Mother Zhuo wondered why such a decent-looking young man with good circumstances was still unmarried in his thirties. There had to be a reason! As for what that reason was, Mother Zhuo still needed to investigate.

Zhuo Weiping ignored Xiang Li and explained to her parents first: “This lady is Xiang Li, Xu Jing’s former girlfriend. They went abroad to study together, but they broke up in America two years ago. However, Miss Xiang refuses to accept this fact. This time when Xu Jing came to Shangdu on business, Miss Xiang followed him here. I met her once before, and she misunderstood my relationship with Xu Jing.”

Zhuo Weiping spoke clearly and logically, and the Zhuo family members were quick to understand. Mother Zhuo immediately grasped the situation.

So that was it. This Miss Xiang was the reason why Xu Jing remained single into his thirties. Still refusing to accept reality two years after breaking up – with such a troublesome ex-lover clinging to him, it would be a miracle if Xu Jing could find someone new!

Mother Zhuo’s brows furrowed briefly before smoothing out again. Since her daughter Zhuo Weiping knew about this situation beforehand and still wanted to date Xu Jing, she as a mother should trust her daughter’s judgment. Mother Zhuo didn’t blame Xu Jing, only saying: “Xiao Xu, handle this matter properly. It’s been over two years since the breakup. As long as you haven’t wronged this young lady in any way, Auntie stands on your side.”

Father Zhuo nodded as well. How could he, as a father, personally scold the young woman? Naturally, this should be left to Zhuo Weiping and Xu Jing to handle!

Since Xiang Li’s appearance, Xu Jing has been in a state of shock. The slap in the face came so quickly – just yesterday he had said Xiang Li left Shangdu, yet today she suddenly appeared. Not only was she like a lingering ghost, but she was also making wild accusations in front of the Zhuo family. What would they think?

Xu Jing felt a chill in his heart. He was truly wronged – he had just confirmed his relationship with Zhuo Weiping yesterday, would they have to break up today? Unexpectedly, the Zhuo family was so understanding. Hope flickered in Xu Jing’s heart as he stood in front of Zhuo Weiping, fearing that Xiang Li might be the kind of extreme ex who would harm Zhuo Weiping. If anyone was to be stabbed, let it be him—

“Xiang Li, stop spreading false accusations here. We broke up over two years ago. Do you want me to explain why we broke up in public? I just started dating Weiping, she didn’t steal anyone’s boyfriend. If you want to spread rumors at her workplace, I and you—”

Zhuo Weiping stopped him. Even honest people might say harsh things when pushed too far, but some things shouldn’t be said in public.

While Xu Jing was anxious, Zhuo Weiping remained calm. Firstly, she had a clear conscience, and secondly, she was used to handling major situations. While Xiang Li’s thick-skinned behavior was rare, it was still manageable.

“Miss Xiang, you’ve seen my work ID and know my workplace. If you want to report me, go ahead – that’s your freedom. But I must remind you that everyone must take responsibility for their words. If an investigation proves that you’re slandering my reputation, can you bear full responsibility?”

It takes just one mouth to spread rumors, but endless effort to refute them. Zhuo Weiping didn’t want to exhaust herself – whoever falsely accused her would have to do the running around.

She had learned quite a bit from watching Xia Xiaolan counter Lu Hongbo. Being a good person comes with too many restrictions. She could be good normally, but when facing bad people, she needed to appear tougher than them to keep them in check!

Zhuo Weiping’s gaze was sharp, and Xiang Li felt somewhat afraid. Xiang Li’s only advantage was being a woman – when women make unreasonable scenes, others are forced to be more tolerant. But Zhuo Weiping was also a woman, with a professional advantage. Between a female police officer and Xiang Li, people naturally trusted the police officer more.

People at the hospital entrance saw how composed Zhuo Weiping was, not hiding her work and workplace, not preventing Xiang Li from reporting her, and began to side with Zhuo Weiping.

Someone looked carefully at Zhuo Weiping and exclaimed, slapping their thigh: “Isn’t this Officer Zhuo… I mean, Police Officer Zhuo? I believe Police Officer Zhuo!”

Zhuo Qingtian, known for hating evil, was quite famous these days. Once one person recognized Zhuo Weiping, others quickly voiced their support.

Xiang Li’s face turned ashen, not expecting Zhuo Weiping to have so many supporters. This wasn’t a good opportunity.

She didn’t dare confront Zhuo Weiping directly and turned pitifully to the Zhuo parents: “I love Xu Jing and will never give up on him in this life. Your daughter is so excellent, she can find someone else without Xu Jing. Please, could you ask her to return Xu Jing to me…”

When threats failed, Xiang Li resorted to nauseating tactics.

These words were truly disgusting.

Zhuo Na nearly vomited.

Xu Jing wanted to cry.

Not out of male sensitivity, but genuine distress. Perhaps he was just someone not destined for happiness, fated to be single, which was why he dated Xiang Li in the first place and couldn’t shake her off even after breaking up. What would the Zhuo family think of him?

Father and Mother Zhuo ignored Xiang Li, pretending not to hear her words. Don’t engage with idiots – they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

The couple had worked in law enforcement for many years and saw through Xiang Li’s intentions immediately.

Before Zhuo Weiping and Xu Jing could speak, Zhuo Na jumped in: “Sister, you say my sister is excellent and won’t lack suitors? Fine, even if you’re not as excellent as my sister, there’s no rule saying excellent people must give way to those who aren’t! Besides, you studied abroad – the country nurtured you and sent you overseas hoping you’d return to serve the motherland. Our country needs reconstruction, waiting for everyone to contribute. Can’t you stop being so petty about love and relationships, clinging to an ex from two years ago? Isn’t working earnestly and contributing to the country more meaningful? Sister, what’s your job now, what achievements have you made? Can’t you have some dignity and stop degrading yourself and embarrassing women everywhere!”

“Well said!”

“Excellently put!”

The crowd couldn’t help but applaud.

Someone asked what Xiang Li’s job was – a highly educated person who studied abroad could do anything, yet she spent all day obsessing over an ex-boyfriend. There must be something wrong with her.

Xiang Li had no job.

She had worked at a foreign company in Pengcheng after returning from America, but they wouldn’t tolerate her extended absences. To stalk Xu Jing, Xiang Li was now truly unemployed.

Zhuo Na’s words claimed the moral high ground, leaving Xiang Li no opening for rebuttal.

“It’s useless, she won’t listen. It’s my fault for not handling this properly, dragging Weiping into trouble…”

Xiang Li could understand, she just refused to listen.

Xu Jing felt extremely unfortunate!

But Zhuo Weiping wasn’t someone to be pushed around. Whether Xiang Li threatened or played pitifully, her unreasonable behavior aimed to break up her and Xu Jing. This wasn’t Xu Jing’s fault – Xiang Li was just too shameless.

Zhuo Weiping declared loudly: “Miss Xiang Li, I don’t care what you say. My relationship with Xu Jing doesn’t violate any national laws, nor does it have any moral flaws. Your compliments won’t work – Xu Jing isn’t an object, he’s a thinking adult, and since he chose to be with me, I won’t unilaterally abandon him! You’ve been harassing Xu Jing since returning to China. Your behavior has seriously affected his normal life. If Xu Jing chooses to file a report now, I will immediately take you to the police station!”