"Madame He is too kind," Muniang said with a humble smile, tinged with a hint of aloofness.
Madame He, seemingly oblivious to Muniang's detachment, laughed and said, "For one as young as you to have achieved so much is indeed impressive. It's a pity that you married so early; otherwise, men who would want to take you as their wife would probably line up all the way to the outskirts of Qinghua City."
Muniang knew that Madame He pitied her for marrying a "good-for-nothing" man. As for those men who would line up outside Qinghua City, they were probably eyeing the business she held in her hands.
Muniang forced a laugh, not bothering to reply and feeling the conversation was grinding to a halt.
Madame He noticed Muniang's displeasure and quickly changed the subject. "If you're ever free, please come and visit our residence. My daughter has always admired your reputation and has wanted to befriend you."
Muniang gave a perfunctory agreement.
