Chapter 1897: Let's Make Peace

She looked indifferent, her expression emotionless, yet her words were aggressive.

A flicker of guilt flashed in Song Yuan’s eyes; she turned her head and coughed lightly. Sister Lai immediately grabbed a jacket from the nanny van and draped it over her, glaring angrily at Nan Jiaojiao, “You’re in charge of the clothes, so if something goes wrong, you’re the one responsible. What do you mean you’ve been let off the hook?”

“The costumes for the crew have always been managed by our styling team, but we’ve never had someone assigned solely to look after one actor. I’m a member of the styling team; I’m responsible, but I’m not going to take the blame. I’m curious; why was such a big fuss made when it happened, causing the entire crew’s filming process to halt because of you? Yet after giving evidence to the police, they didn’t catch anyone. It was brushed aside. Was anyone found? How did things get twisted so that I became the culprit?”

“That’s just your excuse. Don’t think for a minute…”

“Sister Lai.”

Song Yuan stopped her, turned to Nan Jiaojiao, “I’m sorry, Jiaojiao. I didn’t know you felt that way. We’re definitely in the wrong here. No one said you were the culprit. At the time, you were concerned for me, and I appreciate it. It was all a misunderstanding; once we talk it out, it’ll be fine.”

She stepped closer to Nan Jiaojiao, wanting to take her hand, but Nan Jiaojiao didn’t allow it, raising her hand to shut the car door.

Song Yuan’s mouth twitched stiffly, “We are friends, after all. Soon you’ll be marrying Third Brother Bo. Our families have always been in contact, and I often visit Grandma Bo and always chat well with you. Sorry, my manager is too impulsive; I’ll talk to her privately. Jiaojiao, let’s reconcile, okay?”

Who’s been chatting well with her!

Nan Jiaojiao’s personality is straightforward; she can’t tolerate being wronged.

She won’t bear any unfounded charges.

She’s not particularly close with Song Yuan either. Who decided that friends from the husband’s side should automatically become her friends?

“I need to go back to the company.”

With one sentence, Nan Jiaojiao left Song Yuan stunned, like her CPU was overheating.

While Song Yuan was attempting to display sisterly affection, it seemed that Nan Jiaojiao had a reflexive rejection system installed, not catching on at all.

Song Yuan’s lips pressed tighter, nearly losing her composure. She asked Sister Lai to bring a box of pastries from the car and personally handed it to Nan Jiaojiao, “These are pastries from Rongji Square, low sugar and very tasty. I bought two boxes, giving you one to try.”

Nan Jiaojiao politely refused, “No, I’ll be home late, they might go bad if left in the car for too long.”

“They won’t go bad. You can keep the air conditioning on or take them out when you get back to the company. They’re good for two days, don’t worry.”

Seeing Nan Jiaojiao still unwilling to reach out, Song Yuan got anxious, forcing the box into Jiaojiao’s hand, “Just some small pastries, they’re not expensive, good for a snack.”

Nan Jiaojiao hesitated, then heard Song Yuan say, “Grandma Bo also likes pastries from this place, but I’ve been too busy to visit her recently. Jiaojiao, if it’s convenient, could you bring them to her to try?”

Nan Jiaojiao furrowed her brow, fingers barely gripping the box before pushing it back.

“You can deliver them yourself.”

What’s the fuss over a box of pastries? In this heat, she’s supposed to carry them around? After going back to the company, what’s left? Just a few pieces, and they’re supposed to be for Grandma? Is it okay to give her just the crumbs?

If you want me to pass them along, just say so. But instead, you make it seem like you’re doing me a favor. The words sounded nice, but the action was truly off-putting.