The next day, Jun Xiaoqiao dragged a visibly uncomfortable Zhu Yanniang to the door.
After entering and sitting down in Cen Xi's courtyard, he made a request:
"Cen Xi, I think this place is nice. I plan to stay here for a few days. Please don't kick me out."
"You and Wen Qiheng had another fight. I see you're pregnant. Wen Qiheng is such a handsome man, why don't you just give in? You've had so many funs before, haven't you had enough? It's time to settle down."
Cen Xi rolled her eyes at the woman. She didn't agree with the woman's views on love, but there was nothing she could do about it.
"You have no idea how despicable he is. How could I possibly tolerate a man like that? Fine, you've got a man who's completely obedient, while you leave my sister and me to suffer in misery, is that it?"
Jun Xiaoqiao was furious when she heard Cen Xi say that. Everyone wanted to persuade her, but who could understand her?
"Then what can you do? If you want to leave, just go quietly. I can't stop you. But if the other party doesn't give up on you, you might be caught again. The guide butterfly is said to have the potential to find people. Look at me, I also wanted to escape back then. Did I manage to escape? Life is short, only a few decades. Why do you always want to fight with people? Is there any point in it?"
"Speaking of which, we are the most tragic transmigrated women. Other transmigrated women can do anything and gain both fame and fortune. What have we done? I advise you to accept the status quo and stop thinking about feelings. Why don't we consider starting a business in the capital and introducing modern business concepts?"
Cen Xi smiled as he watched Jun Xiaoqiao, who seemed oblivious to the hunger of the starving, and began to speak eloquently.
"You... you really are selfish, you bastard!"
Jun Xiaoqiao now feels completely constrained, and has no time to think about doing business.
Cen Xi really has no sympathy at all. Back when Shen Jinchen tied her up, she tried every means to save her and even lost herself in the process. But how could this woman appreciate it?
"It's not that I'm selfish, it's just that you can't escape it at all, so why should I help you? You chose Jun Xiaoqiao, so you have to accept reality. Take me for example, I used to want to be a 'leftover woman' saint, but I didn't achieve that either, did I? Since you can't change the situation, then change your mindset, right?"
"We were on the brink of life and death in Lingshan, and our man didn't abandon us. Shouldn't we be grateful? No offense, but I've always looked down on your attitude towards relationships. And you haven't forgotten how you forced all the men you didn't like or couldn't get into onto me, have you?"
"The only reason I haven't fallen out with you is out of consideration for Yu Kuang and Aunt Fan. Otherwise, do you think I would even bother with you?"
Damn it! Jun Xiaoqiao only knows how to call her selfish. Who's really selfish? I won't be able to vent my anger until I settle the score with her today.
“You…you…Cen Xi, you’ve really got guts! Even if you look down on me, I’m sticking with you. From now on, I’ll live in your princess’s mansion! All those things before, I was just teasing you because you never had a boyfriend, right? Damn it, you remember them so clearly.”
Jun Xiaoqiao pounded her chest and stamped her feet, glaring angrily at Cen Xi.
"Go ahead and stay as you please. As long as you're not afraid of Shen Jinchen kicking you out, or your man not taking you back, you can stay wherever you want. The Princess's residence can afford to support you. Qingyi, you arrange accommodation for Madam Wen."
Cen Xi smiled as he looked at Jun Xiaoqiao. Wen Qiheng was a cunning old fox, and Cen Xi couldn't guarantee what kind of trouble he might cause later.
She didn't bring this man into the world herself. She made a big promise back then, speaking so casually, as if she could easily get rid of him. Unfortunately, she miscalculated in the end.
After Cen Xi finished speaking, Qingyi glanced at Jun Xiaoqiao and respectfully replied, "Yes," before going to prepare her accommodation.
"Cen Xi, can't you really help me think of something? I'm going crazy."
Jun Xiaoqiao, with a bitter expression, scratched her hair in exasperation. She was really being driven crazy by Wen Qiheng's gentle and refined face.
"Ha! If I could think of a way, why would I be trapped in this tiny corner of the capital? I can't even get the freedom I want. What are yours compared to that? Since we're sisters, we should share the good times and the bad. Besides, you brought this on yourself, so what can I do?"
Cen Xi scoffed, showing no sympathy whatsoever for Jun Xiaoqiao. She herself couldn't even dream of such freedom, and Jun Xiaoqiao was asking her for help? She must think too highly of herself and Jun Xiaoqiao.
It's not that she wouldn't help, but this matter truly has no solution unless she's reincarnated. However, she's quite certain that if she doesn't resolve her mission, her next life will likely be even more miserable than this one.
"Fine, I'm just a miserable person. You have to protect me for a while, no matter what. I don't want to see that bastard at all. Where's the place? I'll stay there!"
Jun Xiaoqiao sighed helplessly and conceded.
"Sigh, I was hoping to discuss with you about doing some business so we could have some capital. Aren't you going to talk to me about it again?"
After resolving her marital issues, Cen Xi started thinking about making money again. This time, she wasn't in a rush to escape poverty; she wanted to accumulate capital for herself in case of future troubles.
"If you have something to say, talk to Yan Niang. I think he's very willing to do business with you. I'm not in the mood. Don't forget that I have the Yuan family's wealth in my hands, so I'm not short of money at all."
Jun Xiaoqiao lazily raised her chin, said these words provocatively, and then followed the direction in which Qingyi left.
It seemed she really wanted to stay in the princess's residence and never leave.
Jun Xiaoqiao ran away, leaving Zhu Yanniang and Cen Xi sitting facing each other.
If Zhu Yanniang hadn't confessed what happened earlier, the two would probably have quickly changed the subject.
But now both of them felt quite awkward and didn't know how to start the conversation.
Finally, Zhu Yanniang couldn't hold back any longer and spoke first:
"Cen Xi, thank you for not making my affairs public."
"Why should I make it public? This is between you and Jun Jianchou, or rather, it's just your business. What right do I have to say anything? Although I don't approve of your relationship, Yan Niang, I'm a person who always has principles. I would never do anything that goes against my principles."
"Don't worry, as long as you don't say it yourself, the fact that you like Jun Jianchou will never come out of my mouth or mine."
"Actually, I still prefer your carefree personality from before. Now that you're bound by emotions, it really makes me feel restricted. May I ask why you suddenly fell for Jun Jianchou?"
Although Cen Xi felt that Zhu Yanniang was not good enough for Jun Jianchou, this only represented her personal opinion, and she would not impose this opinion on others.
Therefore, she had no objection to Zhu Yanniang. If they could become friends, that would be a happy ending for everyone.
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