To marry into the family in place of his brother? Impossible!

At this moment, Bai Weiguo, who had been silent all along, laughed and said, "Niece Qingci, since this watch is engraved with Zifeng's name, it must be a gift for Zifeng."

"How about I buy a new one as a return gift? It'll definitely be just as good as this one, won't it?"

Song Qingci looked at Bai Weiguo and said, "Uncle, it's different. This watch shouldn't be with Bai Zifeng. If you want to buy him a new one, that's your business, but this watch must be returned to me!"

Bai Zifeng clenched his fists; this was practically a public slap in the face.

But what exactly happened?

Zhao Wan'er clearly said that the watch was for her, but it was Song Qingci's gift to his beloved.

But why is Song Qingci reacting this way now?

If he were to give it to him now, he would lose all face.

But they won't give it to me?

Looking at Song Qingci's unquestionable expression, it seemed impossible not to give it to her.

Suppressing his anger, Bai Zifeng forced a smile and said, "Qingci, I didn't expect that after all these years, you're still the same—shy and unable to express yourself. Fine, here's the watch, but I already know how you feel."

Bai Zifeng eventually took off his watch and handed it to Song Qingci.

Song Qingci took the watch and turned to leave.

Bai Zifeng's face instantly darkened.

Bai Weiguo's face also darkened. He said to Song's father, "Brother Song, your daughter is too sharp-tongued; that's not good!"

Mr. Song smiled and said, "Some things really shouldn't be left ambiguous, right?"

Although the Bai family is a top-tier wealthy family, the Song family is not weak either.

The Song family really doesn't need to flatter the Bai family.

The Bai family was in the wrong for coming uninvited this time, so Song's father naturally had no reason to tolerate them.

Bai Weiguo and Song's father exchanged a glance. Seeing the coldness in Song's father's eyes, he narrowed his eyes and let out a soft snort.

At this moment, Song Qingci had already gone upstairs. After entering her room, she dialed Zhao Wan'er's number.

The call connected, and Zhao Wan'er's voice rang out first: "How did it go? Did it work out? No need to thank me, it's my duty as your best friend!"

Song Qingci's voice was hoarse and filled with anger as she said, "Zhao Wan'er, do you even know what you've done?"

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Wan'er said in surprise, "Qingci, what's wrong with you? I helped you so much, and instead of thanking me, you're yelling at me?"

Song Qingci took a deep breath, suppressing her anger. "Did you give the watch to Bai Zifeng? Why did you give it to him?"

Zhao Wan'er said, "You said the watch was a gift for your sweetheart, and it even has Bai Zifeng's name engraved on it. Obviously, your sweetheart is Bai Zifeng. By giving him the watch on your behalf, I've fully expressed your feelings. Doesn't that count as helping you?"

Song Qingci wearily covered her forehead and said, "Who told you that my sweetheart is Bai Zifeng?"

Zhao Wan'er: "Hmm? What do you mean by that?"

Song Qingci replied, "I am already married. I have a husband named Jiang Jinhuan!"

A surprised exclamation came from the other end of the phone: "Jiang Jinhuan, so you really have a marriage alliance with the Jiang family? But I heard you didn't fancy that Jiang family member?"

Song Qingci said wearily, "This is a long story. Bai Zifeng came today with this watch, attended half of the Jin Huan banquet, and then left! What should we do?"

By the end, Song Qingci's voice was trembling.

"Gone? He really left?" Zhao Wan'er couldn't believe that Jiang Jin Huan would abandon Song Qing Ci and leave so easily.

As Song Qingci's best friend, how could she not know about the marriage alliance with the Jiang family?

However, what she knew at the time was that Song Qingci didn't take this marriage agreement seriously at all.

In the end, the reason for agreeing to the marriage was that since we needed to find a scapegoat anyway, we might as well agree and it would make the old man feel better.

This wasn't exactly a secret back then; Song Qingci went there with the intention of finding a scapegoat.

Therefore, she always thought that the Jiang family was marrying above their station with the Song family, and Song Qingci didn't care much about the Jiang family.

But now, listening to Song Qingci's trembling and worried tone, there was no sign of indifference whatsoever.

If Song Qingci is in love with Zheng Jiangjinhuan, then giving the watch to Bai Zifeng this time does seem rather dishonest.

"Qingci, tell me the truth, what are you really thinking? You said you're engaged to that person from the Jiang family, but why is Bai Zifeng's name engraved on your watch strap?"

"Also, if you say that your sweetheart is Jiang Jinhuan, what was his expression when he first saw this watch?"

And didn't you see the line of text engraved on the watch strap?

Song Qingci suddenly recalled Jiang Jinhuan's expression when she gave him the watch.

It was a kind of indifference, devoid of any joy or vitality.

His indifference startled her. Had he seen the engraving on the watch strap at that moment?

He must have seen it, otherwise his expression wouldn't have been so calm tonight.

So he thought he was really a shield.

Even when faced with Bai Zifeng's provocation, he remained completely calm, because he had never harbored any illusions about himself.

She had initially agreed to a fake marriage with him, and thought that now that things had come to this point, the fake could become real.

Unexpectedly, because of Bai Zifeng, his feelings for her returned to what they were before, and all her efforts became futile at this moment.

What does he think of himself?

She was flirting with him while simultaneously sending gifts to Bai Zifeng.

Will he think he's promiscuous, and that's why he left?

Thinking of this, Song Qingci's face turned extremely pale!

"How could this happen? How could this happen? I really didn't see that line of text! It's all my fault, if only I had checked carefully!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Wan'er also fell silent.

Soon, the banquet ended.

Song Qingci arrived at the living room in a daze, but the Bai family members had already left.

This place has been cleaned up.

Seeing Song Qingci come down, Song's father asked, "What exactly happened this time?"

Song Qingci said, "I've already arranged for someone to investigate. When I ordered the watch, I didn't specify any engraving service, but they did it anyway, and they even engraved Bai Zifeng's name!"

Mr. Song asked doubtfully, "You really didn't instruct them?"

Song Qingci's eyes showed a somber expression. Sure enough, even her parents believed that she had instructed them to carve the inscription, let alone anyone else.

Song Qingci said, "No, I just received news that the teller who served me at the counter has resigned. Don't you think that's too much of a coincidence?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Song narrowed his eyes. "You mean someone's up to no good here?"

Song Qingci said, "That's right, this person should know about what happened between Bai Zifeng and me back then, but I don't know what their purpose is in doing this!"

Song's mother asked, "Do you have anyone you suspect?"

Song Qingci frowned. "I can't think of anyone right now, but someone who dared to scheme against me must be very capable, at least as influential as the Song family!"