Chapter 101
When Jiang Ming was asked whether he could close the net, he thought that the time was right and it was okay to close the net now.
It was snowing that day, so I took two boxes of top-quality bird's nests and went to meet Xing Xingyue at her home.
"Isn't this thing hard to get?" Xing Xingyue was very surprised.
Jiang Ming nodded. "It did take some effort, but I heard that this bird's nest is good for women and children. When I think about it, it's all worth it. You don't have to worry about it. Just eat it if you like it."
Hearing this, Xing Xingyue felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
While she was soaking the bird's nest, Jiang Ming rubbed his face and unconsciously revealed a look of distress and worry.
Just then, she was about to be punished by Xing Xingyue. She immediately asked with concern, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Jiang Ming said bitterly, "Ayue, my family wants to arrange a match for me, and I had a big fight with them about this." As he spoke, he buried his face in his hands.
Xing Xingyue was stunned.
Jiang Ming raised his head and said distressedly, "Ayue, what do you think I should do? I don't want to marry anyone else, I just want to marry you."
"Brother A Ming, but I'm already married and pregnant."
When Jiang Ming heard this, his eyes lit up, there was hope.
He hurriedly grabbed Xing Xingyue's hand, "Ayue, you know I don't mind. I just regret that we met too late. And how can you be considered married? After three matchmakers and six betrothals, Lin Jingzhou still didn't give you one. This is clearly an unmatched marriage. If it were me, how could I bear to let you suffer like this? If I were him, and your family didn't agree, I would rather die of heartache and endure the pain of separation alone than let you accept this."
"You're right, we met too late. It would have been better if I hadn't been pregnant." Xing Xingyue said sadly.
"I don't mind the baby in your belly, as long as it's yours. But you have to promise to give birth to a baby for me in the future." Jiang Ming said with a hint of jealousy.
Xing Xingyue was really embarrassed when facing such an affectionate man like Jiang Ming.
"Brother A Ming, I have followed Lin Jingzhou after all. Will your parents mind?" Xing Xingyue said anxiously.
"Silly boy, it's not your fault. You're just young and ignorant. What's wrong with that? From now on, we'll live in a separate courtyard. Except for greetings, we won't see each other much on weekdays. And don't worry, I'll protect you."
"Ayue, just promise me, marry me. As long as you nod, I will go back and talk to my parents, and then ask them to talk to your parents and try to get them to agree. If that doesn't work, I will kneel down in front of them. Seeing how sincere I am, they will definitely agree."
Xing Xingyue was very tempted.
Jiang Ming held her in his arms and sat her on his lap. Xing Xingyue pretended to struggle, but Jiang Ming held her tightly. "Ayue, don't move. Just listen to me first. Don't tell Lin Jingzhou about this. Although I don't think he's a good match for you, I'm also worried that your parents won't agree. If they still don't agree after I try my best, let's just forget it and pretend it never happened. Don't tell Lin Jingzhou. At least this way, you still have a way out for him."
Hearing this, Xing Xingyue was very moved. He really was considering her in every aspect. This was something Lin Jingzhou had never given her.
"Ayue, is it okay for me to do this? You just need to nod and show your attitude. Of the hundred steps between us, I can take ninety-nine for you. You just need to take one step, just one step, and I will have the courage to walk the entire way."
Xing Xingyue finally couldn't bear it anymore, and she nodded gently.
Jiang Ming was overjoyed, "That's great, Ayue, you don't know how long I have been waiting for this day. Finally, you are willing to agree. Don't worry, I will go back and tell my parents. I will definitely treat you well in the future. If I have ten cents, you will be able to spend eight cents, and I only need two cents to eat and drink." He was a little incoherent.
"Brother A Ming, you are so kind to me."
"Silly girl, I love you. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well? Sometimes I even want to pick the stars from the sky for you, but unfortunately I don't have the ability."
In order to avoid any more trouble, Jiang Ming started to work immediately after returning.
His family had nothing to say. His father and brother both knew the path he had chosen. His brother was a soldier, a small-time leader. If he took this step, and if he was not greedy and acted prudently, it would not only ensure his own prosperity and wealth, but also help his brother. At least as long as the Xing family survived, he wouldn't have to worry about his life. He had no special skills anyway, and besides his ability to talk, he didn't want to pursue a career.
