Chapter 436 Finding Someone to Take the Blame

I lowered my eyes and didn't say anything more, I knew that such a silent consent made me seem even more aggrieved to outsiders.

The others immediately started whispering among themselves. The words they exchanged were not particularly friendly towards my great-aunt, mentioning her past ridiculous actions and the Shen Family's ingratitude.

After all, since my return to Shanghai, I had spared no effort in spreading the word, and after several confrontations, Shen Hetai had been at a disadvantage with me. It was clear to everyone that my great-uncle was not as wonderful as they had previously thought.

Initially, he refused to give me the dowry left by my mother and then troubled me repeatedly, which had already left an impression on the minds of those present.

Hearing that the crowd was not on her side, my great-aunt wanted to explode with rage but managed to suppress it—after all, she wasn't entirely brainless.