Qin Song touched his protruding belly and smiled at the woman: "What do you want to argue about? Speak up."

"Xiao Song..." Pei's mother didn't want her to get involved in this argument, and, still holding her arm, tried to persuade her, "Listen to your mother..."

"Mom," Qin Song interrupted her, his voice gentle yet firm, "I'm part of this family too. If something happens, I'll definitely help if I can. How could I leave you here alone and hide away to enjoy some peace and quiet?"

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."

As he spoke, Qin Song gently patted the back of Pei's mother's hand. Pei's mother sighed and smiled bitterly, "Alright then, Mom will go with you."

Qin Song: "Hmm."

"Where's the agent?" Instead of arguing with the woman directly, she glanced at the two men beside her.

“We’re the real estate agents.” One of the men stepped forward, smiling awkwardly, and said, “My surname is Liu, you can just call me Xiao Liu.”

Another man followed up: "My surname is Li, you can call me Xiao Li."

Pei's mother: "Xiao Li is the agent I entrusted, and Xiao Liu is his store manager."

"Oh." Qin Song nodded to show that he understood.

"Xiao Li, tell me what exactly happened today."

"Ahem..." Xiao Li cleared his throat, took two steps forward and stood between Qin Song and the woman, and said in a clear enough voice, "This matter is actually not complicated."

“Three hours ago, I brought Ms. Zhang and her husband to see Aunt Pei’s house. Aunt Pei’s house is known to be very nice in this community. Ms. Zhang liked it very much after only seeing the photos and VR. She came here today specifically for Aunt Pei’s house.”

“At first, we were all enjoying the show. But when we got to the bathroom, because the floor was wet and the slippers were too slippery, Ms. Zhang’s husband slipped and fell hard. When he was taken to the hospital for an examination, they found that his arm was broken and half of his front tooth was broken.”

"A front tooth broke?" Qin Song's eyes widened instantly upon hearing these words. She asked nervously, "How many teeth broke in total?"

"One," Xiao Li said, "the one right in the middle, it's broken in half."

"Oh..." Qin Song secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It's alright that only one tooth was broken; it's not too serious.

"What do you mean 'oh'?" Ms. Zhang was very dissatisfied with Qin Song's reaction. Before Xiao Li could finish speaking, she angrily said, "Do you think my husband's fall was too light?"

Qin Song: "That's not what I meant."

Ms. Zhang retorted, "Then what do you mean?"

Qin Song didn't want to get entangled in these pointless questions with her, so she ignored her. She turned to look at Xiao Li and said coldly, "Continue."

Xiao Li: "Ms. Zhang's husband fell in Aunt Pei's house, so Aunt Pei bears some responsibility. Therefore, Ms. Zhang wants Aunt Pei to compensate them for their medical expenses, as well as various losses incurred due to the wedding postponement..."

Ms. Zhang interjected, "My husband and I are about to get married. This fall will definitely have to postpone the wedding. You must compensate us for every penny of the expenses incurred due to the postponement!"

Xiao Li smiled awkwardly: "That's how it is..."

“I understand.” Qin Song looked at Ms. Zhang. “So your demand is for us to compensate you for medical expenses and wedding postponement fees.”

"You must compensate us!" Ms. Zhang said, hands on her hips and leaning slightly forward. "We came to see the house happily, but your house has ruined us like this. If you don't compensate us, who will?"

"Don't panic." Compared to her outburst, Qin Song's reaction was much calmer. She pulled Xiao Li, who was blocking the way, aside and said seriously, word by word, "After all, your husband fell in our house, and we will definitely pay you every penny we owe. But before we do, I think I need to call the police or find a lawyer first..."

"Why do you need a lawyer?!"

Before Qin Song could finish speaking, Ms. Zhang interrupted her loudly.

"Can't you understand what Xiao Li is saying? My husband fell in your house, you should just pay compensation honestly, why bother hiring a lawyer? Are you trying to shirk responsibility or pass the buck?"

"..." Qin Song was getting a headache from her loud voice. "Ms. Zhang, can you please let me finish what I have to say? I didn't say I wouldn't compensate you, why are you so agitated?"

Ms. Zhang pointed at her and said, "If you want to pay compensation, then pay it now! Why did you hire a lawyer for no reason? You're just trying to shirk responsibility, aren't you?"

"My husband fell in your house because you didn't wipe the water off the floor! That's an undeniable fact you can't deny! You have to give me an explanation today!"

"..." Qin Song sighed helplessly, "I will give you the explanation you want, but on the condition that I need to have the police or a lawyer determine the responsibility first, and after that..."

"Shut up!" Ms. Zhang forcefully shook her hand, her palm brushing past Qin Song's face, giving the impression that she was about to slap him.

"What do you want to do?" Startled by the action, Pei's mother hurriedly stepped forward to shield Qin Song. "Speak properly, please don't resort to violence."

"Who did it? Who did it?!" Ms. Zhang shouted louder and louder, her voice echoing throughout the living room.

"You old hag, did you see me lay a hand on you? Are you trying to extort money from me?!"

"Watch your mouth." Qin Song's patience was wearing thin. She frowned, her eyes revealing obvious anger.

"Whose mouth is foul here?" Ms. Zhang was inexplicably provoked by something, and her temper suddenly flared up. "My husband fell in your house! He broke his teeth and fractured his arm, and not only do you not compensate me, you're trying to extort money from me for assault! What kind of logic is that?"

Qin Song: "I..."

"Shut up!" Ms. Zhang bared her teeth and brandished her claws, giving Qin Song no chance to speak. "This matter is entirely your responsibility, and you must give me an explanation!"

Qin Song: "I..."

Ms. Zhang glared at her, her face flushed, and said, "Shut up! Don't even think about escaping responsibility!"

"..."

After being interrupted several times, Qin Song finally lost her patience. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke again, her words filled with malice.

"You're the one who should shut up!" Her voice was just as loud as Ms. Zhang's, and Ms. Zhang was stunned for a moment by the shout.

Qin Song: "You want me to give an explanation but you don't want me to speak. What exactly do you want? I only went to the police and hired a lawyer to determine responsibility for this matter. Why are you so agitated? Are you feeling guilty?"

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