“Xiao Yu, don’t say that. Maybe Xiao Wan has a valid reason that she just can’t talk about.” Yan Susu frowned slightly as she recalled the day that she had met Lu Liwan at the school. She had looked listless and dejected, and she was probably having a tough life.

 “What unspeakable reason could she have? She fulfilled her wish to become the young mistress of a wealthy family and is probably living it up, happy as a clam. Don’t mention her in my presence. In any case, if I see her, I will surely tear her apart,” He Xiaoyu swore angrily.

 “Let’s get this done quickly. This apartment is just too disgusting. I don’t ever want to set foot in here again!”

 Yan Susu and An Ran nodded in unison and began to pack.

 “Susu, leave that stuff behind. It’s all been touched by women who might have contracted God knows what disease. It’s just so disgusting. Let’s just buy new stuff.”

 “Yeah, I don’t intend to take any of this with me.” Yan Susu unlocked a drawer and removed her mother’s belongings and some items that were of value to herself, planning to take just those and leave everything else behind.

 They packed quickly and canceled the lease. Yan Susu took a last look at the apartment in which she had spent six years of her life, turned around, and walked out.

 Farewell, her past.

 From today, she would be a brand new Yan Susu, about to begin a brand new lease on life!

 Alas, contrary to her wish, she was just about to wave goodbye to her past when a piece of her pas’ turned up in front of her.

 “Sis, are you OK?” Yan Tingting asked, her face masked in concern. “After that man you’d spent the night with took you away that day, there was absolutely no news from you. I was so worried.”

 Although Yan Tingting sounded like she had been worried about her, her real motive was to let Madam Ling know that Susu had had a tryst with another man and had even run away with him, disappearing for a long time without a trace.

 As to what had transpired after they had left together, Yan Tingting had said nothing, leaving it to Madam Ling’s imagination.

 “Yan Tingting, you shameless woman!” He Xiaoyu spat angrily, ready to charge forward and grab at her hair to teach her a lesson.

 She had disliked this b%$#@ for many years!

 “Oh, Aunty, help me!” Yan Tingting shrieked, pretending to be terrified and hiding behind Madam Ling.

 “What a rude and wild girl, totally out of hand!” Madam Ling said curtly, glaring fiercely at Yan Susu. “Susu, do you call this motley crew of unrefined people your friends?”

 “You wicked old witch, let me show you what unrefined people like us are capable of!” He Xiaoyu rolled up her sleeves as she spoke, planning to charge at Madam Ling.

 That wicked old woman; she must have had her fair share of opportunities to torment Susu these past six years!

 “Xiao Yu, allow me.” Yan Susu grabbed hold of He Xiaoyu to stop her from being rash. Upsetting Madam Ling would not be to her benefit.

 “Susu, don’t be afraid. We are here for you. If this old hag dares do anything to you, An Ran and I will never let her get away with it!”

 “Yeah.” An Ran stood on the other side of Yan Susu. Despite her reticence, An Ran showed no intention of backing down either.

 Yan Susu was very touched at the sight of her best friends flanking her and protecting her. Standing upright and holding her head high, she looked at Madam Ling.

 “Aunty, it’s been a while since we last met.”

 “I have no wish whatsoever to even look at you, you minx!” Madam Ling declared, not bothering to hide her disgust.

 It was all because of this minx that her son had been transformed into the unruly playboy that he was now!

 “I could say the same about you.”

 “What did you say?” Madam Ling asked, looking at Yan Susu in disbelief. Not in a million years did she expect this subservient woman, who used to tiptoe around her, to have the audacity to rebut her.

 He Xiaoyu and An Ran each gave Yan Susu a thumbs up, complimenting her on her quick retort.

 Smiling, Yan Susu said, “Respect is a two-way street. If you show me respect, I will naturally return that courtesy. However, if you disrespect me, don’t blame me for being blunt.”

“Blunt? I would like to see how blunt you can be.” Madam Ling glared frostily at Yan Susu, her eyes filled with contempt.