Really Meaningless

"And you still have the audacity to raise your voice? Do you think this is something money alone can fix? Even if you emptied your entire fortune, would it be enough to repair the damage you've done to my reputation? Sorry, but I take my reputation very seriously. I can't accept anything less than you kneeling and apologizing," Gu Zi said.

Huang Fei had initially planned to smooth things over with a softer approach, hoping to dodge the confrontation entirely. But faced with Gu Zi's unyielding attitude, she could no longer keep up the pretense. Her eyes locked fiercely onto Gu Zi's, fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. Hatred boiled within her like molten lava, threatening to erupt.

Just as the crowd leaned in, eager to see how the drama would unfold, a frail yet resolute voice broke the tension. "Auntie Gu, this is my fault. Please don't make my mom kneel. I—I can kneel instead."