Since the perpetual motion machine was installed, more people are taking walks in the neighborhood.

As she walked, people pointed and whispered about her.

Zuo Ling had excellent hearing and seemed to be saying something like, "She's someone's lover, otherwise, how could a young lady live in such a nice house?"

Zuo Ling found it amusing; they were meddling in other people's business. What kind of house I live in is none of their concern! Pretending not to hear, she continued walking forward.

When I got outside the greenhouse, I heard people arguing inside; the voices sounded like Researcher Tang's.

Zuo Ling was curious; Researcher Tang was known for her excellent manners, so what could possibly make her blush with anger?

"Don't talk nonsense. I live in the same building as Miss Zuo, one floor above the other. She's not like what you're saying."

"Hmph, you live upstairs and downstairs, you've been to her house, do you think she would sleep with any man in front of you two? Teacher Tang, don't be so sure of yourself."

It's Old Lady Li.

Tang Yan's face flushed with anger: "You, I don't know what your intentions are, but you're damaging someone's reputation. Aren't you afraid of retribution?"

Grandma Li said fearlessly, "I'm not the one who's having affairs, so why should I suffer any retribution?"

"You...you're talking nonsense!"

Researcher Tang doesn't swear; he just repeats the same few phrases over and over.

"I'm talking nonsense. Let everyone tell me, if she's a young woman, how could she live in such a nice house if she wasn't someone's mistress? She only lives by sleeping with men."

"Oh, really? Who did I sleep with?"

Everyone turned to look behind them as the female protagonist of the conversation made her appearance, and they consciously made way for her.

Zuo Ling walked forward step by step, stopping when she was two steps away from Old Lady Li.

"Are you talking about me, auntie? I'm the person involved, so go on. Who did I mess around with that you, a righteous person, can't stand?"

Old Mrs. Li's eyes shrank back, then she straightened her back and said, "I heard it from someone else. Why are you looking for me? Go find whoever told you."

Hidden in the crowd, Ge Cuiying's lips twitched. "Coward, she's already backing down before the fight has even started."

“You’re lying. I asked around, and they said you’re the one who spread the rumors.”

With his children and grandchildren not around, and having received a lot of help from Zuo Ling, Researcher Tang naturally regarded Zuo Ling as his daughter.

I heard that someone was spreading rumors about Zuo Ling, so I made some inquiries and found out who it was, Li Laotai.

Old Mrs. Li straightened her neck and denied it, "Don't listen to their nonsense. Which bastard said I said it? Stand up and let me see."

Because she had two sons, she was always domineering, and few dared to offend her.

For a moment, no one spoke.

Zuo Ling pulled two packets of instant noodles out of her backpack. "Can someone tell me what's going on? Well said, these two packets of instant noodles are his."

Everyone swallowed hard. Most of the people who came to the greenhouses lived in resettlement houses. Every family lacked food and clothing. Although they had some grain stored at home, who would complain about having too much grain?

Besides, it's delicious instant noodles.

A woman immediately raised her hand: "I know, it's her, she's the one who said it."

The woman pointed at Old Lady Li.

Old Mrs. Li's expression changed, and she cursed, "Zhang family, don't spew nonsense."

The woman had several brothers and wasn't afraid of Old Lady Li at all.

There was no benefit in not coming out earlier; if there were, I would have to tell the truth.

"You're the one spewing filth. You're the one who's been spreading rumors that Miss Zuo is having affairs and being someone's mistress, which is why she can afford such a nice house. You also said that Miss Zuo has illicit relationships with four rich young men and that they've been sleeping together for a long time. Everyone, tell me, am I lying?"

No one said a word.