Mama Fu was genuinely anxious. She held Xu Ruowei's hand tightly, repeatedly urging, "Get up quickly, Xu Ruowei, hurry and get up."
But Xu Ruowei burst into laughter, her face beaming with a triumphant smile.
It was only then that she realized she had been completely outmaneuvered by Xu Ruowei.
This woman truly had a formidable way about her, no wonder she had her son so infatuated.
Xu Ruowei declared smugly, "Beg me, just beg me, and I'll let you go."
"If I'm in a good mood, I might even choose to forgive you."
Hearing these words, Mama Fu's expression turned exceedingly grim.
She knew Xu Ruowei was doing this deliberately.
"Dream on, I will handle this matter myself."
Mama Fu slapped Xu Ruowei across the face, repeatedly, gazing at her with intense resentment.
"Xu Ruowei, you want me to kneel and apologize to you? But you're dreaming."
"In my life, I have never bowed down to anyone, and naturally, I will not bow down to you."
Xu Ruowei's brows furrowed slightly. She didn't understand. The person who had seemed so afraid moments ago was now like this. What could have caused this change?
Fu Jie walked over, having witnessed the entire scene.
"Mom, what are you doing? You promised me you would treat Ruowei well."
"You said you had something personal to discuss with me, which is why I let you speak with Ruowei."
"But you're treating Ruowei like this."
"Mom, what did you just promise me? Have you forgotten it all?"
Mama Fu listened to Fu Jie's reprimands, her eyes filled with grief and indignation.
At this moment, Fu Jie's focus was entirely on Xu Ruowei, so he naturally didn't realize how hurtful his words were.
However, Mama Fu merely felt saddened, without any further action for now.
Because she had many other plans in motion.
If she couldn't hold back now, everything that followed would be ruined.
Xu Ruowei's face was red and swollen from the slaps, her expression miserable. Yet, this was precisely the scene she wished to see. Although everything had stemmed from her actions, she now stepped forward, acting like a peacemaker, saying solicitously, "Fu Jie, don't worry, and don't argue with Auntie because of me."
"It must be something I did, or something I didn't do well enough, that made Auntie angry."
"It's definitely not Auntie's fault; the fault is entirely mine."
"Fu Jie, you should..."
Xu Ruowei continued to speak.
Mama Fu listened quietly. This woman was truly capable of anything.
Fu Jie held Xu Ruowei in his arms, saying with deep concern, "Ruowei, stop talking. I know this has nothing to do with you."
"It's not your fault; it's all my mother's fault."
"You've already done so much, yet she still chooses to make things difficult for you. Ruowei, don't worry. I will handle this."
Fu Jie vowed fervently.
Meanwhile, Mama Fu listened from the side.
Xu Ruowei continued to speak on Mama Fu's behalf, still urging Fu Jie not to trouble his mother.
Hearing these words, Mama Fu felt extremely disgusted.
Fu Jie looked at his mother, his face filled with immense sorrow, and said, "Mom, how do you explain this?"
Mama Fu looked at Fu Jie. Although she knew this would be the outcome, hearing it still made her feel extremely unhappy.
"Fu Jie, would you rather believe an outsider than believe me?"
Fu Jie was stunned by the question but finally spoke again, "Mom, I really want to believe you, but Mom, I saw clearly what you just did. How can you expect me to believe your words?"
"Fu Jie, in your heart, am I such a heartless person?"
"Have I raised you for nothing all these years?" Mama Fu said with extreme bitterness.
At this moment, Mama Fu spoke with great agitation.
Fu Jie: "..."
He was truly caught in a dilemma. After all, one side was Ruowei, and the other was his mother. How should he choose?
Just then, Xu Ruowei said considerately, "Fu Jie, don't say anything more. This is all my fault."
"Don't argue with Auntie because of me."
Fu Jie looked at the understanding Xu Ruowei and felt truly heartbroken.
She was the one who had suffered all the grievances, yet she was still speaking up for his mother.
He owed Xu Ruowei for this matter. He wouldn't let her suffer like this again next time.
Fu Jie merely expressed his gratitude to Xu Ruowei.
Xu Ruowei, however, felt disdain in her heart. Hmph, he could only offer words of thanks. He couldn't do anything else.
She didn't need comfort.
"Mom, we'll be leaving now."
"Since you don't welcome us, I won't show up again next time."
Just as Fu Jie was about to take Xu Ruowei's hand and leave, Mama Fu called out to him, "Wait, Fu Jie, you're leaving?"
Fu Jie nodded, "Yes."
"Mom, it's not that I misunderstood you, nor did Ruowei say anything to me that I believed."
"It's that I saw it with my own eyes, and the facts leave no room for your sophistry."
Mama Fu let out a light laugh. "Fu Jie, after you've seen what I'm about to show you, then reconsider whether what you're saying is right."
"Mom, I won't look," Fu Jie said firmly.
Hearing this, Xu Ruowei was delighted.
She looked provocatively at Mama Fu, as if to say, "See? Whatever I say, your son follows my lead?"
Even though you are his mother, he doesn't believe anything you say; he only believes my words.
"Fu Jie, why don't you just listen to Auntie? Perhaps Auntie has something important to tell you. If you don't listen, it might not be good."
Fu Jie was pleased by Xu Ruowei's thoughtfulness.
Originally, he hadn't intended to listen, but because of Xu Ruowei's words, he finally said, "Mom, I'll take a look then."
Mama Fu: "..."
Fu Jie continued, "Mom, it's because Ruowei wanted to listen that I'm staying to hear it."
"Mom, look how good Ruowei is."
Hearing this, Mama Fu's spirits plummeted.
Xu Ruowei, seeing this, was overjoyed.
Just now, Fu Jie's mother had been domineering towards her, and now she was helpless, unable to say anything. This was truly gratifying.