Zhao Luoning could hardly hold back her temper, but Zhao Luoyue still wouldn't shut up.
"Zhao Luoning, don't you forget that everything you have now is because of me..."
Before she could utter the words "I gave to you", she received a slap on the face.
The "pop" sound was extremely crisp.
Everyone's gazes were drawn over, and they all looked at Zhao Luoyue, whose face was turned to one side from the slap, and Zhao Luoning, who calmly withdrew her hand.
"Zhao Luoning, how... how dare you hit me!" Zhao Luoyue covered her face and could no longer maintain that sweet and amiable expression. She showed her true, ferocious and domineering nature.
"The eldest sister is like a mother. Just because I'm your elder sister. Since our stepmother can't teach you well, I'll help her teach her daughter."
Hearing her mother being insulted, Zhao Luoyue went even more crazy.
"You... you're just bullying others by relying on your power. Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you've married into the Ji family. Do you believe I can ruin you right away!"
Seeing that Zhao Luoyue was getting more and more outrageous, Zhao Luoning slapped her again.
"Zhao Luoning... how dare you!"
Before Zhao Luoyue could finish her words, she got another slap on the other cheek.
Zhao Luoning couldn't bear it any longer. She shouted and was about to rush up. "Zhao Luoning! You're just bullying others by relying on your power! Don't think I'm afraid of you."
Zhao Luoyue's face was red from the slaps. She rushed up angrily, trying to grab Zhao Luoning's hair.
Zhao Luoning certainly wouldn't let her beat her. Zhao Luoyue was shameless, but she still cared about her reputation.
But before she could pull Ji Shihan away, a person stood in front of her, like a mountain protecting her behind. And Zhao Luoyue was blocked by the person.
The person blocked Zhao Luoyue's hand. With a slight force, Zhao Luoyue staggered back several steps.
Zhao Luoyue was just about to get angry. When she fixed her eyes on the person, she found it was a rare and handsome man. Zhao Luoyue took a deep breath. In front of a handsome man, she still had to maintain her grace.
"Sir, why do you stop me? Can't you see that she's the one who bullied me by relying on her power first?"
The man nodded and said, "I saw it."
"Then why did you..."
"Because I'm the backing she relies on."
Hearing this, Zhao Luoyue immediately understood!
So the handsome man in front of her was that dissolute second young master of the Ji family, Ji Shisu, whom she had looked down upon!
She was ashamed, embarrassed and angry at the same time. Her fingers trembled as she pointed at Zhao Luoning who was standing behind Ji Shisu.
"Just because she's from your Ji family, you can let her bully others at will? The husband is the leader of the wife. Why don't you teach your shrewish wife a good lesson?"
"My wife is gentle and polite. She doesn't need me to 'teach' her, and it's not up to you to tell me how to treat my wife. As for the rest... I don't care if she bullies others, but no one can touch a single hair on her head in front of me."
Zhao Luoyue was so angry that she almost spat out blood.
Wasn't he supposed to be a playboy and a philanderer? Weren't they supposed to be on bad terms?
What was going on?
Thinking that she had personally given this man to Zhao Luoning, Zhao Luoyue was so angry that she almost gritted her teeth. At this time, Ning Huaizhi, who had been watching the show on the side, finally stepped forward with a smiling face.
"Luoyue is being childish. I'll apologize to you two on her behalf."
Zhao Luoning rolled her eyes.
Ji Shisu was even more blunt.
"Since Luoyue is childish, it's up to us, her elder sister and brother - in - law, to teach her. There's no reason for you, an outsider, to apologize to us."
With just one sentence, Ning Huaizhi's face immediately changed.
Ji Shisu completely ignored Ning Huaizhi's dark face. He said to Yuchi beside him, "Send the second Miss Zhao back home."
Zhao Luoyue of course disagreed. She shook off her hand and wanted to make a scene, but was quickly grabbed by the old women sent by Yuchi and stuffed into the carriage.
The carriage galloped away. Ning Huaizhi, feeling embarrassed, also left. The on - lookers saw that there was no more show to watch and dispersed one by one.
Only then did Ji Shisu turn around and look at Zhao Luoning with concern.
"Are you okay? Didn't get hurt, did you?"
Zhao Luoning shook her head and asked, "Why are you here?"
Wasn't he called away by Shu Danyao? How could he appear here by such a coincidence?
Of course, Ji Shisu wouldn't say that he had been following them all the way. He gave a shy smile and replied, "I just passed by. I heard the commotion and came to take a look. I didn't expect it was you."
Ji Shihan had completely become a fan of Ji Shisu at this time. She said excitedly, "Second brother, you were so cool just now! You completely scared that fierce woman."
Speaking of this, Ji Shihan suddenly remembered that the fierce woman in her mouth was Zhao Luoning's younger sister. She quickly stuck out her tongue and apologized to Zhao Luoning.
"Sister - in - law, I'm sorry. I..."
"It's okay. I also think she's quite fierce."
Hearing what Zhao Luoning said, Ji Shihan was relieved. She was in a good mood. She pulled Hongshao and walked in front, chattering about which lantern to buy. Finally, she showed a bit of the lively and cheerful look of a young girl.
Zhao Luoning and Ji Shisu walked side by side behind them. The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
After a long time, they both spoke at the same time.
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
They were both stunned. They looked at each other and then burst into laughter.
Zhao Luoning asked Ji Shisu, "What are you thanking me for?"
Ji Shisu looked at Ji Shihan walking in front and said, "Since you came, they all seem much happier."
Zhao Luoning curled her lips and silently thought in her heart, "I'm just a pretty face. Don't over - praise me."
Just as Zhao Luoning was complaining in her heart, Ji Shisu suddenly stopped. He took out a wooden hairpin from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Luoning.
Zhao Luoning took the hairpin and let out a surprised "eh".
"Isn't this the one I saw at the stall before? How do you have it?"
"So, do you like it?"
Ji Shisu was looking forward to seeing Zhao Luoning's surprised expression. Unexpectedly, Zhao Luoning suddenly looked up and asked, "Didn't you say you just passed by?"
Ji Shisu: "... Well, I saw it at the stall in front. I thought it would suit you very well."
"Really?"
"Otherwise, do you think I, the second young master of the Ji family, would do something like following others secretly?!"
"Okay." Zhao Luoning smiled. There was a strange feeling growing in her heart. She didn't intend to expose Ji Shisu either. She took out the jade hairpin from her bun and inserted the wooden one.
Ji Shisu pretended to be calm, but his side - eyes were secretly glancing at Zhao Luoning. Seeing that she had changed the hairpin, the corners of his mouth also turned up.
He sincerely praised, "You look good."
Hearing the voice, Zhao Luoning looked up and happened to meet Ji Shisu's gaze. He didn't dodge. He stared directly at her.
Zhao Luoning's face blushed instantly.
She quickly lowered her head, not daring to look into his eyes. Her mind was also blanked out by his gaze. She even walked in a clumsy way.
Ji Shisu saw her fluster.
He strode forward, reached out and grabbed Zhao Luoning's hand, letting her hold on to his arm.
A "boom" sound seemed to explode in Zhao Luoning's head.
Half of her body went numb.