CHAPTER 1226: CHAPTER 242: THE NOBLEMAN, POLISHED LIKE JADE (PART 3)

"Slap." A harsh slap landed on Xiao Bao’er’s face, leaving her in a daze. She covered her face, looking incredulously at the woman opposite her: "You dare to hit me?"

The woman shook her hand, raised an eyebrow, and smiled: "You called me a bastard and insulted father too. That’s extremely disrespectful. Since your mother didn’t teach you manners, let me, your sister, teach you."

Sister, indeed. She was only six months younger than Xiao Ling’er, which meant that Xiao Baokang had cheated while Lady Xiao was pregnant with Xiao Ling’er, keeping it secret for so many years. When Lady Xiao saw this girl, it was like a bolt from the blue...

The woman in front of her was very young, fashionably dressed, tall and sexy, with an hourglass figure, especially her chest, which was... indescribably ample. Her beauty was dazzling; her eyes were adorned with exquisite makeup that exuded seductive charm. Just a glance could captivate a man’s heart, and her long wavy hair added a touch of sultriness to her allure.

The woman stood there with her arms crossed, a mocking sneer flashing in her eyes.

Everything she had lost, she would reclaim, starting now.

"Sister? What kind of sister are you? I, Xiao Bao’er, don’t have such a shameless sister. Get out of the Xiao Family..." Xiao Bao’er, in a fit of rage, went to push her. Xiao Zisu turned, and Xiao Bao’er, unable to stop herself, was about to fall down the stairs.

Xiao Zisu’s eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.

Just then, a hand suddenly grabbed the hem of Xiao Bao’er’s clothes, pulling her back. The two fell uncontrollably to the ground, and with a muffled grunt, Xiao Bao’er suddenly got up, looked at the woman who had fallen and anxiously asked: "Sister, are you okay? Are you hurt?"

Xiao Ling’er frowned in pain, supported by Xiao Bao’er to stand up, "It’s okay, my arm might be dislocated, just need some ointment, don’t worry."

The more she spoke like this, the more fiercely Xiao Bao’er cried.

Xiao Ling’er looked at the woman opposite, her voice turning cold: "Bao’er doesn’t understand things, if she’s offended you, please forgive her. I’m here to apologize on her behalf, hoping you’ll be the bigger person and not hold it against a child."

Xiao Bao’er tugged at her sleeve, complaining: "Sister, what did I do wrong? Why do you have to apologize to her?"

Xiao Ling’er frowned and sternly said: "Bao’er, apologize to your second sister."

"I won’t." Xiao Bao’er stubbornly lifted her chin.

"Bao’er, apologize." Xiao Ling’er’s tone was cold and severe, her eyes slightly narrowed.

For some reason, Xiao Bao’er suddenly felt a bit afraid of this sister, pursed her lips, and finally muttered a small apology before running off.

"We still have to live on in the future, meeting often. Zisu, it would be wise to rein in your temperament. Even though father is in trouble, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. Without the protection of the Xiao Family, you’re nothing." Xiao Ling’er’s words were gentle even when she spoke, finishing with a soft smile, she didn’t glance at Xiao Zisu again and turned to leave.

Xiao Zisu narrowed her eyes, watching Xiao Ling’er’s back with a slight smirk.

This Xiao Ling’er truly had more composure than that fool Xiao Bao’er, showing a bit of skill.

Thinking this, she turned to enter the room, instructing her assistant to throw out all items belonging to Xiao Bao’er and replace them with her own.

"Sister, why do you side with that bitch? She hurt mother and stole father’s affection. I hate her." Xiao Bao’er shouted, expressing her hatred for everyone in the world, including her own sister Xiao Ling’er. Why did she have such a family background?

Xiao Ling’er didn’t say anything, walking to the window, crossing her arms and gazing at the snowy ground outside.

"Sister, why are you so cowardly now? We don’t owe her anything, why should she act so arrogantly? No, I can’t swallow this anger..." Rubbing the burning slap mark on her face, Xiao Bao’er’s chest burned with rage, wanting nothing more than to rush over and strangle Xiao Zisu.

"Bao’er." Xiao Ling’er’s voice was gentle, with a hint of coldness, successfully calming the fire.

"A little impatience spoils great plans. What’s the point of this petty argument? On the contrary, you..." Xiao Ling’er turned to look at her: "Since coming back, I’ve noticed you’re much more agitated, what’s wrong?"

Xiao Bao’er was afraid Xiao Ling’er would notice something, quickly lowered her head: "No...it’s nothing, just worried about father’s accident." She couldn’t tell her sister, it was her shame, saying it out loud would mean reliving the pain.

"Mm." Xiao Ling’er didn’t think much of it: "Once I marry Nan Gui, the Yan Family will have a legitimate reason to save father. Plus, father has always been cautious these years, it’s odd that he’s suddenly exposed like this. But father has been preparing, no need to worry too much, he’ll return soon."