Chapter 14: Sister
Tian Yi had known Chen Chen since they were thirteen years old. After so many years together, they understood each other very well.
So Chen Chen could easily tell what Tian Siyi was up to.
He was almost certain that Zhou Jiajia really had looked down on him and said those things. Now that he knew what kind of person she was, he did not even need to think about whose side he should take.
"Why didn't you say it? Didn't you spend all that time washing that dirty mouth of yours just now?"
"See? She's bullying me again, just like before!"
Chen Chen gently rubbed Tian Siyi's head, then looked coldly at Zhou Jiajia.
"If you didn't provoke her first, why would she insult you for no reason?"
"What do you mean? Are you saying I really called you a loser?"
"Isn't that what you really think?"
"I admit I was a little cold toward you, but wasn't that all for your own good? Your grades weren't very good, and you were busy working several part-time jobs. How could you still have time for dating? I rejected you because I wanted what was best for you."
Chen Chen actually laughed after hearing that.
If she had said those words back when he was chasing her, he might really have believed them.
But now, there was no way he would.
Besides, Tian Siyi would never lie to him.
"Do you even believe your own nonsense? There's a limit to how much you can make things up! Don't think I don't have a temper!"
Zhou Jiajia stamped her foot.
Was Chen Chen really so protective of his girlfriend that he would not even believe her anymore?
It had to be because that woman had been whispering bad things about her to him.
What a disgusting woman.
"Chen Chen, I've been thinking about what's best for you all this time, and now you're teaming up with this woman to bully me!"
Zhou Jiajia's crying quickly attracted someone.
Wang Baihui gently patted her on the back and comforted her.
"Baby, what's wrong?"
"They're bullying me!"
Zhou Jiajia stomped her foot and pointed at Chen Chen and Tian Siyi.
Tian Siyi leaned close to Chen Chen's ear and whispered, "Even after a whole year, I still have to say this. Your taste in girls was really terrible. How did you ever like someone like her?"
"You know people by their face, but not by their heart. Did she really say all that to you?"
"You don't believe me?" She raised an eyebrow.
His voice immediately softened.
"No, that's not it. I'm just surprised she actually said what she was really thinking out loud."
"I couldn't stand her sarcastic attitude, so I said a few things back to her. You're not feeling sorry for her, are you?"
"Don't gross me out. Do you think that guy is going to hit us in a minute?"
"He wouldn't dare! I'd beat him up first!"
"With those skinny little arms and legs of yours?"
"Even with skinny arms and legs, he still couldn't beat me!"
As she spoke, Tian Siyi raised her little fist and waved it confidently.
On the other side, Wang Baihui seemed to have finished talking with Zhou Jiajia.
He snorted at the two of them.
"You've gone too far. Ganging up to bully a weak girl, what kind of ability is that? Apologize to her right now!"
Tian Siyi glanced at him with contempt.
"What if I don't?"
"Then don't blame me for throwing you out. The owner of this place is my friend."
Tian Siyi blinked her big eyes and looked at Chen Chen.
"So this is how rich people do things."
"What does that have to do with me? I'm not rich."
"What should we do if that really happens?"
"If someone really comes to throw us out, you run first. I'll stay behind and stop them."
"Oh? Trying to play the hero and save the beauty? Don't worry. I won't leave you behind."
Seeing that they were whispering to each other instead of answering, Wang Baihui shouted, "What are you two whispering about? I told you to apologize to her!"
Chen Chen stepped in front of Tian Siyi to protect her and refused to back down.
"Why should we apologize? Doesn't fairness matter anymore? She's the one who should apologize!"
Wang Baihui laughed.
"So you're saying this weak little girl bullied the two of you? Do you really think anyone would believe that?"
"I would."
Everyone turned toward the voice.
It was Chen Hui, and beside her stood a beautiful, elegant woman.
"President Chen? Boss Liao?" Wang Baihui recognized both of them, but Chen Hui's obvious support for Chen Chen left him confused.
Chen Hui glanced at the two people soaking in the hot spring, then nodded at Chen Chen.
"At least you had the courage to stand in front of her. Even if it wouldn't have helped much."
Chen Chen was speechless.
Not understanding what Chen Hui meant, Wang Baihui asked,
"President Chen, what do you mean by that? Do you have something against my girlfriend?"
When Zhou Jiajia saw that Chen Hui was taking Chen Chen's side, she immediately acted cute.
"President Chen, you can't believe them. They're both terrible people!"
"Oh? Then tell me. What exactly did they do?"
"They started insulting me as soon as they saw me. They bullied me..."
"Then why didn't they bully anyone else? Why only you?"
"Because... because he used to chase after me, and I rejected him."
Chen Hui continued questioning her.
"Then why did you reject him?"
The series of questions made Zhou Jiajia nervous. She secretly complained that Chen Hui kept questioning only her.
But because of Chen Hui's status, she did not dare show any anger.
Whether it was for her and Wang Baihui's future or for getting someone to stand up for her today, she needed Chen Hui's support.
In front of someone like Chen Hui, she had to keep acting like an innocent, sweet girl.
"Because his grades weren't good back then, and he was busy working part-time jobs. He didn't have the time to think about dating. I rejected him because I wanted what was best for him."
"Is that true?" Chen Hui asked, looking at Chen Chen.
Before he could answer, Tian Siyi spoke first.
"Of course not! She said Chen Chen was a loser with no money and no talent. Sis, do you think your little brother is a loser?"
Chen Hui smiled.
"Him? Well... he really is pretty useless."
"Sis?"
Both Zhou Jiajia and Wang Baihui froze.
Neither of them had expected Chen Hui to have that kind of relationship with them.
Chen Hui looked at them calmly.
"I watched these two grow up. I know exactly what kind of people they are. Are you saying they'd lie to me just to ruin your reputation?"
"I..." Zhou Jiajia froze.
For a moment, she did not know what to say.
If she said yes, it would be like insulting Chen Hui.
If she said no, then the innocent image she had carefully built would completely fall apart.
Chen Chen is unbelievable.
He had chased her for half a year without ever telling her that the 'Chen' in Huichen Entertainment was actually the same 'Chen' as his own name.
He had even pretended to be poor and worked part-time jobs.
While she was still stunned, Wang Baihui stepped forward to defend her.
"President Chen, you can't just believe them because they're your relatives."
Chen Hui looked at him.
"Then tell me. Why would they make up stories just to slander your girlfriend?"
"Didn't Jiajia already explain that?"
"Since both sides are telling different stories, why don't we let them face each other and settle it directly?"
Zhou Jiajia tugged on Wang Baihui's sleeve.
"Forget it. Let's just go."
There was no way she was going to argue face-to-face with Tian Siyi.
After their last two exchanges, she had already realized she could not win against this woman.
Besides, Tian Siyi had the facts on her side, and Chen Hui was clearly supporting her. She had every advantage. Trying to argue now would only embarrass herself.
"Jiajia, don't be afraid. If you didn't do it, I won't let anyone slander you. No matter who they are!"
Zhou Jiajia sighed helplessly.
Why is Wang Baihui so stubborn? Can't he see we're already at a disadvantage?
"If you've got the courage, then come on!"
Tian Siyi walked up beside Chen Chen and loudly urged them on.
Instead of responding, Zhou Jiajia let go of Wang Baihui's hand... and ran away.