Rong Qi calmly recounted her version of events. "Grandpa, Mrs. Fan and I were on our way to my room when we crossed the bridge. Shaoxian rushed over, knelt down, and bizarrely called me 'Dad'. It was awkward, and when I tried to leave, he clung to me. In trying to free myself, I accidentally pushed him into the pond. It was all very unexpected."
Fan Hui shot Rong Qi a look of disbelief, her plan for a more diplomatic approach dashed by Rong Qi's startling narrative.
Madam Liu, incensed by Rong Qi's story, stammered in rage, "This... this is outrageous!"
Her words trailed off as she struggled to compose herself.
Ye Minghang, silent until now, addressed Ye Shaoxian with a stern expression, "If you cannot behave as a member of the Ye family, perhaps it's best you leave."
Ye Shaoxian, seething with frustration, stood abruptly, his glare fixed on Rong Qi, his hands clenched into fists.
Ye Nanshen watched the scene unfold with a calculating gaze.
