Chapter 2632: Chapter 2632: Being Accused Again

"Indeed, I’ve heard that your greenhouse in Fanghai Nation also operates on an exclusive supply model." Grandpa Mu noted thoughtfully.

Yu Qi walked toward a nearby tree and carefully plucked a ripe, vibrant orange. However, just as she did so, a shrill and piercing voice suddenly erupted from behind them, cutting through the calm atmosphere.

"What do you think you’re doing?!"

A woman marched over aggressively, her face contorted with anger as she shouted at them without restraint. Both Yu Qi and Grandpa Mu were momentarily taken aback by the sudden hostility.

"This section is strictly closed to the public! Put that down immediately and leave this place at once!" The woman barked, glaring at them with undisguised disdain.

The woman sized Yu Qi and Grandpa Mu up and down, her gaze lingering on the noticeable age gap between them. Suddenly, a nasty and malicious smirk spread across her lips.

"Oh... I see what’s going on here... You two are having a secret little tryst, aren’t you? What is the matter, old man? Are you afraid of your wife catching you? Is that why you brought your little mistress to this secluded greenhouse? Am I right?" The woman sneered mockingly, her imagination running completely wild and unchecked.

Yu Qi and Grandpa Mu were left utterly speechless by the sheer absurdity of the accusation. This woman had somehow managed to fabricate an entire scandalous affair after observing them for only a few brief seconds.

"Hey! Everyone, come over here! Look at this shameless couple! They’re using our greenhouse for a secret rendezvous!" The woman screamed loudly at the top of her lungs, deliberately drawing attention.

Several workers nearby immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed over to witness the commotion. Seeing that her audience was growing larger, the woman became even more emboldened and arrogant.

"Look at this girl. She’s so young and beautiful, yet she sells herself to this old man. How can someone degrade themselves to such a lowly level just for money?" The woman continued viciously, her voice dripping with venom and contempt.

Yu Qi’s expression darkened slightly, her brows furrowing as she listened to the woman’s baseless and outrageous accusations without interruption.

"Are you finished?" Yu Qi asked calmly, her voice cold, steady, and filled with quiet authority that contrasted sharply with the chaos.

The woman was slightly startled by the sudden change in tone, but she quickly scoffed dismissively to mask her unease. She firmly believed that she held the moral high ground and had absolutely nothing to fear. In her mind, this girl and the old man should have already been cowering in shame and humiliation.

The woman crossed her arms, a triumphant smirk plastered across her face as she looked around at the gathering crowd of workers.

"Finished? I have barely even started. People like you think you can hide your dirty secrets in a place like this? This is a respectable establishment, not a backdrop for your scandalous affairs!" The woman spoke again, with a loud and self-righteous tone.

Grandpa Mu, who had remained silent until now, flashed a sharp and authoritative glint that completely belied his age. However, before he could even speak, Yu Qi stepped forward, her calm demeanour shifting into something far more chilling and oppressive.

"A respectable establishment, you say?" Yu Qi narrowed her eyes slightly.

Her voice was low, yet it carried a weight that made the surrounding workers instinctively shiver.

"Then tell me, as an employee of this ’respectable’ place, what is your name and position?" Yu Qi asked, her tone calm but laced with unmistakable pressure.

The woman was caught off guard by the unexpected question. She had anticipated tears or perhaps a frantic attempt to escape, not a composed and cold interrogation.

"I am Chen Meili, an assistant supervisor for the fruit harvesting team! And who are you to ask? A girl who clings to an old man’s arm has no right to speak to me!" Chen Meili scoffed arrogantly.

"Oh... An assistant supervisor..." Yu Qi repeated slowly, narrowing her eyes slightly as she studied Chen Meili from head to toe.

"That’s right." Chen Meili replied, lifting her chin with a sense of misplaced pride.

"So, as a supervisor, your job is to monitor the crops and ensure the safety of the facility. Yet, instead of verifying my identity or asking for my pass, like the diligent guard at the gate, you chose to concoct a vulgar fantasy and shout it for all to hear?" Yu Qi questioned Chen Meili, her voice calm but cutting.

"I don’t need to verify anything! It’s obvious what you’re doing!" Chen Meili snapped defensively.

Her voice wavered ever so slightly under Yu Qi’s intense and unwavering gaze. Nevertheless, she forced herself to maintain a brave and defiant front.

The crowd was still watching closely, their attention fully captured.

"Wait a minute! Is that our big boss?"

"Huh? Eh... That’s right. It is our big boss."

It seemed that some people had already recognised Yu Qi. Chen Meili also heard the whispers, but she mistakenly assumed they were referring to the old man as their big boss.

At that moment, Jung Lian, the manager for this fruit section, came running toward the source of the commotion.

"What is going on here? Why is there so much noise in the fruit section?" Jung Lian demanded, pushing his way through the gathered crowd.

Chen Meili’s eyes lit up immediately upon seeing him.

"Manager Jung, you are just in time! I caught this girl and this old man trespassing and behaving inappropriately. I was just telling them to leave before they further disgraced our greenhouse!" Chen Meili immediately complained, eager to present her version of events.

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