She stared expressionlessly at Ding Huizhu, who was slightly shorter than her even in high heels.
His expression wasn't very friendly.
The Xie family servants all changed their expressions. Butler Wu twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything.
The Xie family is, after all, a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and they place great importance on respecting elders and juniors. Xie Li's disobedience and even his defiance of his wife... this is not in line with the Xie family's upbringing.
Ding Huizhu was also incredulous and couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean?"
Having lived in the Xie family for so many years, Jiang Baili never dared to talk back to Xie Yunqiu, no matter how many conflicts she had. Her two children were also well-behaved, sensible, and filial. This was the first time she had been contradicted by a younger generation.
And this person is her own daughter.
Ding Huizhu swayed, feeling like she could barely stand, and her temples throbbed with pain.
Zhang Ma was also startled. Seeing Xie Li's beautifully shaped lips slightly parted under his mask, about to utter the words "Are you blind?", she hurriedly pulled Xie Li hard.
Standing in front of Xie Li, Zhang Ma forced a smile and tried to smooth things over, saying, "There might be some misunderstanding." She gently reminded him, "Madam, that is indeed Miss Xie's admission notice."
Although she was also angry that Ding Huizhu threw away Xie Li's admission notice without asking any questions, she absolutely could not allow Xie Li to talk back to Ding Huizhu and even insult her in front of the servants.
The selection and assessment of the Xie family's heir also includes moral character. Disrespecting elders is not a good thing. Old Master Xie is such an upright person that he does not like descendants who disrespect their elders.
Moreover, this will likely further strain the already strained mother-daughter relationship, pushing it to its lowest point.
Displeasing one's birth mother is not good for Xie Li.
Ding Huizhu could easily recognize the three words Xie Li uttered in his breathy voice.
In his rage, he gradually came to his senses.
She absolutely, positively cannot lose her composure in front of the servants and make them laugh at her.
Steward Wu had already wisely sent all the servants away.
Ding Huizhu pressed her temples and slowly sat down on the sofa, taking a long time to calm herself down.
In her heart, she was utterly disappointed in Xie Li.
She could barely tolerate lying, boasting, vanity, and even getting into trouble and losing face.
However, cheating on exams, or even stealing someone else's grades, is a serious matter of conduct and may even violate the law.
"Xie Li," Ding Huizhu said coldly, "Don't think that just because you're my daughter, I'll always protect you and clean up your messes."
"If you can't learn the rules, then go back to your poor mountain village!"
"Madam!" Zhang Ma's heart pounded in her chest. She was both shocked and furious that Ding Huizhu would say such heartless words, and afraid that Xie Li would take it seriously and refuse to back down.
Xie Li stared at Ding Huizhu for a long time, wanting to say something more, but Zhang Ma could tell from her expression that it was definitely not something nice, so she pulled her back hard.
Xie Li: "..."
"Never mind, Grandma is getting old; I can't let her worry." She thought seriously.
"I don't know why you're suddenly so angry, and you're even certain that it's not my acceptance letter."
She spoke slowly and said in a deep voice, "The most likely explanation is that your cousin misunderstood something, and you believed her judgment."
It's actually quite simple; she can figure things out with a simple calculation. But in the current situation, it's not necessary for her to use her divine calculation abilities.
Xie Li looked directly at Ding Huizhu, his expression calm and unhurried. "Do you think there was a mistake in the exam results, causing me to take my cousin Jiang Baili's score?"
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