"Sister Zhou Zhou, are you siding with Lin Zhen or with me? From the way you talk, it seems like you're helping Lin Zhen?"

Zhou Zhou's intention to matchmake Rao Linger with Lin Zhen was too obvious, even a blind person could see it.

"Ling Er, Sister Zhou Zhou is reasonable. I think whatever Sister Zhou Zhou says is right."

Lin Zhen didn't mention any problems with Rao Linger's words, he just expressed his own view, casting his vote of support towards Zhou Zhou.

"What are you all talking about? Anyway, I don't understand. Lin Zhen, as the host, is your way of hospitality to leave guests at the door without inviting them in?"

More and more people gathered at the entrance. If they continued to stand there, they would become the center of attention, and a subject of gossip for others. Rao Linger didn't want to become so prominent.

"Yes, yes, yes, my memory is so poor. I'm terribly sorry to let you ladies down. This way, please, this way!"

Lin Zhen made a gesture to invite Zhou Zhou and Rao Linger to the Inner Guest area. Comparatively, those who could enter were regarded as Lin Zhen's close friends or family whom he valued. Rao Linger entering here could be seen as Lin Zhen's deliberate care; Zhou Zhou made a silly face at Lin Zhen, knowing that her entry was all thanks to Rao Linger's favor. Otherwise, she'd be mingling with other girls outside, chatting with those slightly more reputable ladies.

In the Lin Family, even Zhou Zhou's family, with a strength slightly greater than the Lin Family, honored this moment. The rules were rigid: only those approved by the Lin Family were invited to the special areas; offending others was avoided, but the rule remained unbroken.

"Ling Er, see, we've been invited inside. The first time entering here is all thanks to your favor, and you still dare say you don't want to be with him. Let me tell you, if you take too long to consider, this man will soon not be yours."

Lin Zhen stood a short distance away from the two women. In that distance, whatever Zhou Zhou didn't want him to hear, only Ling Er could understand. Lin Zhen couldn't overhear their conversation.

"Sister Zhou Zhou, is it as exaggerated as you say? There's nothing between Lin Zhen and me. Saying that is a bit over-the-top."

Rao Linger didn't agree with Zhou Zhou's words, even feeling a slight aversion inside.

She reflected internally on why she felt this way, why the thought of Tang Rao liking her didn't repulse her at all, but the thought of Lin Zhen liking her made her uncomfortable. After thinking it over, she arrived at only one conclusion: Lin Zhen wasn't her type, perhaps Tang Rao was the true love she had been seeking for years.

"Ling Er, Tang Rao and you aren't possible. Haven't you heard he's about to leave soon? Why stay so attached to him? Let me say, there's a good option by your side now. If you don't take it and insist on taking a risk with someone you don't like, you'll end up with nothing—both loss of person and wealth—by then you'll realize I, as your sister, am looking out for you."

Tang Rao? From the first glance, she knew he was an addictive man. Such a man, even Zhou Zhou cautiously reminded herself not to become infatuated with him due to a first meet hug.

She didn't even tell Ling Er that even she couldn't be sure she wouldn't like such a man. Without a doubt, he was the most dangerous type, the kind Zhou Zhou wouldn't touch, and Ling Er better not either, lest she get stuck in the quagmire and never rescue herself in her entire life.

"If you're really good to me, then stop mentioning that man in front of me. Like you said, there's no fate between us, talking more is futile, it's better to not mention it at all."

Those topics that annoyed her, she didn't even want to listen more.

"Oh, isn't this the Miss of the Rao Family? Dressed so beautifully, are you well prepared?"

Rao Linger turned around to see that the person coming wasn't friendly, and she wanted to leave without dealing with these women who were vying with each other. But these women were like flies on rotten eggs, clinging to her relentlessly.

"It's just everyday dressing, sorry for making you laugh."

Rao Linger maintained her courtesy, even knowing their intentions, she still spoke politely.

"Laugh at what? You're so capable, we are all brought in by people around Brother Lin Zhen, not like you, who was personally invited in by Brother Lin Zhen. We don't have such big blessings!"

She was wondering what the reason was for finding her, and it turned out to be about Lin Zhen.

But Rao Linger had no interest in Lin Zhen. These women liked Lin Zhen and should go directly to him. What use was it to look for Rao Linger? If she could persuade Lin Zhen with a few words, she wouldn't be so troubled now.

"Ladies, I think there's a misunderstanding. My relationship with Lin Zhen is purely innocent, not what you imagine. If you have complaints, go directly to Lin Zhen. Being sarcastic with me won't help."

Rao Linger wasn't afraid of them, at most she'd just put up with it, adhering to the philosophy of avoiding unnecessary trouble and simply living quietly. The aim was just to have peace of mind, yet this time, Rao Linger miscalculated again.

She didn't expect they didn't see Rao Linger speaking nicely. Those with impure intentions thought Rao Linger was flaunting and even sensed some provocation.

"Oh, go directly to Brother Lin Zhen? We're not as formidable as you, able to approach him just like that. We're not even Lin Zhen's women, looking at you acting as if you've already become Mrs. Lin!"

Ah? Rao Linger felt a bit wronged. When did she claim to want to be Mrs. Lin? That's something she never even considered. Who gave them the nerve to entertain such groundless topics?

"Ladies, we're all Lin Zhen's guests. With so many Lin family guests around, I believe you wouldn't want to embarrass Lin Zhen, right?"

Did they really think Rao Linger was easy to handle?

If not for the fact this was Lin Zhen's domain, Rao Linger's usual arrogance and domineering nature would have already been on full display.

"Stupid woman, are you threatening us?"

Rao Linger tried multiple times to smooth things over, but each of her attempts was misinterpreted, and she was even pushed to the point where these women started cursing her outright.

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