"Madam Zhou, let me remind you that those people you bribed with silver are not solely at your beck and call. Those who are swayed by money will naturally favor whoever pays them more."
Of course, I dare say that my silver is no less than that of the Zhou family.
So, what do you say, Madam Zhou? Care to have a little competition to see, hmm?"
"You..."
Madam Zhou's mouth opened, but she did not know how to retort.
"And Elder Mr. Zhou, I had already advised you before: one should leave a bit of dignity for oneself, not to lose all face only to later blame others for not giving you the respect that resulted in your lost dignity."
"As for my family's engagement with the Zhou family, it was called off long ago. If you have forgotten, I still have the cancelation document here. I've kept it in good condition—but of course, I will not show it to you, lest someone from your family damages it and it becomes my fault, leaving me with no ground to stand on!"
