“My aunt is so sensible and modern; she can accept anything.” Sun Xiuzhen vented her anger on her aunt when she saw her speak up.

Seeing how arrogant she was, Qin Xiaoyu was about to take action, but just as she was about to speak, Tang Wenwen secretly pulled her back.

"Yes, I'm a very modern person. I've traveled a lot and have a lot of experience. But there's one thing I can't stand: women being shameless and offering themselves up to men."

Auntie's words were incredibly damaging. Everyone knew that Sun Xiuzhen had a crush on Jiang Fusheng; it was an open secret back in school. It was Jiang Fusheng who initiated their breakup, and she, unwilling to accept it, made a scene that everyone knew about.

"Auntie, if you say that, some people will take it personally." Sun Xiuzhen, being a reporter, was quick-witted and skillfully deflected the question by passing the buck to Tang Wenwen.

It seems she did her homework very well; she probably even found out who Xiao Zichen's father is.

"Xiuzhen, you used to visit my house quite often when you were in school. You even listened to music here the year before last, right? I've never treated you like an outsider. Some things I'm saying are on behalf of your parents. If we don't teach you properly, you'll suffer. You're not young anymore. Find an honest man and marry well. Don't wait any longer. Although our family is a large one, and the older generation used to have three wives and four concubines, now that we're liberated, I can't accept even a concubine who comes to our door without any status. We only have Wenwen as our wife, we don't need anyone else." Auntie beckoned to Xiao Zichen, held him in her arms, and spoke calmly.

But Sun Xiuzhen couldn't take it anymore; her face turned red and swollen, as if she had been slapped several times.

At first, the classmates were just enjoying the show, but later they started to understand, and their gazes toward Sun Xiuzhen became somewhat complicated.

"You guys! Are you ganging up on me?" Tears welled up in Sun Xiuzhen's eyes.

“Come out with me for a moment, I have something to say,” Jiang Fusheng said coldly.

"Say it here! What's wrong with me liking you? Why do you only like one person..."

Sun Xiuzhen had lost her mind. She originally wanted to expose Tang Wenwen's shameful deeds and embarrass her. Unexpectedly, she was scolded by her aunt and ended up getting herself into trouble.

Qin Xiaoyu's heart leaped into her throat. If Sun Xiuzhen said anything detrimental to Tang Wenwen at this moment, it would spread and the consequences would be unimaginable.

She was inside, with her aunt on her left and A Lei on her right, unable to move.

Before she could even realize what was happening, she already had a baby boy in her arms.

Like a bolt of lightning, her aunt appeared in front of Sun Xiuzhen and slapped her twice across the face, leaving her stunned.

The female classmate screamed and came over to pull her aunt away.

Li Ma had been watching intently from the sidelines. When she saw her young mistress make a move, she immediately followed. However, she was too short to slap Sun Xiuzhen in the face or reach her by grabbing her hair. So, she used her head to push against Sun Xiuzhen's stomach and rammed her forward, knocking her to the ground.

The private room immediately descended into chaos, with Auntie and Li Ma ganging up on Sun Xiuzhen and giving her a beating.

The male students didn't dare to break up the fight, but the aunt stepped in. She was an elder, so what if she accidentally hurt someone by pulling the wrong person?

The female classmates all just told her to stop hitting him; not one of them offered a hand. It seems Sun Xiuzhen wasn't very popular; she was arrogant and thought too highly of herself. Seeing her get beaten was very satisfying.

Tang Wenwen remained calm and composed as she sat and drank her porridge.

Qin Xiaoyu glanced at Jiang Fusheng and sighed inwardly. This Sun Xiuzhen was truly shameless; it was clear Jiang Fusheng had no pity for her whatsoever. He stood beside Tang Wenwen, protecting her tightly, fearing trouble if they were to run into each other.

"Alright, Auntie, don't tire yourself out." Qin Xiaoyu stood up when she saw that the time was right.

She and Li Ma helped their aunt up. Sun Xiuzhen was in a sorry state, with several strands of her hair pulled out. There were no obvious injuries on her face, but her aunt's two slaps had been hard, leaving several handprints.

This Li Ma is well-trained; she just pinched and twisted her so badly that no one knows where the flesh has gone. You can't tell from the surface, but if you take off her clothes and examine her, you'll find that there's not a single good spot on Sun Xiuzhen's body.

"I'm going to call the police!" Sun Xiuzhen had never suffered such a loss before.

"You want to call the police? Then I'll play along to the end," Jiang Fusheng said, taking a firm stance.

"Fusheng, let me handle this." Qin Xiaoyu walked around to Sun Xiuzhen and smiled, "Let's talk in private."

"I'm calling the police! Why should I talk to you!" Sun Xiuzhen was still being stubborn when she suddenly saw Li Ma's figure flash by. She was so frightened that she jumped out the door and shut her mouth.

"Xiaoyu, come back. I'll talk to her." Jiang Fusheng was afraid that Qin Xiaoyu would be taken advantage of.

"Don't worry, I've been through a lot." Qin Xiaoyu didn't hold back and grabbed Sun Xiuzhen tightly, pulling her out. Although Sun Xiuzhen's tone was tough, she was still a girl after all. The fight had exhausted her strength, and her whole body was trembling. If it weren't for her anger holding her up, she probably would have collapsed on the spot.

However, Sun Xiuzhen was determined to fight the Jiang family to the bitter end, even if it meant tearing off all pretenses. She vowed not to rest until she exposed Tang Wenwen's true colors.

Qin Xiaoyu saw an empty private room and shoved Sun Xiuzhen inside.

Things are a bit tricky today.

If Tang Wenwen's matter is investigated seriously, the truth will be easily found. Jiang Fusheng is now a celebrity in the provincial capital, and if this matter comes to light, it will be a huge scandal and will also affect Xiao Zichen's growth.

While it might feel good for her to hit someone, it doesn't solve the real problem and only exacerbates the conflict.

In an instant, several plans flashed through Qin Xiaoyu's mind.

Threaten her? Sun Xiuzhen's personality is such that she only responds to gentle persuasion, not force. A head-on confrontation would only result in mutual destruction. Tang Wenwen and Jiang Fusheng don't care, and Xiao Zichen can't afford to be hurt either.

Bribing her with money? Judging from her family background, she must come from a good family; it's not something that money can solve.

Qin Xiaoyu could only take it one step at a time; no matter what, she had to resolve the matter.

"Are you planning to fight this to the death today?"

"Stop talking nonsense. I have nothing to say to you. Let me out, or I'll call the police! Is this considered restricting personal freedom? I'll sue you too."

"Sun Xiuzhen, did you see the way Jiang Fusheng looked at you just now?" Qin Xiaoyu caught a hint of hurt in Sun Xiuzhen's eyes.

She still loves Jiang Fusheng, and it is because she can't stand seeing Jiang Fusheng protect Tang Wenwen that she keeps stirring up trouble.

“What does it matter to me how he looks at me?” Sun Xiuzhen said coldly.

“It’s related. Being hated by someone you love is a terrible thing.” Qin Xiaoyu had already figured out the situation. She pulled up a chair and gestured for Sun Xiuzhen to sit down.

Sun Xiuzhen was really struggling to stand, and sat down heavily. In a moment of despair, she collapsed, tears streaming down her face.

"You don't have to live such a humble life."

“You don’t need to say any of that. I’m not done with them anymore.” Sun Xiuzhen’s fighting spirit was rekindled in an instant, and her eyes burned with fire.