Aunt Geng either got really scared or the dreadful condition of Chef Wei from the other day made her heart grow timid, and she suddenly found herself unable to speak. She fumbled with her hands and stared blankly for a good while, watching as her bluster significantly deflated.
Moreover, among the onlookers, more than half supported Hua Xiaomai, pointing fingers at her and hurling insults, the harsher ones even resorting to foul language. Consequently, Aunt Geng found it hard to stand her ground. Her face flushed between red and purple, and eventually, she threw down her hands in frustration and turned to leave with quick steps.
Hua Erniang, not yet satisfied, chased after her for a few more steps and triumphantly shouted, "If you've done nothing wrong, what are you afraid of? Walk a bit slower, and my sister's stick won't be able to see where it's going!"