"Thank you, Master Zhan. I'll go in and see Sister Wanwan."

"I'll go in with you."

......

The news that Zheng Ma had been punished for offending Su Yimo quickly spread throughout Wutong Bay.

Zheng Ma had watched Zhan Jingting grow up and was also the housekeeper of Wutong Bay. Even Old Master Huo treated her with great respect, which showed that her status in Wutong Bay was more than just that of a servant.

So no one expected Su Yimo to be punished this time.

Although no one knows exactly what happened, the result is obvious: Zhan Jingting values ​​Su Yimo very much, otherwise he would never have punished Zheng Ma for her sake.

Su Jing usually respected Zheng Ma very much and never treated her like a servant. They had such a good relationship that Su Jing would invite Zheng Ma to sit down and have tea and chat when she had free time. So, she naturally wanted to ask her for clarification.

"What exactly happened? How could it be so serious that you need to be punished?"

Zhan Jingting has a clear system of punishment for his subordinates. He doesn't physically punish older women like Zheng Ma, but instead deducts their wages.

"Maybe I'm really getting old and not suitable to serve Master Zhan anymore." Zheng Ma smiled helplessly. "If it weren't for the fact that Madam hasn't woken up yet and I'm worried about her, I would have retired long ago."

"Don't say that. Jingting has always been good to you. He might just be in a bad mood today. Don't be angry."

"I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed," said Zheng Ma sadly. "Su Yimo is a threat to Madam. I've been on guard ever since she arrived, and I haven't dared to leave the master bedroom unattended, for fear that she might harm Madam. But then Master Zhan..."

"People are all opportunistic. I think after today's incident, Su Yimo will become more and more arrogant."

"No, she won't," Su Jing said. "With me here, I won't let her do anything reckless. I'll go find Jing Ting in a bit. He really went too far today. No matter what, he shouldn't have treated you like that."

"Don't go." Zheng Ma hurriedly stopped her. "I'm a servant. Master Zhan doesn't need a reason to punish me. If you go, I'll be in an awkward position. We're all doing this for Madam's sake. As long as we take good care of Madam and prevent Su Yimo from hurting her, I don't believe she can live in Wutong Bay forever."

After a moment's thought, Su Jing said, "Alright, if I intervene, I'm afraid it might hurt the relationship between you and Jing Ting."

Su Jing didn't like Su Yimo to begin with. Although she didn't completely ignore her, she never responded whenever Su Yimo called her "Mom".

This time, Zheng's mother suffered such an injustice. Although she couldn't step forward to defend her, she felt even more resentful towards Su Yimo.

In the evening, Su Jing returned from a walk with her child, and Old Yang came up to her and said, "Madam, the master requests your presence."

"Okay." Su Jing went directly to Old Master Huo's room.

Old Master Huo, with a cast on his leg, was sitting on the headboard of the bed, while Su Yimo sat on a chair beside the bed, wiping away tears.

Su Jing walked over. "Dad, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes." Old Master Huo said with a stern face, displeased, "Su Jing, you've always been sensible, how come you've become so petty now?"

Su Jing frowned. "Dad, how am I being petty?"

"I'm asking you, why did you bully Momo?"

Su Jing: "......"

"I bullied her? What makes you say that?"

"What are you talking about?" Old Master Huo questioned. "You didn't hit or scold her, but you used emotional abuse on her! Isn't emotional abuse bullying? Emotional abuse is even more painful for her than hitting or scolding her! If you have any complaints about the child, you should say them. You shouldn't use emotional abuse. She's just a child."

"Dad, are you confused?" Su Jing asked, completely bewildered. "She's not Wanwan."

"Of course I know she's not Wanwan, but she's still someone we raised ourselves," Old Master Huo said seriously. "Momo made mistakes in the past, but she's corrected them now. She's strong, independent, warm, and kind; otherwise, she wouldn't have rushed out to save me and Eleven without hesitation. For that alone, you should be grateful to her, not bully her!"

“Dad, she saved you and Eleven, and our whole family is very grateful, but things should be handled one thing at a time.” Su Jing said calmly, “We can’t erase the mistakes she made just because she saved you. That’s not how you do things.”

"Then how do you want to settle this?" Old Master Huo questioned. "You've been married into the Huo family for decades, and you've always been obedient and sensible, never disobeying me. But now, you're starting to disobey me."

Old Master Huo grew angrier as he spoke, "Tell me, how should we settle this score! Momo has lost her memory and forgotten everything. Do you really want to force her to her death before you're at peace?"

Su Jing: "......"

She rarely had such a dispute with Grandpa Huo, and she was not usually good with words, let alone arguing. At this moment, she was so angry that her face turned white, but out of respect for his elders, she did not dare to be too aggressive and could only say, "Dad, please calm down."

“She saved you and Eleven, and I am very grateful. I will give her a sum of money, the amount of which she can fill in herself. I will guarantee her a life of comfort and security, but on the condition that she moves out of here immediately, does not disturb the peace of Wutong Bay, and especially does not disturb my Wanwan.”

"Jingting brought her back, yet you insist on kicking her out." Old Master Huo's taut face was full of authority. "I'd like to see who dares to kick Momo out while I'm here!"

"Grandpa, please don't be angry." Su Yimo obediently soothed Grandpa Huo. "Don't argue with Mom because of me, I'm not worth it... I know I don't deserve to stay here. I didn't really want anything, I just wanted to take good care of you and help you recover."

After Su Yimo finished speaking, she stood up and knelt down directly in front of Su Jing, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Mom, I beg you, please don't send me away. Let me stay and take care of Grandpa. I promise you, I will leave as soon as Grandpa's injuries heal!"

Su Jing was so angry she laughed. "Don't you think you've overdone it?"

Su Yimo was stunned, and her tears flowed even more fiercely.

"Su Jing!" Old Master Huo roared, "You dare say another word!"

“I’m telling the truth,” Su Jing said without fear. “If she were truly sensible, she wouldn’t have come to you crying, she wouldn’t have knelt before me as if I were bullying her. At the very least, my Wanwan wouldn’t be so hypocritical!”

"Wanwan, Wanwan, you only have Wanwan in your heart and eyes. Wanwan is your biological daughter, that's true, but Momo is someone you raised with your own hands. How can you be so intolerant of her? Do you even deserve to be a mother?" Old Master Huo clutched his chest, almost unable to catch his breath. "I'm telling you right now, as long as I'm here, let's see who dares to drive Momo away! Whoever dares to drive her away, I'll sever all ties with them! If you really can't tolerate her, then I'll go with her. I refuse to believe that my granddaughter and I will starve to death on the streets!"

Old Yang hurriedly stepped forward to soothe Old Master Huo, "Sir, please don't be angry, let's talk this out."

"Does she look like she's going to talk things out properly?!" Old Master Huo gasped for breath. "Get out! Get out of here!"

Su Jing closed her eyes briefly. "Dad, you should get some rest first."

She turned to leave, and as soon as she stepped outside, she almost bumped into a tall, straight figure!