Chapter 266 It's Time to Make Peace with the Past
This time, Jin Qingyu didn't argue with Ji Yunyin; he simply stood aside, seemingly acquiescing.
Ji Yunyin was still wondering why Jin Qingyu was suddenly so sensible today when she heard Jiang Xingyao say, "No need, Yunyin, go and talk to Yuanqiu."
The implication was that she wanted Jin Qingyu to go with her.
Ji Yunyin looked at Jiang Xingyao in disbelief.
Jiang Xingyao lowered her head slightly, but still didn't change her mind.
In this unfamiliar and awkward situation, it seemed that only Jin Qingyu could make her feel at ease.
He can indeed handle everything properly for her.
Ji Yunyin glared at Jin Qingyu, but she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "What kind of spell did you cast on Yaoyao? How come she keeps falling for you?"
"You wouldn't have resorted to some shady, underhanded methods, would you?"
Ji Yunyin had spoken without thinking, and only after she finished speaking and noticed the strange looks from those around her did she belatedly realize her mistake. She quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Aunt Qu, I didn't mean it, I..."
"It's alright, there's nothing I can't say," Qu Xinting said. "I also want to know how my daughter got so bewitched by him?"
While everyone else seemed completely baffled by the matter, a self-deprecating thought flashed through Jin Qingyu's mind: Jiang Xingyao was actually just using him; she never liked him, never had.
But it's good, at least Jiang Xingyao will rely on him now.
After Jin Qingyu left with Jiang Xingyao, Old Master Jin seemed to hesitate for a moment before asking Qu Xinting, "Tingting, what do you think about these two children?"
He had to swallow his pride to ask that question.
Originally, he was determined not to allow Jin Qingyu to continue harassing Jiang Xingyao, but he had seen Jin Qingyu's attitude recently, and that woman hadn't appeared in front of Jin Qingyu for a long time. If he could really turn over a new leaf, Old Master Jin would naturally hope that his granddaughter-in-law could come back.
Qu Xinting said, "What can I say? Uncle Jin, you feel sorry for your grandson, and naturally I feel sorry for my daughter too."
"I could forgive you for not being able to protect her before, but now I advise you all to give up on that idea. Unless she tells me herself that she's determined to keep hitting a wall, I will never back down on this matter."
Grandpa Jin also realized that Qu Xinting was not going to act as his advocate; she only cared about Jiang Xingyao's own opinion.
Qu Xinting's voice was stiff and blunt, with a hint of resentment in it. Old Master Jin was speechless for a moment, and in his heart he kept cursing Jin Qingyu for being so useless.
When Yao Yao was by his side, he didn't know how to cherish her, and now he's in this situation entirely because of his own actions.
Ji Yunyin stopped talking to Jin Yuanqiu. She rested her chin on her hand, blinked her eyes, and looked at Qu Xinting and then at Grandpa Jin. Even though she knew the atmosphere was tense, Ji Yunyin still agreed, "Aunt Qu is right. That's what I think too. No matter what Yaoyao chooses in the end, we will support her, but we will never act as her advocate."
Old Master Jin's expression turned even more unpleasant.
Qu Xinting is one thing, but she is Jiang Xingyao's mother. If she harbors resentment and embarrasses him on the spot, Old Master Jin can understand.
But Ji Yunyin, after all, is a junior who is two generations removed. Her sudden stirring up trouble at this time made Old Master Jin somewhat displeased.
But Grandpa Jin didn't want to argue with Ji Yunyin about this, so he simply stood up and said, "Yaoyao is busy today, so I won't bother her. I'll come see her another day."
Jin Yuanqiu quickly followed: "Grandpa, don't worry. I know you like Sister Yaoyao, but as you can see, Second Brother and Sister Yaoyao's relationship has improved a bit. I think it's only a matter of time before he wins Sister Yaoyao back. Just relax and wait for their good news."
"How can I be at ease? I thought that once your uncle's matter was over, our family could finally have some peace and quiet."
I immediately thought of those two scoundrels, Ayu and Azhou, who are each more troublesome than the last.
Even with Ah Yu's example as a warning, that scoundrel Ah Zhou still managed to lose his wife and daughter.
"Now that Ayu is back, where is that bastard? Has he sent any news?" The old man finally vented his anger after getting into the car to go back to the old house.
He was asking Jin Yuanqiu a question, but he could always feel a sense of unease in his heart.
After Shen Ying left, Jin Yanzhou started going to Hong Kong every few days, and recently he has even settled down there.
Having learned from the mistakes of Jin Manchuan and Jin Qingyu, Old Master Jin was even less able to completely trust his eldest grandson. He had long ago arranged for his people to secretly keep an eye on Jin Yanzhou, and would occasionally inquire about Jin Yanzhou's situation when he thought of it.
Jin Yuanqiu said, "My brother is still the same as always, he loves to follow Miss Shen around. I heard that Miss Shen is much more ruthless than Sister Yaoyao, and she doesn't let my brother see the child at all."
