Sister-in-law Wu hesitated for a long time, her voice growing softer and softer.

"I don't really know who said it, but it's all over the residential compound now. Everyone's talking about it over tea or dinner. They all say that you and Li Hong back then... well, it wasn't exactly innocent."

After hearing this, Su Qingzhi slowly raised her head and looked at several women who were picking vegetables together not far away.

The moment her gaze fell upon them, the group immediately noticed.

They all lowered their heads, pretending to be busy, while deliberately making small talk, their expressions evasive, as if they wanted to avoid the situation at all costs.

She suddenly understood.

This was most likely orchestrated by Liu Yuelan behind the scenes.

Su Qingzhi did not linger any longer.

She gently patted the dust off her hands, then turned and walked towards her home.

When she arrived at her doorstep, she found Aunt Zhang sitting on a small stool, talking to Zhou Lan side by side.

When the two saw her return, they immediately stopped talking and looked at her.

Zhou Lan, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed that Su Qingzhi's expression was somewhat cold. She quickly stood up and spoke to her with concern.

"Qingzhi, ignore those nonsense rumors! Plug your ears and your mind will be at peace."

Sister-in-law Zhang nodded in agreement.

"We all know what kind of person Qingzhi is. She's upright and honest, and she knows how to act appropriately. We can all guess who's behind her back. Why bother arguing with someone like that?"

Looking at the two elders who genuinely cared for her, Su Qingzhi felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She said softly.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law Zhang, and thank you, Mom. I feel very at ease knowing that you both think this way."

In fact, her emotions were not as calm as they appeared.

She simply didn't want those who cared about her to worry, nor did she want to give Liu Yuelan any reason to be proud.