Fang Li descended the stairs, scolding sharply, her gaze toward Qin Miaomiao tinged with coldness. Ever since this woman appeared, her son had grown increasingly distant from the family, leaving her deeply disturbed!
She looked utterly heartbroken: "She’s your sister, how could you do such a thing?"
"Pushing someone down the stairs, disrespectful and unruly, lacking basic upbringing, unable to distinguish right from wrong, acting recklessly—she’s becoming more and more outrageous."
Lu Qing spoke each word carefully, his tone heavy. Even Fang Li was secretly alarmed; she never imagined Lu Lu had reached such a low point in his eyes. This must have been Qin Miaomiao’s influence—how could it be otherwise? Lu Qing was the backbone of the family, and if he became provoked, Lu Lu’s days ahead would surely become less bearable.
She hurriedly spoke up for Lu Lu: "Lu Lu is still young and doesn’t understand things properly. We only need to teach her well. She’s your younger sister; you have to give some thought to the bond of siblings."
Lu Qing’s expression didn’t soften much, his demeanor remained cold:
"As my sister, to be so mischievous and unruly, vain, and even cruel-hearted—hurting her sister-in-law maliciously—this is utterly unacceptable. A month from now, if she doesn’t change, I’ll send her to the United Kingdom for further study for a few years, then she can return."
Lu Lu let out a shrill scream: "A few years? No way! I won’t stay abroad for years! I’d rather die first!"
She couldn’t even speak English; being sent abroad would bore her to death!
What bewitchment had that woman cast on her brother to make him want to throw her to another country? This was so excessive.
Fang Li’s expression wasn’t much better either. Originally, the sibling bond between Lu Qing and Lu Lu had been good, but the appearance of Qin Miaomiao had caused the tensions now spilling over. Lu Qing’s increasingly cold attitude toward Lu Lu was certainly due to Qin Miaomiao’s scheming behind the scenes. What exactly had she done to provoke Lu Qing’s burst of fury?
Throughout, Qin Miaomiao hadn’t uttered a single word; Lu Qing was handling family matters, and anything she said would be wrong.
Besides, his actions were indeed for Lu Lu’s own good.
Being young isn’t an excuse for being willful; on the surface, he appeared to be acting for her, but in truth, he was also doing this for his sister.
Pushing someone down the stairs—if luck hadn’t been on their side—at best, there might have been a broken leg, and at worst, paralysis.
A young girl with such malevolent intentions—this wasn’t a matter that immaturity and impulsiveness could excuse. If things continued , who knows what greater harm she might cause?
Lu Qing’s decision was ultimately for Lu Lu’s benefit. Yet, it was clear neither she nor Fang Li saw it that way.
They even pinned all their resentment squarely on Qin Miaomiao!
If it weren’t for her, how could Lu Qing be so enraged? Surely Qin Miaomiao had stirred the pot behind the scenes!
Experience comes with age—Fang Li suppressed her anger and said calmly:
"It’s Lu Lu’s fault for acting poorly. Lu Lu, go apologize to your sister-in-law."
Lu Lu was momentarily stunned, then looked at her mother in disbelief: "Are you kidding? You want me to apologize to *that woman*?"
Fang Li shot her a glare, then walked toward Qin Miaomiao—she even intended to bow to her. Qin Miaomiao swiftly reached out to stop her. If she accepted Fang Li’s gesture of apology, the blame placed upon her would only magnify; she couldn’t bear the accusation of forcing her mother-in-law to bow to her.
Fang Li, however, said:
"I apologize on Lu Lu’s behalf. I hope you, as her sister-in-law, can forgive her and not hold it against her."
"Mom, what are you saying? She’s family—there’s no question of forgiving or not forgiving. How could I ever hold something against her? My husband is also thinking of Lu Lu’s best interests. If she causes even bigger trouble outside, it will be harder to deal with. A child who doesn’t understand boundaries still needs Mom to discipline her properly."