"You're out of line," Old Madam Lu said angrily, "Zhong Nianyao, this is the Lu Family's home—it's not a place for you to be so presumptuous."
"Oh, I don't think I'm being presumptuous at all!" said Zhong Nianyao with a light smile, speaking slowly. "However, if Old Madam Lu wants me to leave, just say the word. I'm not insensitive, I wouldn't want to be an unwelcome nuisance here."
In the midst of speaking, Zhong Nianyao rose to her feet, intending to leave.
"Lady Zhong, please wait."
Seeing Zhong Nianyao about to depart, Shi Shi quickly spoke up, her smile somewhat forced, "We were just casually chatting, why leave in anger? Acting like this makes it seem like we, the hosts, are at fault."
