Bab 178: Chapter 179: Leave with Tail Between Legs

The Xia Family wasn't well-off in the past, and they could only afford to send Xia Zhenghong to university, so Xia Qiushu liked to bring this up, always thinking it could serve as a reminder of how much she sacrificed for Xia Zhenghong to have what he has today.

But Xia Wanwan could see how much Xia Zhenghong detested hearing these things every time.

For a person like Xia Zhenghong, now rich and influential, why would he want anyone to mention his shameful past?

Sure enough, when Li Yating brought up these issues in such a public setting, Xia Zhenghong's expression grew even uglier.

Besides, Xia Qiushu was an elder, so it wasn't right for Xia Wanwan to argue back, especially since her own mother had spoken, and she didn't want to make a scene. After all, to be honest, arguing with Xia Qiushu and her daughter would truly be beneath her dignity.

However, now that Li Yating insisted on joining the fray, she couldn't just let someone disrespect her mother at will.