After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Zhao Ke exclaimed in disbelief, "Even you, Lian Buman, hit me? I was just speaking up for you!"

"Shenjin! I don't need you to speak for me." Lian Buman frowned. "You dared to lay a hand on someone in front of so many people, and you still say you didn't hit anyone?"

Zhao Ke was so angry he was about to cry. He had nowhere to vent his anger, so he yelled and punched the wall next to him.

"Fine, I admit defeat. Lian Buman, you'll regret this later." He turned to leave.

Lu Lingjun asked calmly, "Have you apologized to A-Jian?"

Two bodyguards quickly stepped forward and blocked his way.

Lu Sijian truly admired Lu Lingjun; even at this point, he was still relentless and demanded an apology.

[His mental fortitude is far superior to mine.]

Not only did he blatantly lie, he even fooled himself! I'm unforgiving when I'm in the right, but he's unforgiving even when he's in the wrong—amazing!

When it comes to bullying others by abusing one's power, neither Lian Buman nor I are worthy of comparison.

Shen Baolin was shocked. Ling Jun was lying? But how could that be!

Zhao Ke was extremely frustrated, but he dared not express his dissatisfaction with Lu Lingjun, so he could only hold Lu Sijian accountable for it.

"I'm sorry," he uttered through gritted teeth, his face ashen, almost liver-colored.

Lu Sijian maintained her innocent smile: "It's okay, just don't be so reckless in the future."

Zhao Ke gritted her teeth and left without a word, her face dark.

"Wait a moment."

He was startled, stopped in his tracks, and turned around to look at Lu Lingjun warily.

“The necklace was an engagement gift I bought for A-Jian.” Lu Lingjun looked up at him. “I just got off the plane and only wanted to give my sister a surprise. When did it become her stealing someone else’s things?”

Zhao Ke's expression subtly changed, and he couldn't help but ask, "Then you..."

He wanted to ask, "Since you've been here for a while, why did you say I hit your sister?"

Lu Lingjun understood his gaze, and said calmly and frankly, "Since you can insist on it, I can also do as I please, can't I?"

Lu Sijian looked at him in surprise.

[Does he mean that Zhao Ke slandered me, so he can slander me back?]

[That's brilliant! This is truly an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Anyway, I'm convinced you did it, and you have no choice but to admit it.]

[My older brother is even more wicked than me, the villainous female supporting character!]

Zhao Ke ultimately pursed her lips and left without saying a word.

He wasn't stupid. When Lu Lingjun wasn't going to reason with him, how could he possibly win?

Everyone present was completely baffled, not understanding what kind of riddle the two were playing.

However, one thing is certain—

"So that necklace was purchased by President Lu!" someone exclaimed in realization.

Lian Buman has always acted in a high-profile manner, which inevitably attracts a lot of attention.

The news of her failed attempt to snatch the necklace had already spread like wildfire.

Many people love a good story, especially since when Lu Sijian was injured and fell into a coma, even Shen Baolin and Lian Buman stopped fighting as much.

Now that Lu Sijian has returned to the socialite circle and stood up for Shen Baolin, she snatched the jewelry that Lian Buman had her eye on, and they're about to start fighting again.

Everyone was speculating about how Lian Buman would retaliate, since Miss Lian was not someone to be trifled with and would definitely find an opportunity to get revenge.

But now things are awkward. It turns out the necklace-stealing incident was the eldest son's doing?

"Manman, don't be angry." Lian Buman's best friend immediately spoke up to persuade her, after all, they couldn't afford to offend the young master of the Lu family.

Lian Buman snorted: "Boring. When did I get angry? It's just a necklace, I don't even like it."

Shen Baolin couldn't help but sneer inwardly. You can't afford to offend Brother Lingjun, so of course you can only pretend you don't like him.

She now fully understands that Lu Lingjun actually lied in order to protect Lu Sijian.

Lu Lingjun was seven or eight years older than them and was an idol in the hearts of many of them. She had liked this steady and gentle older brother since she was a child.

Even someone as arrogant and domineering as Bu Man had to become more restrained in front of Lu Lingjun.

In her mind, Lu Lingjun was the epitome of integrity and honesty, but she never expected that he would slander others.

My chest felt cold and painful, like I had swallowed a fly.

[Beep, a change in character's favorability detected; dislike value +2]

Lu Sijian was somewhat surprised by the sudden surprise. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Baolin, what are you looking at?"

Shen Baolin was about to say it was nothing when she suddenly remembered something and turned to stare at someone.

"I just think that even Bu Man's boyfriend looks pretty good, and his values ​​are quite upright."

Lu Sijian followed her gaze.

Perhaps their probing was too obvious, because the other person noticed and looked up.

Shen Baolin gave the other person a friendly nod.

[Oh no!] Lu Sijian quickly lowered her gaze, keeping her eyes down and her mouth closed, remaining unmoved.

Before Shen Baolin could react to what was wrong, she saw the other person frown.

Without a second's hesitation, he immediately turned his head and spoke to Lian Buman.

Lian Buman immediately looked over warily, her gaze meeting Shen Baolin's: "Shen Baolin, what are you looking at? Don't you have a boyfriend?"

Noticing the gazes directed at her from those around her, Shen Baolin was so angry that she suffered a heart attack.

Does she think she's after her boyfriend? She's crazy!

If anyone should be coveting something, it should be someone else; I don't have any particular fetish for it!

Lu Sijian was glad that the flames of war hadn't reached her.

[Shen Baolin is still too naive. Even Lian Buman's boyfriend is an outstanding graduate of a male virtue class. What are you staring at him for? Do you want to become part of their play?]

However, when that man frowned, he really did look a lot like Lou Xiao.

Shen Baolin thought to herself, "You finally figured it out. Do you understand now? Even Buman's boyfriend is just a substitute for her cousin. It's obvious she still has feelings for him."

Not only are you not discreet, but you also blatantly show off your affection on social media. How can Lian Buman tolerate that?

They're here today purely to challenge you; what does it have to do with me?

-

"What are you two talking about?" Lu Lingjun walked over, breaking the silence.

“Brother Lingjun.” Shen Baolin gathered her chaotic thoughts.

"You're the one who's with A-Jian today? You must be tired." Lu Lingjun's voice was gentle. "A-Jian isn't in good health, so I'll need you to take good care of her in the future."

Shen Baolin paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Big brother, I don't need anyone to take care of me," Lu Sijian said with a smile.

Lu Lingjun gently patted his younger sister's head. "Why wouldn't you need it? If I hadn't been here today, you would have been bullied."

Lu Sijian smiled and changed the subject, "So you heard everything, big brother. Did you arrive when he was accusing me of stealing the necklace?"

"I'm sorry, I gave you this gift to make you happy, but I didn't expect it to cause you any trouble." Lu Lingjun's words were tantamount to admitting it.

Lu Sijian: "Luckily, you heard and saw everything, otherwise I wouldn't be able to explain myself."

[Was he actually eavesdropping from the beginning?]

[Sigh, so he heard me when I deliberately implied he was rude, a sewer rat, and had a dark and twisted personality, right? And he's not angry?]

Even if he's angry, he can only keep it to himself. He's like a turtle—he wouldn't dare confront him directly.

[And as long as I'm thick-skinned enough, and I just refuse to admit it, what can you do to me?]