Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Teaching Chen Tingting a Lesson
"Xiao Li... what are you doing here?"
Chen Tingting’s voice rang out, and she appeared in Xiao Li’s sight.
Chen Tingting had just arrived; their Chen Family was also on the invitation list, but Chen Tingting’s father knew about her feelings for Qin Xiao.
Today was a banquet at Qin Xiao’s maternal grandparents’ home, and Chen’s father didn’t agree to let Chen Tingting come, so he locked her at home.
However, Chen Tingting thought that if she went to the Zhen Family today, she’d definitely see Qin Xiao, and she thought Xiao Li wouldn’t come because of her injured arm.
Such a good opportunity, how could she possibly pass it up and not come?
So, after her mother left, she started smashing things inside the house, frightening the servants enough to open the door for her.
Although she left later than her mother and arrived at the Zhen Family late, she eventually made it, and as long as she was there, she would definitely see Qin Xiao.
Thinking of this, Chen Tingting was overjoyed, smiling ever since she got out of the car.
But her smile disappeared the moment she stepped into the hall and saw Xiao Li.
Just a couple of days ago at the lab, this person still had her hand in a sling; how come she showed up today?
Upon hearing Chen Tingting’s voice, Xiao Li withdrew the hand that was about to pick up the juice, turned around, and looked at Chen Tingting coldly, "Is there a problem with me appearing at my grandmother’s house?"
Chen Tingting was at a loss for words, stifled by Xiao Li’s retort.
Her eyes darted around and saw Xiao Li’s right hand hanging by her side, and an idea struck her. She suddenly approached Xiao Li, aiming to touch her right hand.
But even when Chen Tingting’s gaze fell on Xiao Li’s hand, Xiao Li already knew what she was up to.
As Chen Tingting reached out, Xiao Li moved as well, taking advantage of a pushing motion to dislocate Chen Tingting’s right shoulder.
"Ah..."
A cry of pain echoed through the banquet hall, drawing everyone’s attention to where the sound originated, only to see both Xiao Li and Chen Tingting clutching their shoulders...
Qin Xiao was chatting with professors together with Qin Tan, and upon hearing the noise, turned his head to see Xiao Li clutching her shoulder. He jumped up from his seat in an instant and rushed over...
As soon as Qin Xiao reached Xiao Li, he pulled her into his embrace, "Nini, what’s wrong?"
Xiao Li’s eyes were slightly red, "I don’t know what’s wrong with this woman; she came up and grabbed my right hand, knowing full well that it’s injured.
She touched my hand, and the pain made me push her, but she screamed more dramatically than I did..."
Xiao Li’s hand was actually fine, but she needed a reason to explain why she pushed someone.
Besides, she wasn’t really wronging Chen Tingting, as Chen Tingting did have the intention of hurting her hand.
As soon as Qin Xiao heard that Chen Tingting tried to harm Xiao Li, his eyes turned icy as he looked at Chen Tingting...
Chen Tingting’s right shoulder was dislocated, her face white from the pain, sweat beading on her forehead, and now being stared down by Qin Xiao, she felt utterly wronged...
"Brother Qin Xiao..."
Chen Tingting was about to complain, but was stopped by Qin’s mother, who had just emerged from inside.
"Miss Chen, please have some respect!
The friendship between the Qin and Chen families isn’t that deep, and I only have two sons, no daughters.
My sons’ wives have no sisters either, so there are no ’sisters’ for Qin Xiao and his brother..."
The ladies around couldn’t help but chuckle at Qin’s mother’s words.
Chen Tingting felt her face burning from Qin’s mother’s reprimand, embarrassed by the surrounding laughter, feeling both angry and annoyed.
Looking at Xiao Li nestled in Qin Xiao’s embrace, Chen Tingting felt aggrieved and opened her mouth again defiantly, "Aunt, Brother Qin Xiao, do you know what just happened?
It was her, she broke my hand, and now I can’t move my right hand."
Hearing this, Xiao Li responded aggrievedly, "You knew I was in a car accident and hurt my arm a few days ago, yet you deliberately touched it. My pain made me push you—it was a natural reflex...
The strength of that push wasn’t measured, so if you got hurt, you can’t blame me! I was defending myself!"
He Jie, who was standing by, sneered at this and said, "Chen Tingting, what are you two sisters up to?
Your sister already caused me trouble earlier, and now you come looking for trouble with my sister-in-law. Are you sick or something!"
Madam Zhen appeared with Zhen Qing and Zhen Wen and said lightly, "No need to explain so much to her.
Since she insists that Xiao Li hurt her, as she’s a guest today, we’ll cover the treatment costs.
Our family can certainly afford the medical expenses."
Hearing this, Qin’s mother laughed, "There’s no need for sister-in-law to pay; since Xiao Li unintentionally injured her, we should naturally cover the cost..."
Madam Zhen replied, holding Mrs. Qin’s hand, smiling, "Between us sisters-in-law, there’s no need to fuss over such things."
Qin’s mother and Madam Zhen chatted casually, leaving Chen Tingting fuming with anger.
Did she say all this for the sake of those medical expenses? Was Chen Tingting, a person lacking medical expenses?
Just as Chen Tingting was about to say more, she was stopped by Mrs. Chen, who had just rushed over after getting the news, accompanied by Chen Xiaoxiao and some ladies from the garden...
Since they were in the garden, they were a bit late in hearing the news...
Mrs. Chen approached Chen Tingting and forcefully pulled her right hand, "Ting’er, stop making a scene."
Mrs. Chen was nearly at her wits’ end with Chen Tingting, who had sneaked out. Why was this younger daughter so stubborn?
Chen Tingting’s right hand was pulled again, causing her tears to flow uncontrollably from the pain...
After scolding Chen Tingting, Mrs. Chen turned and smiled at Madam Wen and Qin’s mother, "This child has been spoiled by us, with a bit of a temper, please don’t be angry with her."
Mrs. Chen smiled apologetically, while Chen Xiaoxiao, who came with her, opened her mouth to undermine her, "Mom, you’re wrong to say that.
Today, we are all guests at the Zhen Family, and since little sister was injured there, of course, there should be an explanation.
The Zhen Family and the Qin Family are not short of medical expenses, but does that mean the Chen Family is lacking? It shows they look down on the Chen Family.
Little sister was obviously wronged at their home, yet they’re protecting their people. It’s truly bullying."
Chen Xiaoxiao spoke righteously, feeling she made an excellent point, ready to witness their response.
Instead, she heard Mrs. Chen sternly scold her first, "Xiaoxiao, be quiet..."
Before Mrs. Chen could finish, Qin Xiao coldly spoke, "Turning black to white—is this the Chen Family’s conduct?
Today, I’ve clearly seen it!
But Qin Xiao’s wife won’t be bullied, as there is surveillance in the Zhen family’s hall. Once we check that, it will be clear.
By then, I will ask the Chen Family to give us an explanation!"