Zhu Lan was her childhood friend, but their relationship was far from good.
This was because Zhu Lan had always spoken in a sarcastic tone. Back then, the Zhu and Shao families were of similar social standing, but Zhu Lan always wanted to prove she was a pampered little princess from a wealthy family, constantly trying to compete with Su Ding in everything.
When she couldn't win, she would resort to petty tricks to bother Su Ding, like putting caterpillars in her pencil case or doodling in her books.
Fortunately, the Zhu family moved away when Su Ding was in the third grade.
They hadn't seen each other since.
After so many years, they unexpectedly met here.
"Shao Xu, it really is you. You're just like before; nothing good ever happens when I run into you."
Zhu Lan snorted coldly, walked forward, and appraised Su Ding before disdainfully glancing at Liang Tian on the ground. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Could this possibly be your friend?"
Su Ding frowned. She hadn't expected Zhu Lan's prejudice against her to be so strong.
It had been almost twenty years.
"Yes, she is my friend. Her daughter stained your shoes, and I'm here to pay. Is it fifty thousand?"
Su Ding took out her phone. "I'll transfer it to you."
Zhu Lan's expression became even more disdainful. "Who told you fifty thousand? My son's shoes are a limited edition. They do sell for fifty thousand, but this particular model is rare and sought after. Do you think fifty thousand is enough for compensation?"
Upon hearing this, Liang Tian's face immediately turned furious. She got up from the ground, pointed at Zhu Lan, and cried, "Are you trying to extort us? You just said fifty thousand!"
Heaven knows how grateful she was to Su Ding, but she hadn't expected the other party to be so difficult.
"Hmph, I asked you for fifty thousand because you have no money, out of pity. But your friend, she doesn't lack this amount. Now, I want eighty thousand. If it's less than that, there's nothing to discuss."
Zhu Lan looked at them arrogantly and then mockingly said to her son, "Darling, do you see? Mommy is choosing to be kind. As for that auntie, she loves to betray people, especially giving some uncles the green light."
Hearing this, the onlookers all started scrutinizing Su Ding.
"So this woman is a mistress. No wonder she's so beautiful."
"Yes, she's willing to pay fifty thousand just like that. How could someone her age earn so much money? She must be kept."
"I thought this woman was quite nice just now, but I didn't expect..."
...
The discussions reached Su Ding's ears, and her expression turned grim.
Just as she was about to speak, Liang Tian, as if triggered by something, lunged towards Zhu Lan with all her might.
"You're lying! You're lying! I'll tear your mouth open!"
Liang Tian's wild flailing and thrashing made Zhu Lan repeatedly step back in alarm. However, for some reason, Liang Tian fiercely grabbed Zhu Lan and shook her violently, shouting, "Miss Su Ding didn't do those things! She didn't!"
Zhu Lan cried out in pain from Liang Tian's grip, her delicate face contorting with pain and agony as she repeatedly begged for help.
"Shao Xu, Shao Xu, quickly pull her away! This is a madwoman!"
"Help, call the police! There's a madwoman here..."
Liang Tian held onto Zhu Lan tightly, refusing to let go.
Even Su Ding was shocked by the scene. What was going on?
She had only met Liang Tian once, and Liang Tian was defending her so fiercely. This was truly unexpected.
In fact, Liang Tian hadn't been this angry even when she and her daughter were being humiliated by Zhu Lan earlier. Now, she was fighting Zhu Lan for Su Ding's sake?
"Mommy... Mommy..."
The little boy and girl were both terrified, crying as they ran towards their respective mothers.
Fortunately, the little girl was behind Liang Tian, who was the aggressor, so she was not in danger. The little boy, however, was in a different situation.
Zhu Lan was being pushed back and forth, almost falling.
The little boy was crying beside her, his small body struggling to stay upright.
Just as the little boy was about to fall, Su Ding quickly caught him. While holding the boy and moving him out of danger, Su Ding's attention fell on his shoes.
There were indeed some oil stains on them, but not many, and the shape of the shoes was clearly recognizable.
"Qd?"
Su Ding recognized the brand and her beautiful eyes blinked. Something suddenly occurred to her.
Her daughter Xiao Xi had a pair of these shoes, and she had bought them for her. They were indeed limited edition, and at the time, there was only one pair left in the country, priced at over thirty thousand yuan. So why was Zhu Lan claiming they were fifty thousand?
Seeing Liang Tian and Zhu Lan fighting more and more fiercely, Su Ding quickly stepped forward to stop them. "Liang Tian, stop hitting."
Hearing Su Ding's voice, Liang Tian finally released her grip.
But Zhu Lan wasn't done. She went forward and slapped Liang Tian across the face. Liang Tian's face swelled, but she didn't retaliate.
Su Ding's eyes, however, turned cold. She coldly ordered Zhu Lan, "Zhu Lan, give me your receipt, and I'll pay you one hundred thousand. Otherwise, call the police."
Zhu Lan's hair was somewhat messy. She said fiercely, "One hundred thousand? Dream on! This slut dared to hit me, and I won't let you both off!"