She was just momentarily stunned by Sheng Anâs unexpected actions. Once she realized it, she naturally wouldnât take a rural girl seriously. She was the child of a high-ranking official, raised in a compound, and arguing with a rural wild girl would be beneath her dignity.
She wouldnât lower herself like that.
Song Huwen looked at Sheng An kindly, as if to say, "I wonât argue with you. Youâre just a child, a rural wild girl who knows nothing. The more magnanimous I am, the more ignorant and foolish you will seem."
"What are you looking at?" Sheng An was made uncomfortable by her gaze and felt uneasy all over.
Song Huwen simply sat in Sheng Anâs chair, turned her head cheerfully towards Zhao Lan and said, "Auntie, I know Sheng An is just a child. A rural girl probably hasnât even been to school, I wonât pick a fight. Donât worry, I wonât get angry."
Sheng Ning looked at Song Huwenâs proud and confident expression, which stabbed like a needle in her heart.
Zhao Lan smiled but said nothing, though in her mind she was screaming, ready to lash out. Did they really think she was an old lady from the countryside with no sense? Hmph! Back when I was a young lady of the landlord family, we had thousands of acres of fertile land and countless servants. Hmph! Treating me as an ignorant old lady, just wait and see.
I have to admit, Song Huwenâs sense of superiority completely enraged Zhao Lanâs delicate, landlordâs daughterâs psyche.
"You...," Sheng An was so angry she jumped, this person actually dared to mock her for being a rural girl, uneducated.
"Donât get angry, youâre my treasure," Sheng Ning held her hand and soothed softly, "Why bother with her? Donât be upset!"
Hai Shen watched the interaction between the two and had an even higher opinion of Sheng Ning. I heard that her sister was brought in by a stepmother and has no blood relation with Sheng Ning, yet seeing her protect her sister like this was closer than blood relatives.
"Sis... youâre shameless," Anâan was startled by Sheng Ningâs words, took a while to react, and looked down shyly, a bit embarrassed. In the countryside, people are straightforward; they have spats over little things, and whoever is unhappy with another might just start a fight. Growing up, no one had ever called her âlittle treasureâ!
Since Sis came to the city, her skin has gotten much thicker.
"Hahaha..." Sheng Ning couldnât help but laugh at Anâanâs awkward and embarrassed look.
Everyoneâs attention turned to the sisters again, their eyes showing affection and fondness.
Song Huwen lowered her head, nearly grinding her teeth to bits.
This was completely different from what she had imagined before coming here. She thought Xu Qigang would look at her with eyes full of surprise. She thought he would remember her as she remembered him.
But there was nothing!
Song Huwenâs heart felt like it was being cruelly squeezed, her beautiful expectations were harshly slapped by reality. However, she wouldnât give up, her only wish in this life was to marry her hero. As long as she was willing to work hard and not give up, there would always be a day she could succeed.
Suddenly, her gaze unintentionally fell on Sheng Anâs feet. She saw her wearing a pair of crudely made cloth shoes, still stained with mud. Disgust and disdain flashed in Song Huwenâs eyes.
If she were Xu Qigang, she would never accept such a low-class sister-in-law. Even though Sheng Ning currently has the Su Family backing her, compared to real aristocratic families, sheâs still far off.