"Don't be upset, let's go downstairs. I'll cook you a meal myself today, as a welcome-back dinner for Xiaoran, how about that?"
Jiang Minghui gently coaxed Shen Qingwan downstairs, and when he caught sight of Jiang Ran on the sofa, a flash of panic crossed his eyes.
Jiang Ran noticed his expression and sneered inwardly.
Seeing her makes you feel guilty, doesn't it?
"Xiao Ran, I really couldn't get away today, that's why I couldn't pick you up. Don't be angry with me, okay? I'll cook for you myself to make up for it."
Jiang Minghui's cooking skills were quite good; the dishes were delicious, visually appealing, and fragrant. However, upon seeing these dishes, Shen Qingwan's face darkened.
They said it was a welcome dinner for Xiao Ran, but they ended up making all of Jiang Xinrou's favorite dishes.
Shen Qingwan's hand, which was under the table, clenched involuntarily. Now was not the time to break off relations with him.
So many years have passed, and the Jiang family is now firmly in Jiang Minghui's hands. It's all because she was too naive back then.
Because he said he was constrained at the shareholders' meeting, she gave him all her shares and became a full-time housewife.
If we break ties with him now, he won't punish us at all and will continue to live a luxurious and carefree life.
She was unwilling to accept it!
“I’m really bored at home lately. Could you arrange a position for me at the company? I want to go back to work.”
Shen Qingwan suddenly spoke.
Jiang Minghui was clearly taken aback. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he put down his chopsticks and asked gently, "Why did you suddenly decide to go to work? Weren't you doing just fine at home?"
"If you stay at home for too long, you might be considered useless someday."
“You are my wife, how could I bear to let you go to a nine-to-five job? Besides, you marrying me is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me. How could I despise you for being useless?”
Seeing that her expression softened, Jiang Minghui continued, "Besides, you've been a full-time housewife for so many years, you definitely won't be used to going back to work now."
Shen Qingwan nodded and proposed a compromise.
"How about this, let Huaijing go to the company. He's 25 and can't be idle all day."
“Sigh, you know Huaijing, he’s always been playful since he was little. He can’t help much at the company, so it’s better to let him be free.”
"It's enough for us to have one person earning money to support you all."
Shen Qingwan looked up at him and asked softly, "Will you support us?"
"I...I didn't mean that. I know I owe everything I am today to my father-in-law's help."
Jiang Minghui spoke gently, but his eyes were cold.
Yes, Jiang Minghui's success today is inseparable from the man surnamed Shen, but without his ability and talent, the Jiang family would not have achieved what it has today!
Back then, that man surnamed Shen looked down on him, thinking he was just a poor boy. He had had enough of being subservient to the Shen family all these years!
He will get back every bit of the humiliation he suffered in the past!
"Then let Huaijing go to the company. It'll be a good opportunity for him to learn how to manage a company."
"Oh dear, it's not that I don't want Huaijing to go, but look at his health, it's not good. If I make him take on more work, wouldn't that just make things worse?"
Shen Qingwan's expression darkened.
He resisted so much because he was afraid they would find out even the slightest thing about the company.
"dad."
Jiang Ran suddenly spoke.
Although she was very reluctant to call him "Dad," she also understood that this was not the time to break ties with him.
"What's wrong?"
"I want to make a deal with you."
"You?" Jiang Minghui raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Ran nodded, her expression remaining calm: "This year's TV series 'Thousand Silk Snow' is sure to be a hit. If the Jiang family can buy its exclusive broadcasting rights, it will only be beneficial to the Jiang family."
At this time, online video platforms are just emerging, and Jiang Minghui has a keen business sense. Instead of blindly following the traditional practice of cooperating with TV stations, he launched his own broadcasting platform, which has already achieved considerable success.
However, someone as arrogant as him would never believe her.
Sure enough, Jiang Minghui glanced at her, a smile creeping into his eyes—a disdainful smile.
"Xiao Ran, you're only 17 years old and have always lived in the countryside. How would you know these things?"
“That’s right,” Jiang Xinrou immediately echoed.
"I've never even heard of this show. It must have been made by some unknown director and actors."
Although Jiang Xinrou is only 17 years old, she has already entered the entertainment industry and appeared in some big-budget movies and TV series. Now she is a popular young star.
She couldn't help but feel disdain for Jiang Ran's suggestion.
Who does this country bumpkin think he is?
Don't you even know what you look like? You want to interfere in your father's company's affairs? What "Thousand Silk Snow"?
This drama sounds just like Jiang Ran's terrible taste.
Jiang Ran curled her lips: "Precisely because this drama isn't well-regarded, even if we buy it, it won't cost much, right?"
"Even if a high-risk, high-reward deal is lost, it's nothing to the Jiang family. But if it goes bust, I don't need to elaborate on the benefits to the Jiang family, right?"
Jiang Minghui narrowed his eyes: "What do you want to trade with me?"
"If this show really becomes a hit, let the eldest brother join the company."
Jiang Minghui narrowed his eyes. This girl spoke with such conviction, could it be true?
He quickly abandoned the idea.
How could what she says be true when she's just a girl who barely went to school?
Thinking of this, Jiang Minghui couldn't help but feel contempt in his heart.
Just like her mother, so arrogant and self-important. Who does she think she is?
"Let's talk about this later, let's eat first."
Jiang Minghui did not intend to give a clear response, but simply changed the subject perfunctorily.
Jiang Ran's smile deepened.
She knew he wouldn't believe her, but she was certain he would regret it soon.
And she wanted him to regret it before she could carry out her next plan.
In her past life, she had a deep impression of "Thousands of Snowflakes".
It can be said that it appeared out of nowhere and won the highest number of views of the year as a dark horse. The two leading actors also rose from obscurity to become popular young actors and actresses.
Shen Qingwan was furious after the meal. Not only did she cook all of Jiang Xinrou's favorite dishes, but she also looked down on Xiao Ran's suggestion!
Shortly after the meal, Jiang Minghui received a phone call and his expression became somewhat unusual.
"Something suddenly came up at the company, and I have to go back to deal with it. You should go to sleep first and don't wait for me."
Jiang Minghui moved closer to Shen Qingwan and said with a hint of apology.
"Um."
Shen Qingwan nodded, but some doubts remained in her heart.
He's out so late, which is something that's never happened before. Something must have really happened at the company.
Having received an affirmative answer, Jiang Minghui immediately strode away from the Jiang family home.
[Going to keep the mistress company]
......
Shen Qingwan's lips twitched, and the hatred in her heart grew even stronger.
"Xiao Ran, come to the room with Mom. I have some questions for you."
"good."
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