Chapter 538: 538: Xiaomai's Fierce Aggression

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pair didn’t immediately connect what was said to themselves, as self-awareness is not a virtue that everyone possesses.

The two of them stared at each other for a while, utterly confused.

Seeing that Zhu Hongyun had already finished eating a peach, Zhang Family gritted her teeth and directly asked, “Xiaomai, what do you mean by ‘consider other factors’?”

“Auntie,” Qiao Xiaomai replied straightforwardly as Zhang Family asked directly, “Last time, you behaved as if I already had a relationship with Brother Tong number three when there was nothing between us yet. I’m not obliged to him.”

“Although I’m getting older, I’m not in a hurry. My family’s reputation is well-known, and there are plenty of suitors at my door.”

Zhang Family “…”

Zhu Hongyun “…”

Zhang Family remembered what Tong Tiehu had said the night before looking at Qiao Xiaomai’s smiling face. Unlike Jiang Zhuangzhuang, Qiao Xiaomai wasn’t foolish; on the contrary, she was quite smart.

Qiao Xiaomai knew very well how Zhang Family had treated her before.

Not only did she remember it, but now she was throwing it right back in Zhang Family’s face.

When Qiao Xiaomai saw a mix of white and green play across Zhang Family’s face, she laughed and continued, “Frankly speaking, in all the villages within dozens of miles, only Brother Tong can match me.”

“But I’m not obliged to Brother Tong. As you said, Auntie, I know the nobles at the Academy and have relationships with two princes. Why should I rely on Brother Tong? I have my own prospects.”

“So, Auntie, do save your words. I won’t marry Brother Tong. It’s time for the two of you to leave.”

As Qiao Xiaomai spoke, she rose and gestured towards the door, her intent to bid her guests goodbye was clear.

Upon hearing Qiao Xiaomai’s words, Zhang Family’s face immediately turned green. Qiao Xiaomai was clearly mocking her.

She had previously accused Qiao Xiaomai of clinging to the nobles at the Academy in front of Qiao Changsun. Now, her words were coming back to bite her.

Thinking of all the hardships she had suffered these past days, Zhang Family gritted her teeth, forcing a strange smile onto her livid face. “Xiaomai, Auntie made a mistake before and misunderstood you. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Qiao Xiaomai didn’t respond, but crossed her arms and looked down at her from above. The smile had disappeared from her small face.

Seeing this, Zhang Family tried to make her smile seem more genuine and natural. “Xiaomai, since I came here to propose today, it means that I believe in your innocence. Forget about the things I said before. Please, don’t take it to heart.”

Upon hearing these words, Qiao Xiaomai laughed. “Auntie, do you know I hold grudges? Just a few days ago, I burned down Sun Family’s shack and beat Sun Family half to death. Now, Sun Junyan is preparing to report me to the County Government Office.”

Zhang Family “…”

The smile on her face froze.

What?

She burned down Sun Family’s shack and beat Sun Family half to death?

Which family would dare to accept such a fierce daughter-in-law?

“However, although Auntie had some misunderstandings about me, for the sake of Grandpa Tong, I won’t hold a grudge about the past. In the future, our two families will continue to maintain a harmonious relationship. If there is nothing else, please leave, Auntie.”

Again, Qiao Xiaomai made it clear that they were no longer welcome.

Her words were also a warning to Zhang Family. If they truly wanted to propose marriage, they needed to be prepared for her to cause trouble.

She was not one to be bullied. Even under the weight of filial piety, she would not tolerate any disrespect.