Chapter 58 No husband schemes against his wife like this.
Jin Qingyu still didn't like hearing Jiang Xingyao keep mentioning divorce, so he didn't say anything more and simply turned and left.
Jiang Xingyao pursed her lips, not surprised by the result.
Over the next few days, Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu seemed to be caught in some kind of strange balance.
Jin Qingyu still comes home to eat and sleep every day as usual, even more promptly than during the time when his relationship with Jiang Xingyao was at its most amicable.
If Jiang Xingyao hadn't known that he and Jiang Cancan had been entangled for so long that day, she would have suspected that his punctuality every day was a way of proving something to her.
The two people lived under the same roof, stubbornly refusing to speak.
Even Lin's mother felt that the atmosphere in this house was too strange.
The situation took a turn for the better four days later.
Jin Qingyu returned that evening with his assistant, Xu. Xu politely greeted Jiang Xingyao, saying, "Madam, there's a banquet at Yunpu Group tomorrow night. Would you please join Mr. Jin?"
While Assistant Xu was speaking, Jin Qingyu stood to the side, looking down at Jiang Xingyao.
Once their eyes met, Jin Qingyu said somewhat sullenly, "The dress is ready. Assistant Xu will personally deliver it tomorrow."
"When did I say I was going?" Jiang Xingyao felt very confused.
They haven't spoken a word to each other for the past few days, and now he's asking her to some kind of banquet. What makes him think that she'll come just because he asks?
“Well… Madam, as you know, the cooperation with Yunpu Group is very important to us. You see, Mr. Jin can’t be without a female companion, can he? Please do me the honor of going.” Assistant Xu said.
When Assistant Xu said this, he himself felt a little guilty.
Mr. Jin has been in a terrible temper these past few days, casting a dark shadow over the entire company. While others may not know what's going on, he does have a better understanding: it's because Mr. Jin and his wife haven't reconciled.
But this was the boss's private matter, so Assistant Xu naturally couldn't pry too much or offer any advice.
Unexpectedly, before he was about to leave work today, President Jin suddenly stopped him and asked him to come over and talk to his wife about the dinner party.
Assistant Xu had no idea what President Jin was so upset about. He was the one who wanted to invite his wife to the dinner party, but he didn't say anything and instead asked him to relay the message.
If it were just a matter of relaying a message, that would be one thing, but it's pitiful that he's already put a way out for them, and their boss just won't take it.
He clearly needed something from her, yet he was so assertive; it would be strange if his wife agreed.
Assistant Xu muttered to himself, he used to think that his wife was a bit unreasonable and irrational, but now it seemed that perhaps the things that happened before could not be entirely blamed on his wife.
This couple is clearly incredibly stubborn.
Just as Assistant Xu was feeling uneasy, he heard Jiang Xingyao's laughter: "He doesn't have a female companion? What a joke! Assistant Xu, you've already lied to me once, do you want to do it a second time?"
Assistant Xu's face burned with embarrassment. Jiang Xingyao's words instantly transported him back to the day he desperately tried to speak well of President Jin. He gave an awkward laugh but couldn't find the words to reply.
Jin Qingyu said, "Jiang Xingyao, haven't you made enough of a scene yet? How many days has this been going on? There should be a limit to your willfulness."
It was one thing for him to intentionally ignore Jiang Xingyao, but it was another thing for him to be so annoyed that Jiang Xingyao didn't contact him.
He really didn't expect that Jiang Xingyao could endure it so much, living under the same roof without saying a word to him.
But it's unlikely that he'll willingly back down.
Jiang Xingyao gave him a cold look and then remained silent.
Just then, Lin's mother finished preparing dinner, and Jiang Xingyao walked straight to the dining table and sat down, completely ignoring Jin Qingyu.
Jin Qingyu's expression was naturally unpleasant, but he still gave Assistant Xu a wink, and Assistant Xu could only bite the bullet and say, "Then, Madam, I'll bring the dress to you tomorrow. I won't disturb your meal any longer."
Assistant Xu didn't dare to linger, fearing Jiang Xingyao would refuse, so he left as soon as he finished speaking.
Jiang Xingyao watched his retreating figure as if he were fleeing, and she was quite understanding. She didn't make things difficult for Assistant Xu and said casually, "You don't need to send the clothes over tomorrow. Just give them to Jiang Cancan. I'm too lazy to get involved in your affairs."
Her excessive neglect, as if she didn't care about him at all, made Jin Qingyu's irritation even more intense.
He walked directly to Jiang Xingyao's side, casually snatched the chopsticks from her hand, and placed his hand on the table in front of her: "As Mrs. Jin, is there anything wrong with accompanying your husband to social events? Since you are sitting in this position, you should fulfill your obligations."
Jin Qingyu's tone was excessively harsh.
They maintained a strictly businesslike attitude.
Jiang Xingyao chuckled: "Now you're fulfilling your obligations? I remember someone told me before that I should stay at home and live a life of luxury and rarely go out. Jin Qingyu, do you have to be so contradictory?"
She picked up a new pair of chopsticks, completely ignoring Jin Qingyu's presence, and focused solely on eating her rice.
To Jin Qingyu, she, as Mrs. Jin, was no different from a mere decoration.
