Chapter 271: To Hell with 'Family Harmony Brings Prosperity

Zhao Linglong's head snapped up, her voice thick with tears. "You can say whatever you want about me, but don't insult Dr. Yang!"

"Oh! So defensive already." Zhao Lili clicked her tongue, an expression of condescending impatience written all over her face. "You've been like this since we were kids—crying at the drop of a hat, acting like the whole world is out to get you.

"If you want to be shameless, fine, but don't drag me down with you. If word gets out that a daughter of the Zhao family has something wrong with her head, how am I supposed to get married?"

Yang Xun's gaze turned cold. Zhao Linglong had a gentle temperament and had stayed silent while being berated just a moment ago. Yet, the second Zhao Lili insulted him, she had stepped up to defend him.

This girl was adorably foolish.

He shot Zhao Lili a look, his tone calm but laced with a clear, icy edge. "Miss Zhao, watch your words."

Zhao Lili rolled her eyes and sneered. "Am I wrong? She's always been—"