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“Miss, the bath water on the side of the ear room is ready, there are three sets of clothes here, which one would you like to wear, Miss?” Mo Bing asked softly.
Lu Songli raised her eyes and said, “The one in the middle.”
“Okay.” Mo Bing immediately neatly put away the other two sets.
The maids serving in the same room were very surprised. As the personal maid of the second miss, Mo Bing used to make decisions on such small matters by herself.
Mo Bing ignored the thoughts of these little maids, and focused on the tasks at hand. She thought to herself that the aura around the second miss was becoming more and more prominent. After today’s events, Mo Bing could clearly feel that Chen Rong and others were more respectful towards the second miss. Even she herself had reflected on her actions and became more stable, no longer like before, acting like a protective mother hen, making a fuss. The second miss was said to be gentle in nature before, but in fact, she was somewhat weak, always being protected and managed by herself, sometimes inevitably going too far. Fortunately, the second miss did not argue with her in the past.
“Miss, the water is ready, do you want to go over now?”
Lu Songli gently nodded. She held the land deed and silver notes given to her by her parents, which were compensation from the Xie family, and handed them to Mo Bing for safekeeping.
She could feel the changes in the people around her, but she didn’t care. This was also one of her purposes today to disable one of Zhao Bin’s legs.
The previous Lu Songli was too soft, which led to many problems. The first problem was that the impression she originally gave was that of a soft persimmon, which could be taken advantage of by others in her family.
What she did today was a demonstration, and it was equivalent to drawing a line for those people to see.
All along, society divides people into different classes. This may sound cruel, but it is a fact.
Sometimes, why do we feel comfortable interacting with people of higher status? Not only because they are polite, but also because they have a clear understanding of the boundaries between people, everyone knows the rules, and they will not easily cross the line. The competition between each other no longer requires showing teeth and claws. Usually, the sharpness and fierceness between each other are well hidden, and they will only strike when necessary, and the strike must be precise.
For those at the lower levels, never hesitate to show your claws and teeth to intimidate them. This will save you a lot of trouble. People at the lower levels, due to their lack of education and limited understanding, often have a blurry sense of boundaries and offend others without realizing it. You need to show them your sharp claws, letting them know where your boundaries are. Only then will they understand your limits and know how to act. **
Beyond that, people at the same level are not fools. Any offense may be a test. People at the same level have highly overlapping desires, and competition and struggles for benefits are fierce. You cannot be careless.
Of course, if you are already at the middle level, you can be compatible with the lower levels. You can simply laugh off the ignorance and fearlessness of some people at the lower levels. This is a form of mercy and disregard. As long as you don’t care, those people can’t hurt you.
Moreover, once you become powerful, people will naturally want to rely on you and follow you. Those who don’t understand the rules will be dealt with by them for you.
As for Chen Rong, Mo Bing and others being more respectful to her, it’s expected.
However, she also knows that this matter is not over. Once she and the Lu family can resolve the upcoming revenge or counterattack from the Zhao family or even the combined forces of the Xie and Zhao families, her authority will be truly established. Otherwise, it’s all empty talk. If they are successfully retaliated against by the Zhao family, her authority will be shattered by half.
Lu Songli got up, loosened her clothes, and went to the ear room in her wooden clogs. Mo Bing followed closely behind.
“From now on, things like food, clothing, housing, and transportation are your responsibility. I trust you, just handle it as you see fit.”
She could see the change in Mo Bing and was willing to give her time. The original owner was hands-off, but she wasn’t. If Mo Bing continued to manage the small matters around her like before, it wouldn’t work. She would take care of the big things and let go of the small ones, and she was willing to delegate authority. However, Mo Bing must realize what she can and cannot manage. Otherwise, if she manages everything, it’s like she’s making decisions for her based on her own knowledge, which is unacceptable.
Mo Bing wasn’t stupid, she understood. The Second Miss could make decisions about internal matters, but not external ones.
Qin Sheng returned to the Qin family, drank three bowls of water in one go, and then went to find his two brothers.
The Zhao family would definitely take further action. Qin Sheng felt it was necessary to inform his brothers about this.
When Qin Sheng met his two elder brothers in the spacious study, he briefly explained the situation and stood aside.
Qin Sanlang looked him up and down, “Little Six, you’re quite something. Tsk tsk, I didn’t realize you and future sixth sister-in-law were so ruthless.”
Qin Sheng ignored him. His third brother was always up to no good. He said they were ruthless, but he hadn’t seen how Zhao Bin had treated Lu Songli.
“Third brother and I know about this. You did nothing wrong,” Qin Heng affirmed his younger brother and future sister-in-law’s actions.
They had been plotted against, so they couldn’t just sit back and take it. Speaking of which, he was quite proud that his brother and future sister-in-law had been able to turn the tables and even strike back. It was better than them being bullied and then coming to him crying, only for him to go find them justice. After all, as the eldest brother, wasn’t it his responsibility to support them?
Qin Heng said to Qin Sheng, “You must be tired. Go and rest.” After all, Zhao Bin’s martial arts skills were not weak. For his brother to capture him alive, he must have exerted a lot of effort.
Qin Sheng nodded. He wasn’t really tired, but he was hungry.
“Big brother, you spoil Little Six too much,” Qin Sanlang pretended to be jealous.
Qin Heng looked at his mischievous third brother helplessly. He said he spoiled Little Six, but what about him? From childhood to adulthood, he had protected this brother countless times, fighting with others and standing up for him.
Under his elder brother’s disapproving gaze, Qin Sanlang scratched his nose.
In a blink of an eye, Qin Sanlang was smiling again, his words laced with subtle meaning, “Big Brother, this future sixth sister-in-law is not simple.”
Before marrying into the Qin family, Miss Lu had pulled this stunt. While it was due to Zhao Bin’s aggressive tactics, it might also be a way for her to gain a voice in the Qin family.
Qin Heng browsed through official documents, nonchalantly saying, “Isn’t that good? It’s better to have someone capable than someone incompetent who loves to stir up trouble.”
These incidents had happened, and they could roughly see what kind of person she was. Once she married into the Qin family, they could find ways to get along with her.
Qin Heng had a very open-minded approach. As a soldier, he had always believed in the strong surviving on the battlefield. Those who could survive the carnage were capable individuals. Incompetent people wouldn’t last. Moreover, this future sister-in-law was smart, and he was happy for his younger brother.
Qin Sanlang thought about his elder brother’s words and nodded. It was indeed true. It was good that his future sister-in-law was intelligent. At least she wouldn’t be easily manipulated.
“Have the results of the eight character compatibility between Little Six and Miss Lu come out?” Qin Heng asked.
Qin Sanlang replied, “Yes, Yunniang said the results were very good. Mother was also very happy about it.”
Qin Heng nodded, “Later, I will write a letter and send it to the Lu family along with the eight character compatibility results.” A personal visit would show that the Qin family valued this matter more, but sincerity was more important. There was no need to reveal all their connections and strength.