The last charity gala was her first time attending a banquet as Mrs. Jin, and the process and the result were a complete mess. Jiang Xingyao had absolutely no interest in this so-called banquet.
She's even feeling a little sorry for herself now.
Jin Qingyu has been sulking with her these past few days, how come he hasn't been sulking for a lifetime?
Why did you suddenly come to provoke her again?
It would be better to never speak to her again, so as not to upset her.
For some unknown reason, Jin Qingyu stopped speaking and didn't move. A large shadow fell over Jiang Xingyao's head, making it impossible for her to ignore his presence.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Stop saying those high-sounding things. I don't like hearing them. What do you mean by inviting me to the banquet? Isn't it just so I can see you and Jiang Cancan wearing matching outfits again?"
"Jiang Xingyao, this isn't me begging you, it's that you absolutely have to go." Under Jiang Xingyao's mocking gaze, Jin Qingyu's voice gradually calmed down.
Just as Jiang Xingyao was about to ask him where his confidence came from, she heard Jin Qingyu say, "Jiang Yuncheng is planning to bring your mother along."
"What did you say?" Jiang Xingyao wondered if she had misheard, or if Jiang Yuncheng had gone mad.
Qu Xinting clearly has mental health issues, so why would he take her to a banquet?
Jin Qingyu continued calmly, "Jiang's business has been in bad shape recently. Your father is anxious to attract investment, but the Qu family's previous partners do not trust him. Besides, your aunt has not appeared in public for eight years."
Jiang Xingyao understood.
Qu Xinting has not appeared in public for eight years. No matter how much Jiang Yuncheng markets his image as a loving husband, it is hard not to arouse suspicion.
Given his own abilities, finding partners would naturally be difficult; he would still need to work on the connections his grandfather had made.
So he clearly wanted to squeeze every last bit of value out of Qu Xinting.
Jiang Xingyao looked dazed and stood there frozen, not making a move for a long time.
She actually knew that Qu Xinting and Jiang Yuncheng were a couple where one was willing to hit and the other was willing to be hit.
Even if she went there now, Qu Xinting might not appreciate it.
But no matter what, she is still her mother. Now that Jiang Xingyao knows about this, she can't stay out of it.
Jin Qingyu pulled up a chair and sat down next to Jiang Xingyao: "Have you thought it through, Mrs. Jin?"
"Why are you telling me all this? Why do you insist that I go to this banquet? What do you want from me?" Jiang Xingyao was a little wary.
She believed that Jin Qingyu had only earned himself more scars time and time again.
Although she had to attend the banquet that night, Jiang Xingyao couldn't help but worry.
Jin Qingyu said, "Yaoyao, you don't need to be so wary of me. We are husband and wife, and we are one. I know about your mother's situation, so it's only right that I tell you."
Besides, you've been arguing with me for so long because of a misunderstanding; you've gotten a bit too hot-tempered. No couple goes through life without speaking to each other, don't you think?
Jin Qingyu's lips twitched into a smile, but his voice was full of pressure and smug satisfaction.
The mistake was that Jiang Xingyao was unreasonable and wouldn't let it go. He even offered her a way out, so Jiang Xingyao has no reason not to accept it today.
He looked into Jiang Xingyao's eyes and met her gaze with a good mood.
During this time, no matter how indifferent Jiang Xingyao was to him, she had to bow her head this time.
He eagerly awaited the day his haughty wife would yield to him.
When Jin Qingyu looked at Jiang Xingyao, Jiang Xingyao was also looking at him.
In the man's eyes, she first saw a deep darkness. Deep within his pupils, a cold glint flashed, like a beast's desire for control and possession, as if he completely regarded her as his property, as if he wanted to manipulate her every move.
Jiang Xingyao disliked being stared at like that.
I also dislike his confident attitude, as if he sees me as prey.
Jiang Xingyao retorted: "No husband would resort to such low-class means to threaten his wife if he wanted to talk to her."
Jin Qingyu ignored Jiang Xingyao's hurtful words and said, "The method doesn't matter, as long as it works. Mrs. Jin, we've made up today, haven't we?"
Jiang Xingyao turned her face away, too lazy to look at him. Jin Qingyu didn't seem to care either. He started eating in a good mood, his movements elegant, occasionally glancing at Jiang Xingyao.
The two of them tacitly agreed not to mention Jiang Cancan again.
Jiang Xingyao found it boring and no longer cared about Jin Qingyu. If Jin Qingyu insisted on acting out a loving husband-and-wife scene with her, she was willing to play along. She could just treat it as a script and experience life.
As for Jin Qingyu, regarding those matters concerning Jiang Cancan, he had always felt that Jiang Xingyao was being unreasonable. Now that Jiang Xingyao was not saying anything, he was naturally happy to let it go.
After the meal, Jiang Xingyao said, "I'll go to the banquet with you. In exchange, I don't want to see Jiang Yuncheng get any contracts in my mother's name."
If possible, Jiang Xingyao would prefer to step forward herself and directly expose Jiang Yuncheng's hypocrisy.
But that won't work yet, because that would definitely upset Qu Xinting, and Jiang Xingyao couldn't afford the consequences.
"So, we really have made up, right?" Jin Qingyu asked again.
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