Chapter 75: Absolutely Not A Shrew Scolding On The Street

  Xue Lengyu looked up and saw that it was just a 12 or 13-year-old girl, who was quite delicate, with a pair of big bright eyes. But the face she was staring at was filled with unspeakable contempt.

  Xue Lengyu had yet to react, and Zhan Fengsong instinctively pulled Xue Lengyu into his side, saying to the girl: "Little Li, what are you doing?"

  The little pear girl said with a glance: "Zhang Gege, you mustn't be deceived by her too. Everyone knows she's a bad woman."

  "Yes." The people around him chimed in: "Xiao Zhan, you haven't been here for long and don't know some things. But whatever you do, don't be deceived by her."

  Xue Lengyu turned to look at Zhan Fengsong, and at this moment, except for some depression, she suddenly wanted to know what kind of reaction this seemingly silly man would have in the face of public criticism.

  Zhan Feng Song grasped Xue Leng Yu's hand, not letting go. His usually warm and gentle face was somewhat dark, and his soft voice carried a hint of anger: "No matter what Miss Xue has done in the past, she is still just a woman. In such a public setting, you shouldn't speak to her like that."

  "Some people were dissatisfied and said: 'Xiao Zhan, you are not related to her by blood or marriage, why do you maintain her like this? Is it true that you have a crush on her?'"

  Zhan Feng furrowed his brow: "Uncle Fang, you know me as a person. Am I that kind of person?"

  Zhan Feng's words left everyone in a moment of silence. His character, many people indeed know that he is recognized as diligent and kind, upright and enthusiastic. If not, it wouldn't have been the case that everyone was afraid that he would be deceived by Xue Lengyu.

  It was still that girl called Little Pear, young and agile in thought, who spoke up: "Zhang Gege, it's precisely because you're too good a person that we're afraid you'll be cheated."

  Zhan Feng looked at Xue Lengyu and said without thinking: "I believe Miss Xue is not what you all say she is."

  Even though they hadn't known each other for long, Xue Fengyuan absolutely trusted his judgment. From that one meeting, he believed that Xue Lengyu's concern for her parents was genuine and came from the heart. What they said about her being materialistic and abandoning her parents might have been true in the past, but the current Xue Lengyu would never be like that.

  Three people make a tiger, and rumors are not entirely believable. Even without any profound knowledge, he still understands this basic principle of life.

  Zhan Fengsong trusted Xue Lengyu in his heart, but because he wasn't familiar with her after all, apart from believing her, he couldn't come up with any strong evidence. The hand grasping Xue Lengyu's arm was warm and powerful, as if afraid that she would be hurt by the crowd around them, ready to protect her behind him at any time.

  Xue Lengyu stood at the center of the rumors, facing the disdainful gazes from all directions. She should have been furious, but for some reason, after Xuan Fengsong's firm declaration of trust, her heart was surprisingly calm.

  It doesn't matter if it's wrong or unjust, these are all things that Xue Lengyu has done before. The scolding and the laughter, none of them are her. As long as she sees someone who is pleasing to her eyes, she won't misunderstand because of rumors, so how others see her is of no concern.

  Gently patting Xiang Feng's hand, she signaled him to let her go. Xue Lengyu took a step forward and coldly scanned the crowd: "You all treat me like an enemy, I just want to ask one question, have I ever hurt any of you? Little Li girl, did I ever hurt you?"

  Xiao Li was stared at by Xue Leng Yu's cold and clear eyes, and suddenly felt a wave of panic in her heart: "You... even if you haven't hurt me before, but when I heard about the things you did, I feel ashamed."

  Xue Lengyu sneered, "This is laughable. We're not related, nor are we friends. What I do has nothing to do with you, so why should you be ashamed for me? I'm afraid it's just that you like Xiao Zhan and want to maliciously hurt me."

  Xue Lengyu found it amusing herself, as an adult, to be discussing emotional issues with a teenage girl. She didn't know if people at this age were just more mature, but when she saw Xiao Li's eyes looking at Zhan Fengsong, it was clear that she liked him.

  Although, such girls may not be so clearly aware of what it means to like someone.

  Xiao Li is after all a young girl, how can she compare to Xue Leng Yu in terms of her experience and character. In front of so many people, once Xue Leng Yu clearly asked if she liked Zhan Feng Song, Xiao Li's face immediately turned red, and her speech became incoherent: "Who... who would hurt you? You yourself obviously did it, but won't admit it."

  Xue Lengyu smiled: "Little pear, it's okay to like someone, but if you use methods that hurt others, that's not good. You're a very pretty girl, but the way you looked at me just now and spoke was like a 40-year-old shrew. Do you think such a girl would be liked by anyone?"

  Xue Lengyu said, glancing at Li Daxiong with a hint of disdainful smile on the corner of her mouth. Although she wouldn't consider herself superior, after all these years in this environment, she still didn't want to put herself on an equal footing with such a loud and abusive woman who could be scolded on the street.

