Qin Huairu stood to one side, originally listening to Yi Zhonghai speak, when she suddenly saw Mrs. Jia and Goodwife Liu fall into a brawl. The sudden turn of events left her frozen in place, eyes wide with astonishment. However, being a calculating woman, she quickly regained her composure. In that fleeting moment, various thoughts raced through her mind as she weighed how to handle the situation. In the end, she chose not to rush forward to help. Instead, she stayed put, shouting "Stop fighting, stop it!" while casting a pitiful, helpless, and pleading gaze toward Yi Zhonghai.
Qin Huairu knew full well that she didn't really care about Mrs. Jia being beaten; deep down, she even felt a glimmer of excitement. In her eyes, Mrs. Jia treated her poorly on a daily basis, so she deserved a bit of suffering. Furthermore, Goodwife Liu was not someone to be trifled with, and with Mrs. Jia’s limited capabilities, she was no match for her. If Qin Huairu had rushed in, she would only have been asking for trouble—it would have been like serving herself up on a platter.
Yi Zhonghai was so furious his lungs felt as if they were about to explode. He had meticulously planned this gathering, hoping to use it to restore his prestige in the courtyard. He could clearly feel that things were going according to plan and that the event was on the verge of success. Who would have thought that these two would emerge from nowhere to spoil it? He was so angry he clenched his fists, wishing he could r…
Chapter 104