"My train ticket back to Beijing is for tomorrow," Cheng Ran said, looking at his parents and waving the ticket in his hand.
It's obvious who this ticket is for.
When they realized they had been told to leave, Cheng's mother was the first to roar, and even Cheng's father, who had always chosen to be an accomplice to evil, couldn't sit still anymore.
"Cheng Ran! You want to kick your parents out?!"
"Is this how you treat your parents as a son? You've wasted all your education! Did your wife make you…?"
Looking at Jiang Wanqing, Cheng's father had doubts and anger in his eyes. They preferred to believe that she was the one who interfered rather than that it was Cheng Ran's idea.
However, Cheng Ran interrupted them directly and stuffed the tickets into the chest pockets of their clothes.
“I will help you pack your things. If you can pack them yourselves, that would be best. After we return to Beijing, I will send you money on time. As for the future of Wanqing, the child, and me, you two won’t have to worry about it. We will also bring the child back to visit you during holidays. We will not forget our roots. Apart from that, you just need to do your duty. Otherwise… it’s okay to sever this family bond.”
"you……"
Seeing Cheng Ran's resolute attitude, Cheng's mother clutched her chest in anger, and Jiang Wanqing even tugged at his sleeve.
When did you make these arrangements?
He simply patted her hand, telling her not to worry about it. He admitted that he had been a little soft-hearted, hoping that his parents would change their ways, but they hadn't. So, he figured it was better to end things quickly than to suffer for a long time. He would be the one to make things clear so that no one would be hurt and no one would have a chance to take advantage of him.
"Cheng Ran! We will not follow your orders! Unless we see my grandson born safely, otherwise..."
As they were talking, Cheng's mother raised her hand to tear the ticket to shreds, but Cheng Ran just scoffed and casually uttered a sentence.
“Go ahead and tear it up, I can just send someone to buy more. You should know that we have plenty of money right now. Oh right, that's all thanks to Wanqing. The way you all take your blessings for granted makes me feel cold. Do you really respect me as your son and Wanqing as your daughter-in-law?”
He was usually a man of few words, but today he spoke so much. His anger was genuine, his dissatisfaction was genuine, and he genuinely wanted to use such sharp language to awaken his parents' conscience and feelings.
As soon as he finished speaking, the two elders of the Cheng family stopped abruptly, their bodies unable to support them, and they staggered.
"This is the good son we raised day by day, and he actually turned on his own parents with a knife! Good...good!" Cheng's mother was supported by Cheng's father. "Since that's how it is, even if you beg us to take care of things from now on, we won't! Anyway, it's a family that's already separated, and it's impossible to reunite them. We don't need to wait until tomorrow, we're leaving today! We won't be in your way!"
Whether it was a provocation or an invitation to leave, Cheng Ran's method worked. Cheng's mother immediately pulled Cheng's father inside to pack their belongings, and soon they brought the luggage out.
Jiang Wanqing's parents felt a little sorry for her, because as parents themselves, they couldn't help but feel some sympathy, but it was also true that what the two elders had done was inhumane.
"Um... in-laws, don't act rashly. Where are you headed today? Get some rest first, and stay a couple more days..."
Before Xue He could finish speaking, Cheng's mother pushed her away, her eyes filled with anger.
"Don't pretend here! You two are so lucky. The son we raised has brought you all the good fortune, and you have such a wonderful daughter! You really know how to manipulate people! Let's go!"
The person delivering the tickets hadn't left yet, so Cheng Ran went over and slipped him a few banknotes.
"Please take my parents to the train station, make sure they board the train safely, and call me after the train departs."
"Yes, Comrade Cheng, I will definitely complete the mission!"
Earning two bucks in one trip is a good deal. Since the man was going back anyway and it was on his way, he immediately agreed. Naturally, he wasn't interested in the family matters and eagerly stepped forward to help the Cheng family elders with their luggage.
"Uncle and Auntie, my car is outside. Come on, I'll give you a ride."
Before leaving, Mr. Cheng closed his eyes and tugged at Mrs. Cheng's arm.
"Let's go, they really don't need us anymore."
Cheng's mother glanced at Jiang Wanqing's belly with resentment, then got into the car and shouted at them.
"If you don't let us know about our grandson's birth, or let us see him, I, your old mother, will haunt you even as a ghost!"
These are harsh words, but it's absolutely impossible. As Cheng Ran just said, the child will still recognize them as his grandparents.
The car sped away, kicking up dust. Jiang Wanqing was still somewhat dazed; things had gone a little too smoothly.
Cheng Ran patted her on the back: "Don't worry, I know my parents."
“Sigh… It would be so much better if the family were all harmonious. Nobody wanted things to turn out like this. It’s not your fault.” Jiang Jianguo waved his hand. “When Wanqing’s two children grow up, we two old folks will go back to the countryside to retire. You two can manage your own lives. I support you.”
"dad……"
"Alright, go inside and rest. Mom will cook for you."
Xue He nudged them, which was a tacit agreement with her husband Jiang Jianguo's words.
The following days were much calmer. Jiang Wanqing's freedom was fully restored. Cheng Ran was still worried, but under her urging and instructions from his superiors, he returned to his work routine.
After reorganization, Jiang's Machinery was completely back under Jiang Wanqing's control.
Two weeks later, Beixin Machinery Factory announced the launch of a new product and a press conference, and sent an invitation to Jiang Wanqing.
Looking at the red invitation card with several large gold characters printed on it, Jiang Wanqing smiled slightly. She glanced up at it casually...
How could she not know that the blueprints had been stolen? Fortunately, she was vigilant and had prepared two copies. She deliberately told Cheng Ran that one copy was correct and the other was a modified, incorrect blueprint.
Unexpectedly, someone stole the "right" thing she mentioned. She had always suspected that there was a pair of eyes watching everything they did from a place they couldn't see, and now she was certain that it was the same thing she encountered when she entered the Chaos Space!
Jiang Wanqing scoffed inwardly, thinking that they were trying to force her to fail through an irresistible external force.
How could someone who's been through the brink of death several times possibly believe in fate!
"Knock knock knock..."
There was a knock on the office door. Jiang Wanqing regained her composure and said, "Come in."
A woman with braided pigtails came in. She had fair skin, wore dark blue overalls, and a work cap.
"Director Jiang, a fax came from the Beijing area saying that you requested something, so I'm bringing it to you."
"Okay, give it to me." Jiang Wanqing reached out and took it, looking up at her as she said, "Xiaoying, can you do me one more thing?"
"Director Jiang, what do you need me to do?"
Xiaoying was Jiang Wanqing's assistant transferred from the Beijing area. She was unanimously recommended by Shen Huan, Hong Xing, and Mo Li, and after practicing for a period of time, she had indeed met Jiang Wanqing's high standards.
"I'm telling you..."
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