The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 721: Rumors are Spun with a Flick of the Tongue, Explanations Fall on Deaf Ears!_1

Chapter 721: Chapter 721: Rumors are Spun with a Flick of the Tongue, Explanations Fall on Deaf Ears!_1

Li Qing had not expected that Zi Ling and Luo Xiaoxue were best friends. It was quite a coincidence when he thought about it.

However, Zi Ling’s behavior of bad-mouthing him behind his back was really a bit too much.

Jing Yan was indeed a corpse before, even an ancient one that was a thousand years old, but didn’t she eventually become a real person?

And despite having lain there for so long, the places that should have been warm were indeed hot, and very snug too.

Could that count as a corpse?

Like this, that definitely couldn’t be considered one.

"Although there are some things my best friend didn’t tell me in detail due to the need for secrecy, she did describe in great detail what Mr. Li did to a female corpse," Luo Xiaoxue said, with a faint smile on her lips, speaking softly.

"She said that Mr. Li moved the corpse from a cliff, and after bringing it down, he couldn’t wait to do that sort of thing. What I’m curious about is why Mr. Li would do those things to a corpse when there were perfectly good living people around?"

Li Qing’s face turned pitch black, "Attorney Luo, you absolutely can’t just listen to your friend’s side of the story. This is pure slander!"

"This damn woman has gone too far. She was clearly alive, where did the corpse come from? And it wasn’t me who initiated it; I was forced into it. I sacrificed myself and saved both our lives, and now she’s spreading these kinds of rumors. It’s too much," he said.

The more Li Qing thought about it, the angrier he became. He immediately took out his phone, "Wait a second, I need to have a serious talk with her."

Zi Ling’s phone rang for a while, but no one answered.

Not giving up, Li Qing called again, but still, no one answered.

"This damn old woman, she’s really making me furious," Li Qing said, shaking his phone and cursing indignantly.

Luo Xiaoxue chuckled, "Shall I make a call for Mr. Li?"

"Thank you, but I must seek an explanation for this matter," Li Qing said seriously.

If Zi Ling were here today, he would definitely teach her how to be a good woman.

Luo Xiaoxue dialed the number, and after only two rings, Zi Ling picked up the call.

"Xiao Xue, I’m busy right now. I’ll call you back when I’m free." Zi Ling’s muffled voice came from the speakerphone.

"Spare me two minutes; someone wants to have a word with you," Luo Xiaoxue said with a smirk, glancing at Li Qing and handing him the phone.

"Wang Ziling, what kind of rumors are you spreading about me? Explain this to me clearly!" Li Qing roared furiously.

There was a thump, a low sound, as the phone call was abruptly hung up.

Li Qing was instantly seething with anger, "See, this is the guilt of a thief; she’s afraid I’ll settle the score with her."

"Alright, my best friend has always been blunt, and it seems I’ve misunderstood Mr. Li on this matter. So, did Mr. Li really force himself on my best friend?" Luo Xiaoxue asked with a smile, her eyes gleaming with a strong gossipy interest.

As to that... Li Qing was somewhat embarrassed, "You could say that, but there were reasons. At that time, she was the one who initiated it; you couldn’t push her away if you tried. But, at that moment, she wasn’t entirely herself, so if you want to put it that way, it’s not wrong."

This was rather convoluted; Luo Xiaoxue thought for a moment but still didn’t completely understand and asked, tilting her head, "Mr. Li, what do you mean by she wasn’t entirely herself?"

"Explaining this is quite troublesome, but to put it simply, the person who approached her was someone else; it was not her, and I had no prior knowledge of it," Li Qing said.

Luo Xiaoxue chuckled lightly, "So that’s what happened. Thanks to my best friend’s habit of scaring me from time to time, I’ve heard bits and pieces about the matters Mr. Li mentioned. I was ready to seek justice for my best friend, but since it’s like this, it seems I said too much."

Li Qing frowned slightly and asked, "Was it Zi Ling who asked Lawyer Luo to do this?"

"Not at all, she just mentioned it to me," Luo Xiaoxue shook her head, "While speaking, she did express quite a bit of dissatisfaction with Mr. Li. Although out of the standpoint of a best friend, I did poke my nose into it today. But actually, the way she talked to me seemed more like frustration."

Li Qing felt somewhat relieved. He had thought that Zi Ling held a grudge over that incident.

But actually, it seemed rather similar, whatever the reason, Zi Ling clearly had some objections.

It just didn’t seem like she was at the point of demanding a resolution.

What Li Qing couldn’t understand was why, when they came out of the Underground Palace that day, Zi Ling didn’t show any sign of it.

Could it be she was too embarrassed? Only willing to reveal her true feelings around her best friend?

"Since there’s a reason behind all these incidents, Mr. Li shouldn’t overthink," Luo Xiaoxue softly said out of the blue, "The world you are in is full of strange and malevolent spirits, anything could happen. In my opinion, if it’s for the sake of saving one’s life, doing such a thing is not a big deal, at least you all came out safe and sound."

Li Qing nodded, acknowledging that her words made sense, much as Luo Xiaoxue described.

Deserving of being a lawyer, her perspective on issues is indeed a bit more penetrating.

Li Qing gave a faint smile and said, "But I can’t disregard Zi Ling’s thoughts. It seems she currently doesn’t like answering my calls. If Lawyer Luo is free, could you please see what she’s truly thinking? I will do my best to fulfill what needs to be done."

"I’ll ask about it when I have the time," Luo Xiaoxue said with a shallow smile, waving her hand at Li Qing as she added, "I’ll be going now. Don’t forget about the drinks you owe me, Mr. Li. I’m looking forward to a good drink with you when you’re free."

"Definitely," Li Qing replied with a smile.

Luo Xiaoxue’s eyes curved into a gentle, charming smile. She nodded lightly and elegantly, like a willow swaying in the breeze, and walked out of the private room.

She was like an exquisite snow lotus, every move radiating a charm that captivated the heart and soul.

Tang Rou looked bewildered, her face a picture of confusion as she watched Li Qing.

Although Li Qing’s conversation with Luo Xiaoxue was not hidden from her and she heard everything clearly,

She didn’t understand at all what Li Qing and Luo Xiaoxue were talking about.

"Qingzi, are you more interested in corpses?" Tang Rou asked with a strange expression.

Li Qing smiled helplessly, "Don’t listen to her nonsense; it’s just a rumor. Why would I trouble myself with a corpse when there are living people around? Don’t think about anything messy, it’s not what you think at all."

Tang Rou gave a light ’oh’, "But you did say something about what happened to that corpse..."

"That wasn’t a corpse, it was a person, there was just a bit of a misunderstanding," Li Qing explained with a dark expression.

Zi Ling, this woman, really caused trouble.