Madam Yang held Jiang Huaiyu's hand tightly, her face full of gratitude, and said, "Sister Huaiyu, since you married into the Bai family, the family has been transformed. I, Madam Yang, will never forget this kindness."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly, but her eyes were a little moist. She gently withdrew her hand, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and said, "Elder sister-in-law, you are too kind. I have served our parents-in-law and managed the household chores with you. These are all things I should do. It's just that I am about to leave now, and I am really reluctant to part with you."
A trace of sorrow flashed in Madam Yang's eyes. She stared intently at Jiang Huaiyu and said, "Sister, why do you suddenly want to leave? The Bai family's new residence has been completed. Why don't you stay and spend the rest of your life with us?"
Jiang Huaiyu sighed and said, "Elder sister-in-law, you know I am not a person who covets wealth and status. Since I married into the Bai family, I have been well aware of the responsibilities I bear. However, there are always things in life that don't go as planned, and I also have my own difficulties. With the new house built and the Bai family's business growing stronger day by day, I know I can no longer be a burden to you."
Upon hearing this, Madam Yang felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She held Jiang Huaiyu's hand tightly and said, "Sister, have you ever been a burden to us? We know what you have done for the Bai family. If you really want to leave, then I will leave with you and no longer be the mistress of this family."
Jiang Huaiyu quickly shook her head, a resolute glint in her eyes, and said, "Sister-in-law, you've misunderstood. I'm not leaving the Bai family, but leaving this industry. I'm willing to transfer all my shares in the Bai family to you. From now on, we'll no longer be sisters-in-law, but business partners."
Yang was taken aback, but then she understood Jiang Huaiyu's intention. She couldn't help but sigh and said, "Sister, why are you doing this? We have always been close sisters. Why are you so resolute?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled gently, a resolute glint in her eyes, and said, "Elder sister-in-law, I'm not being resolute, but rather I've come to a realization. In this life, there are always some things we cannot change. I left this industry to live a better life, to free my mind from the constraints of worldly concerns. And transferring the shares to you is also so that you can better manage the Bai family and elevate the family to new heights."
After a moment of silence, Yang looked at Jiang Huaiyu's resolute eyes and felt a surge of respect. She said, "Sister, since you have made your decision, I will not stop you. However, from now on, we will no longer be sisters-in-law, but business partners, which makes me feel a little uneasy."
Jiang Huaiyu grasped Yang's hand and smiled, "Eldest sister-in-law, don't worry, our relationship will not change because of the change in our status. I will always regard you as my own sister, and you will always be the eldest sister-in-law I respect the most."
They exchanged a smile, a knowing look flashing in their eyes. From this day forward, they would support each other in a different capacity, facing the storms of the future together.
Madam Yang said, "Sister, since that's the case, let's work together to make the Bai family's business even more glorious. I will do my best to manage the family well and not let you down."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and nodded, saying, "Elder sister-in-law, I believe you. From now on, we are business partners. Let's work together for the future of the Bai family."
The two embraced tightly, a resolute glint in their eyes.
Bai Qi glared at Yang, her face turning ashen, and fiercely accused her, "Yang, what kind of logic is this? My Bai family has treated you well, yet you dare to be so insolent in front of me!"
Madam Yang frowned slightly, but her expression remained respectful. She said slowly, "Mother, I did not mean to offend you, but I feel that Jiang Huaiyu did have a share in the money she took away."
Madam Bai snorted coldly, her eyes revealing dissatisfaction: "What merit has she made that allows her to take that money away? That was a tribute from my Bai family to her, and money for building a new house. How could she take it away?"
Madam Yang sighed and said gently, "Mother, you've misunderstood. Jiang Huaiyu has brought a lot of benefits to the Bai family, and that money is rightfully hers. Besides, she's now married, and we can't let her be too poor."
Bai Qi's face grew increasingly grim. Her eyes widened, and she said angrily, "Yang, are you lecturing me? When did it become your place to interfere in the affairs of my Bai family?"
Madam Yang gently shook her head, her expression becoming increasingly resolute: "I wouldn't dare, but I feel it's unfair to Jiang Huaiyu. She has given so much to the Bai family, we can't let her go empty-handed."
Madam Bai sneered, "Unfair? The benefits she brought to the Bai family have long exceeded that money. Besides, that money was a gift from me to her; what right does she have to take it away?"
Madam Yang smiled slightly and said, "Mother, you are right. But the benefits that Jiang Huaiyu brought to the Bai family are what she deserves. Moreover, that money was not all filial piety; part of it was for building a new house. Now that she has her own family, that money is of great significance to her."
Bai Qi's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "Yang, are you forcing me?"
Madam Yang shook her head and said, "I wouldn't dare. I just hope that Mother can understand Jiang Huaiyu's situation; she's not having an easy time either."
Bai Qi slammed her hand on the table angrily and shouted, "Enough! Yang, you are challenging my authority! Let me tell you, I will not return that money. If you dare to say another word, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"
Madam Yang's expression changed slightly. She bit her lower lip and said, "Mother, I didn't mean to embarrass you. I just feel that doing this is too much for Jiang Huaiyu. She has given so much to the Bai family, we can't let her get nothing in return."
Bai Qi looked coldly at Yang, her eyes revealing dissatisfaction: "Yang, are you trying to force me to back down?"
After a moment of silence, Madam Yang said, "I dare not. I only hope that Mother can reconsider this matter and not disappoint Jiang Huaiyu."
Bai Qi's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "Yang, are you lecturing me? Let me tell you, I will not back down!"
Madam Yang sighed and said, "Mother, I understand. Since that's the case, I won't say anything more. But please don't regret it later."
Bai Qi sneered, "Regret? I, Bai Qi, never regret!"
Yang lowered her head slightly and said nothing more.
Yang pulled Jiang Huaiyu behind her and, meeting Bai Qi's almost murderous gaze, said, "Mother, please allow me to explain Huaiyu's matter in detail."
Bai Qi's eyes were sharp, and her lips twitched slightly, clearly indicating that she was burning with anger. She said coldly, "What else do you have to say? This bitch dared to withhold my son's filial piety gifts, she is truly audacious!"
Madam Yang took a deep breath, trying her best to remain calm, and slowly said, "Mother, you have misunderstood. It is certainly heartbreaking that Huaiyu lost her child, but this matter is inextricably linked to my second brother, Yujing. Huaiyu sacrificed herself to protect our two children, and heaven and earth can bear witness to her intentions."
Upon hearing this, Lady Bai's eyes showed a hint of doubt, but she quickly regained her coldness: "Even so, the money given to me was a token of filial piety from the capital. What right does she have to take it back?"
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