Reborn in the 90s with a Space: Winning Back My Husband

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: That Awesome Slap

Shen Nian hadn’t originally planned to be so direct, but since Shen Xiangnan had already called her out, there was no reason to hesitate.

"Qin Xueling, you know perfectly well whether Xiang Nan was lying or not."

"I don’t care what you two said. If I say I didn’t take it, I didn’t take it!"

"You didn’t take it? Are you sure?"

"Of course I’m sure! Why wouldn’t I be?"

’Hmph, as if I’d be afraid of a good-for-nothing like Shen Nian!’

But looking at the Shen Nian standing before her now, Qin Xueling recalled the Shen Nian she had seen at the Lu Family’s home. This Shen Nian was completely different from the one in her memories.

Although Qin Xueling was loath to admit it, this version of Shen Nian seemed to instill a deep-seated fear in her.

"Good. Xiang Nan, go call the police. Tell them someone stole something from me. I’d like to see if she can stick to her story in front of the police when she won’t admit it to us."

"Okay, Sis, I’ll go right now!"

"Sister-in-law, should I call the neighbors over? I bet everyone around here would be very interested in a commotion like this!"

Seeing Shen Xiangnan accept the task of calling the police, Lu Xinyue eagerly chimed in.

’Not bad. This girl knows how to hit where it hurts!’

Someone like Qin Xueling was shameless and thick-skinned, but she was extremely protective of her reputation.

If they really gathered all the neighbors, leaving everything else aside, just the fact that Yin Yang was in Qin Xueling’s house—while she herself looked somewhat disheveled—would be enough. Once those rumors spread, Qin Xueling would never be able to show her face in the village again!

’Hadn’t Qin Xueling tried to use rumors against me before? I wonder how she’ll react when she’s the one caught in a web of gossip!’

"Mm, Xinyue, you’re right. Everyone will definitely love a good spectacle!"

"Great! I’ll go get everyone now!"

With Shen Nian’s approval, Lu Xinyue’s face lit up with excitement, and she was about to dash out and gather everyone.

"Wait! You... all of you, stop right there!"

Qin Xueling watched as Shen Nian calmly gave orders to her younger brother and friend. Now, she was truly starting to feel afraid.

Whether it was the police or the neighbors who showed up, she couldn’t dare to take that risk.

Even if she denied stealing Shen Nian’s report card to her dying breath, she couldn’t let the neighbors find out about her and Yin Yang.

Otherwise, she’d be drowned by the villagers’ scorn! That was the fate she had intended for Shen Nian; how could she possibly be willing to endure it herself?

’No, I can’t. I absolutely cannot let myself fall into such a predicament.’

’Therefore, I can’t let Shen Nian call the police, and I can’t let her gather the neighbors!’

"You tell us to stop, so we’re supposed to stop? Says who!"

Shen Xiangnan just glanced back to say this to Qin Xueling, but he didn’t slow his pace in the slightest.

"Shen Nian, make them stop! Aren’t you afraid of the rumors at school?"

"I knew it was you, you bitch! I’ll kill you!"

Hearing Qin Xueling’s words, Shen Xiangnan forgot all about leaving. He spun around, ready to charge over and give her a brutal beating.

"Xiang Nan."

Shen Nian grabbed Xiang Nan, who was about to lunge forward, stopping him in his tracks.

"Sis, don’t hold me back!"

Shen Xiangnan looked at Shen Nian in confusion, still struggling to get past her.

After letting go of Shen Xiangnan, Shen Nian walked up to Qin Xueling. Just as the others were watching her, she suddenly raised her hand and slapped Qin Xueling across the face.

"SLAP!"

Qin Xueling was stunned. Shen Xiangnan and Lu Xinyue were stunned, too.

Of course, Qin Xueling was stunned by the slap, while Shen Xiangnan and Lu Xinyue were shocked by Shen Nian’s action. When they came to their senses, their eyes were filled with admiration for her.

This was especially true for Shen Xiangnan. When Shen Nian had stopped him just now, he’d thought she had gone soft and was going to let Qin Xueling off the hook. He never expected she was planning to take matters into her own hands!

’His sister was so awesome! That slap just now was so cool!’