"Hey, you are still young and don't understand the benefits of business. The family that Minmin is going to marry into is not only powerful, but also has a seat in the court. Although my Chen family has some reputation in the town, it is just a small family. If we marry into their family, the Chen family's business can continue. Otherwise, the entire Chen family's decades of industry will collapse."
Jiang Xueying was speechless after hearing this and didn't know what to say. She thought she had misunderstood Mr. Chen. So it was true. Why didn't she realize that Mr. Chen was a person who put his own interests above all else and didn't care about his children's happiness?
But there is another point. From what Mr. Chen said, the Chen family may have encountered some difficulties or had some conflicts with the family she was going to marry into, so they were forced to ask Chen Simin to marry into their family in order to preserve the entire Chen family.
In ancient times, it was normal to sacrifice a woman's happiness in exchange for the interests and safety of the entire family. Jiang Xueying had never experienced such a thing, and for a moment she didn't know how to help Chen Simin and the Chen family.
But she really found it hard to accept such an idea, especially since it happened to someone who was like a sister to her.
Seeing that Jiang Xueying didn't say anything, Mr. Chen thought that Jiang Xueying agreed with what he said. A glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes, and he asked Jiang Xueying to help persuade Chen Simin to accept this marriage.
"I'm doing this for the good of the Chen family. Miss Jiang, Minmin is your good friend. Your words will surely be more effective than those of a father like me. Miss Jiang, can you please help me persuade her more?"
Jiang Xueying sneered in her heart, looked up at Mr. Chen's earnest eyes, shook her head helplessly, her eyes firm.
"Master Chen, it is precisely because I understand Simin's personality that I cannot push her into this fire pit. I think you also understand that I cannot help you with this matter. You should find someone else. Goodbye!"
After saying that, Jiang Xueying left without looking back.
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"Be careful. How is it? Does it still hurt?"
As soon as Jiang Xueying returned, she saw this scene - Mrs. Qiao's legs were wrapped in thick gauze, and she was limping and being supported by Brother Qiao. Next to her was Grandma Qiao with a complicated expression, feeling a bit distressed and a bit guilty.
"What's going on?"
Looking at Qiao's bandaged calf, Jiang Xueying asked in confusion, she had just gone out, how come Qiao was injured again?
"Oh, nothing serious, just a dog bite."
Qiao pretended to be relaxed and even forced a smile, trying to make the story as simple as possible so that it didn't sound scary at all.
"Being bitten by a dog is not a big deal. What if you get rabies? Have you seen Doctor Li?"
"Sister Jiang, don't worry. We've asked Doctor Li to take a look at the dog. There's nothing wrong with it. It was just a simple bite. If it's fine after seven days, then there's nothing to worry about."
Jiang Xueying felt relieved after hearing this. Fortunately, it was not a mad dog. Otherwise, there was no rabies vaccine at that time, and it would be hard to say what would happen at that time.
"Well, Sister Qiao, you must take good care of yourself these few days and just stay at home."
Hearing their conversation, Grandma Qiao, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly interrupted.
"Yes, yes, yes, you must take good care of yourself. Let Nan'er take good care of you and change your medicine on time. Biyun, you can order him around as you like. Also, no matter what happens, don't keep it in your heart. Be sure to tell us all."
Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Yunnan were both stunned when they heard what Grandma Qiao said. It took them a while to realize what she meant. They couldn't help but smile at each other and answered in unison.
"Yes, mother, I understand."
The atmosphere between the three people was extremely harmonious.
Jiang Xueying was very happy to see that Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Yunnan got along well with each other. Of course, she was also happy that Grandma Qiao finally accepted the relationship between the two. At the same time, she silently wished them well in her heart.
I really didn't expect that Mrs. Qiao would turn a disaster into a blessing, but it was also her sincerity that won the acceptance and understanding of Grandma Qiao.
While Qiao Yunnan went out to wash the dishes, Jiang Xueying grabbed a plate of pastries and came over to taste them with Qiao.
"That's great. Seeing you and Brother Qiao like this now, I'm really happy for you. You won't have to work so hard in the future."
"yes."
Qiao smiled gently, but then she thought of something and her smile gradually faded.
Jiang Xueying quickly sensed the change in Qiao's mood. She asked cautiously, "Sister Qiao, what's wrong? Did Brother Qiao do something that made you unhappy? Or did Grandma Qiao say something..."
Qiao shook his head and burst into laughter.
"Madam, it's not like that. Your elder brother Qiao treats me very well. There is no problem between us. Mother-in-law is very supportive of us now. But I am a little worried whether Popo can accept elder brother Qiao. He is still young now, and I don't know how complicated this matter is. But when he grows up, will he not accept his uncle as his father?"
Jiang Xueying suddenly realized that Qiao was worried about this matter, and she couldn't help but smile.
"Sister Qiao, there is nothing to worry about. You are marrying Brother Qiao, not Popo, so he must consider your happiness first. Besides, Popo is such a sensible child, he will definitely understand you, and we have seen how Brother Qiao treats Popo, Popo will definitely accept him."
"Sister, after listening to your words, I feel much more open-minded. Thank you!"
"Why are you being polite, Sister Qiao? We are a family."
"Oh, by the way, sister, your...it's been more than half a year, when will Brother Ye come back?"
Brother Ye? Jiang Xueying was stunned for a moment, and then she realized that Qiao was talking about the husband of the original owner, and she burst into laughter.
When Jiang Xueying thought of the original owner's husband, his figure automatically appeared in her mind.
He had a long face like a sculpture, and his eyes were deep, as if they could devour people like ink. His black hair was tied up behind his head. His body was straight, and he was wearing a snow-white robe, spotless, which formed a sharp contrast with his ink-black hair.
Beauty can harm people!
Jiang Xueying had only one thought in her mind. But he had been out for so long, so he couldn't possibly...
Thinking of this, Jiang Xueying suddenly remembered the gold medal that Ye Xiaoyu rescued like a treasure. This showed that the man's identity seemed to be not simple. Even if he came back, she was not ready to get along with him. It was better for her to have some peace and quiet now.
Jiang Xueying remained silent for a while before replying.
"There has been no news from him, and I don't know when he will be back. Oh, I suddenly remembered that I haven't watered my flowers yet. I have to go water them quickly. Sister Qiao, see you tomorrow!"
After saying that, Jiang Xueying slipped away quickly, fearing that Qiao would ask more questions about her husband.
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