Chapter 139 The Second Brother is Being Watched

"If hard tactics don't work, try soft ones. Are you trying to extort me? Your own aunt runs a business here, and instead of helping her make money, you're eager to be my watchdog."

Who knows what you're up to? Don't treat everyone like fools, get out of here!

The Tian family exchanged glances, surprised that Jiang Ruzhen was unmoved by either soft or hard approaches.

Just then, Lu Mingzheng caught up. Seeing the group facing off, he immediately pulled Jiang Ruzhen behind him and watched the Tian family members warily.

What are you trying to do?

"It's nothing, just a bunch of lunatics."

Jiang Ruzhen pulled Lu Mingzheng away, and the two arrived at the library entrance. Lu Mingzheng noticed that Jiang Ruzhen's expression softened, and he even thought about accompanying her inside to study.

But a middle-aged man blocked his way, saying, "Young Master, Mr. Bai asked me to take you back to Hangzhou."

Lu Mingzheng's face instantly darkened. "I'm not going back."

The man chuckled and said, "Young Master, you know President Bai's temper. If things escalate to the point where she has to come in person, the lady beside you might suffer some injustice."

Lu Mingzheng paused in his steps. His mother had such a decisive and efficient temper; she was a woman of her word.

If the misunderstanding isn't cleared up, she really doesn't know how she'll treat Jiang Ruzhen. She'll definitely go even further than last time when she insulted someone with money.

"Ah Zhen, I..."

"I understand. Go back now and talk to your mother properly."

Jiang Ruzhen couldn't help but find it amusing to see the middle-aged man's wary expression towards her.

Do you really think everyone is a gold digger who loves to climb the social ladder?

She has money and free time, why is she trying to win someone over with a cold shoulder?

It's not like I'm just bored and have nothing better to do.

"Ah Zhen, are you really so carefree?"

Seeing Jiang Ruzhen leave so decisively, Lu Mingzheng suddenly felt a slight pain in his heart again.

Jiang Ruzhen has always been so free-spirited and unrestrained, and her feelings for them have always been elusive and uncertain.

“Lu Mingzheng, we’re all adults. Besides, you know my life isn’t just about romance.”

Jiang Ruzhen laughed freely, waved at him, and turned to leave with a flourish.

Lu Mingzheng stared at her retreating figure, mesmerized. Butler Lu was also somewhat surprised by Jiang Ruzhen's attitude.

He underestimated Ms. Jiang's temperament, but this did not affect President Bai's decision in the slightest.

Without Lu Mingzheng's interference, Jiang Ruzhen spent the whole day quietly reading books related to fashion design in the library.

Overall, she felt that she had some talent, but she still needed systematic learning and hands-on instruction from her mentor.

Should she also check out the cultural center or night schools near the university? Are there any training programs suitable for someone with no prior teaching experience like her?

Lost in thought, I walked home. There was only one more street to go before I reached my doorstep.

Jiang Ruzhen looked up and saw a scene in front of her, and her face suddenly darkened.

Her second son was being pulled by Aunt Tian into her wonton stall.

As soon as the second brother sat down, Huang Fang came up to him and spoke to him with a smile.

The second brother, completely unsuspecting, chatted and laughed with the girl, making her giggle.

A "ding" sounded.

A lightbulb went off in Jiang Ruzhen's mind.

No wonder!

No wonder this Aunt Tian used to be so quiet and didn't cause any trouble, but lately she's been harassing her frequently.

It turns out that this scheming woman's initial target was his second son.

They said that setting up a stall in front of her house would bring good feng shui, with high foot traffic and lots of money.

So, she was observing her family's financial situation up close to see if the second son could actually make decisions.

Otherwise, why would she ask her second son if the family business was all handled by him during their first conversation?

Jiang Ruzhen suddenly slammed her hand on her head. How could she not have thought of that!

Although her family is wealthy now, her mindset is still stuck in the past when she was looked down upon and ignored.

She hadn't even realized when her family had grown to the point where it was coveted by others.

Is the Tian family eyeing the second son and his wealth, trying to send a woman to climb the social ladder by marrying into their family?

"Second brother, come here." Jiang Ruzhen took a few quick steps, interrupting the Tian family's spellcasting.

The second son got up in a daze and walked quickly toward Jiang Ruzhen.

"Mom, you're back? I thought you'd already eaten out, so I was thinking of having a bowl of wontons to tide me over."

Jiang Ruzhen slapped him on the back of the head and scolded him with exasperation.

"Eat, eat, eat! All you do all day is eat. Is there no rice or flour at home? Can't you cook for yourself?"

The second child had no idea what had gotten into his mother. He looked back and realized that Uncle Lu wasn't beside him, and he instantly understood.

"Mom, Uncle Lu left? Are you in a bad mood?"

Jiang Ruzhen slapped the second son hard on the back of the head again. "I saw you were in a good mood. What? You're stringing Mei Ling along and you still want to flirt with other girls?"

If you dare to two-time someone, I'll skin you alive.

The second child was stunned by the beating and it took him a long time to realize what his mother was talking about.

He quickly pulled Jiang Ruzhen towards home, muttering under his breath.

"Mom, what are you saying? If Meiling hears this, I don't know what she'll do. You know I hate it when girls cry, and she's such a crybaby."

She could cry for three days and three nights straight; I don't want her to misunderstand and cause a huge commotion.

"Misunderstanding? Is it really a misunderstanding? Could it be that you're just showing off because you have a little money and want to have two women on your hands and enjoy the bliss of having multiple wives?"

Jiang Ruzhen glanced at the second son with a suspicious look on her face.

"Mom, am I that kind of person?" It was like a black pot had been thrown at his head from the sky; the second son wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing!

"No, that's best. I'm warning you, stay away from that Huang Fang."

Jiang Ruzhen stared intently into the second son's eyes, issuing a serious warning.

The second child is naturally intelligent and quick-witted.

He quickly realized that his mother's words had a hidden meaning.

After thinking for a moment, she seemed to understand. "Mom, you mean the Tian family is targeting me?"

"Hmph, you're not completely stupid." Jiang Ruzhen went inside to change her shoes, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to cook.

She hasn't been in the kitchen for more than six months and has neglected to demonstrate her culinary skills, giving others an opportunity to take advantage of her.

"Mom, what are you doing?" The second son asked hurriedly when he saw Jiang Ruzhen's posture.

"I'll make you a loving dinner, so you won't be tempted by someone else's bowl of wontons."

Jiang Ruzhen's sarcastic remarks made the second son click his teeth and break out in a cold sweat.

"Mom, my dearest mother, let me do it. You've been studying so hard, please rest!"

Before, her mother's cooking skills were just so-so that the food was edible. Now that she hasn't cooked for more than half a year, I don't know if it will be palatable anymore!

"Get out of the way, don't stop me from performing."

Jiang Ruzhen walked confidently into the kitchen, but hearing the clanging and banging sounds inside, the second son became restless.

Just then, the fourth child came home from school and walked in, his face beaming with joy.

"Mom, I passed the exam! I passed the exam..."