The current Ruan Chu was not someone they could afford to offend.
Tang Shiya, accustomed to being pampered at home, quickly assessed the situation and offered an awkward apology. "We were rude."
Her younger sisters followed suit, albeit reluctantly.
Ruan Chu let out a snort. "I'm not the one you're criticizing. There's no need to apologize to me."
Tang Shiya hadn't anticipated Ruan Chu's persistent stance even after their apology. Nevertheless, she restrained her irritation and spoke gently, "Should we apologize to Gu Yang, then?"
Ruan Chu shook her head. "No, my cousin isn't aware of what you said. Apologizing to her would only burden her further."
With that, Ruan Chu remained seated, leaving Tang Shiya and the others uncertain. They were eager to speak but held back, wary of Ruan Chu's presence.
Fu Mingxiu looked at Gu Yang with a hint of helplessness. "Since you don't like it, forget it."
