Chapter 1382 717: Let's See How Long You Can Stay Arrogant_2

Among her so-called family and friends, in the end, there were only a few who could comfort and encourage her.

Su Ruxue was clearly not one of those few.

At this moment, facing her, Su Ruxue no longer had that meticulous and considerate attitude from when she used to flatter her. Instead, she deliberately raised her voice to say to Zhou Qianru, "Qianru, I heard about your husband getting arrested. You have to stay strong and not take it too hard."

Even Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui could hear the schadenfreude in her supposed comforting words.

"Thanks for the concern." On the surface, Zhou Qianru didn't seem angry. Instead, she continued in a relaxed tone, "So why are you out shopping with your husband today? Last time you complained to me about how your husband always neglects the family and frequently goes out to socialize, messing around with unsavory women, didn't you?"

The other was picking at old wounds, and Zhou Qianru was hitting back in kind.

Su Ruxue immediately flushed with anger, especially since she had indeed complained to Zhou Qianru like that before.

And her husband, Zhan Wendong, by her side, felt even more embarrassed.

Especially in front of the two female shop assistants and the two beauties, Sun and Wu, he was annoyed at Zhou Qianru for her words and at his wife for airing their business everywhere.

"Ahem, alright, we've seen enough in this shop. Let's go to another one." Zhan Wendong felt awkward and wanted to leave with his wife.

But Su Ruxue didn't want to leave just like that; she wanted to regain some dignity.

Ever since she was young, she had been jealous of Zhou Qianru for being more beautiful and more popular with both adults and boys.

Especially after Zhou Qianru married Ma Wenjiang, a highly eligible bachelor, her jealousy grew immensely. But under her husband's repeated insistence, she had to swallow her pride and curry favor with Zhou Qianru, pretending to be deeply bonded sisters, which made her feel very aggrieved.

Fortunately, Ma Wenjiang got into trouble this time and was arrested. Her husband told her it was because Ma Wenjiang offended someone powerful, which meant he was destined to spend several years in prison. The decline of the Ma family was entirely foreseeable.

So, she immediately cut off contact with Zhou Qianru.

Until today, when they suddenly encountered each other here, she couldn't resist mocking Zhou Qianru, which is only human nature.

But it seemed Zhou Qianru wasn't one to be easily bullied, and her quick retort left Su Ruxue in an awkward position.

"When did I ever say that? You're just making things up." Su Ruxue denied it outright after recollecting herself, but it was evident no one believed her.

"If you don't admit what you said, then let's just say I made it up. Boss Zhan, to be honest, she often badmouthed you to me before, like complaining you often get up several times a night, keeping her from sleeping well; or how..."

"Enough." Su Ruxue loudly interrupted Zhou Qianru, knowing she had indeed spoken ill of her husband in front of Zhou Qianru before. If all were to be leaked, her husband wouldn't forgive her.

Her husband was already looking very displeased. A man who frequently gets up at night? Everyone knows that's an implication of kidney deficiency, a jab at his manhood, which certainly touches on a man's dignity.

"Zhou Qianru, let's see how long your arrogance lasts?"

Ultimately, Su Ruxue tore the facade, leaving with these words and quickly dragging her husband out of the store.

She was genuinely afraid Zhou Qianru would disclose more of her past gripes about her husband.

"What's the matter with you?"

After leaving the store, Zhan Wendong harshly criticized Su Ruxue.

"Honey, I was wrong. I shouldn't have told her so much back then."

Su Ruxue immediately apologized sincerely.

Although her husband wasn't as handsome or wealthy as Ma Wenjiang, he was worth over a hundred million, wasn't unattractive, and sufficient to show off.

Moreover, they already had two children, and as a full-time housewife, she naturally often had to take heed of her husband's feelings.

"I won't even mention your loose lips, but why would you antagonize her like this?" Zhan Wendong frowned and scolded.

"So what if we fell out? I've always hated her arrogance. Plus, didn't you say her husband offended someone untouchable? Their family is bound to fall, so why should I be afraid of Zhou Qianru?"

"You fool. Even in decline, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Besides, Ma Wenjiang left behind plenty of connections, like Li Bingcong and Guan Yongsong, they're close pals of his. None are people we can afford to cross. And then there's Sun Yanhong, who's her real confidante. Aren't you afraid she'll tell Sun Yanhong, and let Sun Yanhong find someone to deal with you?"

After hearing this, Su Ruxue suddenly realized, her face changing instantly.

Earlier, she was only focused on Zhou Qianru's husband's arrest and their impending downfall, coupled with the intense resentment she'd bottled up. Finally catching an opportunity today, she naturally wanted to vent.

Completely overlooking their network of connections.

"You blockhead! Why would you go out of your way to provoke her? If we really anger her, dealing with us would be a breeze." Zhan Wendong was tempted to slap her.

"Honey, what should we do now? How about I go apologize to her immediately?" Su Ruxue asked anxiously.

"What's the use of apologizing now? It's already done." Zhan Wendong frowned, "If you go to apologize now, you might only provoke her more, having the opposite effect. We can only hope she's magnanimous enough not to bother with a pig-headed woman like you."

Su Ruxue immediately said, "She's not one to hold grudges. Even though I said some sarcastic things to provoke her, didn't she turn it around and embarrass us both? To be honest, she won; she probably won't be that petty."

Zhan Wendong shook his head and said, "Let's hope that's the case."

Zhou Qianru indeed wasn't one to hold grudges, otherwise she wouldn't have reconciled and socialized with Su Ruxue for so many years.

However, the one thing she couldn't tolerate was betrayal. When Ma Wenjiang betrayed her, she divorced him immediately.

Now, with Su Ruxue betraying their friendship, even if it was a fake one, it was still betrayal.

So, Su Ruxue was already on her permanent blacklist, and had better not expect forgiveness for a lifetime.

Because of this incident, Zhou Qianru's shopping enthusiasm significantly dampened. Regardless, she didn't leave the group, continuing to shop with the Sun and Wu ladies.

Later, in a store, she and Wu Mengting each bought a decent set of clothes.

The three of them hurried back to No. 8 Villa with their shopping bags just before lunch.

This time, the three went out in Wu Mengting's BMW, and upon returning, she also invited Zhou Qianru to stay for lunch at No. 8 Villa.