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It's no wonder that Ling's mother didn't recognize Jiang Yuyan; at that time, Jiang Yuyan was covered in blood, her head was down, and her hair covered her face.

Ling's mother didn't get a clear look at her face at the time. Even after she was taken to the hospital, she only caught a glimpse of her from afar and thought that her daughter was very fair-skinned.

Before Jiang Yuyan could speak, Madam Li, who had followed Ling's mother out, sneered and sized them up.

Although their clothes were unpatched, their simple attire was still evident, leading one to immediately assume they were another impoverished family trying to curry favor with the Ling family.

"I think they're just some country bumpkins who came out of nowhere trying to curry favor. It's only because you're kind enough not to scold them or chase them away."

Li Yaoyao gently tugged at Madam Li's sleeve, reminding her to watch her words.

He then gave Ling's mother a sheepish smile, "Aunt Ling, let's go back inside. If we let strangers into the house, and something goes missing, we'll never know what will happen."

Especially when she saw Jiang Yuyan, whose face was even prettier than hers, Li Yaoyao subconsciously felt disgusted by her presence and was also glad that Brother Ling was not at home at this moment.

Jiang Yuyan didn't speak or get angry, but watched the mother and daughter's performance with a half-smile.

After they finished speaking, she looked at Ling's mother, who had remained silent.

If even Ling's mother approves of them, then she can just hand over the gift she bought yesterday—the medicinal wine she brewed herself—into her hands and not give it away; she can keep it for her own family to drink.

What she didn't know was that Ling's mother liked her from the first moment she saw her, as if they were born to be a family.

Mrs. Ling smiled and said, "Guests are always welcome. Our Ling family has no reason to turn away guests, right, Yao Yao?"

Li Yaoyao forced a smile, "Aunt Ling is right."

Did she mean to tell them to mind their own business?

This made Li Yaoyao, who was initially somewhat pleased, slap herself hard, especially in front of Jiang Yuyan.

Ling's mother, unaware of her thoughts, smiled and greeted Jiang Yuyan and her brother as they entered.

"Please come in, please come in—"

"Oh, Mr. Ling, we have guests!" Mrs. Ling called out to the house.

When Ling's father came out, he saw Jiang Yuyan handing over large and small bags of things to Ling's mother, and then she took out a small bottle of medicinal wine from somewhere.

"Auntie, this is me—"

"My master brews his own medicinal wine. Just a sip a month keeps you healthy. By the way, my master is now Qi Ming, a pharmacist in the military. You can use his products with confidence."

Upon hearing the name Qi Ming, Ling's father instinctively felt it was familiar, but couldn't immediately recall where he had heard it before.

He went over to help Ling's mother with her things and greeted Jiang Yuyan and her brother, "Please come in, welcome."

After handing all the gifts to her husband, Ling's mother personally took Jiang Yuyan's hand and led her into the living room, pulling her to sit down beside her.

"I wonder what this young man's name is? But you look familiar, I just can't remember where I've seen you before," Ling's mother asked, puzzled.

Jiang Yuyan smiled and said, "A few days ago in the family compound, I carried a woman covered in blood on my back. Do you remember her?"

Upon hearing this, Ling's mother instantly recalled the scene from that day, her eyes lighting up. "Could that woman have been you? How are you feeling? How did you get out so quickly? Does your wound still hurt?"

Jiang Yuyan shook her head, "Auntie, I'm fine. There are professional doctors at home to take care of me, and my wound will stop hurting soon."

She sensed that Ling's mother genuinely cared about her injuries and truly felt sorry for her ordeal; even now, as she spoke, she unconsciously kept holding Jiang Yuyan's hand.

"Oh, that's good, that's good. You have no idea how much blood you lost that day. It really scared me to death. The wound was so big. I was afraid something might happen to you if we stayed too long."

Mrs. Li and Li Yaoyao watched awkwardly and resentfully as Jiang Yuyan stole the attention of Mrs. Ling and her husband. They wanted to interrupt them, but couldn't find an opportunity.

However, Madam Li quickly glanced at the gifts Jiang Yuyan had brought, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes, and she sneered as she interrupted their conversation.

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but isn't it a bit too shameless of this woman to try and get close to the Ling family with such a small thing?"

The living room fell silent instantly.

Mrs. Ling rolled her eyes inwardly, her expression turning into a forced smile. "Mrs. Li, how can you say that? It's the thought that counts. Given our relationship, do we really need to be so polite?"

Mrs. Li was speechless.

Didn't you just say you didn't know them? How come you're suddenly saying you have a close relationship? Shouldn't Director Ling do something about this?"

"Letting strangers in like this is one thing, but if they have bad intentions, it'll be too late if something happens." These words were undeniably harsh.

Ling's mother's expression turned somber, and Jiang Yuyan spoke first.

"This lady keeps saying she has wicked intentions and that something bad will happen. Do you wish something bad would happen to Aunt Ling? Or are you resentful because we disturbed your family's good time, and you're spreading rumors out of spite?"

"Who... do you think you are? Why would I need to resent you or spread rumors about you? What a joke."

"Then how did you manage to spout such nonsense in front of so many people, when there wasn't even a chance for a thief to make a move? Is it because you're ugly or because you have a foul mouth?"

"How dare you!" Madam Li trembled with rage, her venomous gaze filled with a desire to devour her on the spot.

Madam Ling smiled and said, "How is that presumptuous? I think she's right. She didn't name names, so why is Madam Li so eager to jump in and take offense? Isn't what she said just basic etiquette?"

Everyone in the residential compound knows that Ling's mother has a sharp tongue that could poison people.

Once you've crossed the Ling family, she doesn't care who you are or whose family you belong to; she'll just start arguing and attacking you.

Madam Li was so angry that her vision blurred and she almost fainted. Li Yaoyao quickly supported her.

"Aunt Ling, I'm sorry, my mom just doesn't think before she speaks. She didn't mean any harm and definitely didn't mean to say anything bad about these two comrades. Please don't be angry."

In the world of tea, one often uses the art of retreat to advance.

However, Li Yaoyao miscalculated. Ling's mother had more experience than Li Yaoyao had ever had an acting role, so how could she not understand the hidden meaning in Li Yaoyao's words?

Ling's mother said calmly, "Yaoyao, Madam Li is not feeling well. You should take her to the hospital as soon as possible. We have guests at home today, so I won't keep you any longer. Goodbye."

Mrs. Li and Li Yaoyao, who were "forced" out: "..."

Madam Li stared in disbelief at the Ling family's gate, her hand trembling as she pointed. "They...she...have they gone mad? Huh? Has she forgotten who I am? What does Wu Wenwen mean?"

Wu Wenwen is Ling's mother's real name.

Li Yaoyao was unwilling to give up. "Mom, let Grandpa come instead. I want to get engaged to Brother Ling as soon as possible."

She wouldn't allow anyone to take away the position she dreamed of, except for the one who could be Ling Wenchen's wife.