But Su Ying's slap didn't have a chance to land on Wen Shu's face; her wrist was blocked by Li Duo.

"Mrs. Zhong, Miss Wen is acknowledging your contributions to the Zhong family. What do you mean by raising your hand to hit her? Or are you saying that your contributions to the Zhong family are not sincere?"

Su Ying hurriedly said, "Of course not! She's talking nonsense and she thinks she knows everything. I'm so angry! Honey!"

Zhong Tingsong spoke up: "Of course I know your feelings, you don't need to explain. Li Duo, you've misunderstood her."

Zhong Tingsong knew that Li Duo disliked Su Ying.

Back when Li Duo was still a young boy, he spoke to him in a manly manner, opposing his marriage to Su Ying three months after Li Yuexin's death.

At that time, Su Ying was pregnant and her belly was getting bigger. Despite his family's objections, Zhong Tingsong held a wedding.

Li Duofen only managed to force Zhong Tingsong to reconcile on Zhong Xuyan's eighteenth birthday.

Li Duo always referred to Su Ying as "Mrs. Zhong" to remind her that she was the "Mrs. Zhong".

As a young man, Li Duo was sharp-tongued and spoke without holding back, carrying the refined and arrogant air of the Li family. As he grew older, Li Duo's demeanor became even colder, making even Zhong Tingsong somewhat intimidated.

"That's good. I thought Madam Zhong was embarrassed and angry because her thoughts had been exposed." Li Duo chuckled lightly.

Su Ying didn't dare to say a word, but glared at Wen Shu resentfully.

Wen Shu had already prepared herself to be beaten by Su Ying, but upon seeing this, she couldn't help but chuckle. "It seems that this is indeed the family tradition. It is because of a stepmother with such behavior that there is a stepdaughter like Miss Zhong. Even the arm raised to hit someone is the same one."

Her gaze swept over Zhong Tingsong, and she deliberately raised her chin to let them see her still swollen and red cheeks. "Today, I've truly broadened my horizons and witnessed the lineage of your noble families!"