Chapter 56 Cold-hearted
As Xia Wenwen finished speaking, Qin Yan's expression remained unchanged, and Xia Qianqian also looked at her as if she were a fool.
"Brother Qin Yan, why are you looking at me like that?" Xia Wenwen sensed something was wrong and instantly put on a pitiful look, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
“She’s already married in the countryside, but she’s still bothering you. If you don’t believe me, just ask her directly.”
Her delicate demeanor made unsuspecting people think that she wasn't the one who had just been verbally abused, but rather the one who had been bullied.
Xia Muyi also got out of the car, and Qin Yan, as the junior, got out of the car to pay his respects.
Seeing his polite and considerate manners, Xia's mother smiled gently and said to him, "Qin Yan, Wenwen is a straightforward girl who doesn't know her own words, so don't take it to heart. But she wasn't lying; Qianqian is indeed getting married, and we really had no other choice but to arrange this marriage between Wenwen and you."
Xia Qianqian felt indignant as she listened to her mother's distorted and contradictory words.
She casually shifted all the blame onto herself!
Xia Qianqian could no longer contain herself and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Aunt Xia, Lu Zheng and I haven't registered our marriage yet. If Wenwen doesn't want the arranged marriage, I can continue to fulfill this engagement."
Xia Wenwen stood there dumbfounded. She never imagined that Xia Qianqian would harbor such desires for Qin Yan.
Upon closer reflection, this makes perfect sense.
Brother Qin Yan is of noble birth and prominent status; he is practically a chosen one.
As for Lu Zheng, he was just a country bumpkin. So what if Lu Zheng had a handsome appearance? That couldn't put food on the table.
She's not stupid, she doesn't want to switch places with Xia Qianqian, she wants to marry Qin Yan and become an official's wife!
Xia's mother was also shocked, her heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Wenwen to be right; Xia Qianqian was still hung up on Qin Yan.
Yes, Qin Yan is far superior to Lu Zheng in every aspect. If it were me, I probably wouldn't be willing to let go either.
Thinking this, Xia's mother, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, suddenly stepped between Qin Yan and Xia Qianqian, as if afraid that Xia Qianqian would come over and snatch Qin Yan away.
Looking at her mother's alarmed expression, Xia Qianqian felt nothing but absurdity and ridiculousness.
Just now, Xia's mother was speaking so righteously, trying to pin the blame on herself, but in the blink of an eye, her true colors were revealed.
She couldn't hold back any longer and chuckled softly.
Hearing the laughter, Xia's mother came to her senses and realized that her actions just now were really inappropriate.
A surge of anger welled up inside him, and he cursed inwardly: When did this brat become so annoying!
Just then, Lu Zheng stopped his bicycle, strode up to Xia Qianqian, and took her hand.
"Qianqian, go and take care of things first, so we can go back sooner. The children must miss you at home."
Looking at his serious expression, Xia Qianqian noticed that the pressure from his fingertips was different from usual, and she couldn't help but wonder: Is Lu Zheng jealous?
However, she wasn't sure if her guess was correct; it would be too embarrassing if she was just imagining things.
"Mmm." Xia Qianqian nodded obediently.
She said to Xia's mother, "The Education Bureau is just ahead, let's go there together."
Not wanting to cause any further trouble, Xia's mother said to Xia Wenwen, "Let's go."
Then she looked at Qin Yan and invited, "I'll accompany the sisters to take care of some things. Afterwards, shall we have a meal together? Wenwen is not young anymore, it's time to discuss the wedding date."
Hearing her mother's words, Xia Wenwen glanced at Xia Qianqian defiantly, her eyes full of smugness. No matter how much Xia Qianqian schemed to steal Qin Yan, he was destined to belong only to her!
Thinking this, Xia Wenwen deliberately said in a coquettish voice, "I wish I could get married on the same day as my sister. I really want to wear the same dress as my sister."
The voice was so sweet it gave you goosebumps, but it was a clear provocation towards Xia Qianqian.
"this……"
Xia's mother glanced at Lu Zheng imperceptibly; she still remembered Lu Zheng's threat.
Although she wasn't afraid of Lu Zheng in this city, she was afraid that Xia Qianqian would become stubborn and refuse to sell the job to Wenwen.
If that were the case, it would be a huge loss.
She had been driven crazy by that brat so much in order for Wenwen to get this job. If it all fell through like this, all her previous efforts would have been for nothing.
Thinking this, Xia's mother forced a smile, patted Xia Wenwen's hand, and said reproachfully, "Wenwen, are you trying to divide your mother in two? You and Qianqian are both my precious children. I would regret it if I didn't attend either of your weddings."
As she spoke, she winked at Xia Wenwen.
Then, Xia's mother turned her gaze to Xia Qianqian and said insincerely, "Qianqian, you are the older sister, so you will definitely get married first. When you get married, your father and I will definitely attend your wedding."
Looking at her mother's extremely hypocritical appearance, Xia Qianqian felt a wave of nausea wash over her. She even thought her mother was more disgusting than Xia Wenwen.
Xia Wenwen's wickedness was written all over her face, but her mother always used the pretense of doing what was best for everyone to secretly scheme against her.
Xia Qianqian said in a cold tone, "The village is too far away. Aunt Xia doesn't need to make such a long trip. Alright, let's not waste any more time. Let's finish this quickly and settle the matter between us."
After saying that, Xia Qianqian and Lu Zheng walked into the Education Bureau together.
Seeing that Xia Qianqian was so disrespectful to her, Xia's mother secretly cursed, "She doesn't know what's good for her."
But right now, she couldn't do anything about Xia Qianqian, so she could only pull Xia Wenwen along and hurry to catch up.
Not long after, Xia Qianqian received the money, and the procedures for transferring her job were basically completed.
Seeing this, Xia Wenwen deliberately said in a coquettish voice, "Sister, thank you so much for giving me this spot. Since we can't have a wedding together, you must come to my engagement party with Brother Qin Yan. I really want you to witness my happy moment."
She wanted to provoke Xia Qianqian; she only felt good when she saw her suffer.
Just then, Qin Yan saw them come out from inside, and Xia Wenwen's words reached his ears without him missing a single one.
Xia Wenwen's eyes lit up, thinking that Qin Yan had come specifically to pick her up. She immediately reached out her hand coquettishly, wanting to hold Qin Yan's hand, and said in a spoiled tone, "Brother Qin Yan, will you agree?"
Unexpectedly, Qin Yan pushed Xia Wenwen away without any tenderness, saying, "The engagement isn't urgent; I have important matters to attend to."
Xia Wenwen stumbled as she was pushed, staring at Qin Yan in disbelief, tears welling up in her eyes.
Xia Qianqian watched this scene quietly, thinking that Qin Yan was still as cold-hearted as before.
Whether he gets close to someone or not depends entirely on whether the other person is of any use to him. In his world, feelings are the least valuable thing.
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