After settling things at home, Jiang Ming first went to see Wu Zongguan, who then led him to the general. At that time, he was completely nervous. Dealing with Xing Xingyue was nothing. Only when he got the general's approval would his actions be meaningful.
When the general met him, it was obvious that he also knew about the beauty trap.
He waited for a while, and after the general looked him over, he said, "I agree to this. Live a good life from now on and be happy."
Jiang Ming understood what the general said. It meant that even if he and Xing Xingyue got married, he should not suffer too much, dear brother.
After Jiang Ming left, Xing Xingyue was absent-minded, feeling nervous, shy, and excited. She waited and waited, and finally her mother showed up.
"Ayue, is what happened between you and Jiang Ming true?" This was the first thing Xing's mother asked her when she saw her.
"Yeah." Xing Xingyue nodded shyly.
Xing's mother was speechless as she looked at her daughter, who was pregnant but shy. What was this? She closed her eyes and told herself that this was her biological child.
"Forget it. Your family has agreed to your relationship with him. Your brother likes him more and says he is better than Lin Jingzhou."
"Really?"
"real."
"That's good, that's good." The fact that their family actually approved of their matter was, to be honest, something that really surprised Xing Xingyue. Could it be that Lin Jingzhou was really that bad?
"I'm here to pick you up. Stay at my house for two days first. We'll decide later whether you and Lin Jingsheng will break up."
Xing Xingyue was overjoyed. Was this a sign of her being in charge? That was great. Furthermore, this was the first time her family had let her stay at home since she and Lin Jingzhou eloped. She had thought they didn't care, but it turned out they did. Suddenly, the balance in her heart tilted a little towards Jiang Ming again.
"Well, your brother agrees, but you can only go back as my goddaughter." Xing's mother advised her, "You should also consider your brother. He is now the ruler of the military settlement. He has a word for it and his words cannot be disregarded."
Xing Xingyue felt a little lost. Her status had changed from being the legitimate fourth daughter to being her parents' goddaughter and her brother's godsister. Anyway, this status was better than the long-dead sister her brother mentioned.
When Lin Jingzhou got off duty, Xing Xingyue couldn't wait to say, "I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach. My mother took me home to take care of me for two days."
Lin Jingzhou was surprised at first, and then happy. He thought the Xing family had finally softened.
"Okay, you can go back and stay for two days." Lin Jingzhou thought for a moment and apologized, "My dear, I'm really sorry. I've been too busy recently and neglected you. Fortunately, my busyness has not been in vain. After a while, when I'm transferred, I'll have more time to spend with you and our child."
Xing Xingyue shook her head and said, "It's okay." Yes, it doesn't matter anymore.
There was something wrong with Xing Xingyue, but Lin Jingzhou just thought she was excited because she hadn't been back to her parents' home for a long time.
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Yu Linsheng, the owner of Dali Timber Store, was invited three times by the owner of Yaoji Furniture Store and finally agreed to meet.
That afternoon, Yao Chunnuan accompanied her father and eldest brother to the Yuelai Teahouse in Yichun City, ready to meet the owner of Dali Timber Store. Her father didn't want to bother her unless it was necessary, but this matter was no longer just about Yaoji Furniture Store.
Originally, Yao's father had been unable to meet the owner of the Dali Lumber Company; he had only ever dealt with a middle-aged manager. However, due to the intervention of Lei Qian, the daughter of the prefect, and three invitations from the Yao family, Yu Linsheng, the owner of the Dali Lumber Company, was forced to intervene. There was no other way; when the gods fight, the little devils suffer.
Yao Chunnuan, his daughter and his two daughters had been there for a long time before Yu Donglin finally arrived.
"Mr. Yu is so hard to invite." Yao Chunnuan said as she drank her tea, her first sentence full of sarcasm.
"I'm sorry for the delay on the road, Chief Clerk Yao and Chief Boss Yao, please don't blame me." Yu Donglin said as he sat down.
"Mr. Yu first chose to pay the penalty for breach of contract rather than do business with our Yaoji. Then, he refused to come despite repeated requests. Does that mean he doesn't intend to do business with our Yaoji?" From the fact that he dared to be late, Yao Chunnuan knew that he didn't take them seriously, so naturally, what he said at that moment was not polite at all.
Yao’s father: My daughter is too direct.
Brother Yao: My sister is too strong.
Yu Donglin forced a smile. "Master Yao, I can't help it. Who doesn't want to do business? But my job depends on the mood of the prefectural governor's office. I can't just ignore my job, right? You gods are fighting, and I am the fish in the pond that is affected by the disaster."
