Ye Qingqing blushed slightly, not wanting to discuss these matters any further. Not many women are broad-minded; though they may be praising her, who knows what they might be thinking?

She regretted coming over; she really couldn't connect with these women, they had nothing in common, and her life was too blissful, which might provoke others.

Most people laugh at those who have nothing and resent those who do. Even wealthy housewives are no exception. Although they are rich, they also have their share of troubles. Their husbands are unfaithful, their children are disobedient, and nothing seems to go their way.

She felt like an outsider when she was with these women; she felt extremely uncomfortable.

“My husband and I were betrothed when we were children, so we have a very deep bond,” Ye Qingqing explained.

"My husband and I grew up together. Our houses were right next to each other, so we could hear each other if we called out. Sigh, feelings can change so easily." Mrs. Wang sighed, her expression self-deprecating.

When they were young, their relationship was so good. Her husband doted on her, and when he went out to dinner, he would bring back half a bowl of meat for her. He always thought of her when there was something good to eat. But even the best relationships can expire. He disliked her because she was old and unattractive, and her figure was out of shape. He thought she was not as good as the young, beautiful, and charming women outside who knew how to sweet-talk him and had many tricks up their sleeves.

Ye Qingqing's smile faltered for a moment. She didn't know what to say next. If she continued, it would seem like she was showing off, so she just smiled and said nothing more.

Perhaps sensing that Ye Qingqing had been neglected, Madam Xie took the initiative to ask, "What do you usually do for entertainment, Madam Lu?"

She assumed that Ye Qingqing was just like Mrs. Zhang and the others, an idle housewife. In this respect, Mrs. Xie felt superior because she had a job as a section chief in the industry and commerce department, which was considered a success for her age.

Moreover, her husband was also successful. Back then, many people were not optimistic about her and Director Xie, even her parents and siblings, because Director Xie came from a poor family in the mountains and had no background. His abilities when he was young were just so-so, and he didn't seem to be very capable.

But she felt that Director Xie had a certain spirit, so she married him without hesitation. Although she suffered for a few years, she can now hold her head high at family gatherings and classmate reunions, which is what she is most proud of.

"Mrs. Lu, would you like to play cards? Mr. Lu used to keep you hidden away so well that he couldn't get a chance to meet you. Now you can." Mrs. Qian joked.

They were all mahjong partners, and they would get together for a game almost every two or three days, taking turns playing. Or they would go shopping or to beauty salons. These were the daily routines of wealthy women.

"I don't play cards, and I don't usually play. I have to go to work," Ye Qingqing said with a smile.

Mrs. Xie and the others were quite surprised. They didn't expect Ye Qingqing to still be at work. They really couldn't tell.

"What does Madam Lu do?" Madam Xie asked curiously.

"I practice traditional Chinese medicine at Meng's Hospital. If you want to improve your health, you can come to me." Ye Qingqing sensed Madam Xie's thoughts. Women's psychology is very subtle; they always like to compare.

When we were little, we compared toys and parents; when we were young, we compared figures, looks, grades, and jobs; and then we compared husbands and children. We could compare everything. If we didn't compare, we wouldn't be women.

Madam Xie's thoughts are normal, and Ye Qingqing understands them. But she is a woman too, so of course she is not petty and doesn't like being looked down upon. She is not a housewife who sits at the mahjong table; she can only do better in her career than Madam Xie.

As expected, Madam Xie and the others were all taken aback and looked at Ye Qingqing in disbelief. They knew the reputation of Meng's Hospital; the doctors who could work there were no ordinary people, but top-notch physicians!