When Qin Man arrived at Huozhuang, it was already half past five.

A few lanterns lit up on both sides of the cobblestone path of the courtyard, filled with the evening mist.

She actually likes the scenery of Huozhuang very much, especially in the evening, the air is fresh, quiet and refreshing, and she can also look down on most of the lights of thousands of homes in Beijing.

Walking across the arched bridge over the artificial pool, passing by the pavilion of the water pavilion, a shadow came from the other end of the corridor.

The two looked at each other, both stunned, and a trace of astonishment flashed in Qin Man's eyes, "Miss Qiao, why are you here?" ”

Qiao Xiya's face was full of arrogance, her hands were clasped with her arms, looking at her with a little more impatience and disgust in her eyes, and her tone was naturally not much better.

"I'm a guest at Huo's house, when will I report to you? What's your business. ”

Qin Man put away his previous stunnedness, his eyes were calm, and he said with an 'oh' sound, and then said with a smile, "Then you are welcome to the Huo family......

Qiao Xiya interrupted her impatiently, "Why do I want you to welcome me when I come to the Huo family?" Today is Brother Yanchi's birthday, and he invited me to come. ”

"Oh."

She replied painlessly, and there was no displeasure on her delicate face.

Qiao Xiya was taken by Wen Shan to live in the Huo family for a period of time when she was a child, and it just so happened that during that time, she was also taken in by Mrs. Huo to live for more than a month, during which the two of them did not get along happily.

Although Qin Man's temperament was lively when he was a child, he also had a gentle side.

Qiao Xiya felt that she was a little childish, so she didn't play with her all the time, and more often ran around Huo Yan.

Of course, Qiao Xiya's liking for Huo Yanchi is not a secret in the entire Huo family.

Wen Shan knew this, so she had matched the two of them before.

Qin Man didn't care much about the impatience and disgust in her eyes, the only thing that moved her was that she said that Huo Yanchi invited her here.

Seeing that she was leaving, Qiao Xiya was even more angry, and grabbed her arm, domineering, "Qin Man!" What's your attitude? ”

"I heard that my aunt said that you and Brother Yan Chi got married, and it was Grandma Huo who asked for it, so I said, if it wasn't for Grandma Huo's order, how could Brother Yan Chi marry you."

"Your Qin family is really shameless, and you actually did such a disgusting thing as selling women for glory. Qin Man, you are also a shameless vixen, you obviously know that Brother Yan Chi and I are in love, and you rob my man, I don't share it with you! ”

Buy a woman for glory.

Qin Man suddenly recalled the scene when Qin Jiang persuaded him to marry Huo Yan late that day.

He took out the appearance of a loving father that he had never had before, and said very sadly, "Manman, dad really has no choice, only by marrying and cooperating with the Huo family, can our Qin family's industry continue to be maintained, this company is your grandfather's life's work, you definitely can't bear it to go bankrupt, right?" ”

Later, when he saw that it was too soft, he said with a tough attitude, "Your surname is Qin, our Qin family gave birth to you and raised you, so that you can grow up with fine clothes and food, are you unwilling to pay this contribution?" ”

"That Huo family, and Ah Chi are not Longtan Tiger's Den, our two families know each other, and Ah Chi's character is also good, if it weren't for Mrs. Huo liking you, do you think such a good marriage can fall on your head?"

She can't say that Qin Jiang doesn't like her daughter, she sees his love for Qin Yao in her eyes, protects her in everything, and favors her.

He just doesn't like her daughter, only her, Qin Man is a pawn of the Qin family.

A chess piece with commercial value.

That day, Qin Yao also scolded her for being shameless, robbing her of her marriage contract, and dying or living.

But the most ironic thing is that Old Lady Qin knew that it was Old Lady Huo's meaning, but she still helped Qin Yao accuse her.

She put away her thoughts, looked at her, and asked sincerely, "When did Huo Yanchi fall in love with you?" How did I not know? ”

Qiao Xiya's face froze, and there was a hint of annoyance and anger after being dismantled, "Why should we tell you that we are in love?" What's your business? ”

Qin Man said 'oh' again, slightly regretful, "I'm still quite curious." If you don't say it, forget it, I'll ask Huo Yan later. ”

With that, she prepared to turn and leave.

Qiao Xiya's face was flustered, and the force of grabbing her arm increased, "Qin Man, you are not allowed to go!" ”

Qin Man's arm was already quite painful, but she was holding it so tightly, and her arm was still twisted, which hurt even more.

She frowned, "Let go, you're scratching me." ”

"Now that your Qin family has also passed the difficulty, can you return Brother Yan Chi to me?"

"Give it back to you? Is Huo Yanchi a thing? ”

Qiao Xiya was stunned, "He's not a thing......"

It doesn't seem quite right.

Qin Man was uneven, "You scolded him." It's too much. ”

"I didn't mean that." Qiao Xiya was angry, and the strength of her grip increased, "You deliberately tricked me." ”

There was a pain in her arm, which made Qin Man gasp, and subconsciously wanted to break free of her hand.

But she didn't want Qiao Xiya to just let go, she was also in great pain, and shook off her arm hard.

Syllable!

A crisp slap echoed around the corridor.

Qiao Xiya tilted her head, her pupils trembled incredibly, and she slowly raised her hand to touch the cheek where she was beaten.

"Qin ...... Qin Man, you ...... Actually hit me. ”

Qin Man wanted to speak and stopped, the back of her hand had just accidentally slapped her.

She touched her sore arm, "I said you scratched me and it hurts, and you won't let go yourself...... I didn't mean to ......"

"Aunt Wen."

Before Qin Man's words were finished, he saw that Qiao Xiya's eyes immediately turned red, covered her cheeks and ran directly into her, and ran behind her with a crying voice.

Then Wen Shan's voice came from behind, "What's the matter, this is?" ”

Qiao Xiya snorted, not to mention how aggrieved she was, "I'm so big, my parents are reluctant to beat me, Qin Man, she actually ...... Hit me. ”

Although there were no slap marks on his face, he was also red.

Wen Shan didn't like Qin Man in the first place, and Qiao Xiya was the daughter of her best friend, and she grew up watching her, so she would naturally be partial to Wen Shan.

"Ouch."

Wen Shan pinched her chin and looked left and right, her face full of distress, and when she looked at Qin Man, her eyes and expression became fierce.

Yan asked, "Qin Man, Xiaoya came to our house as a guest, you actually did it to the guest, and that's how your parents taught you?" ”

Qin Man retorted, "She did it first." ”

Wen Shan snorted coldly, "How could someone as knowledgeable as Xiaoya make the first move, you must have provoked her first and apologized to her." ”

"Mom, you didn't even ask the reason for the matter, so you blindly favored it. It's her who keeps holding on to me, and I'm going to ......"

"You're accusing me, aren't you? Qin Man, you are so bold, you think that your grandmother is protecting you, so you don't take me as a mother-in-law in your eyes, right? ”

Qin Man argued, "I didn't mean that, I just felt that it was unfair to me for my mother to stand up for her without asking the reason." ”