Sun Youzhi thanked Jiang Jingxue profusely and saw her out the door.
Jiang Jingxue also successfully obtained the acquisition contract for the aquatic product farm.
As soon as she got home, Yao Guilan pulled her aside.
"Jingxue, Mom came here this time to see you. Knowing that you are doing well, Mom can rest assured."
"Besides, we've been out for so long, it's time for us to go back."
Jiang Jingxue was not surprised when Yao Guilan suggested going home.
During her time on the island, Yao Guilan not only failed to gain any advantage, but was also extorted for a dowry. She is probably already regretting it immensely.
However, Jiang Jingxue felt somewhat disgusted by her affected tone and loving expression.
To see her?
Does she even believe what she's saying?
Jiang Jingxue withdrew her hand without making a sound.
"Mom, why don't you continue living here? The conditions here are better than at home."
It would have been better if Jiang Jingxue hadn't brought it up, because the moment she did, Jiang Zhizhi next to her became incredibly jealous again.
She was quite the glamorous wife of a major; everyone treated her with utmost respect.
As family members, they are watched wherever they go.
They claimed it was to protect their safety, but in reality, it was to monitor them like thieves.
She'd had enough of this kind of life!
"No, let's go back. There's no one to feed the chickens and ducks at home."
Yao Guilan insisted on leaving.
Jiang Jingxue feigned regret: "Oh, alright then, you can go back if you want."
Just as he finished speaking and was about to leave, Yao Guilan quickly stopped him.
"Hey, Jingxue."
"Zhizhi and I came in a hurry and didn't bring any money. We don't even have enough money to buy tickets. Could you give Mom some money?"
"Mom, how could you be so careless? They say a poor family should travel with plenty of money, how could you go on such a long trip without even taking any money with you?"
Jiang Jingxue's seemingly concerned tone made Yao Guilan feel somewhat embarrassed.
This was, after all, the Gu family home, and Yao Guilan was afraid of being overheard by Jiang Jingxue's formidable mother-in-law, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and lie.
"I brought it with me, but I changed my clothes before going out and left it at home."
"But I don't have any money on me."
Jiang Jingxue's tone was somewhat innocent.
"I only had a hundred dollars on me when I left home, and I've spent it all these days."
Jiang Zhizhi couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out, "Jiang Jingxue, stop pretending!"
"This morning, when you left, I saw Gu Pingwei have someone give you money!"
"That's a thick stack of cash, it must be worth at least ten thousand yuan! Stop pretending to be poor!"
Oh, you saw it?
So what?
"Since you've said it yourself, the money belongs to Gu Pingwei."
"We're not even married yet, is it really appropriate for me to take money from my husband's family to support my own family?"
"If word gets out, people will think you came here just to freeload. Where will that make the Jiang family look bad?"
Jiang Jingxue's casual remark almost killed Jiang Zhizhi.
Even Yao Guilan was furious.
Jiang Jingxue has always been submissive and resigned to her fate.
As a mother, she's a woman of her word; if she tells you to go east, you wouldn't dare go west.
Why has this girl's personality changed so much since she fell into the water?
"Jiang Jingxue, are you going to give me the money or not?!"
Jiang Zhizhi spoke fiercely.
"If you don't give it to me, I'll tell the Gu family that you, Jiang Jingxue, are nothing but a promiscuous woman in the village, a whore who likes to seduce other women! You've already been slept with by other men!"
"Let's see if the Gu family will still marry a lowly woman like you! Let's see how long you can remain the wife of a major!"
Jiang Jingxue was already tired of hearing that threatening tone.
"I don't know who was it that was having an affair, getting into a man's bed before even getting engaged."
Jiang Jingxue picked at her ear and said casually, "It seems I should report my lost earrings to the police for a proper investigation."
"I wonder if he'll get ten years? Or twelve?"
"I'm afraid that some women will be old and faded after they come out, and no man will want them if they want to seduce someone."
A look of panic flashed across Jiang Zhizhi's face.
If Jiang Jingxue really calls the police, she will likely face imprisonment.
Yao Guilan, who was standing nearby, quickly grabbed Jiang Jingxue's arm.
"Jingxue, Zhizhi is your own sister, we're all family, you can't hurt her like this!"
"Who harmed her? Don't accuse her wrongly. I'm giving her two options: either go to jail or take a bus back home. Choose one."
Jiang Jingxue stared intently at Jiang Zhizhi.
"I……"
Jiang Zhizhi hesitated for a moment, then finally lowered her head in a cowardly manner, "Let's take a car back."
"That's good. Go back to your room and pack your things!"
"Remember, take what you should take, and don't touch what you shouldn't take!"
These words made Jiang Zhizhi clench her fist again.
Is Jiang Jingxue trying to warn her as if she were a thief?
Having won a resounding victory over Yao Guilan and her daughter, Jiang Jingxue happily returned to her room.
Gu Pingwei was reading a book at his desk.
Seeing the smile on her face, he was also somewhat infected by her joy.
In the military camp, you're surrounded by men all the time.
Especially after his leg injury, he smiled less often.
Her appearance made him feel a sense of vitality he had never experienced before.
"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"
Gu Pingwei asked.
"The purchase contract for the aquatic product farm has been finalized!"
Jiang Jingxue showed the contract to Gu Pingwei.
Seeing her name signed in black and white on the paper, Gu Pingwei's eyes lit up with joy.
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