Chapter 1131: Everything Was Just a Misunderstanding

Hearing Xu Xiaoxiao's words, Qin Yiyan thought of something.

Then he tentatively asked, "Miss Xu?"

"I didn't expect you to still remember me; it is truly my honor!"

Xu Xiaoxiao said sarcastically.

But Qin Yiyan did not take offense, and immediately frowned as he looked at Bai Yufei.

Bai Yufei, who had originally been watching the spectacle, also wore a look of astonishment.

She did not understand how the adulterer had turned into a woman!?

This... where exactly had things gone wrong!?

Xu Xiaoxiao had originally been looking forward to meeting Liu Xin'ai's husband.

Who could have imagined that upon their first formal meeting, this man would act like a tyrant!

It was simply inexplicable!

However, although Xu Xiaoxiao was angry inside, she also wanted to figure out exactly what the situation was.

So she took a deep breath and, trying to use a calm tone, asked Qin Yiyan: "Xin'ai said you were very busy and didn't have time to come eat, so now..."

"..."

"It was a coincidence," Qin Yiyan said.

Xu Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow: "That really is quite a 'coincidence'!"

Qin Yiyan paused slightly and said nothing more.

He could feel the dissatisfaction in Xu Xiaoxiao's words, but in the final analysis, it was he who had been abrupt first.

It was also he who had misunderstood Liu Xin'ai!

So, since the other party had emotions, he had nothing to say.

Furthermore...

Qin Yiyan looked at Liu Xin'ai and said softly: "I'm sorry, I was impulsive just now; I scared you, didn't I?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai snorted coldly in her heart.

She had no need for Qin Yiyan's apology at all.

She just wanted this guy to stay away from her!

But...

Xu Xiaoxiao was still watching them, so Liu Xin'ai could only suppress the annoyance in her heart, put on a magnanimous appearance, and smiled lightly: "It's okay."

Immediately after, she heard Qin Yiyan say again: "Since we ran into each other, why don't we eat together?"

He wanted to take the opportunity to perform well and salvage his terrible image in the eyes of Liu Xin'ai's friend.

But he forgot that he had not come to the restaurant alone...

"Are we going to eat together? Then can you count me in?"

Hearing Bai Yufei's crisp voice, Liu Xin'ai closed her eyes.

She had originally thought Qin Yiyan was here to eat with a business partner.

But if he was with Bai Yufei...

Then even if she tried her best, Xu Xiaoxiao would still see the problem!

Liu Xin'ai remained silent.

Xu Xiaoxiao, after hearing the voice, looked at Bai Yufei and asked: "And this is..."

"My younger sister, Bai Yufei."

"Bai? Do you two have one taking the father's surname and the other the mother's?"

"No, Fei'er is my sister with no blood relation."

Qin Yiyan did not explain in detail, but Xu Xiaoxiao already understood what he meant.

And then, the more she looked at Bai Yufei, the more awkward she felt!

In the end, the few of them squeezed in at the table on Liu Xin'ai's side.

The atmosphere at the dining table... was somewhat awkward.

Bai Yufei looked Xu Xiaoxiao up and down from across the table.

The more she looked, the angrier she became!

The guy who investigated Liu Xin'ai—was he blind!

Just by looking at this person's face, one could tell she was a woman!

It even caused her to believe it was true and then tell Qin Yiyan...

No, she had to find a way to distance herself from this!

Bai Yufei's eyes darted around, her mind racing.

Then, she took the initiative to break the silence.

With an innocent look, she said to Xu Xiaoxiao: "It's no wonder people would mistake you; your outfit, sister, is too much like a man's."

"What does Miss Bai mean by that? Could it be that Mr. Qin was flying into a rage just now because he thought I was a man?"

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Qin Yiyan with amusement.

Qin Yiyan's expression suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Bai Yufei should not have spoken so much.

This made his current situation very passive!

Facing Xu Xiaoxiao's stare, Qin Yiyan had no choice but to raise his eyes and respond somewhat uncomfortably: "I was momentarily blinded by jealousy; please excuse my rudeness."

"Excusing it isn't the issue, but to try and drag Xin'ai away without even asking..."

…that's too arbitrary, isn't it."

The main reason why Qin Yiyan was so furious that he wanted to take Liu Xin'ai away was…

Because of those photos!

Thinking of the photos Bai Yufei had shown him, doubts sprouted in Qin Yiyan's heart.

Xu Xiaoxiao then continued: "And after you took Xin'ai away, what did you want to do? Domestic violence?"

Qin Yiyan immediately knitted his brows.

He hurriedly denied it: "No, I just wanted to understand the situation."

"But the way you looked at the time didn't seem like you were going to talk things over properly; instead, you were impatient to…"

Xu Xiaoxiao did not finish her sentence, her voice still carrying suspicion and mockery.

Bai Yufei could not stand the way Xu Xiaoxiao was acting.

It was just a misunderstanding, was it necessary for her to keep harping on it?

Thinking this, Bai Yufei spoke up to challenge her: "Why is this lady speaking so aggressively?"

When Xu Xiaoxiao was in a good mood, she would joke around with no holds barred.

But if she was angry inside, even if she was smiling, she would exert invisible pressure on others.

Her tone of voice was also very oppressive.

However…

Which sentence of hers just now was aimed at this woman?

This younger sister was being a bit too "enthusiastic," wasn't she!

Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze landed on Bai Yufei, a half-smile on her face:

"That might have to do with my profession. I study psychology, so I like to dig into details, and details can really explain a lot, you know."

Bai Yufei had so many secrets hidden in her heart that, upon hearing Xu Xiaoxiao's words, she immediately and unconsciously averted her gaze.

At the same time, her fingers gripping the knife and fork could not help but tighten.

Feeling the atmosphere growing increasingly tense, Liu Xin'ai nudged Xu Xiaoxiao with her elbow.

"Relax a little. We're eating now, not conducting a lecture."

"

"Ah, sorry, just a professional habit."

Xu Xiaoxiao smiled nonchalantly, as if she really had just said a few words unintentionally.

But whether it was intentional or unintentional…

Only Xu Xiaoxiao herself knew.

Qin Yiyan also wanted to ease the atmosphere, so he suggested: "How about we have some wine? How does red wine sound?"

Before Liu Xin'ai or Xu Xiaoxiao could speak, Bai Yufei said in a delicate voice: "Brother, you haven't been resting well lately; drinking will give you a headache."

"It's fine to have a little bit."

"But when you're having a good time, it's easy to overindulge. Why don't we just drink juice instead."

Bai Yufei wanted to assert her presence.

She even wanted to make decisions for Qin Yiyan.

But when she inadvertently met Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze…

She was startled inside!

Because the other woman's eyes were too penetrating.

It was as if she could see the little schemes in her heart clearly!

This feeling was very uncomfortable, and Bai Yufei immediately averted her gaze.

Xu Xiaoxiao still had that half-smile on her face as she said: "Xin'ai, this sister-in-law of yours—who has no blood relation—is very concerned about her brother."

"Yes, they are siblings, after all."

"Siblings—" Xu Xiaoxiao drew out the sound.

And that drawn-out tone made Bai Yufei feel very furious inside.

Who does this woman think she is, to be acting so snide here!

Since that's the case, then she would just have to trade blows with her!

She smiled at Xu Xiaoxiao and said: "We haven't been formally introduced yet. May I ask how to address you, Miss?"

"My name is Xu Xiaoxiao. I'm Xin'ai's classmate and best friend. I've come here this time to teach at a university."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yufei immediately rolled her eyes in her heart with disdain.

So, she's just a teacher?