Inside the huge villa, Madam Jiang clasped her hands in front of her, offering a fake smile and apologizing.
"Please don't mind the food today. The family dinner was prepared by a chef from outside, so it definitely won't taste as good as Tongtong's cooking. She's been very busy with work lately and hasn't had time to come home."
Her eyes lit up as she looked expectantly at Jiang Yutang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family.
Jiang Yutang was the first child of the Jiang family patriarch, so he was spoiled and had a fiery temper. He loved to stand up for the underdog.
Madam Jiang clenched her fists in excitement, knowing that Jiang Yutang would definitely stand up for her after hearing her words.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yutang waved his hand dismissively.
"What's the big deal? It's just a meal. She usually cooks it all the time. It's really hard work, so it's no big deal for her to rest a bit."
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, the beauty salon we're partnering with has passed the review and can start recruiting soon."
Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang, who hadn't paid any attention to the beauty salon, was immediately provoked.
They've already gone to such lengths, why don't they speak up for them?
In that instant, Madam Jiang's voice suddenly rose considerably, and she became somewhat out of control.
"She's not suffering at all. She's been pampered with good food and drink all day long. Not only can she not have children, but she also doesn't come home for days and nights. She fights with Jiang Hao and yells at me, her mother-in-law!"
After she finished speaking, her eyes reddened, and she looked somewhat aggrieved.
Jiang Yutang looked at Madam Jiang with disbelief, her eyes filled with doubt and skepticism.
"How could that be? Lin Qingtong wouldn't be that kind of person."
Upon hearing Jiang Yutang's words, Madam Jiang immediately felt indignant, wondering why everyone was speaking up for Lin Qingtong.
When she touched the bruises on her arm, she suddenly remembered something, pitifully pulled up her sleeve, and tearfully complained.
"Look, this is where Lin Qingtong injured me. I didn't do anything."
Jiang Yutang's gaze fell on the large bruises on her arm, and her expression immediately darkened. She scolded her in displeasure.
"This is too much! They even hit my mother-in-law! I'm calling Lin Qingtong back right now."
She dialed Lin Qingtong's number directly, but the phone rang for a long time without anyone answering.
Mrs. Jiang added fuel to the fire from the sidelines.
“I now regret letting Lin Qingtong go out to work. She’s never home, and all sorts of rumors are circulating about her.”
Jiang Yutang's expression grew increasingly gloomy. He sat there and sent another message to Lin Qingtong.
You come back here right now.
But the news seemed to disappear without a trace.
Because Lin Qingtong was immersed in the world of the design drafts at this moment, as if she were really in it, her phone ran out of battery and shut down.
As dusk settled, Lin Qingtong rubbed her neck, looked up into the distance, and smiled.
She wore gold-rimmed glasses, which added to her refined and elegant demeanor.
Shen Tinghe leaned against the office door, watching the scene before him.
Lin Qingtong is truly beautiful, possessing a unique and extraordinary beauty that touches the heartstrings and leaves one wanting more.
He slowly approached, but Lin Qingtong glanced at her phone, turned around, and left to pick up her charger at the front desk.
The atmosphere was abruptly interrupted. Shen Tinghe smiled helplessly and could only stand still, waiting for Lin Qingtong to see him.
But Lin Qingtong didn't pay any attention. After charging her phone, she focused on checking the messages on it.
Only then did Lin Qingtong see the message sent by her aunt Jiang Yutang.
She frowned slightly, but in the end, she dialed the number back.
After all, her aunt Jiang Yutang treated her quite well; she was just straightforward and direct.
As soon as the call connected, Jiang Yutang's calm voice came through.
"Are you that busy with work, Qingtong?"
Since the other party did not take the initiative to make trouble, Lin Qingtong responded in a mild manner.
"Sorry, Auntie, my phone died just now. I've been busy with work. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Her voice was slightly tired, and her slender fingers touched her brow.
Jiang Yutang seemed to understand, and her heart softened a little. Just as she was about to say something, she saw her poor younger brother and sister-in-law sitting opposite her.
So she hardened her stance again.
"They should be off work by now. Hurry back, my driver is already waiting for you downstairs at Shen's Group."
Upon hearing Jiang Yutang's words, Lin Qingtong smiled and responded, then packed her things and left work.
Throughout the entire process, Lin Qingtong acted as if she hadn't even seen Shen Tinghe, and clocked out of get off work directly.
Shen Tinghe's expression grew increasingly gloomy, and a chilling aura enveloped him.
This woman must have done it on purpose.
The Jiang family villa was shrouded in night, with its intricately patterned crystal lights shining brightly.
As Lin Qingtong, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stepped into the living room, she was immediately greeted by Jiang Yutang and a group of aunts sitting there, an overwhelming sense of oppression looming over her.
She paused, smiled nonchalantly, and asked, "Auntie's here. Have you eaten?"
Jiang Yutang placed her hands in front of her and sneered as she spoke.
"Qingtong, I've always wanted to eat your soufflé. It's delicious and not too sweet. I came here today specifically to ask you to make me a batch."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong adjusted her glasses with her slender fingers and refused.
"Aunt, I'm so sorry. Let's not talk about how late it is or whether there are any materials available to buy. The process is complicated and takes too long."
"If you really want to eat some, I'll spend money to buy some. The cake shop will definitely still have some."
After saying this, Lin Qingtong remained calm and composed, standing there as before.
In the past, she might have actually rushed to buy things and then painstakingly made soufflés for the Jiang family.
But not anymore.
That would be a thankless task, and it's obvious the other party is deliberately making things difficult.
When Madam Jiang saw this scene, a cold glint flashed in her eyes, and she put on a hypocritical act to offer words of comfort.
"Yutang, let's just forget about it. Tongtong has been a bit temperamental lately, so you shouldn't provoke her. If you don't want to do it, then forget it."
These words, seemingly meant to comfort, were actually adding fuel to the fire, making Jiang Yutang want to fly into a rage and teach Lin Qingtong a lesson.
Lin Qingtong's gaze fell on Madam Jiang, and a mocking smile spread across her lips.
"Are you really not afraid I'll smash up the kitchen?"
Madam Jiang's expression changed, and she deliberately shrank back a little, looking aggrieved and pitiful.
"I... I was just thinking that since your aunt and the others are here, I wanted to treat them well."
"Don't be impulsive. If you don't want to do it, then forget it. I didn't force you, did I..."
Seeing this, Jiang Yutang couldn't stand it anymore.
She has a fiery temper and cannot tolerate even the slightest imperfection.
Jiang Yutang stood up abruptly and shouted angrily.
"Lin Qingtong, you've gone too far! You even hit your mother-in-law. I never knew you were such a heartless person before."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong was taken aback, then curled her lips into a cold smile.
"I hit her? Do you have any proof?"
Jiang Yutang grabbed Madam Jiang's sleeve, revealing the bruises underneath, and said indignantly.
"This is the evidence."
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