Chapter 1169: The One Who Has Been Wronged is Liu Xin'ai

Now that Liu Xin'ai wants to withdraw herself, then she...

Should she really, as Liu Xin'ai said, lend her a helping hand?

Bai Yufei rubbed her hair in irritation.

Her heart was filled with anxiety.

But after being anxious for only a moment, Bai Yufei regained her composure.

Because in her heart, she already had a definite answer!

Inside the Art Gallery, Chi Rong stood quietly on the steps.

She watched people walking past her in twos and threes.

Yet she herself had no intention of going in.

Until...

She spotted a young figure hurrying over.

Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao, Chi Rong smiled and said, "Don't rush, I just arrived as well."

Xu Xiaoxiao stood steady in front of Chi Rong and took a long breath.

Then she said, "Sorry, there was a bit of traffic on the way, otherwise I could have been here a little earlier."

"You're not late now, let's go in first."

Chi Rong took out the admission tickets and walked into the Art Gallery with Xu Xiaoxiao.

What was being held today was an exhibition of works by an abstract master.

The style of the works was bold, with rich colors.

Viewed from different angles, one would have completely different feelings.

When the two reached a piece of work, they both stopped in their tracks.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at it for a while and wanted to exchange a few words with Chi Rong.

But as she turned her head, she discovered that Chi Rong was staring blankly.

In her eyes, there was even a look of gravity.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao withdraw her gaze and remain silent.

Afterwards, Xu Xiaoxiao focused a portion of her attention on Chi Rong.

And discovered that today, Chi Rong...

Was weighed down by worries.

On the second floor of the Art Gallery, there was a rest corner.

It allowed visitors to drink something.

Xu Xiaoxiao went to buy two cups of coffee, then walked back to Chi Rong's side and handed her one.

"Thank you." Chi Rong thanked her and took the cup.

Xu Xiaoxiao then commented as if making casual conversation: "I feel that compared to last time, there is more sorrow on your face."

Chi Rong raised an eyebrow.

But she did not deny Xu Xiaoxiao's words, only smiling as she said: "You really are observant."

As she spoke, Chi Rong sighed softly.

And self-critically remarked: "It's my problem, I'm too sentimental."

"

"The emergence of emotions always has a reason; there is no need to deny or suppress them, nor is there a need for self-reproach."

"But if I don't suppress them, do I just let them develop? If so, wouldn't I soon be surrounded by negative emotions?"

"But the human emotional system has a self-repair function; if it cannot..."

Xu Xiaoxiao paused, taking the opportunity to calmly take a sip of coffee.

But Chi Rong could not be calm.

Anxious to know the answer, she asked: "Then what should be done?"

Xu Xiaoxiao shrugged and replied: "It requires external intervention, such as finding a psychologist or taking medication."

"Between the two, it is better to find a psychologist; taking medicine has significant side effects."

After saying this, Chi Rong immediately added: "That, I'm just guessing!"

Xu Xiaoxiao looked deeply at Chi Rong.

Then she smiled and said: "You are quite right; some psychiatric medications have side effects, such as heart palpitations, hair loss, lack of energy, and so on."

Chi Rong listened, nodded, and raised her cup to drink her coffee.

She wanted to use this action to cover up the panic in her eyes.

But Xu Xiaoxiao had long since taken everything about her into view.

Naturally, she did not miss this flash of panic.

Xu Xiaoxiao withdrew her gaze and sighed with emotion: "While life is full of troubles, it is precisely these various ties that better reveal the warmth of human life and human touch; therefore, there is no need to deliberately suppress negative emotions—learning to accept them is more important."

Chi Rong listened quietly.

And savored the words carefully.

Finally, she revealed a relieved smile and said: "Every time I chat with you, I feel like my whole being can be elevated."

"Please don't say that; I don't have that kind of ability. At most, it's just that a certain sentence happened to strike a chord with you."

"That is still a manifestation of wisdom. As for me, I should also be a bit calmer and give the children more trust."

Chi Rong's ability to learn was excellent, and she was also willing to improve her own shortcomings.

But the prerequisite was that the person making the suggestion was Xu Xiaoxiao.

Being trusted, Xu Xiaoxiao smiled with gratification.

She tilted her head slightly and took the opportunity to ask, "Is it the children's issue that is troubling you?"

"Yes, it is a little," Chi Rong opened up and began to chat: "My daughter and her brother have a very close relationship, but this closeness must have boundaries, otherwise it will cause a lot of trouble."

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows slightly.

She wondered if Chi Rong knew about Bai Yufei's intentions?

In order to get a definite answer, Xu Xiaoxiao asked again: "What kind of boundary do you think this boundary is?"

"The children have grown up and have their own lives; even if my daughter is close to her brother, she must never interfere in the relationship between her brother and sister-in-law."

Xu Xiaoxiao wore a faint smile and commented: "You are a very sensible mother-in-law."

"However... although I can urge her, I don't know if my daughter can do as she says."

"So, is the possibility that your daughter might feign compliance while acting in opposition what is troubling you?"

Chi Rong nodded gently, her brows and eyes still carrying worry.

And Chi Rong's behavior made Xu Xiaoxiao confirm one thing:

Chi Rong still did not know Bai Yufei's secret!

But if just feigning compliance made her this troubled, then if she were to learn the truth...

She would likely have a hard time!

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed softly.

And her sigh made Chi Rong show an apologetic expression and say:

"Sorry, my affairs have made you unhappy too."

"Not at all, I just feel sorry for you."

"Sigh, the one who is truly worth feeling sorry for is my daughter-in-law."

Thinking of Liu Xin'ai, Chi Rong's voice still carried sorrow: "She just experienced the pain of losing a loved one and is in a bad mood, but even in this situation, she still endures the grief to carry out the work she hadn't finished before to benefit more people; this resilience is truly admirable."

Actually, this was also what Xu Xiaoxiao thought in her heart.

But as a friend, Xu Xiaoxiao could not bear to see Liu Xin'ai be so strong.

She wanted Liu Xin'ai to be able to cherish herself more...

Xu Xiaoxiao was silently melancholy.

Chi Rong changed her attitude and added: "Fortunately, my son is very understanding of her; in order to comfort her, he even suffered some grievances himself. Of course, these grievances don't count for much; they are people who will walk through life hand in hand, so they should support each other and have less scheming."

Chi Rong's demeanor was very magnanimous.

Yet Xu Xiaoxiao heard this and...

Wanted to vomit blood!

She thought that the person who suffered grievances was clearly Liu Xin'ai!

What did it have to do with Qin Yiyan!

But on the other hand, Xu Xiaoxiao was also curious why Chi Rong would reach such a conclusion.

In order to get an answer, Xu Xiaoxiao tried her best to calm her mind and asked:

"How did your son suffer grievances?"

"It's just... he became a punching bag for his wife; it might make you laugh to hear it, but my son's face was scratched up by his wife."

As Chi Rong said this, she smiled and shook her head.

But Xu Xiaoxiao's expression stiffened.

Her fists also quietly clenched!

She thought to herself that the person who was the punching bag was clearly Liu Xin'ai! How did it become Qin Yiyan suffering in silence in Chi Rong's words?

I'm afraid...

It is Qin Yiyan who told a lie to deceive someone who doesn't know the truth!