Aunt Zhou had initially thought that she could feign ignorance and the matter would be forgotten. She had never expected Li Hua, who was usually so easygoing, to bring up the issue again. Hadn't it all passed?
She was taken aback, her face flushed with embarrassment. She slammed her hand on the table, her voice filled with indignation. "Li Hua, what are you implying? Do you think I'm that kind of person? I'm a guest here. Is this how you treat your guests?
"Even if I did say something at the time, it was surely due to the circumstances. I didn't know any better. It's all in the past now. Do you really have to be so unforgiving? Everyone has their moments of confusion..."
Aunt Zhou chastised Li Hua, her words sharp and biting. The two women who had accompanied Aunt Zhou shifted uncomfortably, their expressions changing slightly.
