227: Lying?

Lying?

Lin Shuang thought for a moment and turned to look at Qin Muran.

Qin Muran revealed a perfect look of surprise, "Me? The path is uneven over there and covered in pebbles. Why would I go there when I'm not very mobile?"

Everyone saw that she was sitting in a wheelchair.

"Ye!" Lin Shuang didn't think her son would lie. Although he had a strange personality, he would never target a person for no reason, unless that person did something bad and he happened to see it. 

"Look into Mommy's eyes. You're not lying, right?" Lin Shuang crouched down, held his face, and looked at him gently.

Ye shook his head firmly, "Mommy, you taught me that children can't lie."

When Qin Muran heard this, she bit her lip and shook her head helplessly, trying her best to suppress her disappointment.

Lu Yaran wasn't happy with this. In her heart, her daughter was always the best, "This might not be true. Kids these days mature early. Does he understand how his words may affect others?"

"Shut up!" Qin Yicheng glared at her. It wasn't easy for him to invite Nei Yehai here. He was a part of his plan.

Nei Yehai smiled when he heard their conversation, "Mrs. Qin is so interesting. Are you trying to say that my son is lying because he wants to slander your daughter?"

"Isn't he?" Lu Yaran couldn't help but ask.

"Fine, for the sake of my son's innocence, I guess I'll have to get involved then. Sorry, Mrs. Qin and Miss Qin…"

Unlike the gentle and harmless way that he treated his wife, Nei Yehai was like a poisonous snake when he faced outsiders.

His lips curved slightly but the smile did not reach his eyes. His intimidating aura sent a chill down Qin Muran's spine.

She clenched her fists and slowly let go.

It's fine, she told herself. Because of Nei Yehai's involvement, the situation was very different.

Qin Yicheng had no choice but to search the pool with his men.

In the end, the birthday party turned into a full-blown investigation as the crowd followed behind.

"Sis, is it your birthday today?" Tong Tong patted Nei Yehai, gesturing for him to let her down. She then ran over to Qin Yan's side and grabbed her hand.

A cute little princess calling out to her, Qin Yan's heart melted instantly and she smiled. Her eyes curved like two crescent moons.

"Yes~"

"Here," The little girl dug through her pocket and pulled out chocolate. She placed it in Qin Yan's hand sympathetically, "Happy birthday, Sis. I only have this. Mommy doesn't normally let me eat it, so I secretly hid this one!" she whispered.

"Nei Tong Tong, I heard you."

Not too far away, the woman narrowed her eyes and reminded her with amusement.

"Wow!" The little girl jumped up in fear and quickly explained, "Mommy! I didn't eat it! I gave it to Big Sis. You see…?"

She shook Qin Yan's hand. Her palm was soft, her cheeks were puffy, and her eyes twinkled brighter than stars.

So cute…

"Thank you."

She held onto the chocolate; it had half-melted due to her body heat.

But Qin Yan cherished it and placed it in her pocket with a sweet smile.

"I really like this birthday gift. When it's your birthday, I'll get you something big in return."

"Wow!" Tong Tong was ecstatic. "Mommy said mine and my brother's birthday is on Christmas Day! Big Sis, can I pick my gift?"

"Nei Tong Tong!"

Lin Shuang laughed, "Who picks their own gift? Aren't you embarrassed?"

"Meh!" Tong Tong pulled a face. "I'm a child! Daddy said I can do anything!"

"Nei Yehai!" Lin Shuang placed her hands on her hips and glared at her husband.

In front of her husband, she was like a tiger mom.

"Ahem," Nei Yehai touched his nose and apologized sincerely, "Sorry, Wifey."

Lin Shuang: "…"

This punk always used this trick!

Nei Yehai wrapped his arm around her shoulder and chuckled, "You can do whatever you want when we get home. Okay?" As his wife blushed, he turned and looked at Qin Yan, "Miss Qin, you should come too. Tong Tong really likes you." 

Qin Yan followed Tong Tong to the pool. When she heard what Nei Yehai said, she smiled sweetly and replied, "I really like her too."

This cutie was like an angel.

