7, what brand of garbage bag are you?

Human nature is just like that.

Flattery and currying favor are the norm.

The fame and status of the Bo Family stand tall, plus they have the advantage of numbers, while Jiang Yaoyao is all alone…

It's clear whose side to choose.

By the time everyone had their say, the situation had completely tilted in favor of the victim, Bo Yunxi.

And the aggressor, Jiang Yaoyao, had been sitting on the sofa the whole time with her slender, fair legs crossed, her lips slightly upturned, making no statements whatsoever.

Li Jing looked at her, then at Bo Jinlan.

Come on, come on, really?

Could his judgment have been wrong?

Were these two just fair-weather friends?

Was the patience and indulgence that Bo Jinran had shown in the car last night all fake?

...

"Big brother, you heard everything, right?"

With so many people as witnesses, Bo Yunxi was very confident, "I was just passing by and wanted to say a few words to her, but she not only cursed at me, she also hit me! Look at my face, and here on my forehead, these marks on my neck… they were all caused by her scratches! If someone hadn't heard the noise and come in to rescue me, she would have beaten me to death today!"

She had been better off not speaking, but no sooner had her words fallen than a scornful laugh echoed through the room.

Jiang Yaoyao rose from the sofa, her beautifully made-up face enhancing her striking features, and in her high heels, she looked even more imposing.

With a smirk on her red lips, she laughed arrogantly and flamboyantly, "There are so many people passing by in this hotel, why would I not hit anyone else but just you? Is it because you're prettier than me?"

Bo Yunxi's looks took after her mother's, a demure and gentle style of a petite woman.

But now, she was disheveled, her cheeks swollen, tears had smeared her make-up, and even her dress was crinkled and disheveled...

She couldn't be farther from pretty!

But Jiang Yaoyao had her makeup fully done, her already delicate features appearing even more charming and stunning. At a glance, she was like wildflowers next to a worldly red rose.

So…

The manager looked from one to the other, speechless.

Everyone else also fell into silence...

Bo Yunxi, close to tears from humiliation, said, "Mom, look at her, she beat me up like this and still pretends to be innocent here…"

"I'm not the actor you are!" Jiang Yaoyao chuckled, "Just now, you cursed at me with every other word as a 'dirty bitch,' and now you're suddenly the innocent victim. What brand of trash bag are you? So capable of holding so much, why don't you go hold shit?"

"Mom, she's insulting me again…" Bo Yunxi really started crying this time.

The third lady's face went from red to white and back again.

After all, she was a lady of a wealthy family and had more composure than her daughter.

She said elegantly, "Miss Jiang, we are all civilized people here, can we speak nicely?"

"Sure," Jiang Yaoyao stepped forward in her high heels, her eyes sweeping the manager's name tag, "May I ask Manager Wang, does Shengting Hotel have a rule that during a guest's stay, without the individual's permission, outsiders are not allowed to enter their room at will?"

"Of course." Manager Wang nodded, "We are a very formal hotel…"

"So, Miss Bo entered without my permission and cursed at me; do I have the right to hold her legally responsible for breaking into a private room?" Jiang Yaoyao's voice was casual but carried an undeniable chill.

Manager Wang was taken aback, "This…"

"Let's talk about hitting," Jiang Yaoyao continued, "Miss Bo alleges that I cursed at you first and then hit you, so please present some hard evidence, either eyewitnesses or physical proof. You can't just stir up trouble with your one-sided story and expect everyone to believe you are the fool here. Do I look like I don't have evidence?"

Saying this, she lifted the hem of her dress.

On her perfectly white and slender right leg, there was a large bruise on her knee that had already turned purple-black, startling to behold.

Bo Yunxi stuttered, "You… it was clearly you who hit me..."

"I admit that your current disheveled state is indeed my handiwork, but you were the one who cursed first! You started the physical altercation! And I was merely defending myself!" Jiang Yaoyao lifted her chin arrogantly, her lips parting slightly, "We both got hurt, but because you can't beat me, you run to your parents, and then you bite back, claiming I was the one who hit first. Do you really think anyone would believe such childish antics? That everyone here is so naive to believe you?"

If it weren't for the inappropriate atmosphere, Li Jing would have almost clapped and cheered.

Mrs. Bo was truly formidable!

That little mouth just rattling on and on... like a machine gun!

Not only did she clear herself of any wrongdoing, she also managed a counterattack, forcing everyone present to take sides, because... whoever believed Bo Yunxi's words would be an idiot!

Able in both words and actions, eloquent and persuasive!

There was no need for President Bo to make a move at all!

And that wasn't all...

"As to why Miss Bo has it out for me," Jiang Yaoyao said with a slight smile, shaking her phone in hand, "if you are interested, I have several photos here, all of which are of her and my boyfriend... no, now my ex-boyfriend's intimate photos and sex videos, very provocative and thrilling..."

Bo Yunxi's face changed drastically, and she rushed over to snatch the phone and smash it on the ground.

With a "clang,"

the phone screen instantly shattered into a starburst pattern.

A deathly silence ensued in the room.

By the time Bo Yunxi came to her senses, she saw Jiang Yaoyao's smug smile.

But—

it was too late.

Smashing the phone was an outright admission of her guilt!

The faces of everyone present were a mix of expressions.

The truth of the matter was now crystal clear.

"Li Jing," said a deep and composed voice, as Bo Jinlan calmly instructed his subordinate to handle the situation, "take care of the scene for me."

"Yes, President Bo," Li Jing instantly understood and got to work, "Ladies and gentlemen, please follow me outside for a moment."

The crowd, not understanding what was happening, followed him out.

The door closed, leaving only a few relevant parties in the room.

"Auntie," Bo Jinlan said slowly, "it wouldn't sound very good if word got out that the two young ladies of the Bo and Jiang Families fought over a man. So, I suggest we settle this privately, to save our elders from worry. What do you think?"

Old Master Bo valued family reputation above all else, especially as the Bo Family's business had been growing bigger over the years. As the saying goes, a tall tree catches much wind and thus one must choose their words and actions carefully. As children, they couldn't afford any bad publicity either.

The third lady hurriedly nodded in agreement, "But so many people just now..."

"Don't worry, Auntie," Bo Jinlan's lips curved up slightly, "Li Jing is taking care of it outside. Not a word of today's events will spread."

The third lady looked at him and finally felt relieved, "Jinlan, we have you to thank for today, if not for you..."

"We're all family, Auntie. There's no need for formalities," Bo Jinlan said with a mild attitude, an unfailing smile always present on his refined and handsome face.

But if one observed carefully, they would notice that his smile didn't reach his eyes, which were as cold as ice.

...

"Miss Jiang," the third lady said with a complex expression, "I also just found out about Yunxi dating. Rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and give you an explanation later."

"There's no need, Madam," Jiang Yaoyao was not impressed, "I've grown tired of Xie Jinran anyway, since Miss Bo likes him, I might as well let her have him."

Grown tired of him?

Such a tricky thing to say.

Bo Yunxi was so angry that her features contorted, but she dared not make another scene.

The third lady's face didn't look any better.

As for Bo Jinlan...

Looking at the girl's proud and lively face, the arc of his lips deepened, his eyes brimming with genuine amusement.