Jiang Han was unaware that because she had persuaded Yan Ling to visit Jiang Xin and the child, her brother had once again considered asking Jiang Xin for money.
She was looking through her brother's account book in the restaurant.
Jiang Han was stunned when she discovered an unexplained expense recorded every day.
She carefully examined the recent bank statements, and her brother had marked the amount.
They serve both lunch and dinner, and every time I come to the restaurant, I order large portions of meat and fish.
Soon it was lunchtime, and Jiang Han quickly forgot about it.
The restaurant wasn't very busy. Some regulars, noticing the owner wasn't there, asked Jiang Han a few questions.
Around 8 p.m., a group of workers dressed in shabby clothes and covered in dust arrived at the restaurant.
They sat down casually, holding up the menu and starting to order.
Waitress Xiao Li stood to the side with a bitter face, writing down the names of the dishes. Jiang Han noticed her pale face and wondered why Xiao Li looked so strange. It was a good thing that these people were ordering so much food.
After all the dishes were served, Jiang Han pulled Xiao Li to the corner of the cashier area.
"Why did you look so strange when you saw these people? Do you know them?"
Xiao Li opened his mouth, thought for a moment, and then swallowed his words. This was the boss's business. The boss was willing to pay for the meal, so why should he, an employee, say anything?
Seeing that she hesitated, Jiang Han made her look up at him and said, "Speak up. I'm your boss's sister. I promise I won't tell my brother. Just tell me!"
"Well...they are the boss's friends. The boss instructed that they could dine at the restaurant for free."
Jiang Han lowered her voice and asked softly, "How often do they come?"
Xiao Li lowered his head even further: "I come every day..."
Jiang Han: "......"
Is her brother doing charity work here?
Eating and drinking for free every day? Is that how you do business?
Who can withstand such abuse?!
*******
Since leaving the hospital that day, Mingyue has not gone home. Her workplace organized a training session, and she has been resting in the staff dormitory during this time.
By the time the course ended, a week had already passed.
As soon as Mingyue arrived home, she enjoyed the chicken soup her mother had lovingly prepared. She slurped down a bowl of soup before telling her mother about Jiang Xin.
Shu Yuqing's expression remained unchanged, and she gave a soft "oh" to indicate that she understood.
Then he saw his daughter already drinking her second bowl of chicken soup, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
After Mingyue had eaten and drunk her fill, Shu Yuqing finally asked the question that had been troubling her:
"Mingyue, don't you think Mom is too cruel to Jiang Xin?"
Mingyue was startled. What's wrong with her mother? Why is she asking her this out of the blue?
She noticed that her mother's body was tense, her expression was somewhat stiff, and she was staring at her intently.
Noticing her mother's nervousness, Mingyue suddenly realized that her mother wasn't asking about Jiang Xin, but about her.
The mother was worried that Jiang Xin's situation would create a rift between them.
Although her mother appeared indifferent, she could tell that Jiang Xin's betrayal had hurt her.
Mingyue knelt down in front of Shu Yuqing, rested her head on her knees, and said softly, "Mom, I grew up in an orphanage. I've heard people there talk about adoption. They said that every adopted child faces a different family."
Most of these families come to the orphanage to adopt a child because they have been unable to have one.
However, this situation has its pros and cons. Some people who adopt these children then have their own biological children and start to dislike the adopted children.
This is the worst situation; they will be treated differently by their parents, some even going hungry and cold, and their education will not be provided.
I am so lucky to have met you and Dad. You gave me a warm and happy home.
You taught me how to be a person, you sheltered me from the wind and rain, and you gave me the courage to move forward without hesitation.
You showed me through your actions that there is no difference between girls and boys, and that girls can also realize their ambitions and be independent and strong.
Mom, you have no idea how outstanding you are. When I was a child, my dream was to become a woman as strong as you and shine in the field I love!
You respect me, understand me, tolerate me, support me, and encourage me to realize my dreams.
Jiang Xin's current predicament is entirely her own fault. She had reached heights that others could hardly attain, and had a life that others envied, yet she chose to degenerate and sink into depravity with a despicable man.
She had a great hand of cards, but she played them terribly. Who can she blame for that?
Mom, this is the path she chose herself, and she should bear all the consequences. None of this has anything to do with you.
How could I think you are a cold-blooded and heartless person because of this?
Some people say you are strict and domineering, but I don't think so.
Being lenient and indulgent towards me will only truly harm me.
I am your daughter. You have loved and cherished me for decades. I am not a block of wood or a fool. I can feel your love for me.
I will always be your daughter, and you will always be my mother.
You are my pride, and I want to be your pride too!
There's something I've never told you: I love you, Mom.
Mingyue's words brought tears to Shu Yuqing's eyes. She knew that her Mingyue was not an ungrateful person.
He had been hurt too deeply by Jiang Xin in his past life and could no longer withstand such a blow.
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