Tang Yiyi thought that Tang Xiaomin must have been severely bullied, which was why she hadn't returned yet.
With this thought, Tang Yiyi felt a surge of satisfaction.
One couldn't be soft-hearted when dealing with someone like Tang Xiaomin.
"Sigh!"
Tang Zhongcheng sighed.
"I heard she beat Lin Ke'er into the hospital. Old Lin called me personally just now, so it seems this is true."
"She's so arrogant, relying on her training to cause trouble everywhere. She'll bring great trouble to the family sooner or later!"
Before Tang Yiyi could express her surprise.
At this moment, Tang Xiaomin returned, carrying her bag, walking with her usual swagger.
She looked no different from usual, her white t-shirt spotless, not a single stain visible.
Tang Yiyi wondered if something was wrong.
Shouldn't she be bruised and battered, her clothes torn, her face dirty, just like the others who had been bullied before?
Why was she so clean?
Tang Zhongcheng's face hardened, and he sternly questioned Tang Xiaomin.
"What good deeds did you do at school today?"
He began to accuse Tang Xiaomin without even asking for details.
This approach was utterly foolish.
Since he didn't know, Tang Xiaomin saw no need to bother explaining.
"Nothing much, just broke the stage during rehearsal. Then seventy to eighty people ganged up on me, but I didn't let them have an easy time either."
This...
Seventy to eighty people bullying her? That was quite a scene.
Zhang Meiyu asked, "What happened? Why did so many people gang up on you?"
It was rare for Zhang Meiyu to inquire about the details instead of immediately scolding.
In this regard, she was much better than Tang Zhongcheng.
Tang Xiaomin replied, "You should ask those who bullied me. They know better than I do."
Even so, she had beaten someone.
"Tang Xiaomin, you should seriously reflect on why everyone bullies you and no one else," Tang Zhongcheng said.
"Also, you knocked Lin Ke'er out, and she's in the hospital now. What are you going to do about it?"
Tang Xiaomin found Tang Zhongcheng's morally bankrupt words disgusting.
What to do about it? Nothing.
"Hmph, Lin Ke'er and a bunch of people threw mineral water bottles at me. What's wrong with me throwing one back?"
"If they have the guts, they can sue me. If the investigation finds I'm not at fault, I'll sue her back."
Tang Xiaomin was not afraid of those people. Whether it was a fight or a lawsuit, no matter how formidable, she would see it through to the end.
Tang Xiaomin also told Tang Zhongcheng, "Mr. Tang, I advise you not to drag me down, or it will be Tang family's reputation that suffers."
"You..."
Tang Zhongcheng was left speechless by Tang Xiaomin's arrogant and overbearing demeanor.
"Fine, you have guts."
"You offended the Qian family earlier, and your relationship with them is already strained. Now you've offended the Lin family. You can't afford to make enemies everywhere like this."
Why couldn't she? Tang Xiaomin felt this was perfectly fine.
If she didn't make enemies for the Tang family, how could she destroy it?
However, she wouldn't let them know her true intentions.
Tang Xiaomin smiled and said, "You're confused. The Tang family has an engagement with the Ye family. No matter how bold they are, they wouldn't dare to move against the Tang family. If you're so timid, how can the Ye family respect you?"
"You..."
The Ye family was wealthy and powerful, with the capital to be arrogant and dismissive of others.
Although the Tang family was also a prominent family, they hadn't reached the level of being able to act with impunity and disregard others.
Tang Zhongcheng was about to say more when Zhang Meiyu suddenly spoke.
"It's just a scuffle between children, a minor dispute. No one died. Explain the situation clearly to him. If he still insists on dwelling on it, just ignore him."
"Xiaomin is right. The Tang family is engaged to the Ye family. Who would dare to cross us?"
...
Zhang Meiyu suddenly siding with Tang Xiaomin made Tang Xiaomin look at her with a little more respect. Su Dan Novel Network.
This wicked mother was most detestable when she was out of her mind, but when she was lucid, she was surprisingly clear-headed.
Hearing her mother's words, Tang Yiyi felt a pang of anxiety.
She didn't understand why her mother was suddenly taking Tang Xiaomin's side.
Even with such a major incident caused by Tang Xiaomin, she didn't blame her immediately but instead inquired about the details first.
Lately, her mother seemed to be treating Tang Xiaomin better than before and wouldn't scold her over minor issues.
What was going on?
In the evening, Tang Yiyi took the initiative to find Zhang Meiyu.
"Mom, Second Brother has promised to participate in the school celebration performance with me."
Zhang Meiyu nodded, "Tang Ye is usually busy with work. With him performing with you, your performance will definitely be the most brilliant."
Tang Yiyi then asked, "Mom, will older sister really break off the engagement herself and let me marry into the Ye family?"
At this point, Zhang Meiyu no longer wanted to force Tang Xiaomin regarding the marriage.
She owed her too much, and naturally, she wished Tang Xiaomin a good husband in the future.
Moreover, Ye Fengxing was very good to Tang Xiaomin.
"You are a daughter of the Tang family. No matter who you marry in the future, it must be a socially equal match for the Tang family. You are still in school, so there's no rush for now."
Zhang Meiyu was beating around the bush, clearly evading Tang Yiyi's question.
"Mom is right. Actually, whether I or older sister marries into the Ye family, the significance for the Tang family is the same."
"Because of the engagement, Dad, Mom, and older sister have had many unpleasant disputes, and I feel very sad about it. Let's drop the matter of the engagement and not pressure older sister anymore."
As Tang Yiyi spoke these words, her expression was one of unparalleled dejection and sorrow.
She looked so wronged, as if the whole world was bullying her.
After all, she was the daughter she had raised since childhood and doted on. Although not her biological child, their bond was still strong.
Zhang Meiyu couldn't bear to see Tang Yiyi like this and comforted her.
"Ye Fengxing is outstanding, but there are many good men in this world. Even if you can't marry Ye Fengxing in the future, Mom will definitely arrange a satisfactory marriage for you."
"You are my daughter, and I won't let you suffer any grievances."
"Mom, I don't feel wronged. I'm already very content to be your daughter and live in the Tang family."
Tang Yiyi's eyes welled up, and tears began to fall as she spoke, clearly on the verge of collapse from her supposed grievances.
She wasn't touched by Zhang Meiyu's kindness to her, but because she knew Zhang Meiyu would no longer stand by her side and would no longer try to arrange for her to marry Ye Fengxing.
Zhang Meiyu hugged Tang Yiyi and comforted her.
"Don't cry. When you cry, Mom's heart aches too."
Does her heart ache?
If she truly cared, she would have dealt with Tang Xiaomin and allowed her to marry Ye Fengxing smoothly.
Instead of making her settle for less, as she was doing now.