Not everyone knew who Zhou Anran was. Some of them who were from another village didn’t know her or her family. They only knew her as a soy milk seller.

At this moment, some people’s gazes were filled with disapproval, disgust, malice, and the majority held doubt. Only the few of them were familiar with her—they stared at the commotion with worry.

"Sister-in-law, just speak directly. What do you want?" Zhou Anran stayed calm.

She was a mother, and she could already sense her children’s unease. At a time like this, she couldn’t back down.

Her stern yet gentle voice somewhat calmed her children down.

[No mission triggered yet, System?] Xiao Qingya still took the chance to ask.

The System went to check if there was any delay, but it didn’t find any.

[Host, there is no mission yet.]

It even checked the plot to see whether there was a scene related to this, and the result was expected. Their Xiao family selling soy milk wasn’t written in the plot, so there wouldn’t be such a scene there.

The little one sighed in disappointment. Her gaze toward Liu Hua became filled with disappointment, as if she were a parent looking at her good-for-nothing child.

The conversation between the System and Xiao Qingya instantly dispelled the tense atmosphere inside the hearts of the Xiao family’s members.

Being slandered in front of such a large crowd would make them feel shame and anger. They were even more worried and anxious about their mother.

They thought that Xiao Qingya would be afraid. However... the little one didn’t even feel such emotions. Instead, she was treating Liu Hua as a point-making machine.

Upon hearing Zhou Anran’s words, Liu Hua was taken aback. She was hoping that she could use this chance to threaten her. Such a label like an unfilial daughter would definitely destroy her reputation.

Liu Hua was expecting Zhou Anran to pull her somewhere so that they could talk privately, not wanting to confront her in front of so many people.

Unfortunately, she didn’t react the way she had expected. A brief sense of loss welled up in her heart, but as soon as she glanced at the people around her, their gazes emboldened her.

Very well, if that’s what Zhou Anran wants, she would fulfill it! Don’t blame her for being ruthless and expose her unfilial treachery. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"Anran, you rarely visit your parents anymore. Even last time, it was them who visited you." Liu Hua put on a reproachful look.

"Even if you visit them without needing to bring anything, they will still be happy. I know how much you value your money and items in your possessions," she continued, shaking her head.

"We still live in the same village, after all. Why is it so hard for you?"

The murmurs grew even more wild. A few people pointed at Zhou Anran with disbelief, not expecting her to have committed such an outrageous action. Liu Hua’s face briefly flashed with a smug look, feeling satisfaction in her heart.

"You parents aren’t going to be there forever, young woman. Look at you, you also have kids. What will you feel if they don’t visit you?"

"Money and food are only material possessions. Don’t let them blind you, young woman. You will regret it once your parents are gone."

Everyone was trying to persuade Zhou Anran. The majority were still speaking kindly, giving her advice and trying to persuade her.

There were also some whose words were more hurtful, but they were relatively few.

"Anran, if you are still really unwilling, just give me a few cups of your soy milk. I am going to buy them. At home, I will tell Father and Mother that they are gifts from you," Liu Hua made a suggestion.

Everyone was immediately against her idea, preaching filial piety.

"Give some of your soy milk to them. They will be happy even with just a sip. I bought your soy milk once and they tasted really good."

So, that is what she is after! Zhou Anran made several guesses in her mind.

Zhou Anran listened to the discussions around them, her gaze still calm. Liu Hua grew even more annoyed with her pretentious look.

She is definitely pretending to be calm but panicking inside! Liu Hua thought inwardly. There is no way Zhou Anran could get out of this one unscathed.

"Auntie, don’t talk nonsense. Mother isn’t that kind of person. Why are you slandering her?" Xiao Yuxi couldn’t hold it back anymore. She bristled as she tried to defend her mother.

Liu Hua sent a sharp look toward Xiao Yuxi. She shook her head, followed by a disappointed sigh. "How did you teach your daughter, Anran? Even a little girl like her can be so rude to me. What I want is just a harmonious big family..."

Her words made Xiao Yuxi become even more angry. She opened her mouth, wanting to retort. Until she felt a squeeze on her wrist. Xiao Yuyan was shaking her head at her.

Xiao Yuxi took a deep breath, and she sat back down, her eyes filled with hatred as she stared at Liu Hua.

"Why aren’t you saying anything?" Liu Hua turned to Zhou Anran. She wanted to use the pressure from the crowd to get what she wanted.

Zhou Anran lips pulled into a thin line. "What should I say, sister-in-law? You are airing our family’s matters in public. If I say anything more, wouldn’t people have something more to talk about regarding our family? It won’t look good on us."

Rolling her eyes, Liu Hua retorted. "So, do you admit that you have done all of these things?"

"It’s you who doesn’t want to talk to me, Anran. You are always avoiding me." Liu Hua pressed the palm of her hand to her temples. "I am also out of methods. I don’t know what else I can do to make you stop avoiding me anymore."

Zhou Anran stared at Liu Hua, and the latter somehow started to feel a little uneasy when Zhou Anran took so long to respond to her.

"Sister-in-law, are you sure you want to do this?"