Jiang Xiangxiang walked up to Sheng Yunrong and smiled slightly, but a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes. She looked at Sheng Yunrong and secretly sighed in her heart: Sheng Yunrong is indeed worthy of her reputation, not only is she beautiful, but her temperament is also unique.
"Sister Sheng, long time no see. You become more beautiful than ever." Jiang Xiangxiang said with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.
Sheng Yunrong smiled gently, her eyes revealing calmness and confidence: "Thank you, Sister Jiang, for the compliment. How can I compare to your beauty?"
The two complimented each other and the atmosphere gradually became awkward.
Jiang Xiangxiang must have a purpose for coming here this time.
Sure enough, Jiang Xiangxiang changed the subject and her tone became serious: "Sister Sheng, I heard that your business has been growing bigger and bigger recently, and you even dare to compete with our cloth merchant family. What's the reason?"
Sheng Yunrong raised her eyebrows and said calmly, "I just want to make a name for myself in Beijing. Please forgive me. As for competition, it is the norm in the business world. You don't have to take it to heart."
Jiang Xiangxiang's face darkened, and a trace of anger flashed in her eyes: "Sister Sheng, you know that the capital is not a trivial matter. It is not so easy to go against our cloth merchant family."
Sheng Yunrong smiled lightly, her eyes firm: "Don't worry, sister, I know what to do. As long as I work hard, I believe that one day, I will be able to walk side by side with you."
Jiang Xiangxiang's face turned even uglier when she heard this. She stared at Sheng Yunrong and said in a bad tone, "Sister Sheng, don't be so arrogant. The waters of the capital are very deep, and it's not something a Luling girl like you can easily get into."
Sheng Yunrong was unmoved, instead she smiled even more brightly: "Sister, you are too kind. I am just an ordinary woman who just wants to gain a foothold in the capital and bring honor to the family. As for whether I can succeed, it depends on God's will."
The atmosphere between the two people became increasingly tense, and people around them gathered around to watch.
It was not appropriate to argue with Jiang Xiangxiang at this time, so Sheng Yunrong smiled lightly, took Liu Moyuan's hand and turned away.
Jiang Xiangxiang looked at Sheng Yunrong's back, with a complicated look in her eyes. She secretly made up her mind to find a way to make Sheng Yunrong fall in the capital.
Sheng Yunrong took Qin Moyuan into the main hall and prayed devoutly. After the prayer, she took Qin Moyuan for a walk in the temple.
Qin Moyuan looked at Sheng Yunrong and asked, "Mother, why do you believe in Buddhism so much?"
Sheng Yunrong sighed softly and said, "Yuan'er, life is full of unknowns and variables. Believing in Buddhism gives me spiritual sustenance and allows me to seek strength in difficult situations. I hope that through prayer, I can seek peace and happiness for my family."
Qin Moyuan nodded thoughtfully, and his admiration for Sheng Yunrong deepened.
After leaving the temple, the two continued walking in the mountains.
At this time, it was early autumn, and the leaves on the mountain had begun to turn yellow. Sheng Yunrong pointed to a golden forest and said to Qin Moyuan: "Yuan'er, look, this scenery is so beautiful. Life is like this leaf, from green to yellow, and then to falling, each stage has its beauty."
Qin Moyuan said with emotion: "Mother, you are right. We should cherish every stage and feel the beauty of life with our heart."
The two walked slowly along the mountain path, laughing and talking along the way, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Unexpectedly, he met his archenemy Jiang Xiangxiang again on the way.
Jiang Xiangxiang saw Qin Moyuan, who was held by Sheng Yunrong's hand, and a cold smile appeared on her lips. She walked forward slowly and said sarcastically, "Sister Sheng, why didn't you bring your biological son out today? Are you afraid that he will embarrass you, so you have to bring this adopted son Qin Moyuan out to play?"
Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, patted Qin Moyuan's hand gently, and responded calmly: "Sister Jiang, you are joking. Although Qin Moyuan is my adopted son, in my heart, he is no different from my biological son. As for my biological son, he is currently confined to reflect on his mistakes and it is inconvenient for him to come out."
The noble ladies around were whispering to each other, their eyes moving between Sheng Yunrong and Jiang Xiangxiang.
Jiang Xiangxiang curled her lips in disdain and continued to mock: "Sister Sheng is really good-tempered. She can remain calm even when her own son made a mistake. But I heard that Qin Moyuan is not a good person. Sister Sheng, aren't you afraid that he will lead your own son astray?"
Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, but remained calm and said slowly: "Sister Jiang, good and evil will eventually be rewarded in this world. Although Qin Moyuan has shortcomings, I also believe that he can correct them. As for my biological son, he knows his limits and will not be easily led astray."
Seeing that Sheng Yunrong was unmoved, Jiang Xiangxiang couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. She raised her voice and said, "Sister Sheng, you are too confident! If your biological son is really as good as you say, how could he make such a big mistake?"
Sheng Yunrong shook her head gently, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Sister Jiang, you may not know that no one is perfect. Although my son made mistakes, this is also the only way for him to grow up. I am willing to give him a chance to let him learn to take responsibility."
At this time, the noble ladies around had already started to talk about it. Some sympathized with Sheng Yunrong, while others thought she was too indulgent.
Jiang Xiangxiang sneered: "Sister Sheng, do you think you can cover up your failure like this? Don't forget, your biological son is the heir of the Qin family. His character is related to the reputation of the entire Qin family!"
Sheng Yunrong's face sank, but she soon regained her composure. She looked at Jiang Xiangxiang and said firmly, "Sister Jiang, I know what you are worried about. But please believe me, I will handle this matter properly. As for the reputation of the Qin family, I believe my son can redeem it with practical actions."
At this moment, Qin Moyuan suddenly pulled Sheng Yunrong's sleeve and whispered, "Mother, I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble."
Sheng Yunrong patted Qin Moyuan's shoulder gently and said softly: "Silly child, you are not causing any trouble. The Qin family is your home. You have the right to make mistakes and the right to correct them. I believe you can do it."
Jiang Xiangxiang looked at Sheng Yunrong and her son, and she couldn't help feeling a little sad. She suddenly realized that her sarcasm and ridicule didn't seem to have any effect on Sheng Yunrong. Instead, it made her more determined.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then said to Sheng Yunrong: "Sister Sheng, I know what you mean, but I still hope you can take this matter seriously. After all, the future of the Qin family cannot have any mistakes."
Sheng Yunrong nodded and smiled, "Sister Jiang, thank you for your concern. I will take it seriously and let you see that the Qin family will definitely be better."
When the noble ladies saw how calm Sheng Yunrong was, they all showed admiration.
At this moment, a noble lady couldn't help but ask: "Madam Qin, I heard that you haven't been out to look after business recently, but is there anything bothering you?"
Sheng Yunrong sighed, her eyes revealing deep helplessness. She shook her head slightly and said, "I may have to say goodbye to the business world from now on."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ladies present all showed expressions of astonishment and exchanged glances with each other. It was obvious that they did not understand why Sheng Yunrong made such a decision.