With a sense of security, space, and modern resources, she felt that even in exile, she could ensure that she and those she cared about could live comfortably and safely.
The sports car window rolled down, and the wind carried the fresh scent of grass and trees in.
Pei Nian'an leaned against the car window.
His little head turned from side to side following the scenery, a smile always on his lips: "Auntie, the wind feels so nice! It's much cooler than sitting in the carriage!" He reached out to touch the leaves outside the window, but the wind blew his hand back as soon as his fingertips touched them, and he giggled again, his eyes full of contentment.
Looking at his carefree appearance, Shen Qingtang's lips also curled up. In this era without traffic rules and without the need for a driver's license, driving a sports car for a spin was indeed an unprecedentedly exhilarating experience. There was no need to worry about speed limits or traffic jams; there was only the wind and freedom. This kind of ease was something that had never existed in modern times.
Not far away, Grandpa Su watched the group of people in the sports car looking relaxed and carefree.
My heart is itching.
He shamelessly approached the SUV and forced a smile at Su Lingwei through the window: "Lingwei, you're close to Shen Qingtang, could you tell her that Grandpa can ride in this 'miracle car' for a while? Grandpa has never seen anything so strange in all his life."
Su Lingwei didn't give him a friendly look, her tone cold: "Grandpa, this is Qingtang's car. Whether or not you can ride in it is up to her. Besides, when the Su family was about to collapse, you and the family looked down on me because I was a weak woman and couldn't help at all. Now that you see how capable Qingtang is, you want to take advantage of her. Do you think it's that easy?"
She paused, her voice unconsciously rising so that everyone around could hear: "Back then, I single-handedly sought connections and resources to help the Su family recover, but you all complained that I showed my face in public and said I disgraced the Su family; now that you see Qing Tang's 'miracle car,' you've forgotten how you treated me before?"
Grandpa Su's face turned pale and then red with shame and anger. His hand trembled as he pointed at Su Lingwei: "You...you unfilial daughter! How dare you speak to your elders like that! I think you've been spending too much time with Shen Qingtang and have been corrupted!"
His eyes were full of malice; if he weren't afraid of Shen Qingtang, he probably would have already stepped forward to teach Su Lingwei a lesson.
Su Lingwei ignored him completely, turning her face away to look out the window. She had long been fed up with the Su family's sycophancy.
Now that Shen Qingtang is backing her up, there's no need for her to swallow her anger any longer.
Qin Xian, Qin Wanqing's father, stepped forward deliberately, cupped his hands in greeting to Old Master Su, and said with a hint of pride, "Old Master Su, I really envy you for having such a 'promising' granddaughter. It's a pity that she's not willing to take you in her 'super car.' Unlike me, I can only ride in the super car."
Grandpa Su was furious, but he could only stare blankly, unable to utter a single word.
The officials were living a comfortable life, with two three-wheeled vehicles packed full, and some even piling their luggage in the back, humming tunes as they drove.
He would often remark to those around him, "This 'mobility vehicle' is truly a wonderful thing. It saves so much effort compared to walking. From now on, escorting exiled prisoners will no longer be such a hardship!"
Lu Jiaojiao, Lu Jin, and Lin Peirou watched all of this.
But I felt a tightness in my chest.
Lu Jiaojiao looked at Pei Nian'an in the sports car, then touched her still sore calf, and gritted her teeth in anger. Why could Shen Qingtang be so glamorous, while she could only suffer by walking?
Lin Peirou couldn't hold back any longer. She pretended to be weak and walked to Shen Qingtang's sports car. Her voice was trembling with tears as she said, "Shen Qingtang, I... my feet are blistered and I really can't walk anymore. Can I ride in your car for a while? Just for a little while..." As she spoke, she reached out to open the car door.
Shen Qingtang's eyes turned cold. Before Lin Peirou could even touch the car door, she raised her hand and slapped her across the face. With a loud "smack," Lin Peirou staggered back a few steps, blood instantly trickling from the corner of her mouth. "My car isn't for just anyone," Shen Qingtang said coldly.
Lin Peirou covered her face, feeling both pain and grievance, but dared not take another step forward. She realized that Shen Qingtang was not buying her act at all, and if she continued to pester him, she would only get beaten more.
Seeing Lin Peirou's miserable state, Lu Jin felt both angry and afraid, but he could only watch helplessly, not daring to say a word for her.
Shen Qingtang withdrew her gaze, restarted the sports car, and the engine roared as the car slowly drove forward.
He left all the gossip, jealousy, and resentment far behind.
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