Chapter 186 City Champion

Jiang Xianli and Xie Jingcheng took a shower, changed their clothes, and sat down at the dining table at eight o'clock.

The dining table was covered with a particularly exquisite and beautiful tablecloth, with a transparent glass vase in the middle, filled with a selection of fresh flowers.

Jiang Xianli and Xie Jingcheng sat opposite each other, Yu Zhu was responsible for pouring wine, and Jiang Qiu was responsible for serving the dishes.

Jiang Xianli smiled and said, "This is clearly at home, but the food feels like a star hotel. If I had known, I would have changed into a dress instead of home clothes."

Xie Jingcheng was also wearing a grey robe. He raised his goblet to Jiang Xianli and said, "Home is a place to relax. You can wear whatever you want. Cheers."

"Cheers."

Jiang Xianli raised her wine glass and clinked it with his, then took a sip and found it tasted good.

The two played in Shanghai for three days and rushed back to Haiping City overnight on the fourth day.

On the day the college entrance examination results came out, everyone in the Jiang family arrived at the school gate.

When Jiang Xianyang came out of school, his face was full of smiles and he looked full of energy.

Zhao Xiumei quickly grabbed his arm and asked, "Son, how did you do in the exam?"

"562 points, first in the city."

"Oh my God!" Zhao Xiumei's eyes sparkled with tears, "How can my son be so amazing? Woohoo...Son, you are such a source of pride for me."

The other members of the Jiang family also cried for joy. To be the top scholar in the city, this was something that Jiang Xianyang had worked so hard to achieve.

Xie Jingcheng put his arm around Jiang Xianli's shoulders, his face full of pride.

"I've seen it for a long time. My uncle is no ordinary person. He has a bright future."

Jiang Xianli looked at him and said, "You also learned from Mr. Zhou, uncle?"

"That's right."

Zhou Kunhao had already spoken, "My son's uncle passed the exam and became the top scorer in the city, which brought honor to me as his brother-in-law. I will reward you with 10,000 yuan."

"No, no, thank you, brother-in-law, but I have so much money and I don't know where to spend it. When I graduate and get married, you can keep it as a gift and give it to my wife and children."

"Hahaha..." Zhou Kunhao laughed heartily, "Today is really a double blessing. You became the city's top scholar, and just now your third sister and I went to the hospital for a check-up, and she has been pregnant for more than a month. Brother-in-law is very happy today, you must take this money."

As he said that, he took out 10,000 yuan from his briefcase and stuffed it into Jiang Xianyang's pocket, "Don't worry, I'll give you more when you get married and have children."

Xie Jingcheng teased, "Brother-in-law, this is a bit unruly, isn't it? The eldest and second brothers-in-law haven't expressed their opinions yet, but you have already expressed your opinions. What do you want us to do?"

Although he was joking, he often said many things in the form of jokes.

Zhou Kunhao has been in the business world for so many years, but if he can't even hear this little hidden meaning, his life would have been in vain.

Xie Jingcheng could certainly afford 10,000 yuan. He had the best relationship with Jiang Xianyang among the three brothers-in-law, so he would definitely be willing to pay, and maybe even more.

But compared to the other two, Wu Peng earns less, about 30,000 to 40,000 yuan a year, and still has expenses of over 10,000 yuan.

Besides, he had just bought the house not long ago, so it was indeed a bit difficult for him to come up with 10,000.

Of course he has some, but who would spend all his family savings just for his brother-in-law to go to school?

This was indeed a matter he had not considered carefully.

Zhou Kunhao immediately laughed and said, "Although we are the same kind of people, I am the richest man in Haiping City. How can you compete with me? I will use this ten thousand to cover all the expenses of Yangyang University for four years. You two can just give me three or five hundred, or some gifts. Young people, don't compete with an old man like me."

His words did ease the embarrassment of Wu Peng and Jiang Xianhong.

Xie Jingcheng was also very satisfied and continued to joke, "Okay, we are not worthy of competing with the richest man, I will give you 1,000."

As he spoke, he took out 1,000 yuan from his wallet and stuffed it into Jiang Xianyang's pocket.

Wu Peng also took out 1,000 yuan and said, "Come on, Yangyang, this is given to you by your brother-in-law."

Jiang Xianyang said: "Thank you, my three brothers-in-law, but I really can't afford so much money."

He really feels that his life now is just like a dream. In the past, ten dollars was considered a lot of money for him.

But ever since his second sister married into the Xie family, he had always had a few hundred dollars in his pocket, and now he had more than ten thousand.

Jiang Xianhui said, "Just take what your brother-in-law gives you. If you can't spend it all, save it. Didn't you hear your third brother-in-law say that this is the money for four years of college?"

