"Who says pouting and acting cute are only a little girl's rights? These are rights that everyone can have. As long as someone loves you and cares about you, you can act cute. She must be jealous of you," Tao Ying told Jiang Jiang firmly.

"Sister Tao, you're so kind." Jiang Jiang leaned over and hugged Tao Ying's arm, but Tao Ying pushed her away when she tried to bury her face in her chest.

“People who like you will like you no matter what you do; people who don’t like you will not like you no matter what you do. So I only want to hang out with people who like me.” Tao Ying gently stroked Jiang Jiang’s head.

"Sister Tao, it's really nice to talk to you." Jiang Jiang felt as if a heavy stone that had been weighing on her heart had been lifted.

"You're just too concerned about what others think. It's all because of Old Man Xia that you've been held back," Tao Ying sighed.

"Where should we go tomorrow?" Jiang Jiang asked, snuggling up to Tao Ying.

"Just go for a stroll. Can I buy a house if I don't have a local household registration?" Tao Ying asked softly.

"I guarantee I can get it done for you," Jiang Jiang said, patting her chest confidently.

"Are you planning to go shopping with me?" Tao Ying understood Jiang Jiang's unspoken message.

“I’m the least busy one here. They did everything. All I have to do is show up looking beautiful. My mom really intends to match you with my third brother. She thinks you’re a lucky charm for our family.” Jiang Jiang sighed.

"I just want to make money," Tao Ying replied.

"I'm definitely on your side," Jiang Jiang nodded.

The two stayed in the room until their hair dried, and Tao Ying changed her clothes before going downstairs together. It was already past four in the afternoon.

When they went downstairs, only Old Madam Jiang, Zhao Shengnan, and Jiang Huan were talking in the living room.

"Xiao Tao, come and sit down." Old Madam Jiang was happy to see Tao Ying.

Seeing that her daughter was much more cheerful, she liked Tao Ying even more.

Zhao Shengnan sat down on a single sofa, and Jiang Jiang sat down next to Jiang Huan.

Jiang Huan poured Tao Ying a cup of tea, ignoring Jiang Jiang's gloating gaze.

"If there's anything you're not used to, just tell Jiang Jiang and Jiang Huan. Treat it like your own home," said Madam Jiang gently, holding Tao Ying's hand.

"Yes, Auntie," Tao Ying replied with a smile.

After that, everyone mostly chatted about everyday things. After dinner, Jiang Jiang took Tao Ying's hand and said, "Mom, let's go for a walk."

Jiang Jiang could tell that Tao Ying hadn't eaten enough; her appetite was only half of what it was back in Guangzhou.

"Jiang Huan, you stay with them. It's not safe for the two of them to go out," said Old Madam Jiang, looking at Jiang Huan.

"Okay." Jiang Huan immediately stood up upon hearing this.

“Mom, Tao Ying doesn’t really look like a woman in her forties with little education. If she’s properly trained, she could be quite good.” After the three of them left, Zhao Shengnan said to Old Madam Jiang.

"Let's not interfere anymore. This child isn't someone who's all talk and no action. She won't end up with Jiang Huan; she's not interested in him," said Old Madam Jiang with a serious expression.

"Tao Ying didn't like Jiang Huan?" Zhao Shengnan exclaimed in surprise.

That won't do.

"It's not that I think Jiang Huan is bad, it's that I think he's too good. This child is smart." Old Madam Jiang looked at Zhao Shengnan, who was startled, and couldn't help but smile.

"There's no such thing as someone who's too outstanding, but Jiang Huan probably can't handle it," Zhao Shengnan said with a cheerful laugh after regaining her composure.

"Children and grandchildren have their own destinies; I'm not going to interfere," said Madam Jiang cheerfully.

Meanwhile, Tao Ying and Jiang Jiang walked ahead, with Jiang Huan leisurely following behind them.

"Jiang Jiang, we can drive ourselves, let's go by ourselves," Tao Ying whispered to Jiang Jiang.

"Third Brother, we can go by ourselves, you don't need to come with us. I can protect myself." Jiang Jiang didn't really like Jiang Huan coming with her either, because it would prevent her from whispering to Sister Tao.

“You two aren’t safe, what about Comrade Tao Ying?” Jiang Huan said softly.

"Comrade Jiang Huan, I'm just a middle-aged woman, what's there to be unsafe about? You should go about your business," Tao Ying said, forcing herself to speak.

That phrase "unsafe" sounds rather ironic.

"I'll be your family's driver, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to the old lady," Jiang Huan said helplessly.

"Aunt Tao?" Before Tao Ying could answer, a surprised voice came from outside.

Tao Ying looked over and saw that it was Xia Ke.

"Hello, Uncle Jiang, hello, Aunt Jiang." Xia Ke saw Tao Ying first, and then noticed the two of them, which made her feel a little awkward.

Xia Ke also knew a little about what was going on in her family.

The whole compound knew about the affair between Aunt Jiang and Uncle Tang.

Everyone originally believed that Aunt Jiang Jiang would end up with her uncle.

Xia Ke actually thinks that her uncle doesn't know how to cherish the people in front of him.

Aunt Jiang Jiang is so wonderful. She's beautiful, gentle, and kind to everyone.

But he just wouldn't accept it, or rather, that's not entirely true.

He is passive, neither refusing nor taking responsibility.

Now that his aunt from the Jiang family doesn't want him anymore, he's upset.

I heard she had a big fight with her grandma.

What does this have to do with Grandma? Back when Aunt Jiang was pursuing him, Grandma did a lot of things to dissuade him.

Xia Ke feels that she has brought this upon herself.

However, even though she thought that way, she was still her uncle's niece, and her uncle had been so good to her, so she should stay away from these people.

"Xia Ke, how's your studies lately?" Tao Ying greeted Xia Ke with a smile.

"Not bad, Aunt Tao. How about I come visit you after my college entrance exam?" Xia Ke looked at Tao Ying expectantly.

“If your mother doesn’t object, you can come to me.” Tao Ying nodded.

"Then you guys go ahead with your work, I'll be going now, Auntie, I wish you happiness." Xia Ke said to Jiang Jiang, forcing herself to speak.

"Bad bamboo produces good bamboo shoots?" Jiang Huan said in surprise.

"Sister-in-law Yajuan is a good person. It should be said that Old Man Xia's family is a case of good bamboo producing bad shoots," Jiang Jiang replied.

In fact, the other members of the Xia family did not act like Xia Wenjing.

Aunt Xia treated her fairly well.

"Old Man Xia?" This was the first time Jiang Huan had heard this title.

Xia Wenjing is only forty-eight years old, right?

Is this girl filled with nothing but hatred?

In fact, Jiang Huan had always been puzzled and couldn't understand why Jiang Jiang was so determined to cook.

One moment they're head over heels in love, the next they wish the other were dead?

To be honest, Jiang Huan felt quite sorry for Tang Xiao.

What a good kid! I don't know what's wrong with him, but he actually likes Jiang Jiang, that idiot.

Such a promising talent should dedicate his life to a meaningful cause; his future will be bright.

Is feeling really that important? Jiang Huan couldn't understand.

"Isn't that right? He might even smell like an old man now. I saw he had age spots last time." Jiang Jiang's voice was full of disdain.