283 She Had Become the Victim (1/2)

His voice was as soft as a spring breeze, but deep down, Qian Yueran could sense the iciness in his tone. He quickly let out a smile, ”I dare not. I had only said it because I felt a little unfortunate for the lady. I’m rather outspoken and what I say could be offensive to you at times, but please know that I don’t bear any malicious intentions.”

Di Fuyi took a look at him. He laughed again, but in a softer tone, ”No, you’re not outspoken, you’re just a little dumb. Also, you’re out of your mind.”

Qian Yueran was speechless.

Di Fuyi smiled, ”I’m outspoken too, please don’t take it personally.”

Qian Yueran’s face instantly reddened. He was so furious that he could not express himself properly.

He was undoubtedly one of the great overlords, and yet Celestial Master Zuo chose to publicly criticize him by calling him dumb in front of everyone. Qian Yueran could not hold himself together, so he took a few steps back.

A gust of wind blew over. A sudden shiver ran through his body.

It was strange. Although he used to act rashly on impulse, most of the time he was still able to behave and speak appropriately. This time, he was behaving so oddly, as though he was possessed.

He looked at Di Fuyi and tried to explain himself, but Di Fuyi did not seem to be paying attention to him. Instead, Di Fuyi signaled his subordinates on stage with a hand gesture and said, ”You may now begin!”

The eight subordinates answered in unison. Within swift movements, they were already standing in eight different positions.

Qian Yueran was still upset at himself for being so outspoken, without considering the consequences. He saw Di Fuyi taking a few steps forward. ”Brother Di, are you going to be biased and partial?” He said abruptly without thinking, yet again.

Di Fuyi stopped and said, ”Of course not, I will manage my affairs in a fair and orthodox manner. I will not be biased.”

Qian Yueran was instantaneously relieved. While he was catching his breath, Di Fuyi added, ”I will be fair to anyone, including both of you.”

Qian Yueran froze. He somehow had a feeling that what Di Fuyi had said might contain some overtones in his words.

Hua Wuyan’s expression had also changed a little. ”Fuyi, I have nothing to say”, she said with a bitter smile. She was the innocent victim in this protracted controversy.