Chapter 376: Who Is It That Can't Forget 09_1

The two brothers became nervous at the sight of Qin Yimo’s abnormal complexion.

Qin Yimo had heart disease and couldn’t handle any shock!

The moment Dongfang Jin saw this, he didn’t bother asking why and immediately glanced at Dongfang Ji with a cold and piercing look.

Realizing that speaking any further at that moment would be useless, Dongfang Ji decided it was best to ensure their mother calmed down first.

“I…

I’ll stop talking now,” he mumbled, suppressing his frustration with no outlet to vent.

He gritted his teeth and his voice softened considerably when he looked at Qin Yimo again.

“From now on, I won’t talk nonsense.

Mom, don’t get agitated, I…

I was wrong.”

“Apologize to your sister-in-law,” Qin Yimo demanded, glaring at Dongfang Ji and clutching her chest with one hand.

The maid following her began patting her on the back, her gaze full of pleading as she anxiously looked at Dongfang Ji.

Dongfang Jin’s frosty eyes were locked onto his brother’s face, indicating the urgency of placating their mother before anything else.

Otherwise, his mom could have a heart attack – how dangerous would that be!

Dongfang Ji clenched his teeth, wishing he could pulverize Lu Xuening with a single blow.

How could this woman be so malicious!

But right now, he was helpless.

Suddenly, he turned around to face Lu Xuening, who was still drying her tears; his chest rose and fell rapidly with suppressed anger.

Despite being bitterly resentful, he could only say grudgingly, “I’m sorry, please forgive me!”

“There’s no need for such words in a family.

It’s okay; you’re just young and naive,” Lu Xuening finally replied with a smile.

Even though her smile seemed forced, at least she managed to smile.

Seeing her bending over backwards in that manner made Qin Yimo even more sympathetic.

Lu Xuening also rushed to Qin Yimo’s side, patting her back and comforting her.

“Ji is still young and tends to speak bluntly.

It’s not a big deal if he says something wrong occasionally.”

“Mom, don’t be angry.

It’s fine; don’t be angry.”

It took Dongfang Ji a great deal of self-restraint not to kick her.

Dongfang Jin glanced at him and shook his head.

Clenching his clothes tightly in a fist, Dongfang Ji was almost driven to distraction by his anger, yet he was still powerless to do anything.

Finally taking a deep breath, he managed to suppress his rage.

Looking at Qin Yimo, he softened his voice.

“Mom, I…

I’m going to practice now.

Don’t be angry; I’m leaving now.”

He glanced at Dongfang Jin one more time, and only after seeing him nod, did he turn around and leave hastily.

After Dongfang Ji had left, Dongfang Jin gently consoled Qin Yimo in hushed tones.

“I’ll scold him later, mom.

Don’t be angry anymore.”

“You should treat Xuening well.

She has suffered a lot on your account.”

As she breathed laboriously, Qin Yimo instructed Dongfang Jin while watching him closely.

“She is from a humble background.

Ji must be looking down on her because of this.”

“Mom, don’t say anymore, I don’t care about that,” Lu Xuening sniffled, claiming indifference yet tears were streaming down her face.

Qin Yimo tightly held her hand and handed it over to Dongfang Jin.

“Xuening isn’t from a prestigious family and is bound to encounter bullying in our high-society circle.

You must treat her well and protect her in the future.

Promise me.”

Dongfang Jin did not wish to agree, but for his mother’s sake, he reluctantly, but gently, took Lu Xuening’s hand.

Looking at Qin Yimo, he nodded: “I will take good care of her, mom.

Don’t worry.”

The maid immediately leaned in.

“Young Master, I will take your mother to rest in her room.”

However, Qin Yimo kept staring at Dongfang Jin, her anger flaring up again as she thought of Lu Xuening’s distress.

She gripped Lu Xuening’s hand tighter and said resentfully, “That woman named Baili Xia once hurt you.

You cannot let her seduce our Ji.

You must stop her!”