“When I first came here, I felt that something was off about the atmosphere in the Qin family. Have you seen Madam Qin? She’s always been under someone’s control, right? I saw her once before, and it seemed like there was something wrong with her—” The man pointed to his head. “I also saw that every time Miss Qin went to her, she spoke very kindly, but Miss Qin’s mother would grab Miss Qin by the neck and say things like, ‘If Miss Qin wasn’t her, she would still be here.’ There really is something wrong. Miss Qin is so pitiful. Every time she goes back, it’s like she’s living in hell.”
Another medical worker continued, "I never expected that Miss Qin could be so considerate living in such an environment. She is very polite to the servants. At first, I thought that old lady was just a bit strict and demanding. Who would have thought that she was not only strict, but in this day and age, there are still people who treat us like slaves. If it weren't for the fact that they pay so much money, I wouldn't want to work here either."
The two must know each other. The person next to her quickly grabbed her and pleaded, "Good sister, kind-hearted fairy sister, please, don't leave so soon. You know my family's situation; we're really short of money. If you leave, and I'm replaced with someone I don't get along with, then I'll have to put up with this person's attitude, endure the Qin family's atmosphere, and also have to adjust to the new one—"
The two of them couldn't help but start talking intimately.
Actually, the other person was just talking casually. Her family situation wasn't good either. She initially learned this because she needed to take care of a sick elder in her family. Her father changed her application without her consent because he couldn't afford a caregiver. Now that elder has passed away, but because that elder's family had too much debt, she was forced to do this job.
Born into a poor family, she seemed to be trapped in the pain of money all her life. Now that she has graduated from university, she thought she could finally make it through her life of hardship, but her family has bound her by their moral high ground.
They said she was a college student whom her family had scraped together by selling everything they owned, and that she should use her youth to give back to her family. They said that if she left her family, it would be unfilial and cruel.
The atmosphere gradually became somber.
Just then, the door was pushed open, and the two were startled. They turned around and saw that it was Qin Manshu.
The two nurses immediately turned pale and trembled with fear, unsure how much of what the two had just said Qin Manshu had overheard.
"Miss Qin..." Even the tongue trembled as he called out Qin Manshu.
Back then, the old lady would beat or scold them for even the smallest mistakes. Sometimes, they would get a few slaps from the old lady just because she was in a good mood. The Qin family's housekeeper was also very strict. Sometimes, when they were too busy to handle things properly, they would be scolded.
They were actually quite young, and they didn't say anything really offensive behind her back. They just shared what they had seen. Although Qin Manshu was filial to the old lady, how could Qin Manshu, the eldest daughter of the Qin family, possibly give them a good look after they had broken the rules?
Both of them were extremely anxious.
Qin Manshu stood in front of them, observing their almost desperate expressions. Through them, she seemed to see a reflection of her former self.
When a person is reduced to meekness, bowing their head and trembling with fear, almost handing over their entire situation to the other party, then that person is the easiest to control.
She, too, knelt on the ground, head bowed, begging the old woman to let her stay, just like them. Although she got her wish and stayed, but...
Qin Manshu stopped recalling and looked at the two of them with their heads down, smiling as she said, "You are still young, and it's inevitable that you like to gossip after work. However, the Qin family hates this kind of gossiping behavior the most."
"Miss Qin, I'm so sorry, we were just talking nonsense. Please have pity on us, we're young and naive, and we made a mistake—"
Qin Manshu's words gripped their hearts like a knife. They had initially hoped that Qin Manshu would give them a chance, but her words seemed to condemn them to death.
Qin Manshu narrowed her eyes, watching them about to kneel down, and stopped them in time. She sighed and said, "Never mind, you are indeed still young, and Grandma is sometimes too harsh on you."
The old lady was too harsh on them, but she was even worse on Qin Manshu.
The two dared not say anything now, and could only look at Qin Manshu cautiously, appearing as if they were waiting for orders.
Qin Manshu continued, "When we selected you to come here, we looked at your basic situation and knew that you had a tough time. Seeing how you are today, I know that you have a lot of grievances against the old lady. It has really been hard for you..."
Upon hearing this, the two caregivers began to shed tears, because Qin Manshu was going to lay them off. But then Qin Manshu changed the subject, saying, "In addition to the money that your family will give you regularly, I will also provide you with some subsidies. The old lady's health is getting worse and worse, and I am very worried that something might happen to her. So please keep a close eye on her health for me. If she feels unwell, please tell me. If you do a good job, I will give you a corresponding reward."
This Miss Qin is truly a kind person. Despite being treated so badly by Old Madam Qin, she still spoke up for the old lady and is now willing to give them a chance to make amends for their mistakes.
The two caregivers were immediately filled with gratitude towards Qin Manshu.
Qin Manshu gave the two of them a deep look, patted their shoulders and said, "Grandma has had a tough time. She could have lived a carefree life like other wealthy women, just drinking tea with friends, going out for walks and going to beauty salons. But she was forced to take on heavy responsibilities and become a strong woman. Back then, many people opposed her running the family business as a woman. People would talk about her with disdain. She could only face these things by constantly becoming stronger. Maybe she had a tough time in the past, and now she has developed this kind of temper. She doesn't really look down on you. She just speaks harshly. Please be more understanding of her."
Her words made the two caregivers feel ashamed. They lowered their heads and kept saying thank you, promising to take good care of the old lady.
Qin Manshu didn't bring up that matter again, but instead smiled and changed the subject: "Alright, let's leave it at that for now. By the way, do you have any first-aid kits with you? I don't want anyone else to know about what happened this afternoon, so I'll have to trouble you to apply the medicine for me."
Qin Manshu found a room, took off most of her clothes to expose her shoulders and back. The blood on them had long since scabbed over, but large patches of blood remained on her skin.
The two caregivers looked both pitiful and frightened.
From then on, Qin Manshu was considered a dutiful and filial daughter in the Qin family. Her image as a pitiful victim was deeply ingrained. No matter what happened, in the eyes of the two caregivers, Qin Manshu was always an extremely filial daughter to the old lady Qin, considerate and gentle, and a dutiful daughter who could be beaten and scolded at will.
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