Chapter 109: Song Huan Yan Falls into Water

But after a moment, she didn't truly argue with Nan Gong Lin.

She thought Nan Gong Lin probably admired Nan Gong Yu too much, which is why she was picky toward her.

She especially felt that her love history was too long.

To that, Song Huan Yan gave Nan Gong Lin the greatest tolerance; she wasn't truly angry, but finally said, "Sometimes what the eyes see isn't necessarily the truth."

Nan Gong Lin raised an eyebrow, "Are you implying that Qiao An has a secret love history?"

Song Huan Yan hadn't spoken yet when Nan Gong Lin immediately said, "That's all fabricated CP, just a trope. Aren't you the mastermind behind it? Could it be Qin Zi Mo? Isn't Qin Zi Mo your ex‑boyfriend? How could you not know?"

Upon saying that, Nan Gong Lin herself paused, stunned.

Indeed, Qin Zi Mo is Song Huan Yan's ex‑boyfriend.

So, why did Song Huan Yan say such words?

Could it be… that Qiao An and Qin Zi Mo are secretly involved?

Nan Gong Lin suddenly recalled that Song Huan Yan and Qin Zi Mo broke up on the day of the birthday banquet, and Qin Zi Mo even said it was supposed to be their engagement banquet…

Thinking of this, Nan Gong Lin widened her eyes slightly, wondering if Song Huan Yan meant that Qiao An had an affair with Qin Zi Mo?

But after a moment, Nan Gong Lin denied that thought, saying, "If you know something, be clearer about it."

Song Huan Yan looked toward the distant scenery and said, "If I say it, will you believe? Don't people only choose to believe what they want to?"

After speaking, she looked at Nan Gong Lin.

Nan Gong Lin frowned, "Actually, I also know why you're targeting Qiao An. Qiao An told me everything."

Song Huan Yan raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Tell me then."

Nan Gong Lin said, "It's because of your ex‑boyfriend. Before Little Brother arranged a marriage alliance with Qiao An, Qiao An said she wanted to pursue Qin Zi Mo. So of course you're targeting her."

In response, Song Huan Yan merely gave a cold smile.

Nan Gong Lin, however, said seriously, "I don't care what your reason is. But you've already married my big brother, and my big brother treats you so well…"

She didn't wait for her to finish; Song Huan Yan said, "You've already said that, no need to repeat it. If I truly did something that wronged your big brother, you can come back later to prosecute me, it's not too late. Right now, there's no need to set me up or draw a line. Moreover, I haven't done anything, so you don't have to flaunt your authority in front of me. If you like Qiao An, go ahead and like her. It has little to do with me. We've finished viewing the scenery, let's go back; after all, you didn't genuinely bring me here to enjoy the view. Return early, so we both aren't uncomfortable staying together."

After saying that, Song Huan Yan turned and walked away.

She has always been like that; her words aren't exactly pleasant.

She returns to others whatever attitude they give her.

Nan Gong Yu and Nan Gong Lin are willing to give way a bit, and that's only because of Nan Gong Yu's face.

Their conversation was clearly unpleasant.

After Song Huan Yan turned and left, Nan Gong Lin naturally wasn't happy either.

She followed and left as well.

Although they ended their chat on bad terms, they left together.

For some reason, after walking for a while, Nan Gong Lin suddenly became a bit curious about Song Huan Yan.

What kind of person is she, really…?

She always seems a bit mysterious, and doesn't speak much.

It's indeed hard to make someone like her at first glance, but to say how

disliked, that's not the case.

This really gives a strange feeling.

Why would a lofty, capable big brother choose her, what does he like about her?

Indeed, that face is… unbelievably good‑looking.

Indeed, that face is… incredibly beautiful.

Nan Gong Lin couldn't help her curiosity; as they walked, she secretly observed Song Huan Yan.

As a result, being distracted, she accidentally kicked her own foot and twisted it.

Coincidentally, they are at this open‑air pool, just walking along its edge.

