Chapter 194: Do you think she is a soft persimmon?
But when she turned around and looked at Guo Huaqin, she was completely moved by her expression.
Guo Huaqin looked at Ruan Chuxia, who was about to pay, with admiration on her face. There was a satisfied smile on the corner of her mouth, and there seemed to be some relief and expectation in her eyes.
Jiang Yumin's heart tightened. The jealousy that she had almost suppressed surged up in her heart again, and it was difficult to control it like a raging sea.
She couldn't help but think to herself: how much effort she had put in and how many considerate and caring words she had said just to get a little bit of special treatment from the foreign company's shopping guide.
But Ruan Chuxia didn't do anything yet, but she easily got the valuable coat.
Whenever I think of this contrast, my chest feels like it’s being pressed down by something heavy, making it hard to breathe.
In a moment of impulse, all the little thoughts and plans she had originally planned on how to please Guo Huaqin were thrown out of the window.
At this moment, she couldn't care less about anything else and blurted out:
"Sister Ruan, we women only have one chance to get married in our lifetime. It would be a shame if we don't have a proper wedding!"
As soon as these words fell, Ruan Chuxia's hands stiffened slightly, her originally calm expression suddenly froze, and her eyes gradually turned cold.
She looked at the man in front of her and felt a surge of anger in her heart.
Does Jiang Yumin really think of herself as a soft persimmon?
How come he keeps causing trouble again and again?
She spoke calmly, but her tone left no room for doubt, even hinting at a questioning tone:
"Comrade Xiao Jiang, aren't you being a bit nosy? Whether I have a wedding or not, and when I have it, are all matters that belong to our Xiao family. It's not my turn to explain everything to an outsider like you. Don't I have to explain it clearly?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Yumin's face changed on the spot, as if she had been splashed with cold water, and her rosy complexion turned extremely pale.
Even her voice couldn't help but tremble: "Sister Ruan... I, I didn't mean that... I really said it casually, I didn't have any other thoughts..."
Ruan Chuxia didn't stop talking, but took another step forward and asked, "Then what exactly do you mean? Please explain clearly."
In fact, she is not used to speaking in such an aggressive manner.
But she really couldn't stand Jiang Yumin's behavior, which seemed unintentional but was actually intentional.
She is not the type to stir up trouble, but since the other person came to her house specifically to make her uncomfortable, don't blame her for being ruthless.
On the other side, Jiang Yumin was speechless and couldn't say a word.
“I…I…”
Her lips were almost trembling and she looked panic-stricken.
His face was as pale as paper, as if he would faint at any moment.
She grew up in the Jiang family and has always been the most favored child.
She was used to ordering others around and dominating them, and no one in the family had ever dared to scold or blame her like that.
How could she have ever experienced such embarrassment, awkwardness and humiliation as she felt today?
In addition, Guo Huaqin was also present, which made her at a loss as to how to end the situation.
But Ruan Chuxia didn't give her a chance to breathe and continued, "Which questions should be asked and which ones should not be touched upon? Do you really not know, or are you doing this on purpose?"
Her tone was calm but unquestionable, and every word seemed to carry a sense of oppression, like a small hammer gently knocking on Jiang Yumin's heart.
"Some people," Ruan Chuxia paused, staring at Jiang Yumin sharply, "it's better for them to put themselves in the right position as soon as possible, otherwise they will be the ones who suffer."
Her tone was neither hurried nor slow, yet it brooked no argument, as if it were an ultimatum. "What do you think, Comrade Xiao Jiang?"
Now that things have come to this, Ruan Chuxia has no intention of backing down.
Her attitude was as firm as iron, as if she had seen through the true face of the person in front of her and no longer gave her any chance to pretend.
Jiang Yumin was completely stunned. She had never expected that Ruan Chuxia, who usually looked gentle and easy to talk to, would be so direct and merciless once she opened her mouth.
His usual gentle and friendly image collapsed in an instant, replaced by a calmness and decisiveness that had never been seen before.
For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.
My mind was in a mess, I couldn't find the right words to respond, and even the most basic coping logic was quickly collapsing.
Subconsciously, she looked at Guo Huaqin, hoping someone could help her out.
Even if it was just a word of comfort, it would allow her to leave the stage gracefully and avoid falling into such an embarrassing and isolated situation.
But Aunt Liu, who loved her the most, was now looking at her with a frown.
The expression was so serious that it was almost unfamiliar. There was no longer any kindness or partiality in his eyes, but instead a coldness that was almost disappointment.
Jiang Yumin suddenly panicked and realized that she might have gone too far this time.
All the pampering and care in the past suddenly became out of reach, and she realized that not everyone's indulgence towards her could last indefinitely.
Although Guo Huaqin has always doted on her, when it comes to the Xiao family's affairs, she still favors her real daughter-in-law, Ruan Chuxia.
This is a fact, a fact that Jiang Yumin is unwilling to face but cannot deny.
"Yumin, you disappoint me today."
Guo Huaqin finally spoke, her tone filled with obvious dissatisfaction.
She shook her head, a trace of fatigue and regret flashing in her eyes.
"When is it your turn to interfere in the affairs of the Xiao family?"
There was no disguising criticism in his words, "I always thought you were a sensible child, but it seems I was wrong."
These words were like sharp blades, leaving hidden but deep scars in Jiang Yumin's heart.
Jiang Yumin felt her mind go blank and tears welled up in her eyes.
Those reproaches seemed to turn into invisible needles, constantly irritating her fragile and proud heart.
She felt extremely aggrieved, but she could only hold it in and not say it out loud.
Because at this moment no one stood on her side, and no one even showed her mercy for a second.
She bit her lower lip so hard that it almost broke, and the pain spread from between her lips and teeth to her heart.
His hands were tightly clutching his clothes, and his knuckles turned white from the force.
He looked extremely miserable, but no one could comfort him.
Guo Huaqin continued, "Besides, who told you we weren't having a wedding? It's too early to say that."
Previously, it was because Xiao Ruan and his family had been working and living in other places, which was too far away from home and it was not convenient for them to hold a formal ceremony.
And now, they have returned to the capital.
In addition to taking advantage of the opportunity of family reunion during the Chinese New Year, the main purpose is to finalize and complete the wedding arrangements.
These words were like a loud slap in the face, hitting Jiang Yumin hard. It was burning with pain, and the feeling of being humiliated and ignored came over her.
It was as if all her self-esteem was trampled on the ground and crushed to pieces in an instant.
She didn't dare to confront Guo Huaqin head-on, so she could only lower her head and force a smile, which was uglier than crying.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