"Oh, is that so? You don't dare to offend someone in the prefectural government, so you think the Yichun military settlement thinks my Yao family is easy to offend?" If it was Prefect Lei who made the statement, he would have done so, but he listened to the words of a random person without any discount, which clearly showed that he did not take them seriously.
Yu Linsheng felt like sweat was coming out of his back. This woman was too strong.
At this time, the door of their tea room was pushed open and a woman dressed as a young woman walked in.
Against the light, Yao Chunnuan narrowed her eyes and looked at the person who came.
The man said contemptuously, "Ms. Yao, I told him not to sell wood to your Yao family. Why are you making things difficult for the boss? If you have any problems, you can just come to me."
Arrogant enough. Yao Chunnuan smiled playfully, "Are you Lei Qian? Your father and your husband wouldn't dare to say that in front of me."
Thinking of her husband and father who had not slept all night for the past two days, Lei Qian snorted coldly.
"Do they know that you did this, including coming to see me today?"
Lei Qian's heart was choked. Why did she ask that? Was she sure she was doing it secretly?
"You don't have to use them to pressure me. They're just too blatant, so they can't do anything to you. But I know all about the tricks of those women of yours. Look at what's going on now. I'm the only one who's done this to you, isn't it? Of course, it's better to resolve a feud than to create one. If you sincerely apologize, I'm not afraid to show mercy."
Yao Chunnuan smiled and said, "It would be great if you really knew everything clearly."
"Alright then, let's wait and see. We'll know the outcome in three days." After saying this, Yao Chunnuan stood up, followed closely by her father and elder brother. As for any apologies later, forget it.
She hadn't intended to embarrass Lin Sheng; she simply wanted him to hold onto the agreed-upon timber for three days. Within three days, the precious timber her father wanted must not be shipped away or sold to anyone else. After three days, the outcome would be clear. But since he had already invited Lei Qian out, she had no more to say.
Yu Linsheng's eyes flashed. In three days, could there be any reversal?
Lei Qian, on the other hand, was angered by Yao Chunnuan's arrogance.
When Yao Chunnuan went out, she met Wang Lang by chance.
Wang Lang was also surprised to see them, "Yao Chunnuan? Lei Qian? Why are you here?" Looking at Yu Linsheng, Yao's father and others, he vaguely understood something.
Yao Chunnuan didn't even glance at her and walked out past him.
Wang Lang's heart tightened, "Yao Chunnuan, whatever you want to do, stop it!"
Yao Chunnuan paused and turned sideways. "Your wife just said something very arrogant, telling me to come directly to her if I have any problems. Are you more courageous than her?"
"Don't mess around. We can forgive you for having someone rob half of Lord Lei's private treasury."
"Master Wang, what you said is completely unreasonable. If you catch an adulterer, you will arrest both of them; if you catch a thief, you will arrest the stolen goods. I don't believe you haven't sent people to monitor our military settlement. We haven't sent any soldiers out to do any minor work these days!"
Yes, he has no evidence.
Yes, that's it, a look of helplessness on her face, just amazing. Yao Chunnuan admired her for another two seconds before saying, "Okay, don't be so nervous. Learn from your new wife and be bolder." With that, Yao Chunnuan turned around and went downstairs, holding up her skirt.
After Yao Chunnuan and his group left, Yu Changlin also found an opportunity to slip away.
Wang Lang and Lei Qian went home together, and Lei Qian was a little nervous.
Upon returning, Wang Lang suppressed his anger and asked, "Didn't I tell you to stay out of this matter? You promised me so, but then you did this to me behind my back? Do you think your methods are so clever?"
She had no idea what a terrifying woman Yao Chunnuan was. They had fought many times, and even he had suffered a lot at her hands. Did Lei Qian think she could control her?
Lei Qian felt wronged, wasn't she venting his anger? It didn't matter whether her methods were clever or not, as long as they worked. Now, didn't she have the Yao family firmly under her control?
Seeing her like this, Wang Lang didn't even feel like explaining. Did she want him to tell her about Yao Chunnuan's great achievements? He just turned his sleeves and left.
After Wang Lang returned to the Wang family, he disciplined his family and told them to behave themselves and not do anything out of the ordinary, otherwise an accident would occur. Even with all his preparations, Wang Lang still felt a sense of unease.
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