  Don't be ridiculous, I'm a well-educated and civilized young woman with good qualities. Can I stoop to their level and engage in a street brawl? Xue Lengyu would lose face if I did that.

  Xiao Li's face turned red and white. Just now, she was momentarily excited and lost control of herself, but thinking about it now, her behavior really seemed like that of a shrew. It was just like Li Dajie, whom she had always somewhat looked down on.

  Thinking that she was still in front of Zhan Fengsong, Xiao Li's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. If she acted like this, would Zhan Fengsong think that she was an unreasonable and reckless girl?

  Xue Lengyu secretly smiled to herself, a little girl is just a little girl, there's no need to bother with her. As for Li Daxiong and the others, the best way to eliminate rumors is to ignore them. Moreover, she had a lot on her plate right now, if she spent all her time here, that would be boring.

  Thinking of Xue Mu at this time, she should have gotten up already. Seeing Xiao Tao and Xiao An in the house, I don't know if they will worry that something has happened to her again. Her heart tightened, and she didn't even think about it anymore. She didn't care about Li Da Shu's resentful gaze on the side, but only said to Zhan Feng Song: "Xiao Zhan, I'll go back first."

  Although it was unexpected for Xue Lengyu's calmness, Zhan Fengsong still said: "I'm going back too, let's go together."

  At this time, Zhan Feng Song still dared to ignore the rumors and walk by his side, Xue Leng Yu also didn't want to refuse him, so he said: "Good."

  Li Daxi was still startled by Xue Lengyu's sharp words at first, and Xiao Li had already sunk into regret. With two of the most troublesome ones gone, it was no longer the busiest time in the morning, and since Xue Lengyu didn't make a scene or escalate the situation, it seemed like there wouldn't be any more excitement to watch, so the onlookers gradually dispersed.

  Zhan Feng Song gathered his things and walked back shoulder-to-shoulder with Xue Leng Yu.

  It's actually quite improper for a man and woman who are both single to be together, as it's almost impossible not to attract gossip. However, these two people don't mind about that.

  For Xue Lengyu, it's a matter of course that she and Zhan Fengsong are just neighbors, walking shoulder to shoulder, without any impropriety. Her reputation is already like this, and even if she doesn't leave the house, it's hard to change, so why bother pretending to be reserved.

  Zhan Fengsong didn't mind at all. Firstly, he was a man and had fewer concerns in this regard. Secondly, since Xue Lengyu could be like that, if he himself were too cautious, it would be artificial.

  As they set out on this journey, neither of them spoke, unsure of what to say. It wasn't until they left the market and the surroundings quieted down that Xue Lengyu secretly glanced sideways, looking at the tall figure beside him, thought for a moment, then lifted his head and opened his mouth to speak to Zhan Fengsong.

  Xue Leng raised her head at that moment, and Zhan Feng Song also happened to lower his head to look at her, and it was a hesitant word that had been spoken for a long time.

  "Sorry."

  "Sorry."

  The same words were spoken simultaneously from two mouths, and they both paused in surprise.

  After being stunned, Xue Lengyu and Zhan Fengsong couldn't help but laugh out loud, and said in unison: "Sorry for what?"

  A moment of silence with wide eyes staring at small eyes, then two different voices burst out laughing simultaneously.

  From Li Daxiang who just faced that shrew, to the inexplicably appearing Xiao Li, Xue Lengyu was not very angry, but still couldn't help feeling a bit depressed. For something she had never done and didn't even understand, she suffered such discrimination for no reason, who could feel relieved?

  Until this moment, looking at Zhan Feng Song's originally gentle and handsome face, bursting out with such a warm smile, the gloominess in his heart seemed to have vanished like shadows under sunlight.

  Zhan Feng thought in his heart that he had always been worried, even if Xue Leng Yu's expression could show that she didn't care at all. But after all, she was a girl who had been humiliated in public like this, how could she really be calm and composed? So even though he wanted to comfort her with a few words, he didn't know what to say, afraid that his clumsiness would lead to saying the wrong thing and making Xue Leng Yu feel even more embarrassed and sad.

  The half-response, two people's laughter gradually stopped, and the initial awkwardness had dissipated.

  Xue Lengyu smiled and said: "You speak first, what have you done wrong to me?"

  "It's all because I asked you to wait for me that those people said things that made you unhappy."

  Xue Lengyu smiled, he's really a honest little guy.

  "Must I apologize for this too?" Xue Lengyu said: "This has nothing to do with you, you help me take care of my parents and believe in my character, and even speak up for me. To be honest, you are the best person I have met here. On the other hand, aren't you afraid that your good image in everyone's heart will also be looked down upon because of me?"

  If someone like Zhang Fengsuo, a model youth, still needs to apologize, then most people in this world should be ashamed to death...