Li Da spoke with such conviction that his brother, Li Er, found himself quite satisfied with his performance. Standing off to the side, Li Er observed the scene in silence, curious to see what this woman would ask next.
He harbored a certain jealousy towards Gu Zi, a woman who seemed to have it all. Was it not simply because she was blessed with a beautiful face? She had managed to marry a wealthy man, thus crossing the class divide. She used her husband's money to open a shop, make headlines, and become famous. She appeared so powerful, yet in reality, she was still reliant on a man. What real talent did she possess?
Others, like him, had to struggle and fight for every step in life. It was truly unfair. So what if they had orchestrated this scheme to make this woman pay? She was so ostentatious and wealthy, it was only right that she should part with some of her money to ward off misfortune. Li Er saw no fault in his actions.