Chapter 263 Jiang Xingyao, can't you stand up for yourself?
The chaotic scene was calmed down by Jin Qingyu's few words.
The matter was put to rest, and the celebration banquet continued, but the atmosphere remained somewhat tense.
Jiang Xingyao could constantly feel eyes sweeping towards her.
Although there were no more unpleasant words, Jiang Xingyao still felt a little uncomfortable.
Jin Qingyu acted as if nothing had happened, pushing Qu Xinting's wheelchair to a quiet place.
Jiang Xingyao quickly followed.
Now that no one else was around, she finally had the opportunity to spend time with Qu Xinting in private.
But for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Qu Xinting also tilted her head slightly, as if deliberately avoiding Jiang Xingyao's gaze.
Jiang Xingyao thought and thought but couldn't find a suitable topic. She said to Jin Qingyu, "Why did you have to fight for that pride just now?"
Let them speculate; I can pretend I didn't hear it.
"But I can't do it."
I wasn't just saying that to save face; I also wanted to tell you what I was thinking.
Some people stirred up trouble and then irresponsibly walked away.
This kind of irresponsible person is not suitable for you.
Yao Yao, you appear strong on the surface, but you are actually too soft-hearted. You need someone to be your sharpest weapon and your strongest support, to clear away obstacles for you and to shield you from the wind and rain.
"As long as you're willing to trust me, I can do all of this well," Jin Qingyu said.
Qu Xinting said coldly, "Haven't you had enough of the limelight yet?"
Even if you defended Yao Yao this time, it doesn't mean you're a good person.
"I'll be keeping an eye on things from now on, so don't even think about taking advantage of any loopholes."
Jin Qingyu looked embarrassed: "Mother-in-law, do you have to be so cold? You know I'm telling the truth."
I have the ability to handle everything for Yao Yao, and I also have the ability to take good care of her.
“I can do what you’re saying too,” Qu Xinting retorted.
Jin Qingyu said, "Mother-in-law, if you argue like that, it's meaningless, isn't it?"
You are the elder, and I am the suitor; these two shouldn't be conflated.
The two were so familiar with each other that they were used to teasing each other in private, making Jiang Xingyao, sandwiched between them, seem like an outsider.
Jin Qingyu took the initiative to stand up: "Forget it, I can't argue with you. I'm going out for a smoke. Just call me if you need anything."
After he left, an overly stagnant atmosphere settled between Jiang Xingyao and Qu Xinting.
Qu Xinting broke the silence first, her words tinged with disdain: "Your judgment of people is really bad, especially when it comes to men."
Jiang Xingyao paused for a moment, but had nothing to say in rebuttal. She said, "Then could you please teach me and help me with the selection in the future?"
Qu Xinting's expression was a bit strange. She said bluntly, "Then you should find someone else. My taste isn't very good either."
Jiang Xingyao was once again shocked by Qu Xinting's personality.
Qu Xinting is not only sharp-tongued when she argues with others, but she is also equally witty when she makes fun of herself.
Jiang Xingyao said, "She's still a bit better than me. Anyway, it wasn't your choice to do what Jiang Yuncheng did."
Something she said amused Qu Xinting, who suddenly burst into laughter and said, "If you count it that way, my judgment is better than yours."
Jiang Xingyao's voice became slightly heavy. She said, "Mom, please don't avoid me anymore, okay? I already know what happened before. You are my only family in this world. I don't blame you. No matter what happens in the future, please don't push me away. Let me face it with you, okay?"
She reached out her hand slightly, wanting to grab Qu Xinting's hand, but then silently curled it back a little.
They should be the closest of family members, but after a long misunderstanding, even if they have cleared up their differences, there is still some distance between them.
Qu Xinting said, "Over the years, I have been an incompetent mother."
“But this is not something you can control. I stopped caring about these things a long time ago. Let bygones be bygones. Let’s look forward from now on, okay?” Jiang Xingyao asked again.
She wasn't good at saying nice things, let alone comforting people. Besides staring intently at Qu Xinting, she didn't know what else she could say.
Qu Xinting sighed softly: "Because of me, you suffered so much while following Jiang Yuncheng, and you forgive me so easily?"
Jiang Xingyao nodded, and Qu Xinting's expression grew even more somber: "Your heart is softer than I imagined."
You've only heard some so-called facts from others, and you haven't even had any contact with me privately. What makes you think I'll be a good mother in the future?
Aren't you afraid that what happened before will happen again, that you'll come to me with a sincere heart, only to have it trampled on?
She rested her elbows on the armrests of her wheelchair, propped her chin on her hand, and stared at Jiang Xingyao with great interest.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Don't be afraid, you are my mother. We're just not very familiar with each other yet. I believe you will be a good mother after we get to know each other. Even if you aren't, it's okay, as long as..."
