Zhang Mei's expression darkened further as she digested Gu Zi's sharp words, but she wasn't about to give up just yet. She straightened her back and launched into her tirade with the self-assurance of a matron who believed her moral superiority was unquestionable.
"Everyone makes mistakes," Zhang Mei declared, her tone heavy with reproach. "But just because someone errs once, you can't label them for life! Gu Zi, we're family. Even if Lin Miao isn't your blood sister, fate has tied you two together. This time, you must help her. Do you understand?"