Jiang Tong wasn't angry at all after hearing this. Instead, she smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't be a problem even if you go bankrupt. I advise you to be less angry, or you might get a stroke."
Wang Chungui nearly fainted from anger, but Xu Huaiyuan impatiently urged her on. Only then did she point at Jiang Tong with trembling hands and grit her teeth, saying, "Fine, very well, we'll see. I want to see how well you can live!"
She'll make sure his son doesn't pay child support to Jiang Tong, to stop her from being so arrogant!
A single mother raising two daughters—let's see how she manages to get by!
Peipei looked at her grandma and then at her mother. This time, she didn't say anything, but instead shrank back, looking very resistant, and held Jiang Tong's hand tightly.
Jiang Tong glanced down at her, then picked her up. "Sorry, did I scare Pei Pei?"
Adult matters shouldn't affect children, but Wang Chungui always manages to make a huge fuss.
Peipei was also a little surprised, because there had been a lot of noise and commotion at home recently, and her stepmother was crying and making a fuss every day, so her little figure was often overlooked.
I was quite unhappy.
This was the first time in recent times that someone had held her and comforted her like this.
My memories of my mother immediately became clear, flashing through my mind. Although she was strict and always told me not to do this or that, she was also very gentle. Her cooking was delicious, and she made tasty snacks.
Peipei suddenly hugged Jiang Tong and said, "Mom, I want to eat your shrimp!"
Jiang Tong was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Okay, then you can go to the supermarket with Mom to buy some new clothes and household items?"
Peipei immediately cheered and said, "Great!"
Jiang Tong's greatest sense of security comes from her income. Indeed, money is the most reassuring thing in the world, giving her the confidence to abandon the past.
Now that both her daughters are under her name, she feels very at ease.
Jiang Tong also took the opportunity to update her friends on the progress. Originally, everyone wanted to stay with her, fearing that she would be bullied by the Xu family, but they were all working people and had to go to work. Jiang Tong said that she was fine on her own.
Today went smoothly as expected.
Jiang Tong was in a great mood and took her little daughter on a shopping spree at the mall.
Peipei was excited throughout the entire process.
Jiang Tong also picked out some new clothes and shoes for Hanhan.
She has always been fair to both children materially, but if we're talking about personal feelings, she actually loved both children very much at the beginning. It was just that Peipei's behavior later made her sad and disappointed. In addition, Hanhan is quiet and well-behaved, so Jiang Tong does care more about Hanhan and feels more sorry for her.
But now that both children are back by her side, she will try her best to treat them equally.
Peipei is a clever girl. She'll sweet-talk anyone who gives her a good deal. In just one afternoon, she's become very clingy to Jiang Tong.
Because I couldn't spend so much money back home, buying things all afternoon.
She was overjoyed.
Upon arriving at her new home, Peipei was even more satisfied; the new house was bright and beautiful.
She even has her own little room now.
It's right next to Hanhan's house.
As soon as Peipei arrived at the new house, she ran around looking around, but when she tried to go into Hanhan's room, Jiang Tong caught her. "Baby, you can't go into other people's rooms, okay? Do you remember what Mommy said? You have to respect other people's privacy, right?"
The little brat seemed quite reluctant, and Peipei reluctantly agreed, "Okay."
But her eyes kept glancing towards Hanhan's room. She was very interested in Hanhan's room, so she ran over and begged Jiang Tong, "Mom, I want to see my sister's room!"
Jiang Tong patiently told her, "No, you have to get your sister's permission first."
Peipei's bad temper is starting to show. Don't be fooled by her good temper and sweet talk when she's happy; when she's unhappy, she can really tear the house apart.
Jiang Tong also had a headache, but she never compromised on education. In the past, Wang Chungui would have blocked her from teaching, but things were different now.
Peipei originally wanted to cry and make a fuss, but she was good at reading people's expressions and knew that her grandparents couldn't protect her now, so she didn't dare to go too far.
In the end, I just held my breath unhappily.
He looked unhappy.
Then she started giving Jiang Tong the silent treatment, ignoring her no matter how much Jiang Tong called her.
Jiang Tong wasn't in a hurry. She simply sorted all the new clothes she had bought and threw them in the washing machine to wash them. After that, she went to prepare dinner and asked Hanhan if she had returned yet.
Hanhan must have had a lot of fun. When I replied to her message, my tone was all upbeat, "Mommy—Uncle Zhou took us to do so many fun things! I even went on the bumper cars with Zhou Jiaqi!"
Zhou Jiaqi's sweet, childlike voice chimed in from the side, "That's right! That's right!"
Jiang Tong couldn't help but laugh, "That's great! Is Hanhan coming back for dinner? Help Mommy ask Qiqi and Uncle Zhou if they want to eat together?"
Today, thanks to Zhou Yuansheng for taking care of Hanhan, Hanhan was so happy.
Both logically and emotionally.
Jiang Tong should treat people to a simple meal; it's what she should do.
And if she wasn't mistaken...
The father and son really liked her cooking and always patronized her.
Sure enough, it didn't take long.
Hanhan then sent a voice message saying, "Mommy, Uncle Zhou and Zhou Jiaqi said they're coming!"
Jiang Tong replied: Okay~
She had to hurry up and prepare dinner, but strangely enough, when she sent a voice message to Hanhan, Hanhan's voice attracted Peipei, who was eavesdropping by the door frame, looking at Jiang Tong with a rather mournful and aggrieved expression.
Jiang Tong didn't try to coax Pei Pei, because she couldn't spoil her too much. She just casually asked, "Can Pei Pei help Mommy?"
It's as if the emotional abuse Peipei experienced before didn't exist.
Peipei nodded this time, though she was still somewhat reluctant. But she was very jealous, and hearing her sister's happy, upbeat voice made her feel threatened.
Jiang Tong then reminded her, "You have to answer if you hear me, otherwise Mom won't know."
This is a reminder of her earlier attempt to use passive-aggressive tactics.
Peipei then pouted and said, "Okay."
Jiang Tong smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek, and Pei Pei finally showed a slightly awkward smile.
He's just a child.
Although the mother and daughter did not see each other for a period of time, distance makes the heart grow fonder.
It's been so long since we last met.
Peipei is still very attached to Jiang Tong. Jiang Tong gave her some long green beans and asked her to help pick the vegetables. Since there are children in the house, a small stool is essential, so she let her sit down and help.
This sense of participation will help Peipei integrate quickly and prevent her from feeling lonely.
Jiang Tong has a knack for coaxing children. She praises them from time to time, and Pei Pei, this little rascal, gradually gets lost in sweet words.
They worked with great enthusiasm.
Jiang Tong worked quickly and soon prepared a five-dish meal with soup: steamed clams with eggs, braised pork ribs, cucumber salad, braised prawns that Pei Pei wanted to eat, and a bitter melon and barley duck soup. The timing was perfect.
As a small perk.
While Jiang Tong was cooking braised prawns, she picked out one for Pei Pei, peeled it, and fed it to her. Pei Pei ate it with a big smile and was very happy.
As the saying goes, "If the cook doesn't steal, the harvest won't be complete."
It's one of the little joys of cooking.
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