"Jiang Xingyao, can you stop being so soft-hearted? You don't think you're so sensible now, do you? Let me tell you, in the end you'll only move yourself, no one else will care."
"Can't you learn to be a little more ruthless? Is it that no matter who wrongs you, as long as they say a few kind words, you rush over to forgive them without any resentment?" Qu Xinting suddenly raised her voice, interrupting Jiang Xingyao.
Jiang Xingyao also noticed the barely suppressed anger on her face.
The other party's sudden outburst of anger froze Jiang Xingyao in place. She said, "I didn't think that way, I just felt..."
"You just think I'm your mother? So what? You better remember, whoever hurt you, they hurt you. It's only right that they want your forgiveness, apologize to you, and make amends to you."
Whatever you get in the end, it's what you deserve. Don't try to make amends for the culprit.
"Jiang Xingyao, don't be too obedient, don't make yourself look too cheap," Qu Xinting said.
Qu Xinting's anger came so suddenly that Jiang Xingyao had no idea how to ease the tension in their relationship.
Jin Qingyu, who had just left, walked in unhurriedly. He had clearly heard Qu Xinting's words. He reached out and grabbed Jiang Xingyao's wrist, forcibly shoving her hand into Qu Xinting's palm: "Mother-in-law, if you want to scold me, just say it bluntly. Our Yaoyao is straightforward and can't understand so many complicated things. Look, you've scared her."
"You were eavesdropping on our conversation?" Qu Xinting asked, a little annoyed.
Jin Qingyu said, "I just happened to overhear it. Luckily I heard it, otherwise Yaoyao would definitely be hiding somewhere crying today."
Next time you want to insult me, you can do it to my face directly. No need to beat around the bush or use veiled insults.
Qu Xinting glared at Jin Qingyu again, but did not refute anything.
Jiang Xingyao then believed that Jin Qingyu was right; Qu Xinting had scolded her for not being ruthless enough because she was actually guarding against Jin Qingyu.
Jin Qingyu continued to joke: "Mother-in-law, on the other hand, I thought that after knowing each other for so long, we were at least on the same side. You are really ruthless behind my back. My road ahead is already as rugged as a cliff, and you are making it more difficult for me. Do you have to make me walk on the edge of a precipice?"
Qu Xinting said, "You're not happy? That's even better, it's a good opportunity to leave her."
“How could that be? What’s the difference between a cliff and a precipitous cliff? To prove my sincerity, even if there’s a 90-degree right angle between me and Yao Yao, it won’t stop me from climbing up,” Jin Qingyu said.
Qu Xinting glared at him, wishing she could just throw him out to stop him from spouting such sweet talk in front of Jiang Xingyao.
After their discussion came to an end, Jiang Xingyao finally found an opening to speak. She said very seriously, "Mom, don't worry. You are different from others. I promise you, I will not easily forgive anyone but you."
She bent down and tentatively shook Qu Xinting's hand. Seeing that Qu Xinting did not pull her hand away, she gradually breathed a sigh of relief.
Jin Qingyu said with some dissatisfaction, "Alright, that's going too far. Yao Yao, I was trying to help you two reconcile, but I made a mistake. Now you're starting to dig a pit for me with your mother-in-law?"
Jiang Xingyao said, "Jin Qingyu, do you know you're a little annoyed right now?"
Jin Qingyu said, "Trying to get rid of me? It's too late. To prevent you from talking badly about me with your mother-in-law, I'll personally take you out for a late-night snack later."
The celebration banquet is now coming to an end, and people are starting to leave one after another. Jiang Xingyao can tell that Jin Qingyu deliberately brought up the idea of having a late-night snack in order to help her find another opportunity to spend time with Qu Xinting.
She glanced at Jin Qingyu gratefully, then looked at Qu Xinting with a hint of anticipation.
Qu Xinting did not refuse in the end, and half an hour later, the three of them found a 24-hour restaurant on the street.
Jin Qingyu was sensible; after ordering the food, he made up another excuse to leave.
This time, Qu Xinting didn't say anything hurtful to Jiang Xingyao again.
The two sat together, and although the atmosphere wasn't quite warm anymore, it was at least no longer stiff and awkward.
Jiang Xingyao asked, "How have you been lately? How is your recovery going? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Qu Xinting first looked down at her leg, then quickly said with relief, "It's alright, it's almost healed."
Jiang Xingyao's gaze also fell on her legs. She had heard Qin Mobei say at the hospital that Qu Xinting's legs would not heal.
Although Qu Xinting had no other problems, Jiang Xingyao still felt very sad when she saw her legs.
Qu Xinting patted Jiang Xingyao on the shoulder: "It's nothing serious, don't take it to heart. There are advantages to being in a wheelchair. You don't know, my childhood dream was to be able to sit or lie down all the time, with everything done for me. Your grandparents scolded me a lot for this, saying I was delusional."
Who would have thought that my wish would come true?
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