Chapter 345: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 345: Concealing Their Own Intentions (1)
Chen Shanshan was about to erupt. Upon recognizing the voice, she turned and looked at Madam Du with displeasure, saying, "Mother, this group of lowlifes ganged up to bully Shanshan, a weak girl. If you won't seek justice for Shanshan, fine. But how can you also say Shanshan is 'making trouble'? Where did Shanshan make trouble?"
Madam Du wore a faint smile on her face, appearing as a highly cultured lady. She gently patted Chen Shanshan's hand and reproached, "Shanshan, if not for their help, how could just a few of us have separated the carriage? We should thank them properly!"
She then turned towards the passersby who came to help, nodded gracefully, and said softly, "My daughter is young and ignorant, causing displeasure to everyone. It's my fault for not teaching her well. I hope you can overlook her youthful indiscretion. Please help us separate the carriage first. I sincerely thank you all."
After saying this, she bowed again with sincerity on her face.
With Madam Du taking such a humble stance, although everyone felt uncomfortable, they didn't want to argue with a young girl over trivial matters in the middle of the street. Their expressions were not pleasant, but they still moved the carriage.
Chen Shanshan, still indignant, wanted to say something but was stopped by Madam Du: "This is the street, with people coming and going. Shanshan, you should be more cautious."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shanshan understood the implied meaning in Madam Du's words. It was simply because Madam Du was afraid of tarnishing her reputation in front of acquaintances. At thirteen, Shanshan understood the importance of reputation for a young woman. Although deeply annoyed, she restrained herself from causing a scene.
"Humph, this time, I'll let it go for the sake of maturity."
Seeing her stepdaughter finally calm down, Madam Du's face showed a loving smile, but there was a deep-seated disgust in her eyes. Calling others 'lowlifes' while considering herself a noble princess? With such a temperament, even if she found a good husband in the future, she would still have to endure much hardship!
However, Madam Du had no control over her stepdaughter's upbringing. If someone criticized her for it later, it wouldn't be her fault.
Looking at the intimate appearance of the mother and daughter, Mo Yan had no idea about their conflicts. Since seeing this woman, she had been cautious because this woman might be the original host's biological mother. Mo Yan didn't want any involvement with her at all.
But no matter how unwilling she was, she couldn't change other people's wishes.
Looking at the young girl who had some resemblance to her younger self, Madam Du felt a strange sense of closeness and couldn't help but approach, "Miss, we meet again. It must be fate!"
Mo Yan frowned inwardly, afraid of revealing anything, and replied coldly, "I come from a humble background and dare not discuss fate with Madam."
Madam Du's expression dimmed, a sudden surge of bitterness swept over her, almost making her eyes turn red. She suppressed the bitterness and was about to say something when Chen Shanshan rushed over, angrily rebuking Mo Yan, "What attitude is this? My mother deigned to speak to a country bumpkin like you; it's your good fortune. Don't act shamelessly!"
Mo Yan looked at the mother and daughter, a hint of sarcasm crossing her face. She lost interest in placating them and silently shifted her gaze to the two carriages.
Seeing this, Chen Shanshan's anger surged even more, "What's your attitude? Believe it or not, I'll find someone to teach you a lesson right now?"
"Shanshan, don't be unreasonable!" Madam Du's tone was stern as she stopped Chen Shanshan. Perhaps sensing her own harsh tone, she switched to a gentle face again, "This young lady meant no disrespect. Shanshan, don't make things difficult for her."
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