If she could successfully persuade Lin Xue, her status in her husband's family would undoubtedly be further enhanced.
Thinking of this, she deliberately put on a kind and gentle smile and said softly, "Oh dear, Xiaoxue, you are still young and don't understand many things yet. Look at you, now you think your aunt is too materialistic, willing to do many things against your own conscience in order to live that kind of comfortable life."
But what's wrong with that? Look at your aunt's life now, isn't it good enough? If you want, you can also have a comfortable life like your aunt's, which is better than spending your whole life stuck in that poor, remote mountain village, living a hard and difficult life. Why don't you think about it again?
"Hmph, don't even think about it. My life is pretty good these days! Mo Yuan is so caring and considerate towards me! I'm happy and carefree every day! Besides, even though I married into this little mountain village, it was a choice I made willingly! Unlike you, who would abandon even the most basic principles of being a decent human being just to make yourself a little more comfortable!"
"Alright, stop nagging! There's absolutely nothing between us worth saying! Mom, and Mo Yuan, let's go!"
Wang Wanfang stared wide-eyed at the person in front of her, inwardly furious. She had already humbled herself so much, offering the girl a way out, but this little brat showed no appreciation whatsoever. Not only did she harshly criticize her in front of so many people, but she was also utterly humiliated! In all these years, no one had ever dared to criticize her so mercilessly! At this moment, she felt a burning sensation on her face, and her pride was instantly shattered.
Wang Wanfang stomped her foot and shouted angrily, "Stop! Who gave you permission to leave like this? Well, you ungrateful little girl, I'm giving you face and you don't know what's good for you. You're going to refuse a toast and drink a forfeit, aren't you? Since that's the case, then I'll ask you one last time, are you willing to follow my arrangements?"
You'd better think this through carefully! Can you really bear to watch your parents spend their lives doing nothing and unable to find a decent job? Don't forget, with just a few words from me, all of this is a piece of cake.
If you insist on refusing, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Just wait and see if they'll continue to be so mediocre!
The moment these words were spoken, Wang Wanru's previously calm face instantly showed a hint of displeasure, and even Lin Zhennan, who had rushed over after hearing the commotion, was now filled with anger. All along, they had only remained at the stage of speculation regarding certain matters, but this time, all their doubts had been completely confirmed. Wang Wanfang no longer concealed her true intentions as before, but instead unabashedly tore off her mask of pretense, revealing her true colors.
She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring angrily at the crowd before her, shouting, "I knew it was you behind this! Now you've finally shown your true colors, haven't you? Humph, you heartless ingrate! Have you forgotten how pathetic you were when you first arrived in Shanghai? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be where you are today! Humph, let me tell you, I won't let you have your way! Stop looking down on me like that!"
Lin Zhennan, standing nearby, was also furious upon hearing this. He quickly chimed in, "That's right! Even if we never work in this life, we definitely won't starve! At worst, we can scavenge for scraps on the streets and still survive! In short, we won't let you succeed no matter what! You might as well give up now!"
Wang Wanfang had suffered a series of setbacks and blows today, and the anger in her heart was already burning fiercely. She was trembling with rage, pointing a trembling finger at the people opposite her. Her face, already flushed red with anger, looked even more ferocious. She gritted her teeth and roared, "Fine, since you're so stubborn, just you wait and see! One day, you'll be begging me for mercy! I want to see how long you can keep up this act!"
Just then, a sudden commotion arose outside. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw several cars slowly pull up at the alley entrance. Then, the car doors opened, and several figures stepped out…
Judging from their attire, it was clear that these people were no ordinary individuals; their demeanor and bearing exuded an air of authority and solemnity that suggested they were likely high-ranking officials from some government department. Sure enough, the moment they appeared, they instantly drew everyone's attention. However, at that moment, a few people in the crowd displayed expressions that stood out remarkably differently.
Among the people walking towards them were several familiar faces. Lin Zhennan and his wife, Wang Wanru, immediately spotted one of them and, without saying a word, rushed forward to greet him: "Principal, what brings you here?"
But to everyone's surprise, Wang Wanfang let out a heavy snort, then quickly turned to another person and said, "This is Director Zhou from our city's Education Bureau. I suppose you haven't met before. Director Zhou has come here with your school's principal. Isn't it obvious what this is all about? It's definitely because your jobs are completely ruined! I've already given you a chance! I told my husband last night that you should seriously consider your jobs and not just keep occupying them. If you had listened to me, everything would have been fine, but since you don't know what's good for you, there's nothing I can do!"
After saying that, she immediately put on a fawning smile and rushed forward to greet him warmly: "Oh my, Director Zhou, you actually came in person! Did my husband speak to you on your behalf? Look at you, you're too kind, it's such a trivial matter..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Director Zhou stared at her suspiciously and asked, "What's the matter? What are you doing here?"
The moment those words left her lips, Wang Wanfang's face, which had been beaming with joy, froze as if under a spell. Her bright eyes widened in astonishment and bewilderment, her mouth slightly open as if she wanted to say something, but her throat felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and she couldn't utter a single word.
After a long while, Wang Wanfang finally came to her senses as if waking from a dream, and stammered, "Um... Director Zhou, you, you must be joking! How could you not know what's going on? Otherwise, how could you have happened to be here?" However, to her utter surprise, her urgent and sincere words seemed to sink without a trace, failing to attract the other party's attention at all.
Director Zhou didn't even turn his head, continuing to walk straight ahead without looking to the side. At the same time, he turned to the person next to him and said, "Secretary Li, come and take a look, is this the place? Let's continue walking in!"
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