Zhao Qin, upon hearing the surname Shao, immediately thought of Shao Lin.
She sighed softly in her heart, wondering how that girl was doing now. Shao Lin had been caught by her son once before, and she had taken it upon herself to let Shao Lin go. After that, she had lost all contact with Shao Lin.
However, she vaguely recalled that Shao Lin didn't seem to be the biological daughter of the Shao family. There had been quite a commotion about it back then. Why had this supposed in-law from the Shao family come here?
Suddenly, Zhao Qin remembered something.
The Shao family's biological daughter wasn't Shao Lin, but that woman… Su Ding?!
Su Ding!
Yes, Su Ding was the Shao family's daughter, Shao Lin's older sister!
No wonder the visitor claimed to be in-laws, they must be Su Ding's in-laws!
Upon realizing this, Zhao Qin's expression turned grim. She said to the servant, "The Shao family is just a low-class family in Jiangcheng. Why are they trying to marry into the Jin family!"
The servant seemed to understand and nodded, "I'll have security ask them to leave."
"Wait!"
He Qing suddenly spoke, looking at Zhao Qin. "Qin Jie, who is the Shao family? How are they related to you as in-laws?"
He Qing naturally knew. She had once been called Jiang Jiayi and had interacted with Shao Lin, Jin Ye, and Su Ding. Shao Lin and Su Ding were sisters. Later, Shao Lin's true parentage was uncovered, revealing she was actually Gong Ge's daughter, and the man of the Shao family had been cuckolded for many years.
Su Ding was the Shao family's true heiress, but her relationship with the Shao family was quite distant.
However, at this moment, her identity did not allow her to reveal this, so she posed her question appropriately.
Of course, she was also curious as to why someone from the Shao family had suddenly appeared.
Huang Xiufang and Zhang Lan were also in the dark.
"Yes, Aqin, what's going on with the Shao family?"
Huang Xiufang and Zhang Lan asked confusedly. Wasn't Jin Ye's wife called Su Ding?
Shao Lin and Jin Ye had no explicitly defined relationship; it was mostly gossip. Although Zhao Qin had mentioned Shao Lin to some extent before, she wasn't the actual daughter-in-law, so she rarely spoke of her. And Shao Lin's relationship with Su Ding was even harder to discuss with outsiders.
Therefore, her girlfriends couldn't immediately grasp the situation.
"Alas, it's like this. That Shao family is Su Ding's maternal family. We haven't seen each other in eight lifetimes, and now they've appeared out of nowhere today?"
Zhao Qin said with great disdain, her expression revealing her disgust.
She hated anyone associated with Su Ding, except for her own son, of course.
"Su Ding's maternal family?"
Huang Xiufang and Zhang Lan exchanged glances, their expressions showing surprise.
A cold glint flashed in He Qing's eyes as she leaned closer. "What a coincidence."
While her words were playful, her intentions were far from kind.
Huang Xiufang, looking like she was enjoying the spectacle, suggested, "Why don't we invite them in? I'm quite curious to see how Su Ding's family found their way to you?"
"Then let's invite them in," Zhao Qin said indifferently. However, she was already planning to put them in their place.
Since she couldn't deal with Su Ding directly, this time she would make an example of Su Ding's maternal family, letting Su Ding know that Zhao Qin was not to be trifled with!
With Zhao Qin's command, the servant hurried out to relay the message.
Soon, the security guards, under instructions, allowed Madam Shao and Shao Qingqing into the villa.
Upon entering, Madam Shao couldn't help but look around with envious eyes. This villa area was the most expensive district in Jiangcheng, a true wealthy enclave where every inch of land was precious. It truly lived up to the Jin family's reputation, possessing such a large villa, which made her extremely envious.
"A woman who can live here has no regrets in this life!"
Madam Shao exclaimed as she walked, her heart filled with immense regret that Su Ding had missed out on being Young Master Jin's wife. "What was Xiao Xu thinking? Giving up the title of Mrs. Jin, if only… if only…"
If only I could live in a house like this!
Of course, Madam Shao was too embarrassed to say such a thing.
Shao Qingqing listened to her grandmother's lamentations, feeling equally envious and speechless.
She couldn't even dream of living in such a villa.
Madam Shao continued to lament, "It's all fault of Xiao Jun. Who else could he have offended but Su Ding? Now, our Shao family has lost Su Ding's support, alas!"
"Mom, please stop sighing. We're almost there," Shao Qingqing said cautiously, glancing at the security guard leading the way. Although Madam Shao had deliberately lowered her voice, she was still afraid of what others might think if they overheard.
Madam Shao saw that they were getting closer to the residential area and quickly shut her mouth.
She nervously touched the bracelet on her wrist, continuously building her confidence. Even if Young Master Jin and Su Ding had broken up, the fact that Su Ding had bought a bracelet identical to hers for Mrs. Jin, and Mrs. Jin personally wore it to important events, indicated that Mrs. Jin recognized Su Ding.
As Su Ding's grandmother, Mrs. Jin should at least give her some face.
"Knock, knock, knock."
The security guard knocked a few times on the door.
Then, led by a servant, Madam Shao and Shao Qingqing were escorted into the living room.
The villa was sumptuously decorated, exuding an aura of opulence and wealth. Perhaps even the carpet on the floor was more expensive than Madam Shao's entire outfit.
Faint sounds of laughter could be heard from the living room.
"Madam, they are here."
Following the servant's announcement, Madam Shao and Shao Qingqing appeared in the living room.
Zhao Qin and the others looked up, their gazes appraising Madam Shao and Shao Qingqing. A faint, unspoken contempt flickered in their eyes and at the corners of their mouths.
Instantly, the living room fell silent, the atmosphere settling into an awkward lull.