Chapter 52 Part 1 - Empathy (1/2)

“I heard that you were quarrelling with someone on the street after school?” asked old madam Jiang.

Jiang Li glanced at Jiang You Yao and Jiang Yu’e. These two people were trying their hardest to cover the delight upon seeing the misfortune of others in their gazes. Sure enough, Jiang You Yao and Jiang Yu’e did their utmost to complain and throw dirty water on her.

Jiang Li smiled: “I don’t know where old madam heard from, but the truth is very different.”

Old madam Jiang spoke: “Oh? Then what’s the truth, come and say it.”

Jiang You Yao and Jiang Yu’e wanted to speak but didn’t dare to. Old madam Jiang was a strict madam who emphasized rules. When others spoke, they must not interrupt at will.

Jiang Li smiled: “I’m afraid it would seem unfair if I say it myself. Let my servant girl say it. Baixue.” Jiang Li called Baixue to come in.

When Baixue entered, she first walked over to old madam Jiang and paid her respect. Jiang Li spoke: “Recount the matter that we encountered today after school to old madam Jiang.”

Baixue received Jiang Li’s order and immediately said everything from beginning to end in its entirety. Baixue’s temper was straightforward and honest. When she spoke she also paid attention to details and never exaggerated. She viewed things from a spectator’s point of view and told the matter as it was, without bias towards anybody.

After old madam Jiang listened till the end, she looked thoughtful before asking Jiang Li: “So to say, you are speaking out for justice, not just quarrelled recklessly.”

“Don’t dare to speak out for justice, just tell the truth as it is.” Jiang Li was still smiling as before.

At this time, Jiang You Yao finally couldn’t bear it anymore and spoke: “Grandmother, the person that second sister helped wasn’t a stranger, it’s someone from Xiangyang’s Ye family.”