Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1558 - 1547: Public Denunciation

The two were taken aback, only to realize they were surrounded by a large crowd.Could the spectators not be plentiful?

This place was already bustling with people, and the argument involved two fashionable beauties,

instantly attracting countless onlookers.

Apart from watching the spectacle, many in the crowd also shared their comments.

"Although this woman's words are harsh, they're quite sensible. Women today are indeed realistic."

"Isn't it because you men are incompetent? How can you blame us for being realistic?"

"This is exactly what women are like. Clearly greedy for vanity but refusing to admit they're gold diggers. Clearly poor enough to shop at flea markets, yet still talking about villas and yachts, it's laughable."

"There are still good girls in the world. Didn't you hear what that girl just said? She was indeed polite and clear in her speech."

"Check out the bag that girl is carrying. Wow, it's a fake designer one, parading it around here without fear of being laughed at."

Upon hearing this, the female assistant, Anna, instinctively moved her hands to cover the logo, but then realized that what she bought was genuine, so there was no need to hide it.

"I remember that girl in the purple dress. She was browsing at my stall earlier. Bought something for a few dozen bucks and was grinning ear to ear…"

Rose instinctively touched her mouth, then blushed rapidly, darting away into the crowd like a headless fly.

Watching the two flee in panic, the onlookers were constantly making sighs.

Witnessing this scene, Xu Xiaoqing's expression turned peculiar.

At that moment, Ning Fan grabbed her hand and pursued them.

Soon, at a corner, the two caught up with Rose.

Even though Rose wore sunglasses, Xu Xiaoqing could see faint traces of tears on her face, thanks to her keen eyesight.

Among the crowd that was jeering earlier, Rose actually cried.

Seeing this scene, the previously thrilled Xu Xiaoqing was suddenly panicked and looked to Ning Fan for help.

Ning Fan gently said, "Go ahead, offer her an apology."

"Ah!"

Xu Xiaoqing was taken aback, wondering if she misheard him.

Xu Xiaoqing muttered softly, "It was clearly Rose who provoked first, why should I apologize? Even if she cried, considering her tears, comfort her at most. For what she said about you, I'm not going to apologize."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fan's expression changed, but he finally said calmly, "She genuinely meant well for you. There's no other implication."

Recalling the confrontation between the two women earlier, Ning Fan felt odd inside.

Initially, Ning Fan also thought that Rose was deliberately provoking and mocking Xu Xiaoqing, incidentally criticizing him.

But later, after sensing her emotional change.

Ning Fan then realized Rose was sincerely expressing her emotions and genuinely considering Xu Xiaoqing, without any malicious intent.

Even though he was the one being criticized, Ning Fan was well aware that Rose wasn't "intentionally" targeting him.

Even if another man were by Xu Xiaoqing's side, Rose would launch her sharp tongue just the same.

"Am I really that bad? Just not worthy of Xu Xiaoqing?"

Thinking of all of Rose's targeting, Ning Fan was truly speechless.

The earlier seemingly sulky attempt to draw him away was actually aimed at removing him from Xiaoqing's side.

"If she knew the truth, maybe she wouldn't think this way."

Rose's comments were indeed wrong, but not entirely wrong; she represented the public's opinion, the most mainstream values.

Compatible backgrounds have persisted for thousands of years.

Even ordinary families have such values in marriages.

Not to mention these high-society families, so what Rose said wasn't wrong.

The mistake was the lack of information, not knowing the real situation.

After sorting these out, Ning Fan found himself suddenly not disliking Rose as much.

"Really? She genuinely means well for me?"

Xu Xiaoqing was skeptical, "I think she's deliberately embarrassing me."

"It's true. Words can be deceitful, but emotional changes can't be concealed. No matter how skilled her acting, she definitely can't fool me."

Ning Fan gently said, "Go and apologize. It'll make her feel a bit better."

Given Rose's current situation, it's akin to kindness being mistaken for ignorance, facing criticism and reproach from the public; how good can one feel? Feeling wronged enough to cry is perfectly reasonable.

"Then I'm going."

Despite some doubts, Xu Xiaoqing trusted Ning Fan very much.

Watching Xu Xiaoqing hesitantly come forward, assistant Anna snapped, "What are you doing here?"

The scene of Rose being upset and crying, she saw it all; moreover, she was caught in unexpected disasters earlier, so how could she have a favorable impression of Xu Xiaoqing?

"Get out of my way, I'm not looking for you."

In everyday life, while Xu Xiaoqing isn't as domineering as a wealthy family's child, it doesn't mean she's fragile.

Anna was trembling with anger at those words but couldn't rebut, she was just a small assistant; she couldn't meddle in these big people's affairs.

Seeing the two whispering non-stop, Ning Fan quickly closed off his five senses; he didn't need to listen to know that Rose surely wasn't speaking positively about him.

Ning Fan didn't know how Xu Xiaoqing managed to soothe her, but after more than ten minutes, they were chatting and laughing, their relationship seemed close like sisters.

"This can be considered a good thing."

The only frustrating part for Ning Fan was Rose looking at him with undisguised disdain, as if she was treating him as some kept man.

The victim, of course, is the innocent, oblivious Xu Xiaoqing.

"This really is a tricky situation. Does this count as shooting myself in the foot?"

Ning Fan felt a wave of helplessness, but he couldn't just rush over.

Directly tell Rose that he's already married to Xu Ruolan.

But if he did so, then his relationship with Xu Xiaoqing would be completely exposed.

Ning Fan didn't care about societal opinions, but doing so would be unfair to Xu Xiaoqing.

Ning Fan always wanted to find a dignified way, publicly declare their relationship.

Seeing the two reconciled so well, Ning Fan approached and asked, "Where are we heading now?"

Rose turned her head away, outright ignoring him, as if even looking at him would taint her vision.

Xu Xiaoqing suggested, "How about heading back to the hotel?"

"Alright, let's go with your idea."

"A man without any opinion of their own."

Rose then lightly teased, "This is quite normal. If I were a man with such an opportunity, I'd obediently be a yes-man too."

"This woman really can't take a compliment."

Ning Fan's nose twitched in anger, any goodwill he had for her now vanished.

Xu Xiaoqing grumbled, "Rose, didn't you promise me earlier?"

"Alright, alright. I won't say anything, okay."

Rose then chuckled, "I must say, you, silly girl, finally showed some smarts for once."

Xu Xiaoqing gave Ning Fan a peculiar glance, then urged Rose to leave.

At this moment, Rose raised her proud nose inquisitively, asking, "What's that smell? It's so fragrant, with a hint of Indian spices' fieriness."