C39 Acting

"Mother."

Zuoyu bowed gently, offering Mrs. Qian a smile that was anything but warm. Mrs. Qian squinted slightly, sensing Zuoyu's deep-seated resentment. Yet, in front of everyone, she had to maintain the dignity of the household matriarch. After all, many among the crowd disapproved of her, believing she had used underhanded means to rise to her position.

With a smile, she took Zuoyu's hand