As Ye was led by his mother, he turned around and quietly analyzed Qin Yan.

When he saw the girl talking and laughing with his sister, and even pulling faces with her, he humphed in anger and pouted his lips. His lips were so protruded that he could practically hang something from it.

"Pfff…"

Lin Shuang saw this and looked at her husband with amusement.

This son had always been abnormally smart. He didn't like children's toys and always acted like an adult.

Finally, he was like a jealous child who had his favorite toy stolen from him.

Lin Shuang held back her laughter and asked, "Ye, do you want to play with Big Sis? Look how much fun Tong Tong is having."

"I…"

Ye opened his mouth and lifted his chin shyly. "No! They're laughing like fools! Daddy said not to play with fools. Stupidness is contagious!" he replied arrogantly.

Nei Yehai's expression darkened. He wanted to disown this unfilial son. Must he always betray him?

Lin Shuang looked at Nei Yehai speechlessly and said in anger, "You're sleeping in the study tonight!"

"No, Wifey! I can't sleep without you! I have clinomania!"

Lin Shuang rolled her eyes, "Save it! This is the first time I'm hearing about this."

Nei Yehai chuckled when he heard this, "The bed has you, so I'm addicted to it…"

"You…"

Due to the man's playful demeanor, Lin Shuang immediately realized what he meant.

Her face was red like blood. "If you keep mucking around, you'll be punished to sleeping in the study for three days!"

Ye lifted his head and looked at the starry night sky. He rolled his eyes.0

"You guys are so annoying. I'm not staying around. Bye!"

After saying this, he brushed Lin Shuang's hand away and went to look for Qin Yan.

Lin Shuang felt like laughing when she saw this, "Ye, didn't you say that stupidness is contagious?" she called out.

Without turning back, Ye replied, "I'm worried that Tong Tong is contagious."

"Little rascal! How dare you say that about Tong Tong…"

*

The water in the pool was clean, and there were only a few leaves on the surface.

One glance and they could see the bottom of the pool. It was completely clean; there was nothing inside.

"Look!" Lu Yaran couldn't wait to speak up. She lifted her chin, glanced over at Ye, and said with deep meaning, "Look, in this day and age, you can't trust the words of a child!"

Lin Shuang's expression immediately changed.

"Impossible!" Ye let go of Qin Yan's hand and ran over to the pool to have a look. "How's this possible? I saw her throw that shiny thing into the pool!" 

"Little kid," Qin Muran shook her head, "This is our first time meeting. I wouldn't have offended you, right? Why are you slandering me? I didn't do anything. Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Ye lowered his head and clenched his fists.

"Oh, this…"

Everyone looked at Nei Yehai. He was the son of Nei family. If he didn't speak up as the father, the others did not dare to say anything recklessly.

"Haha, it's just a joke. Don't be upset, Miss Qin."

"That's right. Don't be offended by a child."

Everyone spoke up for the child. Qin Muran also understood that the other party could not be offended.

She nodded her head and forced a smile, "I understand. I won't blame him."

Lin Shuang took a deep breath. No matter how much she trusted her son, there was indeed nothing in the pool.

"Sorry, Miss Qin. I didn't teach my son well. I'm sorry."

Qin Muran was surprised. But just as she was about to say that it was fine, she heard the boy's angry voice, "I didn't lie! Why did you apologize to her? Adults are so fake!"

Ye clenched his fists, squeezed through the crowd, and headed for the gates.

"Ye!" Lin Shuang turned pale in surprise and began to chase after him.

Qin Muran smiled apologetically, "Sorry for the embarrassing scene."

"Wait!" a sweet yet cold voice sounded.

Qin Yan, who had been watching from the sidelines, approached and pointed at the water stains beside the pool.

"You're plan would have been perfect if you cleaned these water stains…"

Qin Yan glanced sideways and smiled at Qin Muran, "I believe in Ye. He would never lie."

Nei Yehai did not chase after his son. There were security guards outside, so he was sure that they would never allow Ye to run too far. He crossed his arms and chuckled when he heard what the girl said, "I believe my son too. Since Mrs. Qin doesn't believe him, then let's investigate further."

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