Chapter 67: Unethical Deeds – The Daily Gossip Life of a Sickly Young Aunt in the Compound

Chapter 67: Unethical Deeds - The Daily Gossip Life of a Sickly Young Aunt in the Compound

Old Man Zhou's words immediately set off a firestorm of gossip among the crowd.

Wait, what?

Why Zhou Qin has been single all these years is actually because of the Su family?

Why Zhou Qin has been unsuccessful in matchmaking for so many years is actually because of the Su family?

Everyone's eyes were glued to them, shifting between the individuals involved. They were totally blindsided by this juicy gossip!

Who would have thought that Mother Su, who always seemed so sweet and easy to get along with, and Qin Xianglian, who always prided herself on being a decent person, could be so unethical behind the scenes? They actually ruined someone else's chance at love for their own selfish gains. This is truly...

Zhou Qin was completely floored by his dad's bombshell. He looked at Sister Lian, who was being supported by him and gazing at him all pitiful and helpless, and then at his dad, who was so mad he was practically puffing steam. Suddenly, he didn't know who to believe!

His brain was in a tug-of-war between two thoughts: one side believed that Sister Lian was a good person and wouldn't do such a thing; but the other side thought that his dad's biggest wish was for him to settle down and start a family. If this wasn't true, his father wouldn't be so angry today. But...

The crowd could see that Zhou Qin was completely shaken by Old Man Zhou's words, looking like a deer caught in headlights!

Qin Xianglian put on her best pitiful face, but her heart was racing a mile a minute. How did Old Man Zhou find out about these things?

She and her mother-in-law had been so sneaky about it. How could this have been discovered?

No, there's no way Zhou Qin can find out. Based on her understanding of him, if he really believed this, it would be much harder to take advantage of him in the future.

What should she do? What should she do?

Mother Su, who was holding her two grandsons not far away, was also freaking out inside. They had been so careful. How could this have been discovered?

Everyone's burning stares were fixed on them, as if trying to see through them, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.

Mother Li's opinion of Mother Su had taken a nosedive lately!

Back when Mother Su's son died unexpectedly, and the Su family fell into poverty, she had even organized donations from the compound to help them!

But now...

It seems none of that was worth it!

Mother Jiang, the resident troublemaker, chimed in again. "Oh my, I never thought Mother Su could be so unethical! To keep Zhou Qin's continuous support, your family actually sabotaged his relationships! Well, well, well!" Mother Jiang's final remarks were quite dramatic.

It made people want to laugh.

Zhou Qin couldn't help but get sucked in by Mother Jiang's drama, looking at Qin Xianglian with disbelief.

Qin Xianglian's heart skipped a beat. It was all because of Mother Jiang, the troublemaker. If it weren't for her, Zhou Qin wouldn't be looking at her like this. No, she had to think of a way!

"Zhou Qin, you gotta trust me, sis. I really didn't do this!" Qin Xianglian said, her face caught between a smile and a look of sorrow as she gazed at Zhou Qin.

"Sister Lian..." Zhou Qin's thoughts were still torn.

Seeing his hesitation, Qin Xianglian knew she had to step it up.

With a dramatic turn of her eyes, she said tragically, "Zhou Qin, you gotta believe me. I really didn't do it. If you don't believe me, I'll... I'll... I'll off myself to prove it!" With that, she rushed toward the wall by her house.

"Hey! What are you doing?" Mother Li's heart nearly jumped out of her chest at the sight. Luckily, Mother Li acted quickly and stopped her, or else tomorrow the compound would be buzzing with news of a suicide!

Zhou Qin was shocked by Qin Xianglian's behavior, but afterward, he couldn't help but believe that she might not have done these things after all, since she was willing to die to prove her innocence!

"Sister Lian..." Uncle Zhou sighed as he saw Qin Xianglian beginning her melodramatic display of threatening to kill herself, and his son's heart melted at the sight!

He glared fiercely at Mother Su and Qin Xianglian with a scowl, thinking, no, he had to quickly set his son straight before Zhou Qin completely gave in.

"Zhou Qin..." Before Uncle Zhou could finish, Zhou Qin interrupted him irritably, "Dad, didn't you see Sister Lian is even willing to die to prove her innocence? She definitely isn't that kind of person!"

Qin Xianglian struggled in Mother Li's arms, trying to hurl herself at the wall, but her struggle wasn't forceful. Mother Li's body stiffened as she cursed inwardly, 'Damn it, I've become part of her act?'

Mother Li couldn't hold back her anger any longer. She hadn't planned to intervene, hoping they would resolve the issue on their own, but being forced into Qin Xianglian's act made her furious. It reminded her of the exhausting times she had run around for the Su family to get poverty relief funds, and the feeling of being manipulated was particularly strong at this moment!!!

She felt that if she didn't act, she simply couldn't stomach this anger!!!

"Alright, enough of this arguing." Mother Li gently pushed Qin Xianglian away from her and stepped forward.

"Since both sides have their own versions, let's wait and see if Zhou Qin can successfully find a match in the next week!"

"Mother Li makes a good point," the crowd agreed, nodding.

Uncle Zhou considered it and realized Mother Li's method was sound. His original goal was for Zhou Qin to find a wife through a blind date, settle down, and start a family. As long as Zhou Qin succeeded in his blind date, his plan wouldn't be in vain. He quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, Mother Li makes a good point."

Mother Su and Qin Xianglian, though anxious, didn't dare to object!

If they dared to object, wouldn't that just confirm Uncle Zhou's accusations?

"Alright, then let's settle your matter after a week. If Zhou Qin still hasn't brought back a new wife after a week, then..." Mother Li's gaze lingered meaningfully on Mother Su and Qin Xianglian.

Everyone understood Mother Li's unspoken words!

If he still hadn't brought back a new wife, then it would be the Su family's fault. After all, in these times, many would marry just for a job. With the machinery factory hiring, even if Zhou Qin was unwilling, there would still be people willing to marry him!

Mother Li waved her hand and said, "Alright, everyone disperse! Go eat, go wash up!" After she finished, everyone immediately dispersed.

Mother Li, as the courtyard manager, really had strong control over the situation!

Lin Qing couldn't help but sigh before returning to her room.

After Lin Qing and Cen Xi returned to their room, they didn't immediately do other things but very tacitly continued to stay by the window.

After all, Zhou Qin and Qin Xianglian hadn't left yet.

"Sister Lian, don't worry, I believe you're definitely not that kind of person. This week, I will definitely bring back a new wife for you!" Zhou Qin loudly assured Qin Xianglian.

Qin Xianglian's mouth twitched slightly, who wants you to bring back a new wife for me? If you bring back a new wife, how will I continue to take advantage of you in the future?

Thinking of this, she felt quite troubled. After all, if Zhou Qin didn't marry a new wife, their family would be confirmed as the villains. But their family really didn't want him to marry a new wife, so what should they do?

Uncle Zhou originally wanted to tell Zhou Qin to go home quickly and not get entangled with the widow, but he heard Zhou Qin's assurance with his own ears and swallowed the words he was about to say.