After learning the whole story, Qi An withdrew his soul-searching technique and smiled self-deprecatingly.
It turns out that all the tragedies that Tong Qian and her daughter encountered were due to just two words—jealousy.
We were both destined for the same kind of hardship, so why am I so miserable now while you are so happy?
When someone who once shared hardships with you turns their life around, the person who gets the most envy and jealousy is the one who didn't.
Such people don't delve into the reasons, nor do they want to work hard to turn things around. Instead, they try every means to pull down those who have turned things around, so that they can stay at the same level as themselves.
It's like throwing a bunch of crabs into a barrel; if one of them tries to climb up, the others will swarm it and pull it down, and none of them will escape.
Qi An sighed, "Human hearts are truly a den of monsters!"
Aside from your parents, other people may say they hope you're doing well, but they definitely don't want you to be better off than them.
At this moment, the conversation between Tong's mother and Wang Fang could be heard clearly.
Tong's mother sounded somewhat embarrassed as she said to Wang Fang:
"Sister Fang, I'm really sorry about what happened last time. No matter what, it was wrong of Qianqian to hit someone. I've already scolded her, so please don't be angry."
You know a lot of people in the city; our daughter's important matters depend on you."
Wang Fang glanced sideways and said coolly, "Shuhui, it's only because we sisters are close that I would stop caring about this. If it were someone else, I definitely wouldn't care anymore."
"Tell me yourself, how many men have I introduced to Qianqian in the past two years? She hasn't liked a single one. If this were any other girl, you'd be holding your grandson by now."
Tong's mother smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, but finding a partner should be something she agrees to willingly, after all, she'll be living her own life from now on."
“You’re wrong,” Wang Fang said, her lips moving as if she were pointing fingers.
"What do these young girls know? They only care about looks. You've been there, so you can't let her do whatever she wants. Women are worthless after thirty."
Qianqian is almost thirty and already a spinster. If she keeps putting it off, it'll be hard for her to have a son later. You need to help her make a decision quickly.
Tong's mother was a little unhappy: "Fang, you're wrong. What do you mean by 'old maid'? Qianqian's studies have been delayed."
Besides, I never intended to sell my daughter. I just wanted to find her a son-in-law who would care for her and be considerate.
That way, when I close my eyes in the future, I won't have to worry about her being bullied all alone.
"Also, why does it have to be a son? Daughters are great too. Look at my Qianqian, she's a top student and filial, how is she any less than a son?"
A hint of disdain flashed in Wang Fang's eyes: "You still have something to say? Your Qianqian has read too many books, that's why she's too picky and has such high standards."
It doesn't matter who she lives with, as long as it's good enough. Does she think she can marry the Emperor of Heaven?
For us women, the most important thing is to get married and have children. No matter how high our education or how good our job, we still can't function without a man. In fact, the higher our education, the less men like us.
Tong's mother disagreed: "That's not right. Education is still very useful. Otherwise, how would she have a job with an annual salary of hundreds of thousands?"
Annual salary of hundreds of thousands?
Wang Fang felt incredibly heartbroken.
He's only been out of school for a few years and he's already making so much money. What will he be like in the future?
Wouldn't Li Shuhui's life become more and more comfortable from now on?
On what grounds?
Wang Fang suppressed her jealousy and earnestly advised, "I'm just worried that our daughter won't find a good husband. Let's forget about Qian Bao. I'll introduce her to someone else."
But this time you absolutely cannot let her have her way. Settle down before you turn thirty, so you can have peace of mind.”
The mother smiled and said, "Then you should put in a lot of effort to find a good match for the child. I don't ask for great wealth and status, I just want the two of you to live in harmony for the rest of your lives."
Wang Fang patted her chest and assured her, "Of course! I treat Qianqian like my own daughter, so I'll definitely find her good families."
Tong's mother nodded with a smile: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Fang. I really envy you. Your family is so lively. Your son and daughter-in-law are filial, and you have three grandchildren. You are so happy."
Wang Fang's lips twitched, her throat tightened, but she still had to manage her expression and pretend to be incredibly happy.
Because she had always kept her true situation a secret, Tong's mother thought she was very happy.
Wang Fang smiled insincerely: "After Qianqian gets married, I'll give you a few grandchildren so you can be happy too."
She thought to herself: Your retribution will come then.
Tong's mother chuckled foolishly, "That would be too harmful to her health. One child is enough, boy or girl, I'll help her take care of both."
"Mom, why aren't we home yet? I'm starving."
Just as Wang Fang was about to continue creating anxiety for Tong's mother, she heard Tong Qian's voice and turned around to see her walking towards them.
Tong's mother scolded, "You starving ghost! Come here and say hello to your Aunt Wang. Mom will cook for you when we get home."
Before she could speak, Wang Fang said sarcastically, "Oh, it's almost noon, and Qianqian is only just getting up? This won't do in her in-laws' house; they'll laugh at her."
The mother explained, "She took the day off and doesn't have to go to work. After breakfast, I let her continue sleeping. She works very hard during the week, so I let her sleep as much as she wants on her day off."
Wang Fang pouted: "Taking a day off will probably cost you a lot of money, right?"
Qi An: "Taking personal leave will result in a deduction of pay, but not much, less than two thousand a day. However, this is my annual leave, which is paid."
Your son doesn't get paid annual leave? Really?
Wang Fang's eye twitched: "How can your brother Da Cheng's factory compare to your company? They deduct money for every time you take leave."
Qi An smiled and said, "He's hardworking, unlike me. There are always about thirty days a month when I don't want to go to work. I have no choice but to work for a measly little over a thousand yuan a day."
More than a thousand a day? A pittance?
Then what about her son?
Are they beggars asking for food?
Wang Fang was almost dying of envy, but she smiled warmly at Qi An and said, "Your mother is so lucky."
She couldn't help but wonder; Tong Qian seemed different after just a few days.
His tongue seems to have become more eloquent.
She used to be so petty and timid, speaking softly and gently. Her mother even said that was called politeness, but she was clearly just a bookworm.
When she saw Tong Qian again today, she found herself unable to understand the girl anymore.
When Wang Fang first heard that she had embezzled money from Qianbao, she really didn't believe it.
Judging from her current appearance, she certainly seems capable of doing that kind of thing.
Wang Fang said ingratiatingly, "Qianqian, do you know any good jobs that you can arrange for your brother Dacheng?"
Qi An shook his head: "Of course not. All the receptionists in our company are graduates of top universities. If he went there, he would probably only be able to work as a security guard."
"No, security guards won't do either. They require people to be over 1.75 meters tall and under 30 years old."
Wang Fang: "..."
Her son is exactly thirty-one years old this year and is 1.74 meters tall.
That brat Tong Qian did it on purpose, deliberately trying to hurt her feelings and mock her son for not having a proper education.
So what if she studied a few more days? What's the big deal? She'll still have to do laundry, cook, and have children for men in the future.
Still want to go out and work to earn money? Dream on.
She will definitely find a "good husband" for her.
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