Chapter 53: Chapter 53: The Troubles Begin
"Keep your voice down..." Cheng Shishiâs voice grew louder, and Bai Yiran didnât know how to explain the origin of her injuries to her. She could only say, "No, he didnât hit me... I fell on my own."
"You sure fell across a large area..."
"It really was serious. I donât want Grandma, Uncle, and Aunt to worry, so Iâm staying at Lou Jingâs for a while. Once my injuries are better, Iâll go back. Donât worry!"
"Are you sure it wasnât Leng Yichen?" Ever since the scandal with Wang Manfei started, Cheng Shishi had stopped calling him brother-in-law.
"It wasnât..."
"So how do you plan to handle your relationship with him? You canât keep dragging it out like this!"
Bai Yiran let out a bitter smile, "Letâs just leave it like this for now. We havenât known each other for long; maybe over time, heâll decide to divorce me on his own."
Cheng Shishi felt sorry for her ill-fated cousin. Losing her mother early, being kicked out by her biological father at a young age, struggling to grow up and fall in love, she had her boyfriend stolen by that bitch Bai Qianyu. She thought that marrying Leng Yichen would mean sheâd never have to worry again, but who knew Leng Yichen would turn out to be such a bastard!
"These clothes and things are from my mom. You need to take good care of yourself," Cheng Shishi handed Bai Yiran a large bag, "Iâll be going now. Take care of your injuries."
"Mm!" Bai Yiranâs eyes reddened. Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, and Cheng Shishi were the people who treated her the best in this life, and they were the most important family to Bai Yiran.
Lou Jing slept a whole day, occasionally waking up to eat a meal Bai Yiran made for her. She was glad to finally not have to order takeout.
At six in the afternoon, Lou Jing started putting on makeup and dressing up. Before seven, she headed out to work.
Bai Yiran thought she couldnât just live off Lou Jing for free, so she decided it was best to buy some groceries.
After a quick tidy-up, Bai Yiran went to the nearest big supermarket and encountered someone she disliked.
Xu Juan was sampling a sausage. She saw Bai Yiran approaching from afar, her eyes filled with mocking laughter.
"Oh, itâs Yiran. How come youâre at the supermarket alone?"
"Mm." Bai Yiran didnât want to engage with Xu Juan at all.
Unhappy with Bai Yiranâs indifferent attitude, Xu Juanâs mocking smile deepened, "Why isnât Yichen with you? Oh, I forgot, Yichenâs been busy with the famous star Wang Manfei lately!"
Xu Juanâs voice was loud enough for everyone around to hear, drawing attention.
Bai Yiran felt a bit embarrassed but didnât like Xu Juanâs arrogant demeanor. "Auntie, you are truly forgetful. How could you forget what happened not long ago? No matter who Leng Yichenâs woman is, she wonât be someone youâve arranged! As for whether I have someone to accompany me, thatâs none of your concern. Youâd better spend more time comforting your goddaughterâgetting beaten for being a mistress is nothing good!"
With that, Bai Yiran walked away with her head held high.
Ugh!
Xu Juan spat on Bai Yiranâs back, staring at her viciously, "Stubborn duck! Letâs see how long you can keep acting high and mighty!"
Bai Yiran stayed at Lou Jingâs for a few days, and her injuries gradually faded.
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At night, Lou Jing went to work, and Bai Yiran lay in bed talking on the phone with Cheng Shishi.
"Howâs everything at home?"
"Not good..." Cheng Shishiâs tone was a bit downcast.
"Whatâs wrong?" Bai Yiran frowned, wondering what had happened.
"Sigh... Itâs my dad. He recently lost several big cases he was handling and got demoted from his position as sales manager. Now heâs a sales department supervisor... He looks so dispirited. I canât bear to see it."