บท 498: Chapter 498: Seeking Help

She clenched her teeth and responded to Jiang Yuzhu with a cold voice, "Don't be too pleased with yourself yet. Our family is just going through some minor difficulties, and we'll get past them soon." Her voice was firm, but it couldn't hide the trembling that betrayed her inner unease.

The corners of Jiang Yuzhu's mouth lifted slightly, with a hint of barely detectable sarcasm. Her tone was even, yet it was laced with confrontational sharpness, "That's really good news, Miss Shen. I sincerely hope that your family can smoothly get through this tough time." While her words sounded like well-wishes, in this tense atmosphere, they felt ironic.

Shen Nian's gaze grew sharper; she could detect the double meaning in Jiang Yuzhu's words.

Her voice carried a hint of displeasure, "Thank you for your 'kindness.' But I'd rather you take care of yourself. After all, in this circle, nobody can be sure of everlasting calm waters."