In other words, Gu Nianjia was saying that at this age and time, it was normal for couples to live together.
Lin Yiqian knew better than anyone that Gu Nianjia was just very protective of her youngest uncle. Having been influenced by Grandmother Song since she was young, Gu Nianjia had a very old-fashioned mindset.
She was not as open-minded as she sounded about interactions between men and women.
âYou are making that up.â The woman retorted.
âI am not. Just ask around and you will find out. She has even tried to seduce one of the teachers at school and became angry when she was rejected.â Gu Nianjia raised her voice as she and the woman got into a heated argument.
Gu Nianjia had never lost in a verbal fight. In fact, she could increase her pitch to an unimaginable level.
She must have acquired some of her brotherâs argumentative qualities.
As the woman could not win against Gu Nianjia in the argument, she began to shake with anger. âAlright, alright. Youâve asked your family to come here not to apologize, but to back you up so that you can argue against us.â
Lin Yiqian felt speechless.
At the same time, she was amazed that this lady could see right through Gu Nianjia.
From Lin Yiqianâs point of view, Gu Nianjia perhaps really did have the intention of getting someone to back her up so that she could fight back.
Although the two were getting more and more aggressive with their words, neither of them physically attacked each other.
The ruckus they caused soon drew the attention of students nearby who became curious about what had happened.
Right then, a bald middle-aged man suddenly appeared. âHow has this turned into a fight?â
The man had a pin on his shirt that showed that he was a staff member from Peking University. At a closer look, Lin Yiqian could see that he was the director of academic affairs.
How busy was he to have arrived this late when so many people were already here at the office?
Lin Yiqian remained silent.
âDirector Wang, Bingbing was beaten up in your school. Donât you have anything to say?â The woman latched onto Director Wangâs arm furiously.
âDan Bingbingâs parents, please calm down. Isnât Gu Nianjiaâs family already here?â Director Wang chuckled.
As he spoke, he politely pushed the womanâs hand away. âBoth parties ought to discuss how to resolve this issue together. I believe Gu Nianjiaâs family will willingly cooperate.â Director Wang added as he turned to look at Lin Yiqian with a smile and a nod.
Lin Yiqian raised her chin proudly without responding to his comment.
âWillingly cooperate?â Lin Yiqian repeated in her mind. Was this trick not a little too obvious?
The man with a beard from the Dan family immediately waved his hand. âIâll give you three options. You can choose to pay us one million dollars, apologize to us on your knees or go to jail. We have a medical report for Bingbing that proves that she has a severe concussion.â
One millionâŚ
Chuckles.
Lin Yiqian could not hold back her laughter as she looked at the middle-aged man with a full beard. âDo you think that we will give you money just because our family is rich?â
âWe couldnât care less about your familyâs wealth. I just want to teach this dumb girl a lesson.â The bearded man fumed as he stared at Gu Nianjia.
He seemed so intimidating that Gu Nianjia held on even tighter to Lin Yiqianâs arm.
Meanwhile, Lin Yiqian patted Gu Nianjiaâs hand lightly to calm her down.
âIn that case, one million dollars wouldnât really teach her any lesson. Itâs just like how you would spend one dollar in your household. You should have asked for one billion dollars instead.â
âMy sister-in-law really knows how to brag. Oh, please. I only get twenty thousand dollars a month!â Gu Nianjia thought.
One million dollars was indeed a hefty sum to Gu Nianjia.
Lin Yiqian paused briefly before she continued to speak. âAs for apologizing to you on our knees, thatâs even more unlikely. Sue us if you want to.â