As Xiang Shanshan listened to Meng Shuyun's words, her expression gradually became complicated. At first, she was angry, but as she listened, she found that what Meng Shuyun said made some sense.
Yes, that old woman is so powerful, she'll definitely make Su Xiangyang hand over his salary. Even if she manages to hook Su Xiangyang, she won't get much money.
It would be better to find someone richer than Su Xiangyang. Su Xiangyang is just a manager with no future prospects. I am a college graduate and deserve better.
The more Xiang Shanshan thought about it, the more tempted she became. But when she saw the intriguing smile on Meng Shuyun's face, she was startled, as if she had suddenly come to her senses. She took a big step back and shouted, "Mind your own business, humph!" After saying that, she turned around and ran away in a disheveled state.
Meng Shuyun watched Xiang Shanshan's retreating figure and sneered repeatedly.
Someone like her, wanting to get entangled with Su Xiangyang, is simply overestimating herself.
Given that Xiang Shanshan loves money more than herself, and with better options available, she naturally wouldn't be willing to continue her ambiguous relationship with Su Xiangyang.
"Idiot." Meng Shuyun muttered under her breath as she watched Xiang Shanshan's retreating figure.
Meng Shuyun arrived at the newspaper office, called Deng Jiaqi out, handed her the lunchbox, and instructed her, "Lunch. Take the lunchbox back and wash it. Eat on time and drink plenty of water. This is specially prepared for you, don't be silly and give it to Su Xiangyang."
Su Xiangyang had just returned from fetching water when he heard his name called. He came over and immediately noticed the lunchbox in Deng Jiaqi's hand. His eyes lit up instantly: "Mom, you brought us food! Is there any for me?"
He only has five yuan of pocket money a month, and he doesn't have time to go home for lunch. The lunch he brings in the morning gets cold by noon, and it's neither tasty nor plentiful.
"No, go buy it yourself if you want to eat. This is something I brought for Jiaqi," Meng Shuyun said without any mercy.
Upon hearing this, Su Xiangyang's face immediately fell, filled with displeasure.
My mother, who used to love me dearly, is now as cold and indifferent as a stranger. In her heart, I am not even worth a blade of grass.
Even Deng Jiaqi, who joined the family later, was more important than him. If they got a dog, his status would probably be even lower than a dog's...
Su Xiangyang felt a pang of disappointment and reflected to himself that it must be because he hadn't gone to university, divorced his father, and was considered useless that his mother felt he couldn't be relied on, which was why she treated him this way.
With a determined look on his face, Su Xiangyang said resolutely, "Mom, I will definitely get into university and make you proud!" He looked as if the university gates had already opened for him.
Meng Shuyun frowned slightly, looking at him with a puzzled expression. She wondered what kind of trouble this child was up to now. She said, "Are you alright? Why are you suddenly saying this? It's so strange."
As he spoke, he rolled his eyes, his face full of indifference.
Su Xiangyang was extremely frustrated, secretly thinking: Fine, this mother is probably fake.
Deng Jiaqi quickly grabbed Su Xiangyang's hand, her eyes full of trust, practically radiating pink bubbles, and said sweetly, "You can definitely do it!" She acted as if Su Xiangyang was already a college student.
Seeing this scene, Meng Shuyun shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself: Love really can make people blind, I've come to believe it.
Forget it, I should go back and make more hair accessories; that's the important thing.
...
Su Xiulan was determined and insisted on taking Xie Lin'an to the hospital for a simple treatment of his wound.
Xie Lin'an declined several times along the way, but he couldn't resist Su Xiulan's insistence.
When I left the hospital, it was well past lunchtime; it was already 1 p.m.
After all that commotion, everyone's stomachs were rumbling.
Su Xiulan looked guilty and said sincerely, "Teacher Xie, I'm really sorry for what happened today. Please have a meal with me to make amends."
Xie Lin'an waved his hand and said gently, "Don't be so polite, just call me Lin'an. Let's skip the meal. The most important thing right now is to buy a pair of glasses. It's really inconvenient without them."
He knew in his heart that if he didn't let Su Xiulan do something, she wouldn't be able to get over it.
The two arrived at a department store, where there was a counter selling eyeglasses.
Xie Lin'an immediately took a liking to the cheapest one and pointed at it, saying, "I'll take this one."
He'd been wearing those old glasses for years; as long as he could see clearly, he didn't care about the style.
Even the cheapest pair of glasses costs twelve yuan, and it wouldn't be right to make Su Xiulan spend so much money.
Su Xiulan glanced at the style; it was no different from reading glasses, black-rimmed, plain and ordinary, really not a good match for Xie Lin'an.
Xie Lin'an looks to be only in his thirties, and wearing such old-fashioned glasses doesn't suit him.
So she said to the sales clerk, "Excuse me, could you please take out that pair of thin-rimmed silver glasses from inside so I can take a look?" She thought that these glasses would definitely suit Xie Lin'an.
Upon hearing this, the sales clerk immediately showed impatience and reluctantly took out the pair of glasses that Xie Lin'an had originally chosen, saying sarcastically, "Those glasses are very expensive. If you break them, you'll have to pay for them. Take a good look before you buy them. Once you pay, you can look at them however you like."
That condescending attitude is infuriating.
Su Xiulan instantly flew into a rage. With a "smack," she pulled a wad of cash from her pocket and slammed it on the glass counter, pointing at another sales clerk next to her and saying:
"Come here and show me the glasses. Call your manager out; I'm going to complain about her. Her service is terrible!" Her arrogant demeanor stunned the sales clerk.
Upon hearing that she was going to be complained about, the saleswoman's face turned pale, and she hurriedly said, "Miss, I...I didn't mean to just now. Please forgive me this time..."
The sales clerk who was called out was quick-witted and ran over immediately, smiling broadly, and said, "Ma'am, our manager is out getting supplies, but I will definitely convey your request truthfully. Please feel free to look at any of the glasses you'd like and try them on."
Su Xiulan snorted coldly, took the pair of thin-rimmed silver glasses from the sales clerk, and handed them to Xie Lin'an.
Xie Lin'an paused for a moment, then didn't take it immediately.
Seeing this, Su Xiulan personally helped him put on his glasses.
Xie Lin'an was already good-looking, with thick eyebrows and phoenix eyes. Although there were still some bruises on the corners of his eyes and cheeks, his whole demeanor changed instantly after putting on these thin-rimmed glasses.
He appears reserved and composed yet clever, and when he doesn't smile, he exudes a sense of coldness.
Xie Lin'an coughed lightly, took a step back, and said, "Xiulan, these glasses are too expensive. I'll just wear the cheaper ones."
Su Xiulan then came to her senses, realizing that she had been staring at the person in a daze. Her face flushed slightly, and she said, "This one is fine. Please pay."
His tone was completely unwavering.
Before leaving, Su Xiulan glanced at the arrogant saleswoman and said coldly, "Don't forget my complaint. I'll come back tomorrow to check on the progress."
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