Coincidentally, they were at this open‑air pool, walking along its edge.

Nan Gong Lin let out a scream, watching helplessly as she fell uncontrollably into the pool.

It was Song Huan Yan, who didn't mind her words, instinctively reaching out at the critical moment to tightly

But because it was so sudden, both of them were straining.

As a result, Nan Gong Lin steadied herself and didn't fall.

But because it was so sudden, both were exerting force.

Song Huan Yan, however, was thrown into the pool by inertia.

With a splash, water drenched Nan Gong Lin.

But Nan Gong Lin was also terrified, letting out a scream and immediately shouting, "Elder Sister-in-law!"

Fortunately, Song Huan Yan can swim; after instinctively thrashing and struggling a few times, she quickly calmed down and didn't drown.

Nan Gong Lin became a bit flustered, hurriedly pulling a phone from her coat pocket to call Nan Gong Yu, while immediately kneeling and reaching out to pull Song Huan Yan.

Song Huan Yan was also wearing a woolen coat, soaked with water, and long boots.

Honestly, it's not easy to swim; she could only stay afloat without sinking.

Song Huan Yan stuck her head out, paddling hard, still fairly calm, said, "I'm fine, I won't drown. Don't pull me; it's hard for you to pull me that way. I can get up on my own."

Nan Gong Lin knelt at the pool's edge, extending her hand, "Elder Sister-in-law, give me your hand."

Song Huan Yan kept her head above water, paddling steadily and remaining composed, saying, "I'm fine, I won't drown. Don't pull me; it's hard for you to pull me that way. I can get up on my own."

Her composure helped ease much of Nan Gong Lin's panic.

On the other end, Nan Gong Yu had already answered the call.

He had already heard their conversation.

Nan Gong Lin said, "Elder Sister-in-law fell into the swimming pool."

Lord Yu hung up the phone, took Meng Changfeng and the bodyguards, and headed for the swimming pool.

Song Huan Yan placed both hands on the edge of the swimming pool.

The pool was quite deep; her feet couldn't touch the bottom.

Song Huan Yan could only lean on the pool edge with her arms and shuffle toward the pool ladder.

When Nan Gong Yu and the others rushed over, Song Huan Yan finally moved to the pool ladder, stepped onto it, and Nan Gong Lin hurriedly reached out to pull her onto the shore.

After getting out of the water, both of them looked rather disheveled.

"Huan Yan," Nan Gong Yu ran over, his cool eyes showing genuine worry.

Seeing Song Huan Yan's condition, he furrowed his brows even more.

Her long wool coat, soaked with water, dripped down like a rain curtain.

"Yan Yan okay?" Gu Qinghe asked anxiously.

They all crowded around Song Huan Yan, showing great concern.

"Mom, I'm fine," Song Huan Yan shook her head.

The water on her hair formed continuous strings of droplets.

Lord Yu reached out, took off her coat and tossed it to Meng Changfeng, then immediately removed his own suit jacket and wrapped it around her.

Without waiting for her to speak, he powerfully lifted her sideways in a firm embrace, and calmly ordered Meng Zhangfeng, "Send someone to bring clothes to my master bedroom."

Having said that, he carried Song Huan Yan briskly back to the room.

Nan Gong Lin was splashed all over with water, and she looked quite disheveled at that moment.

Yet watching Nan Gong Yu carry Song Huan Yan away, she felt an inexplicable pang in her heart.

Originally, she was the most favored member of the family.

Gu Qinghe looked at Nan Gong Lin, reached out and pulled her, "Go back and change clothes."

Nan Gong Lin felt a little better inside, but before she could whine, Gu Qinghe asked, "What happened? How did your Elder Sister-in-law fall into the pool all of a sudden? It's so cold today."

Nan Gong Lin instantly felt uncomfortable again.

Even Gu Qinghe now dotes on Song Huan Yan!

