Chapter 91: Are You Really So Oblivious to Others' Feelings?

Wang Shaofen wore an apologetic smile on her face. “I’m sorry, I’m not the waitress in charge of this private room. I’m responsible for the cashier.”

Liu Shuhua’s expression turned icy in an instant. “What, so you’re just a menial worker but think you can pick and choose what you do? I told you to pour some water, so do it! Why are you talking so much?”

Wang Shaofen looked somewhat embarrassed. “Please wait a moment, I’ll call the waitress responsible for this room.”

“Where’s your manager? Call him here! I want to see for myself—why can’t a cleaner like you serve me tea and water? Do you think I need to invite you personally?”

A nearby waitress saw what was happening and quickly stepped forward with a smile. “Please calm down, ma’am. Sister Wang is indeed our cashier and doesn’t handle the rooms or main hall. May I pour you some lemon water instead?”

Liu Shuhua hadn’t expected that a former lowly servant would dare defy her wishes, and anger flared within her. “Wang Shaofen, who do you think you are? Wasn’t it you who begged me in tears for a recommendation letter before? Or is it that you’re holding a grudge because I refused to write one for you?”

“But even if I had, what difference would it have made? Your son, with that foolish look of his, could he possibly get into Petersburg Nobility Primary School? Even if he did, he’d only end up making a fool of himself. I was just trying to save you from wasting your time.”

The waitress who’d just spoken turned a shade paler after hearing these words.

So that’s why one day Wang Shaofen came back with a wound on her forehead—it was this woman’s doing! Seven is such a sweet child, yet this woman even speaks so harshly to a little boy. She’s unbearable!

Shen Chutang stood with her arms folded across her chest, her gaze cold as she stared at Liu Shuhua. “Anyone who didn’t know better would think you owned this hotel, the way you act as if everything should go your way. If you’re so capable, why not just buy the place? Besides, are you really so oblivious to how you treat others? You’ve already left the Shen family, yet you still strut around like you’re too powerful to be crossed, desperate for everyone to see you bullying people.”

Liu Shuhua snapped, “Shen Chutang, mind your mouth! I am your mother!”

“Lucky for you that you still have that title, otherwise you wouldn’t even deserve to stand in front of me.”

As for familial affection, Shen Chutang had long since given up hope. Time and again, Liu Shuhua had made her abandon any longing for kinship; now, in her eyes, both Liu Shuhua and Shen Xuejun were nothing more than strangers bound by blood.

“You unfilial girl, how did our Shen family end up with someone like you?”

Seeing that Liu Shuhua was about to cause another scene, the floor manager hurried over. “I’m sorry, ma’am, is there anything I can help you with?”

Liu Shuhua immediately pointed at Wang Shaofen. “I asked her to pour me a glass of lemon water, but she flatly refused. What, is your hotel so high and mighty that even a waitress won’t listen to a guest?”

“Not exactly.” The manager gave a slight smile. “But she’s our cashier, not responsible for serving in the hall. If you need anything else, please call on us anytime.”

Liu Shuhua glared at Wang Shaofen standing not far away, grinding her teeth in fury.

“Your hotel’s got quite the attitude, always claiming customers are like gods. What a load of nonsense!”

With that, she stomped off in her high heels, fuming as she returned to the main hall.

Shen Chutang signaled to Wang Shaofen not to take it to heart. “But you can come in later. I think Seven’s admission notice should have arrived.”

At these words, Wang Shaofen’s eyes lit up at once.

When Shen Chutang entered the hall, it was already bustling with guests.

The families of Shen Xuejun and Shen Xueshi sat together, with Old Madam Shen as well, exactly enough to fill one table.

The moment Shen Xuejun saw Shen Chutang enter, he waved her over. “This way.”

Her seat was right next to Shen Tingting’s, the very last place at the table. Shen Chutang didn’t mind and sat down without complaint.

Once everyone had arrived, Old Madam Shen spoke up. “Since you’re here, I’ll say it plainly. Sese has been admitted to Petersburg Nobility Academy—you do know that, don’t you?”

Shen Chutang raised her hand and applauded politely. “Impressive.”

“Your second uncle’s family needs the West Hill Villa now. When you went to the entrance exams, we’d already let people know. For your second uncle’s sake—and for your brother—you’ll move back here, and let them stay at the West Hill Villa for now.”

Shen Chutang scoffed inwardly. These people truly had no shame. Before, they tried to take her house without asking, and now they were putting on this act.

She swept a cold gaze at Old Madam Shen. “And if I refuse?”

Old Madam Shen slammed the table. “How dare you! Who do you think you are to refuse? Your brother’s been admitted to Petersburg Nobility Academy—it’s a rare honor, a source of pride for our family. Yet you, selfish as ever, won’t even lend your house to your second uncle’s family for a while!”