Xue Hongjuan didnât see Mu Haoming this holiday, so she was naturally eager to meet him. She didnât expect, after searching all the way, to see
a scene she didnât want to witness.
Xinyan, still laughing and joking with He Jinxuan as they walked to the dormitory, had no idea that trouble could come without warning.
The follower who came along with Xue Hongjuan noticed her displeased expression and said, "Hongjuan, shall we get someone to teach her a lesson?"
Xue Hongjuan, having learned from past experiences, was less arrogant than before and replied, "No need."
Another follower said, "By the way, I heard today that Han Xinyan is already engaged. How about we spread the word properly? If she really dares to cheat, we can show everyone at school what kind of person she is."
Xue Hongjuan thought for a moment and said, "Iâll leave this matter to you."
She also agreed this plan was feasible. As long as Han Xinyan didnât agree, even if Haoming liked her, it would be futile, and sheâd still have a chance.
If the news of Han Xinyanâs engagement spread, and she dared to be with Mu Haoming, Xue Hongjuan naturally had ways to ruin her reputation.
*
Gu Wanqing drove alone to the prison and stood outside that gate, thinking of the hardships her daughter had suffered; she couldnât suppress her anger for a long time.
Yes, she finally had time and knew today was visitation day, so she wanted to meet in person the culprit who caused her young ladyâs suffering.
After taking a deep breath, she stepped forward.
After going through the procedures, she arrived at the visiting room.
Soon, she heard someone entering.
When Qiu Chunli saw the visitor, she froze for a moment.
She couldnât quite believe it and kept staring at Gu Wanqing.
Gu Wanqing saw Qiu Chunliâs current state, her face full of ridicule and disdain: "What, donât you recognize me?"
At this moment, Qiu Chunli murmured, "Gu Wanqing?"
Gu Wanqing replied coldly, "Itâs me, surprising, isnât it? That we can meet again."
Qiu Chunliâs eyes widened in disbelief, her voice trembling, "How did you come back?"
Gu Wanqing snorted, "If I hadnât returned, how would I know of all the vile things youâve done?"
Qiu Chunli was clearly frightened, "You, you know everything?"
Gu Wanqing taunted, "The Han Family raised you and yet not only did you not show gratitude, you repaid them with betrayal. Now the tables have turned. All your schemes were for naught, ending up harming yourself as well."
Qiu Chunli, hearing Gu Wanqingâs words, responded, "You, a noble lady, canât understand my pain. Back then, so many were against you, yet you survived well. Heaven really is unfair."
Gu Wanqing scoffed lightly, "You really dare to say anything. So vile and yet you live well, why shouldnât I live too?"
Seeing the loathing in Gu Wanqingâs eyes, Qiu Chunli thought of something and said, "Gu Wanqing, no, second sister-in-law, no, Wanqing, for the sake that I am already punished, spare my child."
Gu Wanqing coldly replied, "Itâs one thing to be greedy, but you also harbored ill intent. That is intolerable, and naturally, I will return the favor in kind, by taking good care of your family."
Panicked by Gu Wanqingâs words, Qiu Chunli pleaded, "No, you canât. They have nothing to do with this; theyâre innocent. Whatever it is, take it out on me alone, I beg you."
Gu Wanqing looked at her with a faint smile but without warmth, "Your family, your child are innocent, and what about my Yanyan, wasnât she just as innocent? Yet, how did you treat her? But donât worry, I wonât dirty my hands over someone like you."