Since Song Huan Yan arrived, Gu Qinghe's eyes are only on this eldest daughter‑in‑law!

Nan Gong Lin said, "I accidentally sprained my ankle and almost fell into the pool; Elder Sister-in-law pulled me, but I ended up slipping into the pool by mistake."

Gu Qinghe replied, "I see."

After speaking, he couldn't help but add a few more words to Nan Gong Lin, "You too—how did you sprain your ankle while walking fine? And you tossed your Elder Sister-in-law into the water; luckily she can swim."

Gu Qinghe said that, making Nan Gong Lin feel even more aggrieved, and she suddenly said, "Who knows if she deliberately fell into the water?"

The remark left Gu Qinghe stunned.

It also made Nan Gong Yu, who was carrying Song Huan Yan ahead, pause his steps, turn around, and say, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Nan Gong Lin felt even more aggrieved; she was also miserable and disheveled.

Her elder brother rushed over in a hurry, not even glancing at her!

Moreover, Nan Gong Lin felt that she had always treated Song Huan Yan poorly; Song Huan Yan probably wasn't that generous and would surely hold a grudge.

So perhaps Song Huan Yan deliberately fell into the water!

Because of that, this could be seen as Song Huan Yan putting aside past grievances to rescue her; although it's not a life‑saving favor, it is still an act of help.

Song Huan Yan just wants her to be grateful for her rescue?

Nan Gong Lin not only felt jealous that the family treated Song Huan Yan well, but also refused to admit that Song Huan Yan truly didn't mind her attitude and was still kind to her.

Nan Gong Lin said, "It was always like that! How could it be such a coincidence that she pulled me back and she fell in herself? She clearly…"

"Shut up!" Gu Qinghe finally couldn't hold back the scold.

Nan Gong Yu's expression turned cold and dark.

Nan Gong Lin, extremely aggrieved, burst into tears, "I'm drenched all over, and none of you cared about me!"

Nan Gong Yu was instantly incensed to the point of choking.

Gu Qinghe was also quite angry, saying, "You're always pampered at home. Your elder brother finally got married, and you still try to compete for favor with your Elder Sister-in-law? Besides, she fell into the water; weren't you just standing safely on the shore?"

Nan Gong Lin remained silent, but her tears wouldn't stop.

Nan Gong Yu's face turned cold, "Go to the Ancestral Hall and kneel for a full hour before coming back."

Nan Gong Lin widened her eyes, yet said nothing.

Song Huan Yan said to Nan Gong Yu, "I'm fine, Uncle. Don't punish my little sister. It's not a big deal; I can swim, and my little sister can too. Actually, no matter which of us falls in, it's nothing. So this is just a trivial matter, just an accidental slip into the pool. There's no need to assign blame or punish anyone; we're all family. This small incident doesn't mar anything, it's not worth mentioning, let alone cause discord among the family."

Upon hearing that, Nan Gong Yu and Gu Qinghe felt immensely gratified.

Nan Gong Yu looked at her, thinking the kneeling punishment could be waived, but an apology was required.

However, Song Huan Yan seemed to guess what he wanted to say, lifted her hand and gently pressed it against his lips, saying, "I'll change clothes first."

Indeed, that day, being so wet outside with the evening breeze, it was quite stifling.

Nan Gong Yu hurriedly stepped forward and ordered Meng Zhangfeng, "Have the Kitchen simmer Ginger Soup."

"Yes," Meng Zhangfeng replied.

Gu Qinghe also looked at Nan Gong Lin, reached out and asked, "Is your foot injured?"

Nan Gong Lin muttered, "No."

Gu Qinghe, pulling her, said, "Then quickly go back to the room, take a hot shower, and change clothes."

Nan Gong Lin fell silent.

But she still believed Song Huan Yan deliberately fell in.

Qiao An stepped forward, took Nan Gong Lin's arm gently and considerately, "Linlin, I'll help you change clothes."

Now Nan Gong Lin finally feels a bit more comfortable.