Helan Mingde wiped a layer of sweat from his brow. Even if wewe were wrong, and we shouldnt have acted on our own, shouldnt you go a little easier on us? he said anxiously. What on earth did we do to deserve such anger and hatred? To have you do this to Suya? She has a good heart that was just used in the wrong way. You Yues Youre outrageous Youre too arrogant

Mrs. Yue took another sip of water. Dont be so uptight, Helan Mingde. Grab a stool, sit down and listen. What comes next requires your full attention.

A sheen of cold sweat formed over Mrs. Helans aching body. Her eyes were like twin balls of fire. She had lost all feeling in both arms, but her brain was clear and sharp.

Let go of me. You Yues are truly shameless, she snarled. The entire city of Luothe entire country will see your true colors. I dont believe thatrighteous society will allow you to challenge the authority of national law so presumptuously.

Youre speaking as if youre very righteous yourself, Mrs. Yue chuckled. Those who dont know you would think that you are someonevirtuous; kind, even.

Zhang Suya, again and again youve tried to sabotage me. I really wanted to see how far you could go toying around with me like this. Youre not even up to Ding Fus standardshe has some brains, at least. You, on the other hand, can only act clever and to abuse your position to bully others. Youre like a circus bear who only knows how to jump. What would you be if not for the Su family? You will forever be the spawn of the second-rate Su who lives in my basement.

Background, past identitythese were things Mrs. Helan hated others bringing up the most. They were constant thorns pricking at her side.

Now that Mrs. Yue had prodded the hornets nest, she quickly lost control of herself.

Yes, you have the Sus, and you have the Yues. So what? Youre just a sad widow who has been abandoned for decades, someone who has never been loved for half her life. My son and daughter are healthy, my family is happyyoure just jealous of me. You cant stand the sight of me leading a better life than you. But the reality remains: Im happier than you.

Happy? Happiness is watching your husband going off the rails, having a mistress and then other children? Is it having to still pretend to be happy, as if nothing happened? Oh, and your children? Your sonI wont admonish him too much. Hes already so pitiful having you as a mother. Your daughter, though, hmphthe apple doesnt fall too far from the tree. An old b*tch can only raise a young b*tch. She even tried to seduce my son; look at the way she acts. She will never convince my son to sleep with hermy son wont even bat an eye at her. And she wants to be a Yue? Keep dreaming!

Mrs. Yues brutal words crashed, like a boulder rolling off a mountaintop, right into the three Helansso harsh was her speech that they lost their balance and saw stars.

It hit Helan Xiuse especially hard, and her pallor had turned green as she sobbed uncontrollably.

Being reprimanded like this in publicand in front of all the wealthy and affluent of Luo city, no less. Howhowhow could she ever live on like this?

Mrs. Helan began to struggle madly after recovering from the initial shock. Youyoub*tchYou shamed my daughter. I will

Impatiently, Yan Qingsi kicked her right in her chest, knocking her backward again.

Mrs. Yue pursed her lips. Whats the rush? she harrumphed. I havent finished talking!

Helan Mingde began to tremble. This is outrageous. Ill lodge a police report. I have to lodge a police report

He took out his handphone with shaking fingers. He did not even manage to unlock his phone when Qu Jing ripped it away from him.

Qu Jing raised his hand, then flung the phone onto the floor with all his strength. The screen shattered. It flickered with light a few times, then died.