Bai Xinyan immediately choked on her words, feeling somewhat indignant. But since Lu Shiyan had already said that, refusing to cooperate would only make her lose more face.
She said, "Xiaoyu, apologize to Dr. Xiao."
The girl with the bun looked a little defiant, but she obediently stepped forward and said, "Sorry."
Her apology was reluctant, her voice barely louder than a mosquito's buzz. Unless someone leaned closer, they would not hear her at all.
Lu Xiaoxiao picked at her ear, then turned her right ear toward the girl. "What did you say? Speak up! We can't hear you!"
Provoked by her, the girl with the bun looked embarrassed. She gritted her teeth and said loudly, "Sorry! I jumped to conclusions!"
"There, that's more like it. An apology should at least sound sincere!" Lu Xiaoxiao turned to Xiao Yichen with a smile and asked, "Dr. Xiao, do you forgive her?"
Xiao Yichen had never intended to make an issue of it. He had endured far worse malicious speculation and vicious slander before, so the girl's words barely stung him now. At the question, he nodded, willing to let the matter rest.
Although he was used to not arguing with people and swallowing his grievances, having someone suddenly stand up for him like this... still touched him deeply.
The girl's figure looked rather slight from behind. If they both stood up, she would probably only reach his shoulder.
Yet this woman, who looked so much frailer than he did, had stepped forward without hesitation to shield him when those cutting words came at him.
At that moment, Xiao Yichen even felt that Lu Xiaoxiao possessed more strength than he did as a man.
Seeing that Xiao Yichen was willing to forgive her, Lu Xiaoxiao finally let the matter drop. She released