Officer Qiao and Madame Qiao remained oblivious to the fact that their courtyard had been taken by Lu Min's steward. They believed Lu Min and his group were intentionally avoiding them.
This belief had irked Officer Qiao since yesterday, leaving him feeling slighted. He sensed that Lu Min and his companions were disrespecting him.
Madame Qiao's words only fueled his displeasure. She spoke icily, "Those arrogant nobodies who only know how to step on others beneath them are not worthy of looking down on you! Once we reach Hangzhou, we'll teach them a lesson they won't forget!"
"Enough," Officer Qiao cut in with a frown, halting Madame Qiao's tirade. But inside, he was conflicted. Without power, he knew anyone could disregard him. This trip to Hangzhou was his chance to settle his score with Qiao Xuan once and for all…
