"I've seen victims stirring up trouble before, but I've never seen a defendant this audacious!"
"The main issue is that the Huo Family is involved now, I think the victimized lady wants to settle privately, but with the Huo family's temperament, this matter can't end well."
"What's Mr. Huo's relationship with Miss Shen anyway? Last time, it could be understood as a chance encounter, but why is he involved again now?"
"At a time like this, you still have the mind to gossip."
...
The Huo couple glanced at each other.
They had originally been disinterested in the topic of conversation until their son was mentioned, which suddenly piqued their interest.
Could this trip back to Beijing for the meeting also bring unexpected gains?
*
Shen Shuci had been held tightly in his arms the whole time, but once she saw that the person had been subdued, her hands, originally clutching the fabric at his waist, loosened slightly and she gently poked the soft flesh at his side.