Chapter 1707: Does Your Friend Still Need Friends?

Li Moning didn't look up to know who it was.

Because those low-key yet outrageously expensive leather shoes were the style her eldest brother wore year-round.

Li Moning often felt that her eldest brother's personality was just like those leather shoes: rigid and boring.

And now, there was an extra trait: he was unwelcome!

Li Moning let out a "hmph" through her nose and was about to walk around Li Xingyan.

But Li Xingyan grabbed her by the collar and dragged her back.

At the same time, he coldly reprimanded her: "How are you getting more and more impolite!"

Li Moning didn't take his reprimand to heart at all.

She tilted her head back and retorted: "What politeness, where is this politeness, are you going to give me some?"

Li Xingyan knew this younger sister very well; he knew she was very good at playing dumb to anger people.

Being earnest and trying to reason with her was completely useless.

It would only make him half-dead with anger!

Li Xingyan didn't want to bring trouble upon himself, so he pretended not to hear Li Moning's words.

Instead, he shifted the focus to that novel: "Where did that thing come from?"

"Someone gave it to me!"

"Xie Wanyi?"

"That's right!"

"For no reason, why would he give you a gift? It's likely he wants to scheme against you! That guy is very cunning, stay away from him!"

"He is cunning, but he wouldn't use people as a scapegoat!"

Li Moning's words carried a tone of accusation.

As for who she was accusing, it went without saying.

Li Xingyan's face darkened as he questioned: "What do you mean?"

"I mean... you pushed the stupid things you did onto me to protect your reputation; I still remember that!!"

"How long ago was that, and you still remember it? Besides, that was clearly you..."

Seeing her brother about to harp on the same old tune, Li Moning reached out to stop him.

Then she said: "Even if you don't want to admit it, there's nothing I can do; who told you to be my eldest brother, one word from you can cut my allowance in half!"

"I also convince people with reason."

"No, you use hegemony to convince people! When I'm an adult, I'll show you my resistance!"

Did Li Moning really need to wait until she was an adult to resist?

Wasn't she resisting right now!

Li Xingyan suddenly felt a bit helpless, and he asked: "Then how long are you going to hold a grudge?"

"I'm not holding a grudge, I'm just holding my breath! I want to use my own ability to drive away Xiaoshi, and then let you know what my true strength is like!"

Hearing this from Li Moning, Li Xingyan immediately understood why she had met with Xie Wanyi.

But he strongly disapproved of Li Moning's approach.

He frowned and said: "You cannot put the cart before the horse and do dangerous things just to achieve a goal!"

"It's only dangerous to stay by your side," Li Moning made a face at him, "the danger of being a scapegoat!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Moning clutched the book and ran!

Li Xingyan wanted to reach out and grab her.

But he didn't succeed this time; that girl ran as fast as a rabbit!

Watching Li Moning's retreating figure getting further and further away, Li Xingyan sighed deeply.

He thought to himself, are girls in puberty all this thin-skinned?

In order to save face, not only do they deceive themselves and others, but they also attempt to shift the blame!

This method is not advisable.

When he has time, he must have a good talk with her.

Li Xingyan shook his head.

Afterwards, he looked in the direction where Xie Wanyi had left.

When he has time, he must also have a talk with that guy!

Inside the quiet Art Studio—

Jiang Motian held a paintbrush and drew vivid little figures on the paper.

These little figures were endearingly naive.

But Jiang Motian was not very satisfied.

After filling a sheet of drawing paper, Jiang Motian sighed.

She then crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the trash can.

And this action suddenly gave Jiang Motian an inspiration.

The next second, her eyes lit up as she sketched on the drawing paper.

Just as Jiang Motian's inspiration was bursting forth, someone was knocking on the iron gate outside the courtyard.

Jiang Motian didn't want to be interrupted, so she shouted loudly: "The door isn't locked, just come in!"

The person pushed open the iron gate and walked in leisurely.

Then he said: "When you're here alone, it's safer to lock the door."

This voice...

It is Xie Wanyi!

Jiang Motian turned her head to look over and smiled at Xie Wanyi.

But the next second, Jiang Motian could no longer smile.

Because...

Busy with her creative work, she was currently disheveled, and her hair was just tied up casually!

Jiang Motian self-consciously gathered her stray hairs and then said, "If you were coming, why didn't you say anything?"

"I was just passing by and wanted to see if you were here."

"Is something the matter?"

"I managed to get two art albums; I thought you would like them, so I brought them to you."

Jiang Motian glanced casually at the art albums Xie Wanyi was handing over.

Then, the next second...

She widened her eyes, then carefully took the art albums.

After confirming that the art albums were undoubtedly authentic, she asked hurriedly, "These art albums are out of print; how did you get them?"

"A friend of mine was moving and, while packing, felt these two art albums were dispensable, so he asked if I wanted them. I thought you might like them, so I brought them to you."

This... is no longer a question of whether she likes them or not.

This is clearly a rare treasure that should be kept as a collection!

Jiang Motian was delighted and said with a smile, "Help me ask if your friend is still looking for friends."

"Why do you ask that?"

"Anyone who can casually produce out-of-print art albums must be a collector in the field! Just getting to see his collection occasionally would be enough to broaden my horizons."

"You are truly smart; he is indeed a collector, but this person has a very eccentric personality, acting all mysterious and always saying he is a person from another dimension."

Hearing it like that, it is a bit strange.

But Jiang Motian's interest was piqued!

She even said, "I'm actually a bit curious now."

"Then, when there is a chance, I will introduce you two."

"Okay!"

Jiang Motian wanted to find a place to put these two art albums.

After looking around the Art Studio, she finally placed the art albums in a cabinet.

As Jiang Motian closed the cabinet door, Xie Wanyi, who was behind her, asked a question: "Is Xiaoshi not coming to see you anymore?"

"Mm, he has his own things to be busy with now; it's been a while since we last saw each other."

Mentioning Xiaoshi, the atmosphere between the two suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Jiang Motian did not want the awkwardness to continue, so she spoke first: "Regarding that day, I apologize to you on behalf of Xiaoshi."

"You don't need to apologize for anyone; if he really wanted to apologize, he would say it himself."

"One day, he will."

Xie Wanyi did not care at all whether Xiaoshi would apologize or not.

However...

"Tell me about your past with Xiaoshi."

Xie Wanyi's request made Jiang Motian look over in confusion and ask, "Why do you want to know that?"

"When I was chatting with your younger sister before, I heard her say a few things. I felt that girl was suspected of exaggerating, so I wanted to hear what the real situation was like."

Xie Wanyi's explanation made Jiang Motian even more confused.

She asked again, "How did you... end up chatting with Momo about Xiaoshi?"