The daughter-in-law hadn't even officially married into the family, and merely mentioning Gu Yingxi’s brother had provoked such a strong reaction from Ning Yuncheng. If he were to actually marry Gu Yingxi in the future, would this mother-in-law have to fawn over and treat the daughter-in-law like a deity? Madam Ning's expression soured. Although she had always doted on her son, seeing him turn against her and scold her just because of Young Master Gu struck a chord of coldness in her heart. Ning Yunhuan, watching from the side, clearly saw this and couldn't help but put an arm around her mother’s shoulder. Madam Ning then patted her daughter’s hand as if for comfort.

"Hmph! Are your ears deaf? Didn't you hear what he just said about your sister?" Father Ning was also somewhat disappointed in his son. It wasn't just that he was blindly siding with outsiders; his blatant favoritism was another matter. While he hadn't directed his anger towards Gu Yingxi like Madam Ning, his impression of her immediately soured, and consequently, his expression towards his son soured as well: "If you can't speak properly, no one is forcing you to open your mouth."

"I am merely supporting what is right over kinship!" Ning Yuncheng had instinctively spoken up for the Gu family just now. When he turned back, he saw Madam Ning's unpleasant face and felt a flicker of regret. But the thought that both parents were siding with Ning Yunhuan and not taking him, their son, seriously stung him. He added, "She simply has no manners; what they said wasn't wrong!"

Father Ning exploded upon hearing this, snatching the nearby teacup and hurling it at Ning Yuncheng: "Get out!"

Seeing something fly toward them, Ning Yuncheng wanted to dodge, but he was still holding Gu Yingxi. He was a fraction too slow. Amidst the heroine's startled cry and pale face, Gu Shaotao and Gu Yingxi's two sisters unhesitatingly moved to shield Gu Yingxi. The tea drenched the three sisters, yet not a single speck of tea residue touched Ning Yuncheng or Gu Yingxi.

Having thrown the object and seeing the dishevelment of his guests, Father Ning's anger somewhat subsided; he felt he had been discourteous. Before he could speak, Ning Yunhuan, knowing her father's temperament, feared he might change his impression of the Gu family because of this. She never dared to underestimate Gu Yingxi's capabilities. Once entangled with her, one would either be completely subdued and made a loyal follower, or become a villainous supporting character destined for the deepest hell.

"No matter how little upbringing I have, I wouldn't do that kind of thing in broad daylight, in front of the entire campus, not just once or twice, selling my body for money. It doesn't matter who the recipient is, if they have money, I'd sell," Ning Yunhuan glanced at the ashen-faced Gu Yingxi. In situations exactly like this, she did nothing and said nothing; her mere pitiful look of soft weeping was enough for others to instantly deem her guilty and pass judgment.

Forget the discomfort of being falsely accused; even thinking about it across lifetimes brought no peace, only a deeper sense of disgust for Ning Yunhuan. Staring at Gu Yingxi, she laid bare every unsavory detail of her history without reservation. Although Gu Yingxi claimed Lan Lingyan fabricated the escort service story, the fact that she slept with someone else’s husband—having an affair with Song Qingyun—was undeniable, especially while she was still dating Xie Zhuoyin. If Ning Yuncheng wanted such a woman, fine, but he shouldn't drag all sorts of questionable people into the Ning family. This family fortune, painstakingly passed down from Ning Yunhuan’s grandfather, falling into Gu Yingxi's hands could, just like in her previous life, infuriate Father Ning to death.

"What?" Father Ning’s tone shifted entirely upon hearing this, veins popping on his forehead: "Ning Yuncheng, is what Huanhuan said true?" Father Ning was truly beside himself with rage; he felt a constricting pain in his chest, glaring at Ning Yuncheng with bloodshot eyes, his hands trembling slightly. Although he made no move, it was clear that if Ning Yuncheng dared to affirm it, Father Ning would beat him senseless today.

Madam Ning’s face also darkened. Initially displeased with the Gu family due to her daughter, hearing that Gu Yingxi was such a woman now solidified her disgust. Even her maternal love for her son couldn't let him proceed recklessly: "Yuncheng, is what your sister said true? Hurry up and explain to your father!" As Madam Ning said this, she shot Gu Yingxi several venomous glares, making the woman flinch inward twice. Ning Yuncheng, initially looking confused, tightened his embrace around the woman in his arms because of Gu Yingxi's reaction.

"Mom, Dad, she’s spouting malicious lies! How could Xi'er do such a thing? Her first man was me!" Ning Yuncheng was perfectly clear on this point. When he first saw Gu Yingxi at the company, he hadn't paid her any mind. The Ning family business, though small, still had several attractive female artists. Having grown accustomed to delicacies, he wouldn't normally care for someone as plain as Gu Yingxi. However, one time, he accidentally discovered her figure was exceptional. Ning Yuncheng, accustomed to indulging his desires and taking whatever he wanted, found Gu Yingxi's pitiful, tearful demeanor intensely provocative, stirring an urge in men to forcibly claim her. Thus, somehow, he ended up forcibly taking the weeping Gu Yingxi!

The tightness he felt entering her body, her continuous cries of pain, and her struggling to push him away—everything confirmed the fact that she was a virgin. Furthermore, having tasted her, despite her plain exterior, this woman possessed a body that once experienced made it impossible to let go. Ning Yuncheng couldn't detach himself from her flesh initially. After sampling all sorts of beauties, stumbling upon such a superior female form, Ning Yuncheng certainly wouldn't let her go. Moreover, since Father Ning strongly disapproved of his affairs with the company's female artists, he couldn't pursue others and had to settle for Gu Yingxi. This situation gradually led to genuine affection growing for her.

In contrast, he found Gu Yingxi to be kind-hearted and delicate, always considering others and never showing anger even when bullied. The old Ning Yuncheng had never encountered such a gentle and compliant woman. Combined with the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment he derived from taking Gu Yingxi's virginity, his feelings for her naturally deepened. He was even willing to turn over a new leaf for her, truly seeing her as the woman he wanted to spend his life with, bringing her home to meet his parents.

"It was you?" Seeing the resolute look on Ning Yuncheng’s face, Ning Yunhuan couldn't help but laugh: "Are you sure it was you? You should ask the woman beside you carefully. I seem to recall taking photos of her back then in that crowded campus!" [bookid=3123930,bookname=《》] Sisters, please give a quick tap to the free recommendation votes... C