Chapter 144: 144. Chapter 144: Sheng Tinglan shows weakness, shocking the Luo Family

144. Chapter 144: Sheng Tinglan shows weakness, shocking the Luo Family

"Huh?"

Luo Xixi was startled and blurted out, "Why is he here?"

"This, I'm not too sure either..."

Bai Fengxia responded from outside the door.

Because her daughter had returned too late last night, there were still many things Bai Fengxia hadn't been able to ask her.

Just yesterday, Sheng Tinglan was still the culprit who had turned their household upside down; furthermore, the fact that her daughter Xixi was being cyberbullied, the rumors flying about her son Luo Xichuan, and the Luo Family's company being in jeopardy—this man was behind it all.

Yet, after meeting Xixi at Sheng Laoyezi's birthday banquet last night, Sheng Tinglan had suddenly acted out of character, becoming exceptionally fixated on Xixi, even appearing ready to come to blows with the superstar Yan Yu over her.

The people at the banquet had been whispering and discussing it in various ways; if it hadn't been Sheng Laoyezi's birthday banquet, many would likely have already surrounded her and her husband to gossip.

Originally, Bai Fengxia had wanted to properly ask Xixi what exactly happened last night, what they talked about after they left, and why her other daughter, Luo Shiqing, had also disappeared.

As it turned out, before she could even ask these questions, Sheng Tinglan had actually come over first, even saying with a sincere face that he wanted to apologize to them. This was so shocking to Bai Fengxia that she felt as if the whole world had become magical.

So, she had hurriedly rushed over to knock on her daughter's door, wanting to get her up quickly.

Luo Xixi didn't dare to sleep anymore either. She had originally wanted to find Yan Yu to ask if her Tong'er was doing well, but then this guy Sheng Tinglan had come again.

She understood this person.

In her previous life, although she didn't know if he was influenced by the plot, he was abnormally fixated on anyone or anything he had set his mind to. During his "amnesia," he had also clung to her and pestered her in every way, which was why Luo Xixi had felt needed.

Now, he must be wanting to "win her back," so he was using the same tactics from her previous life.

Moreover, Luo Xixi had already witnessed Sheng Tinglan's ruthlessness in this world. As long as it was someone he didn't care about, even if they hadn't provoked him, or even if they disappeared right before his eyes, he wouldn't blink. As long as he could achieve his goals, he didn't care how despicable his methods were or how much he hurt others.

Luo Xixi only wanted to focus on winning over her second brother now; she couldn't let Sheng Tinglan mess things up for her.

She changed her clothes as fast as she could and then went downstairs.

By now, almost everyone was downstairs: the Luo parents, her second brother, and Sheng Tinglan.

Sheng Tinglan's attitude was very sincere. He sat upright and apologized to Luo Zhennian and Bai Fengxia, who were sitting opposite him: "I am truly sorry, Uncle, Aunt. Because of some misunderstandings before, I did some very bad things to you. Now that the misunderstandings between Xixi and me have been cleared up, my visit today is mainly to apologize to you. Of course, I also know that a mere apology cannot make up for the harm I have caused you, so whatever you need, just ask. I will do my best to fulfill it for you."

"You this..."

Bai Fengxia was completely bewildered by Sheng Tinglan's attitude.

She didn't know how to respond.

Luo Zhennian didn't speak either, only looking at Sheng Tinglan with a scrutinizing and suspicious gaze. He didn't believe this man's rhetoric; after all, this person was one of the culprits who had nearly caused their family to be ruined just the day before. How could he suddenly have a change of heart?

Could there be some other conspiracy?

Better to wait until Xixi came down to see.

Because her second brother, Luo Xizhou, hadn't been involved in the previous plot and had only suddenly returned last night, the Luo parents hadn't explained things too clearly to him. Now that he didn't have all the information, he naturally had no room to interject and just watched quietly, waiting to see how things developed.

"Mom, Dad, Second Brother!"

As soon as Luo Xixi reached the stairs, she hurriedly greeted her family.

"Xixi!"

Seeing that her daughter had finally come downstairs, Bai Fengxia looked as if she had seen a savior and hurriedly stood up to walk toward her. "You're here."

"Yes, Mom."

Luo Xixi held Bai Fengxia's hand to steady her emotions.

"Xixi."

Seeing Luo Xixi appear, Sheng Tinglan also immediately stood up from the sofa. A gentle and bright smile was on his face, just like in her previous life; with one smile, it felt as if the whole world had brightened up.

Back then, Luo Xixi had been bewitched by this bastard's face and had wanted to give him everything she had.

But after experiencing two worlds, Luo Xixi could face him calmly and would no longer be affected.

She pulled Bai Fengxia over and asked coldly, "Why did you come over so early in the morning?"

"..."

Sensing Luo Xixi's coldness toward him, Sheng Tinglan paused. He lowered his posture as much as possible, a hint of innocence in his eyes, and said, "Because I thought about how I had done many things to hurt you all, I wanted to apologize to your family as soon as possible and make up for my mistakes."

"Then you should also watch the time; coming so early."

Luo Xixi curled her lip.

Sheng Tinglan wasn't annoyed at all and still apologized to Luo Xixi: "Sorry, it was my lack of consideration. Please don't be angry."

Seeing Sheng Tinglan's near-fawning attitude toward Luo Xixi, Luo Zhennian and Bai Fengxia widened their eyes in shock once again.

They had heard plenty of rumors about Sheng Tinglan.

This man was cold, cruel, and his methods against his enemies were ruthless. Just like last night at Sheng Laoyezi's birthday banquet, he had an air of looking down on everything and being overbearing. No one could have imagined that such an arrogant man would have such a side of showing weakness and fawning over an outsider, and that this person was Xixi.

Even if it were Luo Shiqing, they could understand it a little, but why was he suddenly like this toward Xixi?

Luo Xixi was immune to this attitude of Sheng Tinglan's. Since last night, this bastard had been like this—skilled at acting innocent and showing weakness without any psychological burden. In fact, he had always been this kind of person.

During his "amnesia" in her previous life, he was exactly this kind of person.

So, Luo Xixi remained unmoved by Sheng Tinglan's attitude. She said, "You being like this suddenly will make my mom and dad very confused. They have seen the sincerity of your apology; if there's nothing else, you should go back first. Too many things have happened, and I haven't had time to explain them to my mom and dad yet."

Sheng Tinglan asked with concern, "How do you want to explain it to your parents? You aren't very good at speaking; don't cause any misunderstandings. I'll go with you; if there's anything, I can help you explain."

"Am I a moron in your eyes?" Luo Xixi glared at Sheng Tinglan unhappily and asked, "I'm an adult too, why wouldn't I be good at speaking?"

Being scolded by Luo Xixi, Sheng Tinglan lowered his posture even further. He said in a low voice, "Sorry, Xixi, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to accompany you..."

"I don't need you to accompany me!"

As she said this, Luo Xixi dragged Sheng Tinglan by the hand toward the outside, saying, "You come out with me, I have something to tell you!"