At the same time, Ding Huizhu suddenly raised her hand and slapped Xie Li hard across the face.

"Madam!" Zhang Ma exclaimed in surprise, raising her arm to block the attack.

The old lady was getting on in years and her strength wasn't what it used to be. In her surprise and anxiety, she used a lot of strength.

To everyone's surprise, Ding Huizhu pushed her so hard that she stumbled and fell flat on her backside.

Zhang Ma was stunned.

Although Ding Huizhu is a wealthy socialite who never lifts a finger, she is still young and physically strong due to her years of yoga practice.

How could an old lady like Zhang Ma easily push it? Zhang Ma looked at her hands, noticing that the wrinkles on them had noticeably lessened, and slowly, a thought began to surface in her mind.

Ding Huizhu ignored Zhang Ma. Wan Sao helped her up. She was in a sorry state and could no longer maintain her elegance as a noblewoman.

"Zhang Ma! What are you doing!" Aunt Wan shouted sternly.

Ding Huizhu waved her hand, not wanting to cause trouble for Zhang Ma. The old lady had worked for the Xie family her whole life and had always been honest and upright; otherwise, Old Master Xie would not have allowed her to live out her retirement in the Xie family.

Ultimately, it was because someone came and brainwashed the old lady that she was so desperate to oppose her.

They even exploit an old lady...

Ding Huizhu's eyes were icy cold as she looked at Xie Li. "Get your ass into the main building's living room!"

——

There were still quite a few people in the main building's living room.

Xie Yunqiu and Jiang Baili were both there, and sitting in the middle was a lady exuding nobility, who was none other than Madam Huo the Second.

Madam Huo sat upright, drinking tea. Beside her, Madam Hang, dressed similarly as a noblewoman but with a more vulgar air, was fawning over Madam Huo with a beaming smile.

Hearing the noise at the door, Xie Yunqiu smiled and said, "Linxiang, you've never met the second young lady of the Xie family, have you? Xie Li, this is your Aunt Huo."

Xie Li was taken aback, his gaze falling on Madam Huo the Second. "..."

With a soft "clink," Madam Huo put down her teacup, her expression indifferent. "Huizhu, you're busy here, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Without waiting for Ding Huizhu's reaction, she gracefully stood up and left with the help of a maid.

He wouldn't even spare Xie Li a glance.

Xie Li watched her departing figure thoughtfully. Perhaps she had been staring at her for a while, because Jiang Baili took the initiative to introduce her.

"Xie Li, that's Yun Tang's mother, Madam Huo the Second."

Seeing this, Xie Yunqiu looked at Xie Li suspiciously, "You know Huo Yuntang? Have you met him?"

“Not only have we met, but Brother Yun Tang even said he would sponsor her schooling,” Jiang Baili said with a smile.

Ding Huizhu personally escorted Madam Huo for a part of the journey, and when she returned and heard these words, she immediately frowned.

"Xie Li!" she called out Xie Li's name coldly, abruptly interrupting Jiang Baili and the others' conversation. "Come here."

Aunt Zhang was stopped at the door by Sister Wan and not allowed to come in.

Xie Yunqiu seemed to only then belatedly realize that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and hurriedly asked in surprise, "Oh, what's going on?"

He turned to look at Madam Hang and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, Madam Hang?"

Madam Hang smiled and glanced at Ding Huizhu. "It's nothing. I need to speak with Madam Xie about something..."

"Then you all continue your conversation, I won't disturb you any longer." Xie Yunqiu clearly sensed there was going to be a good show, and got up and left with a smile.

Jiang Baili followed her upstairs.

Mrs. Hang was politely invited by Sister Wan into the small living room next door.