The townsfolk conversed in hushed whispers, piecing together the past of Aunt Zhou, their words tinged with a hint of vindictive satisfaction. After all, it was the town mayor who had taken pity on her when she was alone and destitute, allowing her to stay in the town for convenience and support.
Yet, she had taken advantage of her relation to the mayor, bullying the townsfolk without restraint. Those who spoke now were all victims of her tyranny.
Some argued that Aunt Zhou was a pitiful figure, but they were quickly rebutted. "Pitiful?" someone scoffed. "Do you know how her husband and daughter died? They were driven to their deaths by her."
"Isn't there a saying that good people die young while the wicked live on? That's exactly what Aunt Zhou is. What about her deserves pity?"
These words sparked a heated debate among the crowd. Amidst the clamor, Aunt Zhou was shoved around, falling to the ground multiple times.