensation, or even a hundred times if needed.
However, looking at Tang's demeanor, she probably valued feelings more than money.
[Sigh, we can't be sure how Tang will react. If it's mutual consent between them, we can only watch the drama unfold.]
Watching Ji Fei's expressions shift between worried and eager, anxious yet impatient, her changing expressions were quite adorable.
Qin Xian found himself staring unconsciously.
Then he heard Luo Zhou say from across, "What's with that weird expression?"
Qin Xian: ...
Ji Fei blinked and pointed at herself, "You mean me?"
"Yeah, do you have some problem with me?" Luo Zhou was displeased, feeling that Ji Fei had just been looking at him with extreme contempt, as if she wanted to slap him.
She was actually the first woman who had ever really slapped him! If it weren't for Qin Xian's sake, he wouldn't let this grudge go so easily.
Besides, he felt that while others might have opinions about his actions, what right did Ji Fei have to look down on him, given all the trouble she'd caused Qin Xian?
Seeing Luo Zhou's annoyed expression, Ji Fei's eyes suddenly gleamed.
[You brought this on yourself, don't blame me.]
Hearing this tone, Qin Xian immediately sat up straight.
Then Ji Fei said with a sweet smile, "Oh my, I'm just surprised! So you have a girlfriend? I really thought you two were a couple!" She pointed at them both.
Luo Zhou's face froze.
Xuan Yi was also stunned.
Those in the know were shocked by Ji Fei's boldness.
Those unaware looked around in confusion, sensing only the weird and awkward atmosphere.
But as long as Ji Fei wasn't embarrassed, it was fine.
"I was just about to ask Qin Xian why one of you wears a ring and the other doesn't. I almost teased you about having a fight, hahaha!"
Luo Zhou's face turned green, so angry he forgot to retort. Though they had dated before, saying such things openly now was just embarrassing them, wasn't it?
Xuan Yi recovered and her expression changed dramatically. Suppressing her anger, she pretended to be hurt and said, "Ji Fei, are you still upset about what happened before, so you're deliberately saying these things?"
Then she looked awkwardly at Qin Xian and said, "Look at this, maybe I should apologize to Ji Fei again..."
[Wow, playing the green tea act?! Impressive, turning the tables on me!]
Qin Xian: Not everyone could turn tables on his wife.
So he seriously said to Ji Fei, "Our last meeting was rushed, and I never mentioned it to you afterward, so you probably forgot about their relationship."
Ji Fei barely contained her delight and quickly put on an innocent face. "Huh?"
[Well done, Qin Xian, perfect way to smooth things over! Are you a mind reader? So clever!]
Qin Xian curved his lips slightly and played along, "She's his sister-in-law."
Ji Fei immediately acted enlightened, "Oh, no wonder I saw you two exchanging glances earlier. So it was just in-law communication! Haha, it's your fault for being too good-looking, made me start shipping you accidentally."
What kind of talk was this, suggesting they were making eyes at each other? Luo Zhou and Xuan Yi were completely dumbfounded, not expecting someone to speak so inappropriately.
If you can't speak properly, better not speak at all.
Both were so provoked they almost couldn't breathe, but since they had actually done those things, they felt too guilty to refute.
Others in the know: ... Was this deliberate? Doesn't seem like it, she even complimented their looks... But... why does it feel so passive-aggressive?
Yu Yue seemed to realize something and widened her eyes, but Bai Xiaoxi innocently joked, "Really? I didn't notice. How can you ship random couples like that, haha!"
Ji Fei sighed regretfully, "I'm so sorry, I only remembered how you defended each other last time, so I got confused."
Then she looked at Xuan Yi with an affected innocent expression, "You won't blame me, right? You know how I am, speaking without thinking. I really didn't mean it, let me apologize."
Luo Zhou felt like he was choking on blood, unable to either swallow it or spit it out. His expression was stiff and somewhat fierce, but he could only grunt.
He regretted asking this crazy woman anything!
Xuan Yi was already breathing heavily with anger. She sensed Ji Fei was doing this deliberately, but since she felt guilty about the matter herself, and with the other person apologizing first, she had no way to counterattack.
But how could she keep losing to Ji Fei?
Last time she hadn't expected Ji Fei to be so unhinged, directly resorting to violence.
This time...
"Since it's all a misunderstanding, it's fine. Actually, this is Qin Xian's fault," Xuan Yi suddenly said with a smile, in a joking tone.
Qin Xian was startled. "Mine?"
Ji Fei slightly narrowed her eyes to look at her.
[Oh? Can't counterattack, so changing to attack strategy? Want to attack my person? Bring it on.]
Although Xuan Yi's actions would let Tang know the truth early, it was at the cost of disregarding Tang's feelings.
Ji Fei equally disliked Xuan Yi for hurting an innocent girl due to her personal desires.
Meanwhile, Qin Xian, who heard Ji Fei's thoughts, suddenly tensed up.
'My person'?
Though he knew she probably meant it casually, likely meaning 'someone on our side.'
Still, a hot surge flowed from his chest, leaving Qin Xian at a loss, his cheeks feeling warm.
"Yes, if Qin Xian had held a wedding with you, my husband and I would definitely attend to celebrate, then you wouldn't have made this mistake."
Qin Xian's face instantly turned cold as he looked at Xuan Yi.
Everyone present exchanged glances at these words.
The next second, Xuan Yi stiffened slightly, then awkwardly pressed her lips together and avoided eye contact, as if realizing she'd said something wrong. "Just joking, let's talk about something else..."
[Damn! Still attacking me! Same trick as two years ago! Tch, troublesome, should I react to this situation?]
Xuan Yi naturally felt Qin Xian's grim warning gaze.
With Brother Luo's status being no less than Qin Xian's, Xuan Yi wasn't afraid of him, and besides, she was saying something nice, wasn't she? Just teasing them, hoping they'd have their wedding soon? Whatever Ji Fei might think of it had nothing to do with her.
Even if Ji Fei dodged this one, she wanted to see what kind of interesting reaction Ji Fei would have when Yu Zhi arrived later and she remembered everything.
Deep down, everyone knew the reason there was no wedding ceremony was because Qin Xian never truly accepted this wife. If Ji Fei hadn't appeared, perhaps Qin Xian would have waited for Yu Zhi's return.
Before Ji Fei could think of a way to counter, the main doors opened. The previously lively venue gradually fell silent as all eyes turned toward the entrance.
Under the lights, a woman in an elegant long dress appeared at the doorway. Her features were exquisite, her bearing graceful, and her aura extraordinary.
Everyone recognized her almost instantly - she was the former celebrity of their school, the campus beauty, and also Qin Xian's first love who had left him, Yu Zhi.
Xuan Yi was the first to notice Yu Zhi's arrival, and her eyes immediately lit up - this was truly heaven-sent help.
She saw that Yu Zhi had already spotted them, her gaze fixed steadily on Qin Xian's back.
Just as Xuan Yi was about to rise and speak, with a smirk playing on her lips.
In the sudden silence of the great hall, Qin Xian's deep and resonant voice spread out.
"Actually, as long as Fei Fei agrees, we can have the wedding ceremony anytime."
