Chapter 9 Neighbors' Hot Discussion
Jiang Feiyan shouted very loudly.
This shout immediately attracted the attention of the neighbors who were eating and chatting at the entrance.
Hearing her words, Jiang Guowei, who had followed her out, looked annoyed and displeased.
"Xiaoyan, what are you yelling about? It's such a small thing, is it really that big of a deal?"
"Is it really necessary!" Jiang Feiyan shrugged. "If you don't care, then I'll get someone else to help me get justice!"
After she finished speaking, she shouted again at the top of her lungs.
Jiang Guowei's face darkened completely.
He is extremely concerned about his reputation. If word gets out that he has poor family discipline, wouldn't people laugh at him?
"Xiao Yan, you are so disobedient."
As he spoke, he gently clenched his fist, giving a threatening look.
"If you continue to misbehave, don't blame me for taking action!"
Jiang Feiyan noticed his actions and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Seeing her unusual behavior, Jiang Guowei's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.
As expected.
The next second, an extremely shrill scream rang out:
"Someone's being hit! Someone's being hit!!"
My own father is going to beat me because of a widow's son who stole money! Help!
Jiang Guowei's pupils dilated instantly!
Something doesn't sound right about that!
That brat is practically asking for it!
Seeing that the other party was about to start yelling again, Jiang Guowei angrily shouted:
"Shut up! Shut up right now!!"
If such words were to get out, and someone with ulterior motives were to suspect them, then there would be trouble!
"I...no!" Jiang Feiyan uttered these two words silently.
Then he grinned smugly and, without a second thought, prepared to open his mouth again.
"You bastard!!"
Jiang Guowei was completely enraged and, unable to bear it any longer, swung his fist at her.
His fierce and menacing appearance was spotted by the middle-aged women who had come to watch the commotion.
The crowd immediately rushed forward, some trying to dissuade him, others discussing the matter.
"Hey, Guowei, stop! This is your own daughter! How can you bear to hit her?!"
"Exactly, what hatred could there be between a father and daughter? You're being far too cruel!"
"I can't believe that someone who always seemed so gentle and polite could be so impulsive."
"What did I just hear Xiaoyan shout? She said Wanbao stole her money, and she was the one who got scolded?"
"Really? No way! Wanbao isn't his biological son, why is he protecting him like this?"
"Hey, I guessed it a long time ago. There must be something fishy going on here. Otherwise, how could Jiang Wanbao have his name changed so quickly after he entered the Jiang family?"
Hearing this murmur, Jiang Feiyan, who had already hidden on the outer edge of the crowd, immediately started to scream at the top of her lungs:
"Oh no! I'm so sad!"
It was Jiang Wanbao who broke into my room and stole my money. I just gently tugged at him and questioned him, but my dad blamed me for causing trouble.
My stepmother fanned the flames, saying I was making a fuss and that I should apologize to Jiang Wanbao.
Not only that, she often spoke ill of me outside and scolded me behind my back for not giving me food.
Sometimes I just can't take it anymore, so I yell at her.
To my surprise, my dad not only didn't help me, but he also kept saying that I was disobedient.
I finally understand the saying, "With a stepmother comes a stepfather!"
Since my mother died, I've been like a little cabbage in the field, unloved and uncared for.
My dear mother... why didn't you take me with you?
That way I won't have to suffer so much... Waaah...
These tearful words brought tears to the eyes of many present.
Good heavens, I never imagined that Xiaoyan's life was so difficult.
They misunderstood her!
It's truly pitiful; the father didn't love his stepmother, who was cruel, so it's no wonder he became so irritable.
Lin Chunqin is truly a person whose face you can't judge a book by its cover; she actually mistreats Xiaoyan like this in private.
Immediately, everyone's gaze towards Lin Chunqin changed.
As expected, stepmothers are never good; this person is such a good actress!
Under everyone's disapproving gazes, Lin Chunqin's face turned pale and then red, and she hurriedly explained:
"No! Don't listen to her nonsense, I never abused her!"
She turned to her husband and said, "Guowei, please put in a good word for me! You know how I usually treat Xiaoyan!"
Jiang Guowei was so angry that he couldn't speak.
He couldn't understand how this brat had turned out this way.
That's incredibly cunning and unreasonable!
But he couldn't ignore his wife's plea for help.
So he said, "I can assure you all that our family has always treated Xiaoyan very well. She eats and dresses extremely well every month, which is evident to everyone."
Upon hearing this, many people nodded in agreement after careful consideration.
Yes, Xiaoyan is wearing the latest style clothes, and she is also very fair-skinned and beautiful.
If she had truly been abused, she wouldn't look like this.
“Everything I eat and use is an inheritance left by my own mother, so of course you wouldn’t dare to cut back on it and let outsiders gossip.”
Jiang Feiyan wiped away imaginary tears with her sleeve, then loudly questioned:
"Dad, I just want to ask you one question."
Why do you always blame me whenever Jiang Wanbao gets into trouble?
I am your biological daughter. Am I not as good as a widow's burden?
Or is it true, like the rumors, that Jiang Wanbao is also your biological son?!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Guowei's face turned extremely ashen and ugly.
What kind of ridiculous rumor is this? He'd never heard of it before. This brat probably asked on purpose.
This rebellious daughter is really bold, daring to ask such a sensitive question in public, showing no regard for the father-daughter relationship.
Although Jiang Wanbao is indeed his biological son, he cannot say so.
If I say anything, everything is ruined.
He would never joke about his future.
“Viagra…” Lin Chunqin’s face was somewhat anxious.
At this point, she certainly couldn't admit it; she knew the consequences better than anyone else.
Jiang Wanbao, on the other hand, looked on with anticipation.
To be honest, he had long suspected that he was his father's biological son, otherwise why would his father treat him so well?
If his father acknowledges it, then he has a father, and he is no longer a pitiful creature without a father.
However, to his disappointment, Jiang Guowei directly denied it:
"Xiaoyan, don't think nonsense. Dad only has you as his biological child, and he loves you more than anyone else."
The reason I was so strict with you was because I was worried that you would go astray, but I didn't expect you to misunderstand.
I raised you with great difficulty, and all the neighbors have seen it. I have a clear conscience!
Upon hearing this, Jiang Feiyan gave a cold laugh.
Look at how high-sounding those words are, but some people actually fall for it.
Sure enough, several middle-aged women who were watching the commotion nodded in agreement.
They've all been neighbors for over ten or twenty years, so they know exactly what's going on in each other's lives.
Even if Lin Chunqin was indeed harsh on Xiaoyan as a stepmother, Jiang Guowei was still a good father.
This farce finally came to an end after Jiang Guowei assured everyone that he would treat Jiang Feiyan well and discipline Jiang Wanbao.
Jiang Feiyan had already anticipated this outcome.
She didn't expect this commotion to change everyone's perceptions overnight, since Jiang Guowei's image as a good person was deeply ingrained.
But it will leave an impression on everyone, which will be very advantageous in the great battle that follows...
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