Shangguan Ning grinned and said. "I know, that's exactly why I really need to buy this dress. I am a heartless woman, remember? Whether or not someone gets to keep his job has nothing to do with me. I only want the most beautiful dress."
That Shangguan Zheng became the Mayor or not, was of no consequence to her. He would only become greedier and eye the next coveted political position, in the process using her as a means to get what he wanted. It might not be such a bad thing, if he lost his job, after all.
Shangguan Rouxue came to Ji Lili's rescue quickly. "Lili, don't be impulsive! My father is so devoted to his work. You mustn't do that to him. My sister has been spoiled. That's why she talks the way she does. If she has offended you somehow, I will apologize to you for her sake. Please, you are generally so tolerant. Please forgive her, alright?"
