Chapter 371 His Protection and Clarification

"Who dares to declare war on A Mu? Are they tired of living?"

At this moment, a playful voice rang out.

From the crowd, a golden-haired, blue-eyed youth, as handsome as a prince from a fairy tale, walked over. His thin lips curved upwards into a lazy, bewitching smile.

In Nancheng, the only one who could be so dazzling was Ji Meng.

Following closely behind Ji Meng was Ji Shu, equally stunning in appearance.

One was the fearless and daring young master of the Ji family, and the other was the spoiled and willful young lady of Nancheng. This brother and sister were truly the most eye-catching presence wherever they went.

They were a feast for the eyes.

Yi Yanran didn't expect Ji Meng to show up. Was he here because he heard she was back? Or... was he here to support Yun Mu?

Soon, Yi Yanran got her answer.

Ji Meng didn’t even look at Yi Yanran. He went straight to Yun Mu and asked in an adoring tone, “A Mu, who declared war on you? Who’s bullying you?”

Yun Mu crossed her arms and nodded her chin in Yi Yanran’s direction.

“Those two. Yi Yanran said I toyed with you and that I stole you away.”

Ji Shu let out a scornful laugh. “Rubbish! Since childhood, it’s always been my brother chasing after Yun Mu! He’s been following her around, going through thick and thin, more devoted than a lapdog, but Yun Mu has never given him a second glance! And what does your relationship or lack thereof with my brother have to do with Yun Mu? It was me who exposed the video of you and your ex-boyfriend. You were the one behaving improperly, messing around with other men. My parents disapproved of you, which is why you weren’t married into our family! Do you have selective amnesia or are you just shameless?”

Everyone was shocked!

No one expected this layer of connection between Yi Yanran and the Ji family.

And improper behavior from Yi Yanran? Impossible! She had always been the innocent and pure idol in the hearts of men for years!

“Shut up! That’s not how it happened!” Yi Yanran’s face flushed and paled with embarrassment. She didn’t expect Ji Shu, who had loose lips, to dare say anything.

At this point, Ji Meng stood by Yun Mu’s side and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “Ji Shu is right. I’m a lapdog, and if A Mu wants to fight with me over her, I’d be more than happy! Besides, even without A Mu, I wouldn’t like you.”

“Why?” Yi Yanran blurted out.

Ji Meng narrowed his blue eyes and gave a devilish smile. “Because, sweetheart, I like women who are curvy, and you’re too plain!”

A flash of something crossed Yi Yanran’s eyes, and her expression darkened, unable to hold her composure any longer.

The crowd’s eyes scanned Yi Yanran and Yun Mu, and they immediately agreed.

Certainly, although Yun Mu’s face was hidden, her well-proportioned, elegant figure was far superior to Yi Yanran’s.

The two girls were not in the same class.

Ji Shu laughed out loud.

Yun Mu, however, paled.

This idiot Ji Meng was blabbering nonsense. She shouldn’t have let this fool speak.

Just as Yun Mu was about to shake off Ji Meng’s hand, she sharply sensed a menacing and piercing gaze fixating on her.

Who is it?

A chill leaked from the corners of Yun Mu's eyes as her gaze swiftly swept across the room.

She was slightly stunned.

Yi Jue was here!

When did he arrive?

He was standing in a corner, his facial features and emotions hidden in the dim light, but his sinister, narrow eyes were fixed on her, filled with killing intent.

To be precise, they were focused on Ji Ming's hand, which was resting on her shoulder.

Yun Mu's heart sank as she subtly moved Ji Ming's hand from her shoulder.

At the same time, she was quite curious about what Yi Jue would do in this situation.

With his cousin and fiancée present, would he, as before, coldly and disdainfully humiliate her again?

Yun Mu glanced once more at his icy gaze.

She instantly lost all hope.

Yun Mu braced herself for another blow to her heart from him.

Liu Ling noticed Yun Mu’s gaze and saw Yi Jue. She quickly ran over, sweetly and charmingly calling out, "Aju, did you come to pick me up?"

She had already agreed with Yi Jue that he would not announce their breakup until after Xuanyuan Ming's birthday party.

Liu Ling knew that Yi Jue felt guilty towards her and that he was a man of his word, so she wasn’t worried he would be angry about today’s events.

Today’s incident had nothing to do with her; she was just playing a part with Yi Yanran.

Yi Jue turned his gaze from Yun Mu, his voice low and deep, asking, "Just passing by, what’s happening?"

Yi Yanran immediately put on a pitiful expression and said to Yi Jue, "Cousin, you're just in time. Tell everyone, isn’t it true that Yun Mu is seducing you? Your girlfriend is A'Ling, but she insists on staying at your Ruoshui Garden! She’s entangled with you while also stringing Ji Ming along. Cousin, you should see this woman's true face!"

"Yi Yanran, do you believe I'll beat a woman today if you keep distorting the truth? You can talk about me and A'Mu all you want, but when did she seduce Yi Jue? Does he even deserve such attention?"

Yun Mu pulled Ji Ming and was just about to speak. But at that moment, Yi Jue spoke in a low, indifferent voice, "Who told you that Yun Mu was entangled with me and staying at my Ruoshui Garden?"

"Is that true?" Yi Yanran glanced at Liu Ling.

Liu Ling's face stiffened, not daring to look up at Yi Jue.

Yi Jue narrowed his deep eyes, "Yanran, you’re so clever, can’t you verify things before acting?"

Yi Yanran got the message and coldly stared at Liu Ling, "Did you lie to me?"

Liu Ling innocently and timidly shook her head, "Sister, I didn’t, Yun Mu really is staying at A’Jue’s Ruoshui Garden..."

"But she didn’t seduce me, nor is she a third party!" Yi Jue said coldly.

Yi Yanran was confused, "Cousin, are you protecting Yun Mu? She’s staying at your Ruoshui Garden, so if she’s not a third party, what is she?"

"As for why Yun Mu is staying at my Ruoshui Garden, you can ask your father what he did. And as for her not being a third party..."

"A'Jue! Have you forgotten what you promised?" Liu Ling panicked and clutched Yi Jue's sleeve, shaking her head in supplication.

Ji Shu felt a headache coming and pulled the troublesome Liu Ling aside, saying to Yi Jue, "This is dragging on! Just tell us, what’s going on?"

Yi Jue raised his handsome eyes, and their gazes met.

"Because Liu Ling and I broke up long ago, I’m currently single, and I have the right to pursue any woman I want."

Yun Mu's slender fingers suddenly tightened, and her beautiful eyes widened in shock.

He said he and Liu Ling had broken up?

When did they break up?

That’s why he has been making her stay at Ruoshui Garden recently, and even asked her to leave Yunzhe and join him. She had thought he was just humiliating her with those words.

Could it be that he was pursuing her?

If that was true, Yun Mu was speechless.

She would rather not be pursued in such a foolish manner.