187: Dinner Confrontation, Mrs. Jiang’s Gift
Old Mrs. Jiang's attitude towards Xu Yao is more affectionate than that towards Jiang's granddaughter-in-law.
There was no need to act this out. Old Mrs. Jiang subconsciously wished that Gu Jun was her own grandson.
Xu Yao glanced at Gu Jun, who nodded slightly. Xu Yao then sat down next to Old Madam Jiang. "Hello, Madam. My name is Xu Yao."
Old Mrs. Jiang was furious: "Why call me old lady? Gu Jun has known Zhiyan since he was in college. Without his help in starting a business with Zhiyan, there would be no Huahu today. Although his last name is Gu, in my heart he is no different from one of my own family. From now on, you two should follow Zhiyan and call me grandma!"
——That’s true. If Gu Jun and Jiang Mingjia got married, Gu Jun would indeed have to call her grandma.
Xu Yao wasn't thrown off by Mrs. Jiang's enthusiasm. She maintained her own rhythm. "You're more approachable than I thought. Don't worry, you'll laugh at me. I was nervous on the way here. I was afraid you'd be as imposing as those wealthy patriarchs in TV and movies. I'd have to think twice before saying anything...but I didn't expect you to be so approachable."
So Xu Yao meant that the old lady was very kind and she didn't need to be careful about what she said tonight?
Jiang Zhiyan gave Gu Jun a questioning look, but Gu Jun was only looking at Xu Yao.
Yaoyao could rent a small apartment after the Xu family went bankrupt, commute to work on the subway, and work as a discerning clerk in an advertising company. Similarly, she could be the graceful and elegant Mingzhu in social situations. In terms of wealth, the Xu family, even in their heyday, was far behind the Jiang family. In terms of upbringing, Yaoyao was far superior to Jiang Mingjia.
She is neither humble nor arrogant.
Her confidence wasn't given by Gu Jun, but rather by her own self-reliance and self-love. She wasn't greedy for the Jiang family's wealth, so why should she be afraid of Old Madam Jiang's wealth?
Gu Jun's eyes were gentle and focused, and Jiang Zhiyan simply couldn't stand it: the onset of love-brain had completely disregarded the occasion!
Old Mrs. Jiang held Xu Yao's hand tightly.
"Life isn't a TV show. There aren't so many august patriarchs. Is the Jiang family a wealthy family? I don't think so. We're just luckier than others and have earned a little more money. To become the wealthy family you think we are, it will take at least one or two generations of hard work. Who can predict what will happen decades from now? Maybe by then, you and Gu Jun will have already earned more wealth than the Jiang family. By then, the Jiang family will have to wait in line for a long time just to invite you to dinner!"
Old Mrs. Jiang was talking to Xu Yao, but her eyes were on Gu Jun.
Gu Jun remained unmoved. "Why would you worry about what will happen decades from now? Thanks to your training, the Jiang family is full of talented people. They should be even more powerful in a few decades."
One is a new rich man who has seized the trend of the times, and the other is an old rich man who has experienced decades of ups and downs. Gu Jun's eyes met with Mrs. Jiang's, and neither of them avoided looking away.
Gu Jun admires Mrs. Jiang's courage and respects her painstaking efforts in making arrangements for the Jiang family, but he will not soften his heart because of his admiration and respect.
For the sake of the Jiang family's future, Gu Jun would become the meat on the chopping board, to be slaughtered by Old Lady Jiang. How could he agree?
Similarly, Old Lady Jiang also admired Gu Jun's intelligence and ability, and wished that Gu Jun was really the grandson of the Jiang family... But Gu Jun's surname was indeed not Jiang. If Old Lady Jiang showed mercy to Gu Jun, it would be irresponsible to the dozens of people in the Jiang family!
An invisible pressure suddenly filled the empty box.
Jiang Zhiyan looked at his grandmother and then at his good brother.
Both sides are people Jiang Zhiyan values, and he is in a dilemma!
