All Targeted Actions Have a Purpose

"Miss Su, I'm truly sorry. I'm narrow-minded and sometimes focus on others' wealth. I'm just poor and anxious, so please don't be angry with me, alright?" Xin Simeng spoke with such sincerity, making sure everyone could hear.

Zuo Huilan quickly added, "It was my fault before. I shouldn't have taken Commander Xue's wife's side so thoughtlessly. I thought she was just being rude, but now I realize she had designs on Commander Qin. Knowing how despicable such women are, I wouldn't have stood up for her even if I were someone else's wife."

Su Yijia wanted to retort but remembered her suspicions and could only manage a forced, polite smile.

The late-arriving Auntie Chen, somewhat awkwardly, said, "Miss Su, please don't hold it against Auntie. I'm just envious of the good things you have. I have many children at home and rely on my husband alone, so I tend to be stingy. When I see others with good things, I can't help but feel a bit jealous."