Chapter 1780: A Dispute Between Siblings

Jiang Motian did not object.

But she had something to add: "Things like personality are also very important. In any case, you need to keep your eyes peeled and vet him carefully yourself."

"I know!"

"If you feel he's okay afterward, you have to let me meet him."

Jiang Motian was uneasy, thinking she still needed to help Wei Yangyang probe into this person's background.

Wei Yangyang, however, hadn't thought that much about it and promised readily: "Of course we have to meet! You're my best friend, after all!"

"Mm, I'll look forward to your good news."

To tell the truth, Wei Yangyang was looking forward to it herself.

She raised her hand to support her chin and even began to fantasize about her sweet future love life!

Because she was so lost in thought, Jiang Motian had to remind her: "Thinking about men? You're drooling!"

Ah, drooling!?

Wei Yangyang hurriedly wiped her mouth.

But there was nothing there.

This made Wei Yangyang realize that Jiang Motian was teasing her.

She immediately cried out in mock annoyance: "Oh, you're so mean!"

After saying this, Wei Yangyang even wanted to tickle Jiang Motian.

But a figure caught in her peripheral vision made her immediately abandon the idea.

The next second, she stood up properly and didn't even dare to laugh.

The person who could make Wei Yangyang this afraid was, naturally, Li Xingyan.

Li Xingyan walked in with a frown.

He looked at Wei Yangyang and lectured: "I just walked in and heard you making such a racket. What kind of behavior is that!"

Wei Yangyang had indeed been shouting quite loudly just now.

But when with a friend, even if one gets carried away for a moment, it's nothing.

It was more annoying that Li Xingyan started nitpicking the moment he appeared.

Jiang Motian found it very annoying.

She frowned and asked: "She is a guest too, why are you lecturing a guest?"

"What kind of guest is she? She's practically growing by your side."

Li Xingyan had hit the nail on the head.

But it also made Jiang Motian press her lips together, feeling displeased.

Wei Yangyang, however, was not angry.

She simply opened her mouth to explain: "I've been quite busy lately, and it's been a while since I've seen Tiantian."

"Busy with what? Busy looking for a man?"

Wei Yangyang hadn't expected Li Xingyan to have heard their joke just now, and she was instantly so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to crawl into!

Jiang Motian stepped in to help Wei Yangyang out: "Did you come here just to listen to girls gossip?"

That was certainly not it.

Li Xingyan got back to the point: "Will Xie Wanyi come to see you today?"

"Not necessarily. Do you have something to ask him?"

"Mm, I want to ask him about the clock."

Li Xingyan had been waiting for news, but nothing had come.

There was no other way; he had to ask Xie Wanyi himself.

Jiang Motian understood her brother's intent and spoke up for Xie Wanyi: "There's no news yet. Otherwise, Wanyi would definitely have said so."

"Not necessarily. Who knows if he's secretly in contact with Li Shu."

Li Xingyan's assumption made Jiang Motian frown.

But she didn't want to argue with her brother, so she said patiently: "Li Shu isn't a fool, and he's cautious in his actions. He'll definitely need to spend some time confirming the situation is safe before he acts. We should also give Wanyi some time."

Li Xingyan was not a patient person.

These past few days were already the limit of his patience.

Hearing his sister's implication that they should still wait, he couldn't help but feel restless.

He even said with a sour tone: "When it comes down to it, it was Xie Wanyi who messed things up and delayed the time!"

Seeing her brother still targeting Xie Wanyi, a ball of anger rose in Jiang Motian's heart.

That rage made her retort: "You should be thanking Wanyi. If he hadn't taken action, our plan would have died in the cradle!"

"Thanking him? Hmph, you really know how to gild the lily for him!"

"Am I wrong? The plan was arranged in advance, but who could guarantee Li Shu would do exactly as we anticipated? Wanyi's appearance helped us open up a new path. You're not grateful, and instead, you're nitpicking... you're really being unreasonable!"

Jiang Motian's words were very bold.

They drew a cold sneer from Li Xingyan.

Afterward, there was only a direct, piercing stare.

In Li Xingyan's view, Xie Wanyi and Li Shu were already suspicious.

It was impossible to tell if the two of them were putting on a double act.

Yet, not only did Jiang Motian not suspect him, she actually spoke against her own brother for that man... calling him unreasonable!?

He was truly about to explode with anger!!

Wei Yangyang felt the air around them beginning to freeze.

That was truly dangerous!

Reason told her that she needed to remain quiet now.

But she was truly afraid that Li Xingyan would scold Jiang Motian.

Li Xingyan was so fierce; wouldn't being scolded by him be the equivalent of being skinned alive!?

Wei Yangyang did not want her good friend to suffer so miserably, so she wanted to help by persuading him.

Or perhaps distracting him would also work.

Thinking this, Wei Yangyang took a deep breath and spoke up: "Um, you two..."

"Don't go prying!"

Li Xingyan did not even give her a chance to change the subject, shouting back as soon as he opened his mouth.

Goodness, he had even startled Wei Yangyang!

Seeing Wei Yangyang pouting her lips and standing there feeling wronged, Jiang Motian hurriedly shielded her friend behind her.

Then, she indignantly questioned him: "Why are you scaring Yangyang!"

"I am not scaring her!"

"You are too; look at Yangyang, she's about to be scared to tears by you!"

Actually...

Wei Yangyang had originally really wanted to cry.

But now that Jiang Motian had said it out loud in front of everyone, Wei Yangyang just blinked her eyes, and suddenly couldn't cry anymore.

Li Xingyan was also looking at Wei Yangyang.

He discovered that this woman had no intention of crying, and instead...

"Why is she acting so dazed?"

Wei Yangyang, being the one critiqued, dared to be angry but dared not speak.

Jiang Motian, however, said a fair word: "That must be because she was scared silly by you!"

"Hmph, her courage is truly small."

After muttering this, Li Xingyan did not critique Wei Yangyang further, lest he really scare her into crying.

He turned his attention back to Jiang Motian's side.

And he said in a cold voice: "Urge Xie Wanyi again; a perfectly good plan cannot be shelved because of him."

"Urge me about what?"

This deep voice came from the main entrance.

The few of them immediately looked toward the entrance, and then saw Xie Wanyi walking over with measured steps!

Xie Wanyi had originally been eating with Ling Yu.

But halfway through the meal, Ling Yu suddenly received new information and left in a hurry.

The meal had to be ended early as well.

Thinking that the place where they were eating was right near the Art Studio, Xie Wanyi came over to take a look.

He didn't expect... there would be an unexpected harvest!

As soon as Li Xingyan saw Xie Wanyi, he narrowed his eyes.

Then he turned around and said with an unkind expression: "You should be very clear about what to urge."

"If you are referring to the clock, then it has already been swapped and taken away."

"Are you sure?"

"I left a mark on it; I am very sure."

Hearing this, Li Xingyan's expression looked a bit better.

But Jiang Motian had a nervous look on her face.

She asked worriedly: "To think they could take the item from your house? This clearly indicates a security risk!"

"Don't worry, when I am not at home, I intentionally left a loophole to give him a chance to act."

"That is still a risk!"