Xu Yao didn't feel well.
Not only did Old Lady Jiang want to punish her own grandson, she didn't even call him "Grandma". Did she really treat Gu Jun as her grandson?
Beneath Mrs. Jiang's benevolent and kind exterior lies a deep hostility towards Gu Jun... Why? Gu Jun isn't a pet of the Jiang family; he's a fully-fledged individual with an independent mindset. Refusing to be recruited by the Jiang family is like committing a capital crime. Is there something seriously wrong with the Jiang family?
Xu Yao interrupted the eye contact between Mrs. Jiang and Gu Jun:
"Look at what you said. Gu Jun isn't the type of person who doesn't remember favors. Even if he really gets to a high position and starts acting like a rich man, he might not see others, but why would he not see Mr. Jiang? Mr. Jiang is Gu Jun's boss and mentor now, and he will be his long-term friend in the future!"
Gu Jun’s mentor is Jiang Zhiyan, not the Jiang family. Xu Yao hopes that Old Lady Jiang can understand this!
When Xu Yao said this, Mrs. Jiang's gaze fell on her again.
Does Xu Yao really not know that Gu Jun is a major shareholder of Huahu?
Whether you know it or not, Xu Yao's performance is remarkable.
Before coming, Old Lady Jiang already knew why Jiang Mingjia lost. After meeting Xu Yao, she became even more certain that Jiang Mingjia had no chance of winning.
Xu Yao looks gentle, but she is not petty at all.
The Xu family wasn't as wealthy as the Jiang family before, but they must have taken great care of Xu Yao. Just looking at Xu Yao's appearance, who could tell her family had long been bankrupt? She's definitely a rich girl!
Gu Jun married a rich girl who went bankrupt.
Such a wife can be presentable to the outside world, and has to rely on him at home. There is no weird brother-in-law to cause trouble. It is simply the most worry-free marriage model.
As for the 300 million foreign debt owed by Xu Yao, haha, other men would care about it, but it was nothing to Gu Jun.
Most importantly, Gu Jun fell in love with this wealthy daughter whose family was bankrupt. Old Mrs. Jiang was very experienced and naturally understood Gu Jun's love for Xu Yao. Whether a man loves a woman or not, others can tell from the details.
Mrs. Jiang let go of Xu Yao's hand. "It would be best if we could remain friends for a long time. It would be a shame if two people who started a business together turned against each other. Oh, the atmosphere has become serious. How about we change to a lighter topic and chat while we eat?"
Xu Yao smiled and nodded: "We are the juniors, we will follow your arrangements."
Jiang Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief: "I'll tell them to serve the food!"
Finally, we stopped the tit-for-tat confrontation.
This meal was like a war, and Jiang Zhiyan was the most uncomfortable one being caught in the middle.
The dishes were served one after another. Gu Jun would give some to Xu Yao whenever he found a dish delicious, not caring at all what Old Lady Jiang would think of him.
Jiang Zhiyan kept picking up food for the old lady, hoping that her mouth would be filled with food and there would be no more trouble.
After the meal, Mrs. Jiang remembered that she had not given the gift to Xu Yao yet.
I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but Xu Yao was wearing an emerald ring today, and Old Mrs. Jiang also gave her a pair of emerald earrings.
"It matches your ring perfectly. Do you like it?"
Old Mrs. Jiang had a kind face.
Xu Yao's heart skipped a beat.
Xu Yao never wore the emerald ring that Gu Jun gave her when attending any event, and it was even more impossible for her to wear it during a live broadcast.
How did Mrs. Jiang know that she had such a ring?
Not allowing Xu Yao to refuse the gift, Mrs. Jiang continued, "I heard that you and Miss Tangtang are good friends. If it's convenient, could you help me make an appointment with Miss Tangtang?"
Without waiting for Xu Yao to answer, Jiang Zhiyan was the first to stand up and refuse: "Tangtang has stopped working and is staying at home to take care of the baby. Grandma, you don't need to see her, right?"
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