"He deserved it," the old man said.
After a while, he sighed again: "I don't have many years left to live. I just wanted to see my family prosper and have many children and grandchildren. But why are there fewer and fewer people living?"
"If only your father were still alive. He's the most composed person in the family. If he were the head of the Jin family, things wouldn't have come to this!"
Jin Yuanqiu lowered her eyes slightly. She had almost no memories of her father since childhood, and could only occasionally piece together a clue from her mother's words.
But over the years, from her uncle's attitude toward her family, she could vaguely sense that her father was actually very outstanding, which was why, even after so many years since his death, her uncle still harbored many reservations about him.
Jin Yuanqiu quickly reassured the old man as usual: "It will be alright, Grandpa. Isn't Uncle going to be released from prison soon?"
"Our Jin family members will all be back soon."
Grandpa Jin's expression became even more serious. He said, "Never mind, turn the corner and go to Nanhua Temple."
How could he forget that the culprit who had caused so much unrest in this family was about to return? He couldn't control the scoundrels in the Jin family anymore, so he should first find a master to calculate whether there was a problem with the feng shui of his house.
Unlike the turmoil in Old Master Jin's heart, Jiang Xingyao had already become acquainted with the high-ranking members of the music association at the hotel.
The music association in China also held a welcome banquet for her, inviting her to share her experiences.
After Jiang Xingyao agreed, they talked to her about many professional matters.
Jin Qingyu stood next to Jiang Xingyao the whole time. Whenever Jiang Xingyao was unsure about something related to the banquet preparations, he would casually steer the conversation away.
The banquet was scheduled for three days later. After seeing off the music association members, Jiang Xingyao signed autographs and left messages for the fans who came to see her. By the time she finished all of this, it was already dark.
Ji Yunyin had left sometime earlier, and only Qu Xinting was still quietly waiting for her in the private room.
Jin Qingyu said, "Let's go, mother-in-law, I'll take you back."
Qu Xinting said, "No need, it's enough for Yaoyao to come home with me."
Jin Qingyu didn't hold back. Before leaving, he told Jiang Xingyao to contact him anytime if she encountered any problems she couldn't solve.
The Jiang family's former residence had already been cleared out by Qu Xinting; all of Jiang Yuncheng and Bai Fang's belongings had been thrown out.
Even the decorations in the living room have been replaced; there is no trace left of Jiang Yuncheng's past life here.
As for the servants in the house, they were all unfamiliar faces.
Qu Xinting said, "Yaoyao, now that you're back, why don't you stay at home? Is that okay?"
“Of course I can, but I probably won’t stay in the capital for too long. I started a studio with Sister Shen Ying before, and I’ll have to go to Hong Kong after things settle down here,” Jiang Xingyao said.
To be fair, she also wanted to get closer to Qu Xinting.
However, because of the competition, she had been a hands-off manager for too long, leaving all the work in the studio to Shen Ying. Over the years, apart from contributing some money at the beginning, she hadn't done much work, but instead received a lot of dividends, which made Jiang Xingyao feel guilty.
And then there's Little Crystal, who's her goddaughter, yet she hasn't visited her in over a year.
Both emotionally and logically, she had to go to Hong Kong to see Shen Ying.
“Yaoyao, go wherever you want. Just remember that you have a home in the capital to support you,” Qu Xinting said.
The gentle words coming from her mouth made Jiang Xingyao feel a little uncomfortable. She suddenly bent down and hugged Qu Xinting tightly.
Qu Xinting said, "What's wrong now?"
"Mom, I never imagined that one day I would be so close to you."
In the environment she knew best from her youth, in the place where she most wanted Qu Xinting's attention, she finally got what she wanted. It all felt like a dream, and even now, Jiang Xingyao still finds it a bit unreal.
Qu Xinting said, "Because of this, our Yaoyao has suffered all these years. So, do you want Mommy to sleep with Yaoyao tonight?"
Her fingers gently brushed through Jiang Xingyao's long hair, and she spoke in a half-joking tone, but Jiang Xingyao nodded very seriously: "Is that okay?"
Qu Xinting paused for a moment, then said, "Of course."
Leaning against Qu Xinting's chest, inhaling her faint fragrance, Jiang Xingyao seemed to see again the clumsy version of herself from her childhood, desperately trying to attract Qu Xinting's attention.
Before being taken away by her grandfather, she always huddled in a corner, cautiously watching Qu Xinting, and repeatedly wondering why her mother didn't love her.
Even if he does everything perfectly, and everyone around him praises her, only she…
"Yaoyao, Mom has always loved you." Perhaps guessing what Jiang Xingyao was thinking, Qu Xinting's gentle voice came from beside her ear.
Jiang Xingyao suddenly felt relieved and said, "I know."
In the childhood that Qu Xinting could not catch up with, her grandfather had already made up for all the love she lacked. Now that her mother has returned, she has no reason to dwell on the past anymore.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Mom, I'll take you to see Grandpa tomorrow."
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