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Youve misunderstood, Seventh Sister Jing Yun calmly explained.

I wouldnt have misunderstood if you didnt say thatafter all, youve been with our family for years and Fourth Sister was the one who took you in anyway. I even would have thought that its normal if you two were more intimate, but now that youve said that Im a little confused now. What did I actually misunderstand?

Sheng Minghui shrugged even as she interrogated the both of them and entered Jing Yuns room. Then, catching sight of the gifts on Jing Yuns desk and able to tell immediately who the presents were from, she smiled.

Jing Yun, you really care about Fourth Sister, dont you?

I owe her.

No improper thoughts? Wonderful. An orphan like you should know that Fourth Sister is way out of your league.

Enough. Sheng Minglan rebuked her seventh sister sternly. And you should know whose assistant he is.

I know. One should know the dogs master before hitting the beast after all. Seventh Sister giggled and left the room. Well, I wont be bothering the both of you.

Sheng Minglan was fuming, but Jing Yun caught her hand. Dont provoke her on my account.

But you matter to me as much as Sheng Xiao.

And that is enough. Jing Yun answered, freeing her. Please return to your room and rest, Fourth Sister. You shouldnt be here anywayyoure about to be engaged.

Helpless, Sheng Minglan could only nod. You should rest too. Tell me if theres anything wrong.

I understand.

Sheng Minglan turned and left Jing Yuns room, who quickly closed his door behind herhe was afraid that he would let his feelings overflow, and just as he was keenly aware that he couldnt stay with the Sheng family after Seventh Sisters jibe.

It was clear from Sheng Minghuis behavior just now that she wouldnt just let it slip, because it was in her nature to make mountains out of molehills.

Therefore, Jing Yun quickly called Sheng Xiao in order not to put Sheng Minglan on the spot. Young Master

Sheng Xiao listened to his story in full before answering. Look for my grandpa and tell him youre moving out so that my dear sister cant tell her tales. And if youre the one who sought out the old man first, it would look like Seventh Sister was the one who forced you out, and he wouldnt spare her.

Ill pass that mansion my mother gave me before to you. Cut it off the stocks later and consider that Ive sold it to you.

Understood, Young Master.

Mu Qiqi was beside Sheng Xiao when he received the call. She could hear his sentiment in the way he helped Jing Yun so thoroughly, she thought, and decided why Jing Yun was so willing to stay by his side.

The man really cared, paying attention to every detail.

***

Meanwhile, Jing Yun himself immediately went to work after hanging up, visiting Old Master Shengs study in the night.

Ah, Jing Yun. But its so latewhats the matter?

Chairman, I think I cant stay here any longer. Please allow me to move out. Jing Yun said forthrightly.

But, why? Even though the old man had persistently reminded Jing Yun about his place, it was not as if he did not acknowledge him.

Seventh Sister saw Fourth Sister when she visited me in my room just now.

The old man immediately understood what Jing Yun meant from that single line alone. Seventh Sister is at it again? Its natural that you would be closer to Fourth Sister since shes the one who took you in. How could that Seventh Sister stir nonsense when were all under one roof?

But Fourth Sister is about to be engaged. I dont want to sully her honor or cause trouble. That is why I hope for your approval, Chairman.

You know you are like a grandson to this old man, Jing Yun. Well, if you want to move out, Ill help you find a place

Thats not necessary, Chairman. Young Master has already made the arrangements. Jing Yun replied with a distinct formal tonesomething which Sheng Xiao had instructed beforehand, in order to present a look of disillusionment in front of the old man.

So that it really hurts.

Very well. Do so if it sets your mind at ease.

With the old mans approval, Jing Yun moved his things out of the Sheng familys residence overnight.

No one was informed.

Not even Sheng Minglan.

***

On the next day, Sheng Minghui was indeed spreading rumors of how Sheng Minglan and Jing Yun were really close, even meeting late into the night.

And when Grandpa Sheng heard about it at breakfast, he promptly slammed his hand on the table.

On your feet, Seventh Sister.

Grandpa? Sheng Minghui was confused when she sensed the old mans rage, and felt compelled to stand up.

What lies are you spreading about Fourth Sister and Jing Yun?

Grandpa, Fourth Sister is a young lady of the Sheng Family and Jing Yun is just an orphan. Arent you afraid that others would say things if they meet so late at night like that?

You are still going on about that!? Grandpa Sheng was so furious he promptly walloped her with his cane. Arent you satisfied yet? Youve forced Jing Yun to leave the house last night! Yes, Fourth Sister took him in, but he had worked hard for our family for so many years without so much as a word of complaint. You cant even begin to imagine the accomplishments he had in Huang Yao, let alone accomplish even a third of it. And youre still throwing your weight around?

Grandpa

He quickly left last night exactly because he was afraid of your mouth spouting things that would hurt your sisters honor. But even though I thought that would shut you up, you even take it to the next level! I guess you dont need your breakfast. Go back to your roomI dont want to see you.

The old man was really furious to the point that he could demand such a thing.

Even so, Sheng Minglan felt very differently.

She got to her feet as well, and before Sheng Minghui could leave, she landed a slap on her across the face, stunning the entire Sheng family.

Especially the old man.

What have I done to wrong you as your sister? That you would spread rumors of me like this?

I Knowing that she was in the wrong, Sheng Minghui couldnt say a thing.

Its alright for you to chase Jing Yun, actually. I just wont show you any mercy from now on.

With that, Sheng Minglan left the table.

Everyone could feel her rageand she did have a reason to be angry.

Being made an example of, Seventh Sister could only return to her room and break some stuff. Why?! Why does everyone have it in for me?

Why? Dont you get it?

***

Meanwhile, when Sheng Minglan reached Jing Yuns and found nothing aside from his change of clothesnot even his gifts were there.

He had left the Sheng family without a word.

To be honest, she had slapped Sheng Minghui in his stead instead of venting her frustration.

But he was gone Without a word in farewell.

Sheng Minglan felt utterly dejected.

Where would he go from now on?

Would she ever see him again?