Chapter 1261: Love Must Be Open and Aboveboard

Xu Xiaoxiao did not accept such an explanation.

She believed that was just making excuses!

Opening her mouth, she mocked, "Are you looking for a wife or a slave! What a glib tongue!"

Qin Yiyan retorted unyieldingly: "Are the methods you used honorable?"

"I am indeed not honorable enough, but Xin'ai is always honorable, and then what? She is suppressed by you to death! She even has to look at your expression just to see friends! What kind of life has she been living!!"

Thinking of the past, Xu Xiaoxiao felt aggrieved for Liu Xin'ai.

Looking at Qin Yiyan again...

She wished she could pounce over and give him a good beating!

But this thought was impractical.

Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao did not continue shouting.

Because she saw Chi Rong's face as dark as water.

Facing Chi Rong, Xu Xiaoxiao felt she was in the wrong, and her spirit weakened a bit.

Qin Yiyan was as usual, even preparing to continue tit-for-tat with Xu Xiaoxiao.

But Chi Rong stopped him.

She even asked back: "Did I just say that you can only speak after I ask a question!"

Scolded by his mother, Qin Yiyan said: "Sorry."

Xu Xiaoxiao also realized she had violated the rules and lowered her head slightly.

But the next second, Xu Xiaoxiao noticed Chi Rong walking in front of her.

She thought Chi Rong was coming to lecture her...

But no!

Chi Rong said very solemnly to Xu Xiaoxiao: "Miss Xu, I apologize to you on behalf of my daughter."

Chi Rong's tone was too formal.

Xu Xiaoxiao could not bear it, hurriedly waving her hands, and said: "Please don't say that!"

"No, some things still need to be said. As for Fei'er's actions, she indeed deserves to be punished, but I hope you can give me some time; I want to figure out the cause and effect."

Xu Xiaoxiao did not give a response immediately.

After a moment of silence, she said: "Whether Bai Yufei apologizes or not is not important. I just want Xin'ai to gain freedom, rather than being like a canary, locked at home, becoming a reproductive machine!"

A reproductive machine?

These four words were too harsh; Qin Yiyan frowned and was about to retort.

But Chi Rong gave him a warning glare.

Because of this glance, Qin Yiyan remained silent.

Chi Rong withdrew her gaze and gave Xu Xiaoxiao a promise: "I will stay during this period. With me here, no one can think of controlling Xin'ai!"

His mother's decision caused changes to Qin Yiyan's plan.

He needed to re-strategize.

Looking at the injuries on Xu Xiaoxiao's body, Chi Rong added: "Medical expenses, nutritional expenses, and compensation will not be lacking. We will hire the best caregivers to look after you."

"Uh, no need. I just have a lot of gauze wrapped around; actually, my injuries are not that serious."

"You still need to be taken care of carefully; it would be bad if you were left with scars."

Chi Rong's tone was calm and gentle.

It seemed as if she was still caring for Xu Xiaoxiao as before.

But Xu Xiaoxiao could feel...

Chi Rong's coldness and distance toward her.

In fact, such a change was not hard to understand.

After all, it was Xu Xiaoxiao who used Chi Rong's daughter to negotiate with her son.

If others encountered this situation...

Not turning hostile would already be considered good!

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed and lowered her gaze.

Chi Rong then said: "Miss Xu, have a good rest."

As her voice fell, Chi Rong signaled for Qin Yiyan to leave with her.

Qin Yiyan could have taken advantage of the situation today to strike Xu Xiaoxiao down into the dust.

So that she would never dare to have any more thoughts of helping Liu Xin'ai devise strategies!

But his mother's appearance disrupted everything.

He could not even retort.

He could only walk toward the hospital room door with unwillingness.

But when he reached the door, he heard the woman inside saying: "I will withdraw the charges!"

Xu Xiaoxiao felt she owed Chi Rong.

Withdrawing the charges... let it be her compensation.

After hearing this, Chi Rong did not have much change in expression.

She only paused her steps slightly, then tilted her head slightly and said: "Thank you."

After speaking, Chi Rong left without looking back.

As for Xu Xiaoxiao, she felt a sense of loss.

She sat blankly for a moment before calling other friends to communicate the latest situation.

As for Chi Rong and her son, they were silent the entire way.

Inside the car, Qin Yiyan wanted to speak several times.

But seeing his mother with her eyes closed, resting, he could not bear to interrupt her.

In truth, Chi Rong was not as calm as she appeared.

Her mind was in a state of chaos at this moment.

But she knew that as an elder of this family, she needed to take charge of the big picture when the children were acting out.

Once they returned home, Chi Rong still had to find Bai Yufei first to understand the situation clearly.

Thinking of Bai Yufei...

Chi Rong just wanted to sigh.

Soon, the car drove into the Qin Family Villa.

Liu Xin'ai had been waiting anxiously.

Hearing the sound of the car engine, she immediately hurried to the living room door.

And as soon as Chi Rong entered, she went up to greet her.

"Mom, how is Xiao Xiao?"

Facing Liu Xin'ai, Chi Rong smiled and patted her shoulder, saying, "Some superficial wounds, but her mental state is still very good."

This answer allowed Liu Xin'ai to breathe a light sigh of relief.

But immediately after, she noticed Qin Yiyan staring at her, and his expression was unkind.

When she withdrew her gaze, Liu Xin'ai discovered again...

Chi Rong was also staring at her.

But unlike Qin Yiyan, Chi Rong's gaze was full of heartache, occasionally looking her up and down, as if worried she had suffered some grievance somewhere.

The behavior of this mother and son...

Was truly strange!

Liu Xin'ai felt somewhat uneasy; her eyes darted, and she said, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back to my room first."

"Mm, go rest first; I will come find you in a while."

"Then you are now..."

Chi Rong did not speak, only looked up toward Bai Yufei's room.

As she looked up, she noticed the door, which had been left ajar, being gently closed from the inside.

It seemed that girl was also impatient to know something!

Chi Rong pressed her lips together tightly.

Afterward, she had Xiao'an escort Liu Xin'ai back to her room.

She herself instructed Qin Yiyan: "I will go chat with Fei'er first; you go later."

"What am I supposed to say?"

"Naturally... do not let that girl continue to let her imagination run wild."

Chi Rong said these words with great bitterness.

She could not understand how a perfectly good family could end up with such... unspeakable problems!

Qin Yiyan, however, frowned.

He stared intently at his mother and asked, "Do you really believe Xu Xiaoxiao's words?"

"Why wouldn't I? I was at the door and heard the recording too!"

"But it could also be angry talk; Xu Xiaoxiao is cunning. Didn't she hide her identity to befriend you and deceive you back then? This person's words are not to be trusted!"

Qin Yiyan finished speaking quickly, only then realizing that the example he had used was highly inappropriate.

"Mom..."

Chi Rong interrupted him, only saying, "I will go talk to Fei'er first to see; as for you... you are not allowed to cause trouble for Xin'ai!"

"Understood."

Qin Yiyan went to the study, feeling depressed.

And Chi Rong walked with heavy steps to Bai Yufei's bedroom.

Standing at the door, Chi Rong knocked lightly.

Then she pushed the door open and walked in.

Bai Yufei was sitting on a chair, turned to the side.

She even deliberately turned the cheek bearing the slap mark toward Chi Rong.

Li Beijue's expression darkened instantly; he stared coldly at Jiang Baobao, his voice sounding as if it were being squeezed through his teeth: "Say that again?"

【110】 Li Beijue's expression darkened in an instant; he stared coldly at Jiang Baobao, his voice sounding as if it were squeezed through his teeth: "Say that again?"