"What kind of jade is she? Don't mention her. I'll take you to buy some snacks. You can eat if you're hungry."
Lin Xi was quite satisfied with Lin Xiao's attitude; all his favoritism was reserved for her alone.
Jiang Tang, on the other hand, as a day student, cried in front of her mother as soon as she got home, and even pointed to her bleeding leg to complain to her mother.
Her mother was furious when she heard this. She had never laid a finger on her own daughter since she was little, so she immediately went to find Jiang Mei.
Jiang Mei has been extremely busy lately. After giving her the money, that mysterious person was quiet for a few days, but perhaps he ran out of money and started calling her again to ask for more.
Lin Hai never let her manage the family's finances. Where was she supposed to get so much money? That person said that if she didn't give it to him, he would come knocking on her door.
Just as she was pacing around in a panic, her sister-in-law came over and gave her a lecture, saying that she couldn't control her son and that he was bullying her daughter again.
Lin Xiao never treated her like a mother, and he certainly wouldn't listen to her.
“Sister-in-law, don’t be angry. When his father comes back, I’ll have him talk to him.”
"Then let's do it this way. When Lin Xiao comes back, we'll make them get engaged. After I get engaged, will he still dare to treat Tangtang like this?"
I really couldn't control this matter, but seeing how angry my sister-in-law was, I had no choice but to let it slide for the time being.
This Lin Xiao is always causing her trouble; he never lets her have a moment's peace.
When Lin Hai returned, she naturally launched into another tirade, especially when she mentioned that Lin Xiao had pushed Tangtang down, she was still extremely angry.
"That kid is really outrageous. How could he push someone like that?"
Hearing Jiang Mei say this, Lin Hai understood Lin Xiao's feelings quite well. Wasn't he like that back then? His family insisted on introducing Jiang Mei to him, and no matter what he said or did, she would follow him closely, which annoyed him to no end.
It seems that Lin Xiao really doesn't like Jiang Tang. In that case, he said to Jiang Mei, "If Xiao Xiao doesn't like her, then forget it. Tell your sister-in-law that the two of them are not meant to be."
"Ah~ Honey, no! Think about it again. Tangtang is really a good person. You just don't know her yet."
"She's like a fairy descended from heaven, Xiao Xiao can't help but like her."
"Honey, think about it again. How about we get them engaged first? Maybe things will be better then."
As luck would have it, Lin Xiao had just come back to pick up some things. They had just started school and had plenty of time. He remembered that he hadn't brought some things, so he came back after school.
Upon entering, I heard this sentence and coldly refused, "What engagement? Let whoever wants to get engaged do it. I'll say it again today: keep your niece in check. If there's a next time, I won't let her off the hook."
What happened?
Lin Xiao recounted everything that had happened that day, and at the end he added, "Does her niece think she's some kind of gangster? She even brought people to find Xiao Xi."
Jiang Mei explained weakly, "She was probably joking. That child has always liked to joke since she was little."
"I don't care if she's joking or not. Anyone with eyes can see that, Dad. I'm telling you this seriously today: I like Lin Xi, and I will marry her. Otherwise, I won't get married."
Lin Hai's mouth dropped open in surprise: "What? You like Lin Xi? Didn't you treat her like a younger sister?"
“I have never treated her as my sister. From the first time I met her, I had already decided that I would marry her when I grew up.”
"But does she like you? I think she just sees you as an older brother."
"She doesn't like me, but she doesn't like anyone else either, so I still have a chance."
Lin Hai then understood why he had led the people away for Lin Xi. Judging from his usual behavior, he had assumed that Lin Xi only treated them as family, after all, she called him "father" and "godmother".
"You like Lin Xi? You should have said so earlier. Dad supports you. I also like that girl quite a bit. I would be very happy if she could marry me as my daughter-in-law."
Lin Xiao smiled. It seemed that his father didn't object to their relationship anymore. The next thing he needed to do was to win over Xiao Xi. But there was no rush. They had just started college, so they could take it slow.
Jiang Mei shouted emotionally, "No, I don't agree!"
If they get together, what will happen to my niece? Besides, when Lin Xiao grows up, no matter what she does, she might run off with the money. Then my life will have been wasted.
"It's not up to you; my dad already agreed."
Jiang Mei realized she had overreacted, so she softened her tone and said, "Lin Xiao, you're still young. How do you know what liking or disliking someone means? Maybe you like her today, but you might not like her tomorrow. So don't rush things, take your time."
"No need. I like her. It's something I've known since I was a child. There will never be anyone better than her."
"Son, I like your attitude. It's exactly like mine when I was young. Keep it up! Dad supports you."
"Thank you, Dad. I'm going back to my room to get my things."
Jiang Mei ran up to Lin Hai and said, "Honey, are you really willing to let a country girl be our daughter-in-law? How can I go out in public like that? People will laugh their heads off."
“If you can’t go out, then don’t go out. Besides, Xiaoxi isn’t as bad as you say. She’s the top scorer in the college entrance exam. Her future is limitless. If we wait a few more years, she might be snatched away by someone else. No, I have to prepare the betrothal gifts quickly, lest someone else makes the first move.”
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
Jiang Mei was so angry that she screamed on the spot. Why couldn't anything go right? Her cousin was the same. Since he had taken the child away in the first place, why didn't he just kill him? Why did he have to send him away again? Otherwise, she wouldn't be in this state today.
Just as she was pacing around in anger, the phone rang again: "Hey, have you thought it through? When are you going to give me the five thousand yuan?"
Jiang Mei lowered her voice and said, "Five thousand yuan? Where am I supposed to get that? Didn't you just say you were going to take ten thousand?"
"Stop talking nonsense. I've been having bad luck lately and lost it all at once. Bring me another five thousand and we'll call it a day. Otherwise, you can just wait for me to come knocking on your door."
Jiang Mei was already furious, and when the person on the phone kept pressing her, she angrily said, "Ugh, I really have no money left. Do whatever you want, I'm not afraid of you."
"Alright, Mrs. Lin, your good days are over. Wait for me to go find your husband."
After saying that, he hung up the phone, saying, "Hey, you bastard, how dare you!"
To be continued!
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