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Chapter 712: Chapter 717 Old Lady Defending Her Own_1
Li Mu’er was different, with his official position rooted here, he couldn’t go anywhere.
Bai Yifan said indifferently, "Even the strongest bond can be exhausted one day. When I sent Mu’er back home, I told you what she had done. You didn’t take it seriously. Now, you’re asking me for help, what can I do?"
He knew Qiao Duo’er’s character well; there was simply no room for negotiation in this matter.
Moreover, Li Zhengtian’s behavior was too despicable, he couldn’t stand it.
"Yi Fan..." Li Zhengtian was still unwilling to give up.
When Ya Xian died, she entrusted Mu’er to Bai Yifan; all these years, Bai Yifan had treated Mu’er as his own sister.
Why wouldn’t it work this time?
Poor him, he hadn’t realized that once affection died, it disappeared.
Bai Yifan, with a clear conscience, walked to the door then turned around again.
"And don’t think about slinging mud at Duo’er. If I find out, you will regret it for a lifetime."
Last time he wronged Duo’er, this time there was no way he would let her suffer again.
Otherwise, what right did he have to be her Brother Bai San?
Li Zhengtian slapped the table in anger, but what else could he do besides stewing in his frustration?
The reputation of the Li Family had been thoroughly tarnished, and the future marriage prospects for Li Mu’er were surely bleak.
No, he would not allow it!
Li Zhengtian scoffed, if they did not accept his toast, they would drink a forfeit. It was their own fault if they don’t take his kindness graciously!
Qiao Duo and Chen Yiling had arrived at the main courtyard; their little act would not escape the discerning eyes of the elderly madam. It was better to confess their faults proactively.
But the maid told them that the elderly madam had already retired for the night.
Chen Yiling asked anxiously, "Do you think the elderly madam might be angry with us?"
She truly respected the elderly madam and regarded her as her own elder.
If this commotion had angered the elderly madam, she would be full of regret!
"We were too impulsive. With so many guests present, the madam must have felt we had lost face."
Qiao Duo also felt guilty. This matter had coincided with the old lady’s birthday, which was bound to be considered an ill omen.
If it caused any misfortune, she would be the main culprit.
When Bai Yifan arrived, he saw both women frowning and instantly understood the situation.
Both were married, one almost a mother, and yet they were still so endearing.
But they were really overthinking; his grandmother was no ordinary person.
"Just now, Grandma was praising how well you two handled it. She is just getting older and doesn’t have the energy she used to, so she’s tired now."
Bai Yifan reassured them.
But Chen Yiling didn’t believe him, "You’re not lying to me, are you?" 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
"Why would I lie to you? Grandma is always protective of her own. She sees you two as family; if you’re wronged, she won’t stand for it."
Bai Yifan said with a smile, swearing that he was telling the absolute truth.
Anyone who had eaten her grandmother’s snow fungus soup, or promised to do so together, was considered family.
This finally reassured Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo.
"It’s getting late. I’ll arrange guest rooms for you two, is it alright if you leave first thing tomorrow morning?"
Chen Yiling pouted, "No, I’m particular about my bed."
In reality, she was worried about what Tan Zhenghong might think.
It would be bad if their visit caused a rift between Qiao Duo’er and her husband.
From her observations, men could be very petty when it came to matters of the heart.
Bai Yifan didn’t insist, "Then don’t delay, start your journey back. I will send additional men to protect you."
His intent was simple; he hoped they would return home safely.
