Shao Yinan only felt a splitting headache.
This was because he had witnessed this very scene once when he last visited the Qi family.
If it hadn't been for the incident last night involving Wen Yin, he would never have set foot in the Qi family's home again.
That woman was like a piece of chewing gum. Her actions had filled Shao Yinan with nothing but disgust.
The moment Qi Siran saw him enter the door, she burst into even louder sobs.
Beside her sat Mrs. Qi and Mr. Qi.
Mr. Qi wanted to comfort her, but was silenced by a look from Mrs. Qi.
She couldn't believe that the daughter she had raised for over twenty years had turned out like this.
How could she have done such a vicious thing?
"Uncle Qi."
Shao Yinan nodded at them as a greeting.
The two of them waved their hands helplessly, motioning for Shao Yinan to sit down.
"We know why you're here today."
"This was indeed Siran's fault."
Qi Siran sat there sobbing, not making any other moves.
But Shao Yinan keenly noticed the expression on Qi Siran's face as she wiped her tears while stealing glances at him.
"If any losses were caused to Miss Wen Yin, we will compensate for them."
Then Mrs. Qi spoke up, "I heard that the evening dress she wore last night was ruined. We will pay for it at the original price."
Shao Yinan's thoughtful gaze rested on her for a moment before moving away.
"Stop pretending."
The man's voice was ice-cold, instantly dropping the temperature in the room by several degrees.
"The victim isn't crying. Why is the perpetrator hiding here and sobbing?"
These words were like daggers stabbing into Qi Siran's heart.
Qi Siran awkwardly withdrew her actions.
In fact, her sobs were all for show. There were hardly any tears in Qi Siran's eyes.
"So how do you plan to resolve this?"
When Mr. Qi saw Shao Yinan's expression, he knew something was wrong.
Qi Siran's actions had undoubtedly touched a raw nerve with him.
How could Shao Yinan let her off easily?
"I only hope that Uncle can discipline your daughter properly. If you fail to do so, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"We've known each other's families for so many years. It wouldn't be good if things end up turning ugly."
Shao Yinan's words were a blatant threat.
Mr. Qi's face changed, but he ultimately remained silent.
Being scolded by a junior in front of everyone, Mr. Qi felt utterly humiliated.
Mrs. Qi apologized, "This was all our fault. We're willing to take responsibility."
"I'll discipline Siran properly."
Shao Yinan stared coldly at Qi Siran.
Every word he said landed heavily in her heart.
"Moreover, I don't want Qi Siran to harass my girlfriend in any way."
After coldly dropping these words, Shao Yinan left.
Shao Yinan knew that the Qi family would definitely discipline Qi Siran properly. That was why he had brought the matter to her parents.
Qi Siran had intended to play the victim in front of them, but he had seen through her act.
She probably wouldn't dare to do something like this again for a long time.
The reason Shao Yinan had brought the matter to her parents was also to let them see what kind of person Qi Siran really was.
Shao Yinan closed his eyes involuntarily as he thought about the information he had secretly investigated.
A wild conjecture began to form in his mind.
——
Wen Yin walked to a familiar place based on her memory.
She looked at the shop that was almost completely demolished.
She and Shao Yinan had once discussed what to do after her design studio was on the right track.
Shao Yinan had supported Wen Yin's decision, so she had come up with the idea of opening a dessert shop.
The shop she had set her eyes on was located in the busiest part of the city center.
It was a prime location, and it had been quite a challenge to secure it.
That was why Wen Yin had used a little trick to get Shao Yinan to help her rent the shop.
By the time Wen Yin arrived, the landlord was already there.
After quickly signing the contract, the landlord handed her the keys and left.
Wen Yin spent the whole afternoon thinking about the interior design of the shop. She drew a simple blueprint.
She also thought about the types of desserts she wanted to make in the future.
The comments on the short video platform were still pouring in. Wen Yin took a break and glanced at them.
Many of her fans praised her dessert tutorials for being practical. Even people with no cooking skills could make delicious food following Wen Yin's instructions.
Wen Yin's heart was warmed by these comments.
She knew she had quite a few fans, but she had never expected them to be such kind souls.
Whether it was the die-hard fans who had supported her during the dating show when she was being slandered or the new fans who had been attracted by the show, Wen Yin thought they were all incredibly warm people.
When she was in trouble, it wasn't just Shao Yinan and Li Xiangwei who stood firmly behind her. These warm fans were also there for her.
For half a month, Wen Yin was busy with the design of the shop.
She not only asked Li Xiangwei for advice but also went to her house specifically to consult her.
"So you really plan to go for a minimalist style?"
Li Xiangwei looked at the simple blueprint in front of her and couldn't help but look at Wen Yin in surprise.
But seeing her nod seriously, she felt a bit troubled.
It was obvious that Wen Yin wasn't very good at this kind of thing.
Thinking of this, Li Xiangwei couldn't help but laugh.
"It seems you're not very good at this kind of thing."
Li Xiangwei gently tapped on the table.
"Have you ever seen a dessert shop with such a minimalist decoration?"
"You should use some sweet and soft decorative styles to make the customers feel more comfortable."
"I think you should change it."
After Li Xiangwei's few words, Wen Yin felt a sudden clarity in her mind.
Wen Yin, who had already been dissatisfied with the design, immediately scrapped all her previous ideas.
"I understand."
"Do you have any other suggestions?"
Li Xiangwei shrugged, "But I think the interior design is secondary. The most important thing is your cooking skills."
Wen Yin nodded.
She knew the saying "Good wine needs no bush."
She just didn't know if the customers would like her desserts.
But then Li Xiangwei spoke up again.
"I don't think this will be a problem for you. Your desserts are of an above-average level."
Li Xiangwei casually scrolled through the short video platform.
"Don't you think you've been doing a bit too many live broadcasts recently?"
This was a small way for Wen Yin to interact with her fans.
Wen Yin would occasionally live broadcast her daily cooking on the internet.
The relaxed atmosphere had won her a lot of fans.
That was why her popularity had increased significantly.
She wasn't worried about anything because there were no longer any random people trying to smear her.
"My fans want to watch, so I do it."
Wen Yin said casually.
Li Xiangwei didn't say much. After the two of them agreed on the time for their next meeting, they went about their own business.
When Shao Yinan got home, Wen Yin was looking at the minimalist design blueprint.
"Don't like it?"
Perhaps Wen Yin was too engrossed in her thoughts. She didn't even notice Shao Yinan standing behind her.