All the way, Jing Zhen remained silent. Xu Qingqing looked at the diamond ring on her right ring finger, and her heart sank involuntarily.
Could it be that Sister Jing Zhen is really married?
Xu Qingqing looked up at the rearview mirror in front. The mirror was facing her elder brother Xu Yan, clearly reflecting his image.
In the mirror, Xu Yan frowned tightly. Xu Qingqing guessed that her elder brother must still be unable to let go of Sister Jing Zhen.
She must help the two of them.
So Xu Qingqing deliberately asked Jing Zhen, "Sister Jing Zhen, the ring on your hand is very beautiful. Is it a diamond ring?"
Jing Zhen snapped out of the pain caused by Xu Yan's sarcastic remarks. She nodded awkwardly, "Yes."
Xu Qingqing had been paying attention to Xu Yan's expression and noticed that his ears perked up.
"It's so beautiful. Where did you buy it?" Xu Qingqing continued to press.
"I didn't buy it." A sad smile appeared on Jing Zhen's face. "This was... bought for me by my husband. I'm already married."
Screech!
Xu Yan slammed on the brakes, making a sudden stop. As a result, the car behind couldn't dodge in time and rammed into them.
The people in the car were thrown forward uncontrollably. Xu Qingqing was startled. Fortunately, Lu Chuanbai beside her quickly protected her so that she didn't hit the seat in front.
However, it affected the wound on her back.
Lu Chuanbai pulled Xu Qingqing into his arms and asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"
Xu Qingqing covered her back in pain, unable to speak due to the pain. She could only shake her head and say, "I'm okay..."
Before Xu Qingqing could say anything else, the owner of the car that had hit them got out of the car. He walked over angrily and banged on the car window forcefully.
"How did you drive! Braking suddenly on the road. Don't you know it's dangerous?"
"The front of my car is completely smashed. It's all your fault!"
The car owner's clothes were a bit messy because of the car accident, and there was still a lingering fear on his face.
Xu Yan in the driver's seat didn't say a word. His knuckles turned white as he tightly grasped the steering wheel.
Xu Qingqing bit her lips in pain. She raised her head, rolled down the window, and said to the car owner, "I'm sorry. We'll pay for your car in full."
"Who's short of your money? You braked suddenly on the main road and scared my son to tears!"
The car owner banged on the car door, venting his anger. When he mentioned his child, his face was full of distress.
"Let him cry. Isn't that what kids do?"
Xu Yan in the driver's seat hung his head and said gloomily.
Xu Yan's words immediately stirred up public outrage.
Xu Qingqing was shocked that her elder brother, who usually had so much fun with her two children, could say such a thing. A look of disapproval flashed in Lu Chuanbai's eyes. Jing Zhen covered her mouth, surprised at the change in Xu Yan.
"Brother, what are you talking nonsense about!" Xu Qingqing looked at Xu Yan angrily.
She also had children. Hearing such words made her furious, not to mention the car owner whose child had been scared to tears because of the car accident.
"Brother, what are you talking about? It was you who braked suddenly on the road. How can you blame others now!"
However, the car owner wasn't appeased by what Xu Qingqing said. Xu Yan's sarcastic remarks about his son were like pouring oil on the fire.
The angry car owner angrily opened the driver's door, rushed in, and grabbed Xu Yan by the collar.
"What the hell are you talking about? Don't you have kids?"
"Son of a bitch!"
Saying that, the angry car owner raised his fist and was about to hit Xu Yan.
"Don't do it!" Jing Zhen in the back seat let out a scream and leaned forward to block the car owner's incoming fist.
"I'm sorry. I apologize on his behalf. He was just too impulsive and said the wrong thing. Please forgive him. We'll compensate for the loss of your child!"
"Don't hit him. I'm sorry!" Xu Qingqing also didn't want her elder brother to get beaten. She endured the pain and anger to speak for Xu Yan.
The car owner was a civilized man. Seeing so many people speaking up for Xu Yan, he didn't strike again. He angrily let go of Xu Yan.
"My son needs to go to the hospital for a check - up right now!"
Xu Yan felt as if his heart was about to explode. The moment he heard Jing Zhen say that she was married, it seemed as if all the light in his life had gone out.
And he didn't want to see Jing Zhen anymore.
Xu Yan got out of the car in a daze, as if his soul had been taken out of his body. "I'll go with you to handle it."
After saying that, he left.
"Brother, calm down." Xu Qingqing rolled down the window and shouted at Xu Yan outside.
"Don't worry. I won't act recklessly again." Xu Yan forced a smile and then pulled the car owner away.
"Sigh." Xu Qingqing let out a long sigh.
Lu Chuanbai stroked Xu Qingqing's fluffy head and comforted her, "They're all adults. He'll be responsible for his actions. Don't worry."
"I hope so." Xu Qingqing frowned and nodded.
Lu Chuanbai got out of the car and walked around to the driver's seat to drive. After the car started moving, Jing Zhen lowered her head, full of self - blame.
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't gotten in the car, none of this would have happened."
"Sister Jing Zhen, how can this be your fault? It was me who dragged you into the car. If anyone is to blame, it's me."
"No, it's my elder brother's poor driving skills. He should retake his driving test." Xu Qingqing shifted all the blame onto Xu Yan.
Jing Zhen hung her head. Thinking of the sweetness she and Xu Yan had shared before, she couldn't hold back her tears.
Xu Qingqing quickly took out a tissue to wipe Jing Zhen's tears. As Jing Zhen wiped her tears, she sobbed and looked at the ring on her right index finger.
Xu Qingqing felt that there were so many regrets between Jing Zhen and her elder brother. She couldn't help but try to persuade her, "Sister Jing Zhen, my elder brother has been waiting for you. As long as you want..."
"Qingqing, stop talking. It's over between me and your elder brother. I don't like him anymore."
Jing Zhen looked up with tear - streaked face, her tone firm.
She hid her right hand behind her back. As if making up her mind, she said, "Qingqing, to be honest, I came to see you today with a purpose. I need your help..."
Before Jing Zhen could finish her sentence, her face flushed red with embarrassment.
She was so thick - skinned. After breaking up with her ex - boyfriend, she still came to ask his younger sister for help.
Hearing that Jing Zhen needed help, Xu Qingqing nodded repeatedly, "Sister Jing Zhen, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help you."
"A few days later, my husband's family will hold an antique appreciation conference. I told him that I could invite an appreciation master to help out, but he didn't believe me..."
"I came to you to save face." Jing Zhen reached out and held Xu Qingqing's hand. "Qingqing, you're the only one who can help me."