Mind reading saves the whole family; I'm firmly in the role of a charlatan.

Chapter 66 There's Always a Scoundrel Trying to Harm My Goddess

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The sound of tears falling brought Du Yuxi back to her senses, and she realized that she had been crying without even realizing it.

Realizing her blunder, Du Yuxi quickly wiped her face and said awkwardly, "Sorry, I've dirtied your photos."

Li Zhanyan was heartbroken: "It's okay, it's okay, this album is waterproof. Do you like this photo?"

"I just think this photo is very beautiful; the people are beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful too."

"Since you like it, would you like to take it with you?"

Du Yuxi was stunned: "Is...is it okay?"

“Of course. We have the negatives of these photos at home. We printed quite a few copies before, so taking just one won’t hurt.” Li Zhanyan said, and couldn’t help but sigh. “Anyway, it’s fate that you and Yingrong look so alike. Consider this photo a small gift for you.”

Regardless of the Li family's motives, this proposal was undoubtedly a great temptation for Du Yuxi.

Du Yuxi pursed her lips, ultimately unable to resist the temptation. She took the photo from Li Zhanyan and whispered, "Thank you."

Seeing this, Li Qianxi's smile froze again.

She belatedly realized that she had put her mind at ease too soon; the Li family's attitude towards Du Yuxi was truly astonishing.

It all comes down to that face! Li Qianxi stared at Du Yuxi with eyes full of resentment, as if she were poisoned.

If she had known this would happen, she should have listened to that man and nipped the problem in the bud to prevent future troubles.

Du Yuxi was completely focused on her parents' photos and didn't notice Li Qianxi's unusual behavior, but Du Anrao saw it clearly.

[Li Qianxi's gaze towards my fourth sister is terrifying. Could she be thinking of something extremely dangerous?]

The Du family members' expressions changed slightly, and they all unanimously considered finding more bodyguards for Du Yuxi.

Xi Jingyue narrowed his eyes dangerously. Sure enough, he still needed to deal with this woman as soon as possible.

The Du sisters did not stay on the second floor for long, but they had just gone up with the Su and Li families, and the commotion they made before leaving aroused the curiosity of many people.

Therefore, when the two went downstairs, the noisy atmosphere downstairs suddenly quieted down, and only resumed after a moment.

Most of the guests present were locals from J City who had no business dealings with the Du family. They were unsure of the two men's identities and dared not approach them to chat. However, some people did not have this taboo.

"You two are finally downstairs! How was it? They didn't give you any trouble, did they?"

Du Anrao was full of questions: "Who is making things difficult for us, and why are they making things difficult for us?"

"It's the Li family and the Su family. You wouldn't believe it, the news is going viral outside!"

Du Anrao was stunned, his face full of curiosity: "What are you spreading?"

"Rumor..." Ye Mengzhen glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to them before lowering her voice and replying, "Rumor has it that your sister might be the Li family's child."

"Oh~~~"

Rumors travel fast! My fourth sister and I only went upstairs for a short while, and the news has already spread throughout the entire banquet hall?

Du Anrao's response left Ye Mengzhen quite frustrated: "So, is it true or not?"

Du Anrao smiled and asked in return, "Then do you hope she is?" Ye Mengzhen was stunned, and after a long while, she glanced at Du Yuxi and said awkwardly, "Of course I hope she is."

"Because of Li Qianxi?"

"You could say that, but it's mainly because of Aunt Su."

"Aunt Su?" Du Yuxi looked at Ye Mengzhen with slight surprise. "You know me...you know Madam Li the Second?"

“I’m the same age as you, how could I possibly know her? My mom mentioned her before.”

Ye Mengzhen paused for a moment: "This second madam was quite a legend in J City back then. Even someone like my mother, who didn't particularly like the madam's social life and wasn't even very familiar with Aunt Li at the time, couldn't help but say a few more words about her when she was mentioned. You can imagine how popular she was back then."

"Such a charming elder, how could that green tea bitch Li Qianxi be worthy of her? It's your sister..."

Ye Mengzhen spoke softer and softer until she finally fell silent.

Du Anrao smiled knowingly: "Oh~ you think my sister is quite charming and barely worthy of being Aunt Su's daughter?"

"...At least he's a better match than Li Qianxi!"

"I never imagined that my fourth sister had such a good impression on you."

Du Anrao's words struck Ye Mengzhen's Achilles' heel, causing her to explode on the spot: "What nonsense are you talking about? I just... I just heard that your sister looks a lot like Aunt Su when she was young, and I also heard that you were born in the same hospital, so... so..."

Du Anrao chuckled, deciding to stop while he was ahead and not tease her any further.

"So now everyone thinks my fourth sister is a child of the Li family?"

"Not everyone?" Ye Mengzhen sneered, pointing to a spot not far ahead, "Isn't there that idiot who won't turn back until he hits a brick wall?"

Du Anrao and his companion looked in the direction Ye Mengzhen pointed and saw Xie Jingyao helping Madam Xie down from upstairs.

Madam Xie appeared dazed, clearly indicating that Du Yuxi's appearance had caused her considerable shock.

Even though it was impossible to confirm whether Du Yuxi was related to Su Yingrong, it made her feel somewhat resistant to Li Qianxi at this moment.

Just as the group looked over, a young man about the same age as Xie Jingyao rushed over.

"Cousin, Aunt, what happened? I heard... I heard..."

Xie Jingyao had never had a good impression of this so-called distant cousin. After listening to him dawdle for so long without saying anything coherent, he frowned impatiently and asked, "What did you hear?"

"I heard that a woman who looks a lot like the late Madam Li appeared at the banquet, and she even said... she also said that she and Qianxi were born in the same hospital."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xie finally reacted: "That's true."

Hou Weikun immediately became anxious: "How could such a coincidence happen? It must be that person deliberately setting up a scheme, using the name of a deceased person to deceive people."

"As for why that woman looks like Madam Li, the world is a big place with many wonders. There are countless people in this world who look alike. Are they all related by blood? Besides... and nowadays, plastic surgery is so advanced. As long as you have the money and the determination, it's easy to create someone who looks exactly like Madam Li. Aunt, cousin, you should talk to the Li family. Don't let them be fooled by that swindler and wrong an innocent person."

It was clear this person was in a real hurry; he rattled off such a long string of words without even pausing for breath, which made Du Anrao feel a deep sense of respect.

[What a masterful form of self-brainwashing! No matter when, where, or what happens, he maintains a consistent logic, finding new ways to whitewash the other person. In short, it's always someone else's fault; his goddess is never wrong, and there are always troublemakers trying to harm her. Perfectly embodying the basic professional ethics of a simp. Could this guy also be one of Li Qianxi's fish in her pond?]

(End of this chapter)