Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1174 - 083 Fighting (second update)

Chapter 1174: 083 Fighting (second update)

As several young ladies, sharp-eyed, noticed the commotion, they all gathered around to watch the unfolding scene.

Once they understood what had happened, they unexpectedly all spoke in favor of Cheng Yuexiu’s side, and no one believed that they were wrongly accused. Some even whispered, "People from the countryside are short-sighted, unable to even part with a single hairpin," which made Lin Yuan laugh in anger. Short-sighted? Not to mention herself, even Xiao Linshuang, her private savings were surely much more than most of those present.

Tian Xuan had also noticed the incident, and after quickly asking Xiao He, she stood in front of Xiao Linshuang and Lin Wei, addressing Miss Han, "Sister Huijuan, I think there must be some misunderstanding, how could the young ladies of the Lin family possibly pick something up and not return it? I have seen that hairpin of yours; it is indeed very valuable, but, but Sister Yuan and the others don’t lack silver. If you visit the Lin Mansion, you would understand what I mean..."

Tian Xuan, being young and having never encountered such a situation, was immediately flustered, solely focused on defending Lin Yuan and the others, yet her efforts seemed somewhat feeble.

Before she could finish, Cheng Yuexiu interrupted her with a smile, "Miss Tian, your heart is kind, and there may be some things and people you do not understand fully, but remember one thing: one can never judge a person’s heart by their face."

By the end of her statement, Cheng Yuexiu’s gaze had turned to Lin Yuan, clearly directing her words at her.

Tian Xuan, distressed, repeatedly said, "No, Sister Yuan and the others are not like that."

However, no matter how much Tian Xuan tried to defend Lin Yuan and the others, nobody would believe her.

Xu Muqing also came over, shaking the fat on her body, and frowned, "I believe in Yuanyuan; they are definitely not that kind of people. Miss Cheng, you must be mistaken; look for the hairpin somewhere else!"

Earlier, the young ladies who had been standing with Xu Muqing watched her in pained frustration, shaking their heads and calling her foolish.

But Xu Muqing didn’t hear them at all and still gestured for them to come over and help speak, yet unsurprisingly, none of them took that step.

Xu Muqing, both anxious and angry, stomped her little plump feet and shouted, "How can you be like this? Have you forgotten the task Sister Hui entrusted us with? How will we face Sister Hui like this?"

Even with Tian Hui’s request, those others clearly still had the attitude of staying out of it, so despite Xu Muqing’s calls, they remained silently on the sidelines.

Lin Yuan was honestly surprised that Xu Muqing stood up to speak for them, glancing at those still persuading Xu Muqing to leave, knowing within her that among Tian Hui’s friends, only this plump Xu Muqing could truly be called a friend.

"Mu Qing, thank you."

Lin Yuan gratefully took Xu Muqing’s hand, then pulled Tian Xuan aside, and then said to Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei, "Since it is a search, fine, we accept."

Seeing Lin Yuan agree, Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei’s eyes clearly brightened, thinking that Lin Yuan was just a paper tiger, fierce in appearance but weak inside, not able to withstand the collective assault of so many.

Seeing her agreement, Xu Muqing and Tian Xuan looked over in surprise, continuously advising her.

However, Lin Yuan just smiled and added, "Although I agree to the search, there is one thing Miss Cheng should know, you have not produced definitive evidence that my two sisters picked up the hairpin. Therefore, if there really is to be a search, it cannot only be us. Everyone who went to the toilet must be searched."

Having said that, she looked at the maid and smiled, "Of course, I also don’t quite believe what this little maid said, so it seems very difficult to know for sure who went to the outhouse. Since that’s the case, let’s search everyone present. Hmm, such a fair and just method, Miss Cheng is indeed wise!"

What fairness and justice, Cheng Yuexiu’s eyes widened, she had never suggested to search everyone!

Upon hearing this, Han Huijuan immediately panicked. The young ladies attending today’s banquet almost included all the officials from the Imperial Court. If they were to search everyone over just one hairpin, the Han family would offend all the officials of the Imperial Court.

"No, no, don’t trouble everyone for just one hairpin; I, I don’t want that hairpin anymore, don’t want it."

Although Han Huijuan said she didn’t want it now, the situation was already completely out of her control.

Lin Yuan sneered, "Miss Han, you are mistaken. It’s no longer just about a hairpin; it concerns the innocence of everyone present. If we don’t find this hairpin today, those who attended the banquet are all under suspicion."

It must be said, Lin Yuan’s ability to stir up trouble was formidable. With just a few words, she had extended the suspicion to everyone present, and those who were just there to watch the excitement didn’t even know how they had been implicated.

The most surprised were of course Guo Mei and Cheng Yuexiu. The two looked at each other and finally, it was Guo Mei who stepped forward and said, "Why search everyone? It was only you two who went to the outhouse. If anyone should be searched, it should just be you two! No need to involve others!"

That line again!

Xiao Linshuang glared at Guo Mei furiously; their group had no evidence yet still insisted that only they went to the outhouse. Did they mean that the other young ladies didn’t need to go?

While she was angry, Xiao Linshuang caught a glance from Lin Yuan.

Her eyes rolling, Xiao Linshuang swiftly moved her hand and, with a fist, surged toward Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei, pretending to hit them while crying out, "You’re bullying people! Bullying people! I didn’t pick up the hairpin, you’re bullying people!"

The onlookers, initially just watching, were shocked to see Xiao Linshuang charge like a madwoman towards Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei, their mouths agape in disbelief.

Oh my God, oh my God! Could this really be something the young ladies of the Capital city would do? They were swinging their fists as if brawling like street fighters! Truly, she must be a country bumpkin from a village!

The onlookers all shook their heads and sighed lightly, yet they forgot that what they should be doing was stepping forward to break up the fight.

However, since Xiao Linshuang wasn’t very strong, Cheng Yuexiu and Guo Mei snapped out of their initial shock and, with a wave of their hands, pushed her to one side.

Lin Wei also rushed forward to fight as Xiao Linshuang advanced, and Xiao He was not to be outdone; the three against two were naturally more than enough.

However, now was not the time to fight.