After giving Wu Ma a warning, Song Xia went to the hospital. In a way, her family situation was similar to that of the innocent heroine. Both had seriously ill mothers and gambling fathers. She even had a younger brother who was still in school. However, she was not as lucky as the innocent heroine, who had the help of the male lead and male supporting character from a powerful family. She could only sign an agreement with Grandpa Ji to take care of Ji Ye.
Old Master Ji had no other choice but to seek her out, as he was surrounded by people who were eyeing him covetously, and he was afraid that if he sought out someone else, they would transfer Ji Ye's assets.
As for her, she had been observed by Old Master Ji for several years. She was resilient enough, kind enough, and difficult enough. Moreover, she had a good understanding of the company's affairs when she worked as an assistant at Ji's. In comparison, she was indeed the most suitable candidate that could be found for the time being.
"Why did you come here today? Didn't you just get married? Is the Ji family busy with nothing?" Lying on the hospital bed, Song's mother felt very guilty towards her eldest daughter, Song Xia, blaming herself for becoming a burden.
"There are only a few people in the Ji family, what could they possibly be busy with? I made you some soup, drink it while it's hot."
Song's mother sighed: "Have you gone to see Grandpa Ji yet?"
“The old man is in a nursing home. If I go too often, it will disturb his rest. Going twice a month is enough.”
"Remember to be filial to them, after all, they have helped us so much."
"Mom, I know."
"How are things going with Ji Ye? He hasn't given you any trouble, has he?"
"He's just a kid, what can he possibly do to me?"
"That's good." Song's mother was relieved after asking. "You made a good soup today."
"The Ji family has all the best ingredients, so the soup they make will naturally be delicious. If you like it, we'll make it for you every day from now on."
“How can I let you deliver food every day? This hospital isn’t short of food, and this is a VIP ward where the meals are nutritionally balanced. You just go about your business, just like Grandpa Ji, who comes to see me once or twice a month.”
Song Xia just smiled and didn't respond. Grandpa Ji had a dedicated caregiver who could tell jokes and amuse him. Although her mother was well taken care of by a caregiver, she didn't have much entertainment. If she didn't come often, she would be so bored.
"Has Ji Jianfei returned yet?"
"No."
Song's mother sighed. Her daughter was getting married for the first time, but she married an old man whose son was already a teenager. If she had known from the beginning, she would have stopped it even if it cost her her life. Who knew that her daughter would be so ambitious and take the household registration book herself.
"Mom, don't worry. I'm not going to live a proper life with Ji Jianfei. Once Ji Ye turns eighteen, I can retire gracefully and get a generous divorce settlement."
"But that's three years from now. You're already thirty now. In three years, you'll be thirty-three. How will you find a boyfriend? You'll be too old, and you'll be divorced. What good man wouldn't run away from you?"
Song Xia winked and smiled: "At least your daughter will have some money by then. Isn't that enough? You've been through marriage yourself, don't you know whether it's a good or bad marriage?"
Song's mother was so angry she kept saying, "Not all men are like your father."
"Okay, Mom, I know you're worried about my marriage, but what era are we living in? People don't necessarily have to get married and have children. If you're worried about who will take care of me in my old age, there's always Song Yu, isn't there?"
Song's mother nodded: "Your brother will indeed take care of you."
"Isn't that enough?"
"But Xiaoyu will get married someday. What if his future wife objects?"
"First of all, what you said is just a possibility. We should trust Xiaoyu's character. He wouldn't abandon his own sister like me. Secondly, I don't necessarily need to rely on Xiaoyu for my retirement. I'll have my own money in the future, and I can live in whatever kind of nursing home I want. So Mom, don't worry about things that haven't happened yet. What you need to do now is take good care of your health."
"You've always had a strong sense of self-reliance since you were little."
“If he hadn’t been so bold, that scumbag would have already ruined the three of us, mother and children.”
Song's mother stopped arguing with Song Xia about these issues, because she could never win an argument with her daughter. Her daughter always had her reasons, but as a mother, how could she not be anxious when she saw her daughter jumping into such a fire pit for her and her son?
Everyone says her daughter is lucky to have been chosen by a wealthy family, but it's not easy to get into a wealthy family. Everything comes at a price, and it's all her own fault for not being capable enough.
After taking care of her mother's nap at noon, Song Xia left the hospital. She had noticed that morning that although she had married into the wealthy Ji family, her wardrobe was pitifully small. She needed to buy some more clothes, since she would be attending many formal occasions in the future.
In addition, Grandpa Ji gives her a lot of pocket money. After buying clothes, shoes and bags, there is still some left over. She needs to open an investment account. She can't just wait for Grandpa to give her money every day. Speaking of investing, she still thinks she has a good eye for money.
Besides, once Ji Ye grows up and leaves the Ji family, she can't possibly ask Ji Ye for money again, right? So starting now to make money work for her is the best way.
Unexpectedly, she ran into Ji Jianfei and his lover in a shopping mall in the city center.
"I want the one she's wearing, Jianfei. I like this one. Make her take it off." The young mistress clung to Ji Jianfei's arm. Clearly, she knew Song Xia, otherwise she wouldn't make such an unreasonable request. After all, A City was full of wealthy people, and she, who relied on men for a living, wouldn't dare to cause trouble.
The salesperson looked at Song Xia with a troubled expression. Although Ji Jianfei's eyes flashed with amazement, he disliked the life that had been arranged for him, so his gaze towards Song Xia turned to disgust.
Song Xia smiled slightly, not minding at all: "If you like it, you can have it."
Her soft, yielding manner initially delighted her lover as if he had won a battle, but he soon found it utterly boring.
In fact, Song Xia just didn't like this dress. The salesperson insisted that she try it on, and after trying it on, she felt that it was a bit too flashy. She still preferred the delicate and minimalist style.
"Please wrap up the two items I just bought."
Suddenly, the young lover perked up again: "Jianfei, I..."
Song Xia chuckled: "I'm going to see Grandpa in a couple of days, are you coming too?"
"Alright." Ji Jianfei was also getting impatient with the woman's spoiled behavior. "What kind of behavior is this, constantly acting like this?"
The woman pouted and rolled her eyes at Song Xia, clearly unconvinced.
Since it was just a transaction and there were no feelings involved, Song Xia naturally wouldn't get angry over such a woman. She only spoke to Ji Jianfei: "There's a charity gala tomorrow. The old man's idea is that you can come with me if you're willing, otherwise it's fine."
In general, Ji Jianfei would only be a laughing stock if he went to such an occasion, so he was unwilling to attend and frowned in disgust: "I'm not going."
"Okay, goodbye then."
Watching her departing figure, Ji Jianfei grew increasingly displeased. He shouldn't have agreed to marry her for money in the first place. How could someone with such an awkward personality, who couldn't make people happy, and who didn't even have a family background, be worthy of him? His father was truly senile.
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