The astonishment faded within seconds. A polite smile took over the woman’s face as she grabbed Xi Ji’s arm naturally. “Ji, is this a friend of yours?” she questioned softly.
Qin Yutong laughed internally as she glanced at the other woman. Was Yang Qingqing pretending not to know her?
She could not count on two hands the number of horrible things that Yang Qingqing had done to her. How the woman had the cheek to pretend not to recognize her was beyond her understanding.
However, she knew Yang Qingqing was Madam Xi’s first choice as Xi Ji’s wife.
Her heart sank at the thought of that. She tossed the man’s hand away so she could leave sooner.
The other woman was undoubtedly not going to let this slide easily.
“Ji, since she’s your friend, we should invite her to our wedding next week.”
Xi Ji looked down at his now empty hand and appeared in a daze. It was unsure if he heard Yang Qingqing’s comment.
He remained silent.
A flurry of emotions moved like a storm across Qin Yutong’s face. She reminded herself that everything was in the past, that she should not, and could not think about it anymore. However, her heart refused to listen. It started to hurt at the news of their wedding.
Her entire body was shaking visibly and the hand holding Tang Zhimo’s tightened subconsciously. The boy frowned at the pain but did not bring it up.
“Ji, I just went to check on the wedding gown you ordered specifically for me. It’s absolutely beautiful. The wedding ring that you designed for me is also gorgeous. I love it so much. Of course, what touched me the most is your love for me.” Yang Qingqing enjoyed watching the emotions that chased over the other woman’s features.
Qin Yutong tightened her hand subconsciously again. She did it so firmly that Tang Zhimo almost let out a shriek in pain. However, he noticed the woman’s hand was shaking uncontrollably.
This showed that she was currently experiencing intense pain.
A hint of light flashed across his eyes and he turned to pose a question at Xi Ji. “Papa, who’s this old and ugly Aunt? She’s got a face full of acne.”
The little boy had always been sensitive and observant. He realized the horrible woman was deliberately provoking Qin Yutong with mean words.
He would never allow people close to him to be hurt. Qin Yutong was the most important person to him after his birth mother.
The other person could not bully Qin Yutong without his permission.
He thought it was not inappropriate to address this man as papa. He figured this uncle liked Qin Yutong and so did she. No, to be exact, she loved this uncle dearly. If that was the case, then he reckoned this uncle could pass as their godfather.
It seemed right for him to call him papa.
His words completely destroyed Yang Qingqing.
She was first frightened stiff at the sweet endearment.
Not to mention the way he had called her old and ugly with a face full of acne!!!
Indeed, there were several bumps on Yang Qingqing’s face. No amount of powder was enough to conceal them entirely.
It was also a fact that she was a year older than Xi Ji and less beautiful than Qin Yutong.
Tang Zhimo managed to attack her deepest insecurities almost effortlessly. This pupil certainly outdid his teacher.
