“Ningning, Mom isn’t some overly compassionate pushover! Since they made a mistake, they have to take responsibility for it.”

"Besides, the law is sacred and inviolable! It is not only the cornerstone of social order, but also the moral bottom line in everyone's heart! Anyone who dares to cross the line will be asking for trouble!"

Looking at her smart and sensible daughter, Zhao Qiuying felt extremely gratified, thinking to herself: This child is truly my sweet little angel!

"Mom, you're absolutely right!" Huo Jinning exclaimed excitedly, giving a thumbs-up.

"You have such a sweet tongue!" Zhao Qiuying gently tapped Huo Jinning's forehead, her face beaming with a happy smile.

"Hehe, isn't that what I learned from you?" Huo Jinning playfully flattered him.

"Oh my, honey, look at her!" Zhao Qiuying said to her husband with a slightly shy expression, her cheeks instantly flushing red.

"Haha, Ningning is absolutely right!" Huo Shan laughed happily, expressing his agreement.

"You two..." Zhao Qiuying was amused and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but her eyes were full of love and satisfaction for her family.

The family of three was immersed in a warm and joyful atmosphere, enjoying themselves immensely.

......

After Xia Qing was imprisoned, Zhao Qiuying went to visit her at her request.

At this moment, Xia Qing had long lost her former charm, her face was haggard, and she was a far cry from the radiant woman she once was.

The two sat facing each other across the cold fence, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.

Looking at the radiant and charming Zhao Qiuying in front of her, Xia Qing felt a surge of jealousy that flew through her heart like an arrow.

But this slight change in emotion did not escape Zhao Qiuying's sharp gaze.

A pang of pain shot through her heart—after all, they used to be inseparable best friends!

Now, realizing that the other person had been approaching him with ulterior motives all along, how could he not be heartbroken?

"Sister Qiuying, please save me! I've been wronged! You're my only friend. If even you won't help me, I'll be truly desperate!" Xia Qing said, her eyes brimming with tears, looking utterly pitiful.

"Oh, right, there's also my younger brother. He's always treated you like..." Zhao Qiuying abruptly cut her off before she could finish saying "sister."

"Enough! Whether you are guilty or not will be decided by the law. I am just an ordinary housewife, how would I know anything about laws and regulations?" Zhao Qiuying replied coldly.

"Besides, if you truly have a clear conscience, why are you so fearful and uneasy?" Zhao Qiuying didn't want to continue arguing with her, so she simply tore off the pretense and revealed her true colors, saying, "I'd like to ask you, why did you try to harm me?"

Faced with Zhao Qiuying's sudden questioning, Xia Qing was clearly flustered and stammered, "Sister Qiuying, you...I...no." At this moment, Xia Qing finally realized the seriousness of the situation and began to feel fear.

Zhao Qiuying was her last trump card; if she didn't help her, she would have to spend the rest of her life in prison.

“I know everything you’ve done, and your brother too…” Zhao Qiuying felt disgusted as if she had swallowed a fly when she mentioned Xia Tian.

Why would I act this way?

"It's only because you've always looked down on me, and you've only befriended me to show off your kindness and generosity!"

"To you, I am like a dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy."

"Hmph, but in reality, I am even more insignificant than that dog."

"That's why I deliberately made skincare products that are bad for your skin and put them on your face. But alas, fate is against you; why is your face still perfectly intact?"

"There's something else you might not know! Every time you come to my shop, my brother watches you on the security camera."

"If it weren't for the Huo family, you would have been played by my brother long ago."

"Why are you so lucky? You were pampered from birth and grew up spoiled. The person I like also likes you."

“And I would be subjected to domestic violence by my husband, and in the end I would be left with nothing, with no one to seek justice.”

"I want you to be like me."

"Hahaha."

"......" Xia Qing's face was twisted and ferocious with extreme anger. She gripped the railing tightly with both hands, leaned forward, and was so agitated that she was almost out of control, shouting hoarsely.

At this moment, Xia Qing seemed to have lost her mind. Her words were incoherent and illogical, and she appeared completely insane.

"I have always admired you. Your ability to support yourself and your resilience are admirable, and I deeply sympathize with the hardships you have endured."

"I've always considered you a friend, regardless of our social status."

Zhao Qiuying said coldly, then resolutely turned around and left without looking back. She had nothing more to say, nor was there any need to say anything more.

"Hahaha, so it was all my fault!" Xia Qing watched Zhao Qiuying walk away, a bitter feeling welling up inside her.

She began to recall the wonderful times they had spent together, and tears gradually blurred her vision.

Just then, Xia Qing suddenly realized that it was her own inferiority complex and sensitivity that had prevented her from trusting others.

While hurting others, you are also deeply hurting yourself.

Xia Qing took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then turned around and followed the police back to the police station.

After the Xia family went bankrupt, the Huo family took the opportunity to acquire most of the Xia family's assets.

Furthermore, the Huo family also investigated companies that had previously been suppressed because the Xia family had used the Huo family's name to gain profits, and provided corresponding compensation to some of the outstanding companies.

In this way, the overall situation seems to have achieved a certain degree of balance and stability.

This matter has been resolved satisfactorily.