After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Zhang Liang covered his face in disbelief. Not only had he been beaten by Lu Sijian, but now he had also been beaten by Lian Buman!

Two women, one on each side of the face, one on each side!

This is a huge insult!

He was furious, cursing and retaliating, but Zhao Ke had to use all her strength to hold him down.

The onlookers were also frightened by his appearance and quickly stepped back for their safety.

"Lian Buman, are you crazy? What business is it of yours!"

Zhao Ke was furious. He had been standing by Lian Buman's side and sympathizing with her, but she was so ungrateful!

Lian Buman: "You're the one who's crazy! You're spreading rumors and slandering me, how come I'm not involved?"

Zhao Ke had never seen anyone so eager to take responsibility. "We're trying to stand up for you, can't you understand human language?"

Lu Sijian thought about it for a moment, and realized that apart from Zhang Liang's brilliant smash just now, these people were actually speaking up for Lian Buman.

While there was definitely a hint of mockery directed at Lian Buman, wasn't the main intention to cement my reputation as a mistress?

These days, confronting a mistress is politically correct. This is a good angle. After I get home today, I reckon my reputation for knowingly acknowledging a mistress will spread throughout the entire wealthy circle.

Lian Buman pursed her lips; she finally understood what she had overheard.

Lu Sijian didn't move her mouth; what she heard was the other person's inner thoughts.

This was so amazing; she was both happy and unhappy.

"You're the ones who can't understand human language." Lian Buman coldly raised her chin. "I've never had anything to do with Lou Xiao, and I've never liked him. And you're saying you're not spreading rumors?"

Zhao Ke frowned: "You don't need to be so shameful. There's nothing shameful about liking my brother Xiao."

In his opinion, it wasn't shameful to be rejected by Lou Xiao, after all, Lou Xiao was too outstanding and few people were good enough for him.

"If you weren't resentful about having your love stolen away, would you have fought with Lu Sijian for so many years?" Zhang Liang interjected angrily, wanting to tear off her pretense.

"Shut up! Disgusting!" Lian Buman was about to explode with anger. "Aren't you all shameless? I don't like Lou Xiao, but you're forcing me to like him? I'll say it again, I didn't like Lou Xiao before, I don't like him now, and I will never like him in the future!"

"That's not very interesting. Your boyfriend is like a low-budget version of Xiao Ge. You still won't admit that you have a crush on Xiao Ge?" someone said with a grin.

They clearly didn't believe Lian Buman's statement. Lou Xiao was so charming, rich, and capable; what woman wouldn't like him?

Lian Buman: "Are you sick? If your eyes are bad, go get them treated! How does my boyfriend look like Lou Xiao? I'd say he looks like your ancestor. Am I obsessed with your ancestor?"

The man who was scolded changed his expression, but quickly put on a smile again. "Your agitation just proves that you still like Brother Xiao. Stop being hypocritical."

Lu Sijian felt something was amiss.

[Lian Buman is too eager to prove herself; she'll fall into a trap and never be able to explain herself.]

As expected, Lian Buman was instantly enraged: "You bitch, do you want to die?"

"Why are you being so fierce? Did I hit the nail on the head?" The other person added fuel to the fire with an even more cheeky grin.

Only after Lian Buman shouted it out did she realize the meaning behind Lu Sijian's words.

The anger that was about to explode in my chest was suddenly calmed down.

Does Lu Sijian... believe in herself?

Lu Sijian: "She may not be saying one thing but meaning another, but you all definitely love Lou Xiao deeply, and you wish you could extend that love to him as well."

She paused for a moment, then looked at Zhao Ke, "You're right. There's nothing shameful about liking Lou Xiao. Since you all like him so much, why don't I be generous and take you all into his household as concubines?"

Zhao Ke's face immediately turned red. "Lu Sijian, don't be unreasonable."

He's straight! That's disgusting!

Lu Sijian: "You're blushing. Are you shy because I hit the nail on the head?"

Zhao Ke couldn't hold back any longer, "Lu Sijian, that's enough!"

He felt disgusted just thinking about it. Would he feel ashamed? What did she take him for, some sissy?

"How could I say that's enough? This is just a reasonable guess. Don't you like Lou Xiao?" Lu Sijian asked with a smile.

Zhao Ke: "..."

How could he possibly answer that question? His liking wasn't that kind of liking!

Lian Buman calmed down considerably, her expression disdainful. "I swear I don't like Lou Xiao. Do you dare?"

Sheng Lan, always eager for drama, asked, "Really? You really dare to swear that?"

“What’s there to be afraid of! I don’t like Lou Xiao, I hate him the most!” Lian Buman’s voice was firm and resolute. “If I liked Lou Xiao, I’d rather be hit by a car when I go out! I’d rather drown while swimming! I’d rather fall and die while walking! Even at home, I’d rather suddenly fall ill and kick the bucket!”

Lu Sijian: "..."

It's possible, but there's really no need.

Sheng Lan scrutinized her suspiciously for a moment, then turned to the gossiping ladies and said with certainty, "It should be true, she doesn't like Lou Xiao."

People who eat melon: "..."

Are you so sure?

Lian Buman: "I never liked him in the first place! What's so good about him? He's always got a dark face, has a bad temper, and doesn't respect people. I don't want to find myself a living father! I think my boyfriend is a thousand times, ten thousand times better than him, gentle and considerate!"

Others wanted to object, but Zhao Ke stopped them, saying, "Never mind."

Continuing to say anything more would just be asking for trouble.

Comparing a young woman to a gigolo is beneath her dignity.

Zhao Ke gave Lu Sijian a deep look, then turned and left with a few people.

"Alright, everyone, let's all go home." Lu Sijian also took the opportunity to slip away.

Lian Buman wanted to chase after him, but Sheng Lan patted her on the shoulder and said, "Not bad, you have good taste. I don't like people like Lou Xiao."

She followed Lian Buman's gaze and looked over, unconcerned. "Lu Sijian? She has terrible taste. I just saw Lou Xiao go to see that Mu Liangyue."

Lian Buman stopped in her tracks. "What did you say?"

-

Lou Xiao had drunk too much and was starting to feel slightly drunk.

Lou Changling led him to a room upstairs to rest. Not long after he sat down, he vaguely heard arguing outside the door.

"Miss Lu is not a mistress, you're going too far!" Mu Liangyue said angrily.

"We're talking about Lu Sijian, why are you meddling in our business?" someone said impatiently.

Mu Liangyue stubbornly blocked their path, saying, "No, you can't leave! Explain yourself, who instructed you to spread these rumors?"

The three women were clearly getting impatient. One of them shoved Mu Liangyue, saying, "Are you Lu Sijian's dog? Get out of here!"

Mu Liangyue lost her balance and fell down the stairs, but a hand caught her precisely.

"Apologize!" Lou Xiao reeked of alcohol, his face clouded with anger.

He felt an indescribable sense of lingering fear; Mu Liangyue had almost rolled down the slope.

The three women were also frightened, after all, they didn't mean to really hurt anyone, and they were caught talking badly about someone else's fiancée.

"sorry."

"Young Master Lou, we didn't mean to spread rumors, everyone's saying it..." The woman in the lead turned pale with fright.

Lou Xiao paused for a moment, having missed the first part, but still went along with her words, "Shut your mouths and get out!"

The three women breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left.