Seeing even her youngest son not believing her, Su Jinfeng suddenly let out a few mournful laughs to the heavens, crying hysterically, "Why don't you believe me? I am your kin!
Lu Dapeng, I married you at fifteen, served your entire family, and for so many years, in what way have I wronged you? Why do you believe outsiders rather than me? This old woman did not seduce that ugly beast! I did not!
And you two, I am your mother, raising you with all my heart for so many years, why don't you believe me? Why!"
Su Jinfeng then looked at the two female shop assistants, "Afeng, Aqing, haven't you both told me many times that the boss often harasses you? Why are you afraid to stand up and admit it now?"
One of the women said with a somber face, "Su Jinfeng, don't make baseless accusations. We never said those things to you."
Lu Dapeng looked impatient, no longer wanting to argue with Su Jinfeng. He threw a divorce decree in front of her and, pulling his two sons, walked out of the crowd.
Su Jinfeng's hands trembled as she picked up the divorce decree, tears streaming down her face, "Fine, Lu Dapeng, so you had this planned! I... I'm such a fool!"
The onlookers pointed and gossiped about Su Jinfeng.
"She's shameless, she deserves to be divorced!"
"No sympathy for her. A bad woman has no good ending!
"Look at her lewd expression, it's disgusting to even look at."
...
The plump man sneered with satisfaction, "Su Jinfeng, get lost. You don't need to come to my shop to work tomorrow."
He then turned and walked into his shop.
The female shop assistants named Afeng and Aqing hesitated for a moment, but then followed him with forced resolve.
Su Jinfeng wailed uncontrollably, collapsing onto the ground in despair.
The crowd chatted and pointed for a while longer before dispersing.
Bai Sheng looked at Lu Ye and asked, "Husband, do you think Su Jinfeng is lying, or is that fatty lying?"
Lu Ye smiled, "Naturally, the fatty is lying. That man's eyes dart around, and his expression is shifty. He looks like a bad sort at first glance. Those two shop assistants are just afraid of losing their jobs, so they don't dare to identify him."
"I also think the fatty is lying. Because Hmph Hmph saw that after Su Jinfeng's husband walked out of the crowd, a woman affectionately greeted him. That woman was much younger than Su Jinfeng. Perhaps Su Jinfeng's husband had wanted to divorce her for a long time, and maybe he and that fatty were colluding in secret."
Lu Ye nodded in agreement, "My dear, your analysis is very accurate. I also noticed the knowing glances between Su Jinfeng's husband and that fatty."
Bai Sheng sighed, "It's a pity that the neighbors don't believe her, and Su Jinfeng's sons don't believe her either. Husband, why are you men so vulgar? Your conduct is so low-class!"
Lu Ye chuckled, "My dear, it cannot be denied that there are not a few men like Lu Dapeng and that fatty, but there are also many excellent men, like your husband."
Bai Sheng looked at him, pouting, "There are still too few good men! Husband, I beg you, if you ever stop loving me, please tell me honestly. I won't pester you, nor will I resent you. I'm not afraid of you changing your mind, only of you deceiving meβ"
Lu Ye placed his finger on Bai Sheng's lips, stopping her from speaking further, his eyes deep, "My dear, I love you, for all eternity, and I will never change my mind."
Bai Sheng giggled, suddenly opening her mouth and biting his finger, "My husband is the best!" She then prepared to get out of the carriage.
"Why are you getting out?" Lu Ye pulled her into his embrace.
Bai Sheng's eyes sparkled, and she smiled, "I want to hire Su Jinfeng as a sales assistant for 'Red Powder Beauty'."
"Hire her? Is she suitable?" Lu Ye frowned slightly.
Bai Sheng nodded, "She's the most suitable! The first floor of Red Powder Beauty sells perfumes, skincare, and cosmetics. The second floor sells sanitary napkins and women's underwear, and needs young girls as sales assistants.
However, the third floor sells rather "adult" medicine. How can a young girl who hasn't experienced anything speak up? I think Su Jinfeng, being bold and feisty, is most suitable."
Lu Ye pinched her nose and chuckled, "My dear, your reasoning is sound. Then let's get out and ask her."
Su Jinfeng sat on the ground, weeping in despair. A few onlookers unwilling to leave were still watching her cry with great interest.
Lu Hu, Gamai, Lu Yin, and others were walking back towards the carriage. They stopped in surprise when they saw Bai Sheng and Lu Ye approaching.
Bai Sheng and Lu Ye walked up to Su Jinfeng. Bai Sheng took out a handkerchief and offered it to her, "Crying won't solve anything."
Su Jinfeng looked up, brushing aside her messy hair. She saw a strikingly beautiful couple standing before her, and a hint of surprise flashed in her swollen eyes.
Bai Sheng offered the handkerchief to her again, "Wipe your tears, live well, and show those who bullied you who is human and who is a ghost."
Su Jinfeng sobbed and took the handkerchief from Bai Sheng, "Everyone... thinks I seduced the owner of Huashang. Why do you believe me?"
Bai Sheng smiled, "Whether we believe you or not is not important. What's important is that you believe in yourself. Time will tell, and hearts will be revealed over time. Ugly things might fool people with their temporary acting, but right and wrong will eventually be exposed by time."
Su Jinfeng's eyes brightened slightly. She wiped her tears with the handkerchief and said to Bai Sheng, "Young lady, thank you."
"You're welcome. I have a job offer for you. Would you be willing to take it?" Bai Sheng asked.
"What job?" Su Jinfeng's eyes lit up.
Bai Sheng pointed to the Red Powder Beauty shop across the way, "Look, that's my shop. It will open in ten days, selling exclusively women's products. If you're willing, come find me at the Xu residence in Yuhua Lane."
Su Jinfeng immediately replied, "I'm willing!"
"Do you have a place to stay?" Bai Sheng asked.
The woman shook her head, "I have a brother, but my sister-in-law isn't a good person, and I don't want to bother them."
Bai Sheng nodded, "Then, you can stay with me temporarily."
"Okay, thank you, young lady. But I still have something to attend to. Can I come find you after I've handled it?"
"No problem, you go take care of your business first. I'll be waiting for you," Bai Sheng said with a smile.
Su Jinfeng kowtowed to Bai Sheng several times, then got up and walked away briskly.
The onlookers were amazed. Someone kindly advised Bai Sheng, "Young lady, that woman is promiscuous and likes to flirt with men. Are you sure you want to hire her? Your husband is so handsome. If she seduces your husband, you'll be in trouble."
Although the young lady's husband wore a mask, his physique and bearing clearly indicated he was a handsome man. Keeping that woman around him would be like nurturing a tiger that might devour them.
Lu Yin and Ding Xiang also said, "Yes, Master, that woman's character is questionable. Do you really want to hire her?"
Bai Sheng smiled slightly, "Don't jump to conclusions. Time will tell, and hearts will be revealed over time."
Lu Hao was secretly pleased, as her thoughts were similar to her sister-in-law's, "Sister-in-law, I think that woman is innocent. The owner of that clothing store, at first glance, doesn't seem like a good person."
Bai Sheng patted her shoulder, "Your feeling is likely correct."