Chapter 34 Genuine naiveté? Or feigned naiveté?
Mrs. Jiang was shocked to hear this news and immediately pressed for details.
"Aunt Wang, didn't you go to pick up Xiaoyu? How come he suddenly disappeared from school?"
Aunt Wang was almost in tears. She had worked for the Liu family for over ten years, and she had practically watched Xiaoyu grow up, so their bond was naturally very deep.
This time, however, Xiaoyu went missing because of her mistake, and her regret was beyond words.
“Madam, Miss, I don’t know either. I went to pick up Xiaoyu from school at the usual time. When I got there, school hadn’t let out yet, but I waited for a long time and still didn’t see Xiaoyu. When I realized something was wrong, I asked the teacher, and she said that Xiaoyu was picked up this afternoon by someone who claimed to be Xiaoyu’s uncle.”
Madam, is it...?
"No, they don't want to get involved with our family right now," Chen Yi said with absolute certainty.
Her family wouldn't side with either side until the situation became clear, so Xiaoyu definitely wasn't in their hands.
Thinking of her husband lying in bed, his life hanging in the balance, and then of her son who was now missing, Chen Yi felt a tightness in her chest and fainted in a daze.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, don't scare me!"
"Madam, Madam."
"What kind of mess is this?!"
Thinking of the mess her home was in, Mrs. Jiang couldn't help but break down and scream.
...
As Jiang Xixi walked out of the department store, she felt exceptionally happy.
Anyone who suddenly receives a large sum of money would be overjoyed.
This joyful feeling came to an abrupt end when they reached the entrance of the family compound.
"Wei Laicheng?"
Wei Laicheng, who was unusually irritable due to being pestered, became exceptionally docile like a cat being stroked after hearing his wife's voice.
"Wife, you're back?"
"My wife is back. I won't eat your braised pork ribs. You can take them back for your mother!"
Out of consideration for his mother's feelings, Wei Laicheng left himself some leeway in his words and wasn't as ruthless as he seemed.
But in Lian Wenyi's ears, it was a completely different story.
She smiled shyly, thinking to herself.
As expected, Brother Wei still has feelings for her.
"Brother Wei, don't you love my ribs the most? I made these especially for you, sister-in-law, you won't mind, will you?"
Although she said that, her expression was extremely arrogant, as if she was certain that Jiang Xixi wouldn't say anything.
After all, in her eyes, she was Wei Laicheng's childhood sweetheart. As a newlywed wife, Jiang Xixi should fawn over her and go along with her.
Jiang Xixi was not one to be bullied. She had already sensed the woman's deep malice, so she naturally wouldn't just stand there.
However, before she could even start criticizing, Wei Laicheng, who was standing next to her, interrupted her.
"Don't you have any self-awareness? Coming here to try and get attention? Your ribs are delicious? That's the biggest joke in the world!"
Wei Laicheng was also furious. Who would want to eat the rotten ribs she made? She didn't put salt in the ribs, but instead added a lethal amount of white sugar. The taste was simply indescribable.
Last time, out of consideration for his mother, he said that the ribs had a unique flavor, but who knew that this crazy woman would pester him like that.
If he had known this would happen, he should have vented his frustrations back then.
"Brother Wei, what did you say?"
Lian Wenyi looked like she was about to cry, as if she couldn't believe it.
Suddenly remembering something, she turned and glared fiercely at Jiang Xixi. "Brother Wei, were you forced by her? Humph, I knew you were forced, otherwise why would you say that to me?"
To be honest, she's no good; she's trying to drive a wedge between us.
Jiang Xixi felt so innocent; she hadn't done anything.
Wei Laicheng, who was standing next to him, also looked puzzled.
He said the ribs she cooked were terrible, what does that have to do with his wife?
Is this person mentally challenged?
Furthermore, what kind of relationship does he have with Lian Wenyi? They barely exchange more than a few words normally!
"Are you delusional or just sleeping in? I have no feelings for you. If we have any relationship, it's that of a creditor and debtor. Tell me, when are you going to pay me back for the dress you asked me to buy last time?"
Lian Wenyi's expression immediately changed; she looked guilty and embarrassed.
After a long while, he muttered something under his breath.
"Didn't you give me that Bragi?"
"What? You think I gave this to you? How dare you? You think I'd give you a dress? You wish! Enough with the nonsense, pay me back right now."
Perhaps genuinely afraid she wouldn't repay the money, he quietly added a final sentence.
"If you don't give it back to me, I'll go ask Aunt Lian for it."
"you……"
Lian Wenyi was so angry at Wei Laicheng's actions that her face turned red.
Perhaps fearing that Wei Laicheng would actually tell her mother, Lian Wenyi replied with great resentment.
"I'll pay you back, just don't tell my mom." After thinking for a moment, perhaps still angry, she added at the end.
"Wei Laicheng, you're not even a man."
After saying that, he stormed off.
"Hey, what does it matter to you whether I'm a man or not, honey? Look at this guy, he can't get the better of others so he starts slandering them. What kind of person is he?"
Jiang Xixi was also quite shocked by Wei Laicheng's words.
Is this guy genuinely naive or just pretending?
...
"Mom, how's the job you found for me going?" Chen Jiaya asked impatiently.
Han De has given her final instructions: if she can't find a job, their relationship will end there.
How could she not be anxious?
Upon hearing this, Wang Qinzhi put down her chopsticks and bowl, muttering curses under her breath.
"What's the rush? Do you think finding a job is like finding cabbages? It's not that easy. By the way, how did your talk with Deputy Factory Director Han's son go? Can't you ask him to find you a job?"
"The only condition they want for me to marry me is that I bring a job with me. Can you even do that? If you really can't find one, can't you just quit your current job and give it to me?"
This is a matter of life and death for your daughter, can't you be a little more attentive?
Today, only Wang Qinzhi and Chen Jiaya were at home in the Chen family. Upon hearing this, Sister Wang showed no restraint whatsoever.
He slapped Chen Jiaya across the face, spewing out vicious words like poison.
"I'm concerned about you, but who's concerned about me? All you ever think about is your mother's job? Don't you ever think about what I'd do if I gave you my job?"
Go be your brother and sister-in-law's free babysitter? Or be your dad's free punching bag?
"You ungrateful wretch, don't you know what kind of life your mother lived when she didn't have a job?"
Chen Jiaya was taken aback upon hearing this, and she lowered her hand from her cheek, her eyes darting around as if she had thought of something.
But in the blink of an eye, he reverted to his stubborn demeanor.
She knew her request was a bit excessive, but she had no other choice.
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