Xia Wan's inability to control her expression was evident as she gazed at Li Jin, her eyes conveying a mixture of disbelief and amusement, as if she were acting foolishly.
She couldn't help but notice the transformation in Li Jin and the others. Previously merciless due to their haughty demeanor, they had now adapted a smarter approach. Li Jin, in particular, had taken up the guise of being pitiable.
On the surface, it seemed like Li Jin had humbled herself, offering to pay rent. But... Ten yuan a month? Might as well have said it was free!
Considering the current market rate for their rented house, it should have cost at least 300 yuan a month, equivalent to Xia Hai's monthly salary. Li Jin's request for a mere ten yuan was an audacious attempt to exploit the situation while trying to preserve her reputation.
