The two women were the village's masters of gossip, and Gu Jiaojiao's appearance immediately had them concocting a whole melodrama in their minds.
They might have loved to gossip, but that didn't mean they lacked a conscience.
Now, hearing about Gu Jiaojiao's background, their sense of justice suddenly flared.
"How shameless! Very few stepmothers are any good. No wonder she had you sent to the countryside!"
"Exactly. You poor girl, you've had such a tough life."
Having gained the two women's sympathy, Gu Jiaojiao received preferential treatment for the rest of the journey.
Xu Wenwan felt like dying.
She had wanted to expose Gu Jiaojiao's phony, pretentious act, but these two were so useless. They were actually sympathizing with her.
She glared at Gu Jiaojiao, absolutely fuming.
Gu Jiaojiao met Xu Wenwan's sullen gaze, the corner of her mouth twitching into a slight smile before her expression returned to neutral.
Xu Wenwan: "..."
'I knew it! This woman is faking it!'
