Chapter 591: I'll Go Serve Your Month-Lying-In for You

Faced with Meng Jie's rare moment of high intelligence, Bai Liang didn't feel guilty at all.

This kind of emotion rarely appears on him; in fact, sometimes, just to see how absurd his luck could get, he would occasionally step into a pit on purpose, deliberately or otherwise.

He was just about to keep teasing Meng Jie a bit more—after all, it was rare to see her looking this smart.

But at that moment, a staff member came over to notify them it was time to film, so Bai Liang had no choice but to quickly explain the meaning of "borrowing a belly," and then added:

"I just happened to hear recently that someone in our circle did this, that's all~"

"Who? Who is it?"

Meng Jie instantly switched from smart mode to gossip mode—smooth as silk.

After all, suspecting Bai Liang was a false proposition to begin with.

Not that Bai Liang was especially honest and never did anything shady, but rather that he was "especially honest"—when he did something shady, he generally didn't try to hide it.

From a certain angle, wasn't this just being an honest, reliable little wolf?

So after getting used to it, the girls would subconsciously choose to believe almost anything Bai Liang said.

This is what a good reputation is!

And Meng Jie's gossipy curiosity naturally couldn't be satisfied—Bai Liang hadn't agreed to Shuangzi's outrageous request, but he also wouldn't turn around and spread her gossip, selling her out.

So he chose to tell a little white lie, telling Meng Jie: he had only heard about it, that's all~

After getting this piece of melon, Meng Jie was all smiles; after Bai Liang went off to film, she hurriedly pulled out her phone and started sharing the new melon she'd eaten with the young ladies in the group chat.

She harvested a huge wave of emotional value.

"Wow! Really?!" / "There's actually something like this?!" / "So outrageous, Meng Jie, do you know who it is?" / "This melon is juicy—keep digging, keep reporting!" / "."

The "Joy of Life" sisters group chat—although it's much quieter now than before, having gone from close sisters who talked about everything back then to the somewhat surface-level sisters they are now, each one speaking with things held back and hidden, when it came to topics like this, everyone was still enthusiastic, and the whole group instantly sprang to life, full of vigor~

Of course, Meng Jie didn't just have this one sisters' group—she was a social little expert, and right now her phone was buzzing and beeping away, busy as could be.

But since the topic had already drifted to "borrowing a belly," naturally some people, whether intentionally or not, dragged the conversation toward the pregnancy scandal currently causing a huge stir online.

Meng Jie had already "figured it out" by now, so she naturally actively helped clear her little hedgehog's name.

This behavior was pretty much exactly like those brain-dead fans online who helplessly clear the name of "giegie."

Naturally some girls pointed this out very directly, but once Meng Jie's stubborn streak kicked in, she didn't care about any of that, and shamelessly typed: "So what if I'm giegie's brain-dead fan? What are you gonna do about it?"

After typing those words, she amused herself~

She touched her smooth cheek and felt it was slightly warm!

Saying such shameless things was indeed a little embarrassing after all.

But the effect was actually excellent—after all, she had already admitted it; what could the others do to her?

Sincerity is an ultimate killing move!

Just like how Li Xin and Li Yitong's "saucy sisters" nickname—why has it stuck as a teasing joke until now? Mainly because the two of them despised it.

If one day they just threw in the towel and said, "Yeah, we're the saucy sisters, saucy as hell, what about it?"

Then naturally they'd instantly become invincible, and that thing could never "hurt" them again.

But normal people really do find it hard to admit such things—just like how Big Mi Mi would never call herself a "bald chicken" either.

Only Sister Tian Tian actually quite liked that "flower of worldly wealth and nobility" title—after all, it really wasn't unpleasant to hear~

As for Meng Jie, after frantically clearing Bai Liang's name in several group chats, while chatting away, she also received several private messages.

The sisters in the group chat were all "heart to heart" on the surface, but behind the scenes each and every one was playing mind games.

After all, there's an "old saying" in China: how the hell could something like this be discussed in public?

News of this nature shared in the group chat naturally needed further confirmation.

So here they all were, coming to ask Meng Jie for the details.

The most direct one was Li Yitong, that evil little kitty—she didn't even bother typing, just called with a video call.

Meng Jie didn't want to pick up at first, because she was still chatting in the group~

But after hanging up, the evil little kitty called again; after two consecutive calls, Meng Jie could only answer helplessly.

"Tongtong, what are you doing? I already sent you 'chat later,' didn't I~"

"Aiya, Meng Jie, I'm in a hurry! Tell me again—how were you so sure?" On the screen, Li Yitong first grinned, then hurriedly pressed on.

"How was I sure? I just asked him directly!" Meng Jie crossed her arms over her chest, striking a "I'm on guard against you" pose.

Her defenses against this bestie who had been the first to steal her "ex" were growing heavier by the day.

Of course, part of the reason was that the evil little kitty was getting more and more wicked.

"Asked him directly"—Li Yitong actually also knew that this guy Bai Liang basically said whatever you asked him, almost never lying.

But she had also once discovered an exception. About the occasional little white lie.

Seeing the hesitation on her face, Meng Jie's eyes darted, and she decided it was time to turn the tables!

Who doesn't know how to play mind games?

She does too!

So, in a mysterious tone, she said: "The rumors online are definitely fake, but someone being pregnant—that part is actually true."

"My next-door neighbor's dog is also pregnant, Meng Jie, I suggest you organize the subject of 'pregnant' first, or add a few more conjunctions." Li Yitong raised an eyebrow slightly, then narrowed her eyes to observe Meng Jie.

Meng Jie, already immersed in her own "acting," didn't notice that her dear sister's "form" had changed, and kept on putting on a show.

"Aiya, of course I mean it's related to him!"

"Oh," Li Yitong nodded expressionlessly, then quickly followed up: "It's not you, is it?"

"Eh~ you guessed— of course it's not me! What are you talking about?"

Meng Jie felt she was just too smart!

Saying it was herself directly would be way too fake—with the evil little kitty's brains, she'd see through it in a second.

But if she pulled out the move of "pretending to slip up, then denying it," how would the other side respond?

I really am pretty smart, after all!

"Really? I think it's you, though~"

"It's really not, ugh."

"Just admit it already, your cover's completely blown."

"You can't tell anyone, okay!"

Meng Jie felt the act had gone on long enough, and finally "reluctantly" gave a vague admission, the corners of her mouth curving up into a faint smile.

Only, the wicked little kitty turned out to be far more composed than she had imagined—faced with this "earth-shattering news," she merely nodded and asked, "Oh~ Meng Jie, you're pregnant? How far along?"

"What are you doing~ Don't talk nonsense. I was just joking with you." Meng Jie suddenly began piling on the drama, overturning what she'd just said—she needed to shore it up a bit more.

Watching Meng Jie over there acting all "shy" with her, Li Yitong's eyes were practically squinting into slits; in this state, she somehow seemed to gain a few extra hints of charm out of thin air.

She went on playing along with Meng Jie's little performance and tossed out: "Meng Jie, you've already blown your cover—come on, spill the details~ How long have we known each other? You think I'd secretly get rid of your baby for you or something?"

Meng Jie: Finally. She took the bait!!!

"Ahem, didn't expect our Tongtong to be so sharp and perceptive. Fine, I quit acting, I'm laying my cards on the table—I'm pregnant!"

"How many months?"