Jiang Xianli also said, "Okay, put it away quickly. There are so many people coming and going here. If bad guys see it, they might come and steal it. Let's go home quickly."

Zhao Xiumei pulled Jiang Xianyang, "Yes, let's go home!"

The Jiang family produced a top scholar in the city, and neighbors all praised them along the way.

Zhao Xiumei felt that today was the proudest day of her life, except for the day when the second daughter married into the Xie family.

But lunch is still prepared by the three sons-in-law.

Wu Peng cooks, Xie Jingcheng selects vegetables, and Zhou Kunhao lights the fire.

Jiang Xianli sat at the dining table, fanning herself and eating grapes.

Zhao Xiumei said angrily, "This guy who got married later than you is already pregnant, aren't you anxious?"

Although Xie Jingcheng is a nice person and is very nice to Jiang Xianli, he is rich, handsome, and young.

There are still several decades left in the second half of his life. Zhao Xiumei is afraid that even if Xie Jingcheng has no feelings for other women, it will not stop some women from forcing themselves on him.

What should I do? I'd better have a child first so that I can feel at ease and not be afraid of any unexpected changes in the future.

Jiang Xianli glanced at her nonchalantly, "I'm not in a hurry. I'm only 22 years old. If possible, it would be better to have another child at the age of 28."

Throughout my daughter’s life, her parents repeatedly told her to study hard and not to fall in love too early when she was in school.

As soon as they step out of school, they are urged to find a partner, get married and have children.

Give it a few years to transition.

Zhao Xiumei rolled her eyes at her, "Are you stupid? What kind of family is the Xie family? And Xie Jingcheng is more handsome than a celebrity. If you don't give birth, there are plenty of people who want to."

"I didn't say I won't have a baby. I just said I'll have to wait two years."

"What's the difference between giving birth now and waiting two years? Don't you just want to relax for these two years? But if you give birth, you will have a nanny to take care of it, and you don't have to take care of it yourself. What are you afraid of?"

Zhao Xiumei really couldn't understand what this naive girl was thinking. If it were her, she would do nothing but give birth to children every day.

The more children you have, the more property you will get, and there will always be one who will be successful.

Compared to that, what is the little money you earn from working so hard?

Jiang Xianli said unhappily, "Ms. Zhao, you are being too nosy."

"Okay, okay, whatever you want." Zhao Xiumei got up and went to the kitchen, mumbling.

…

Although her studies were over, Jiang Xianli did not give up and still spent two or three hours every day studying geography.

That afternoon, she woke up from her nap at around three o'clock.

I was bored, so I went for a walk on the street.

When I passed by the department store, I saw Ding Yuanyuan sitting on a bench in the square at the entrance.

"Sister-in-law, why are you here alone? Aren't you at work?"

Ding Yuanyuan lowered her head with an unhappy look on her face.

He sighed and said, "I quit my job last week. I haven't told my family yet. I still go out every day. I've been looking for a job for several days, but I haven't found a suitable job."

Jiang Xianli sat next to her and said with a smile, "You are pregnant now, so you can quit your job. It's just right for you to stay at home and take care of the baby. Mom has money now and can afford to support you and the child. You don't have to worry. Besides, with your big belly, where can you find a job? The boss will definitely not hire you."

"Yeah." Suddenly, Ding Yuanyuan looked up at Jiang Xianli and said, "I don't want to go to work anymore. I also want to start a small business."

"What do you want to do?"

"I want to find a school and open a stationery store in front of it. The capital is not high, but the business will definitely be good. I don't want to make a lot of money, but I just want to make enough for daily necessities. In this way, even if I have a child in the future, I can bring the child to the store, and the problem of work and childcare will be solved."

Jiang Xianli smiled and said that in her previous life, her sister-in-law bought two houses with the help of the stationery store.

"I think your idea is great. Go ahead and look for a store. If you don't have enough capital, I'll help you. As for the child, my mother will be at home and take care of the child."

Ding Yuanyuan said, "With your support, I feel more at ease. But I have the capital. When I got married, my mother gave me 1,000 yuan. After I got married, my mother has also given me 1,000 or 2,000 yuan recently. It's enough. There is still some left for living expenses. Besides, your brother also has a salary every month, which is enough to spend."

"That's fine. I'm bored here too, so why don't we go shopping in this department store?"

In the past, Jiang Xianli didn’t like to go shopping in the department store because Jiang Xianhui worked there. Now that Jiang Xianhui has resigned, she can come and shop at will.

"OK."

Jiang Xianli took Ding Yuanyuan's arm and went into the department store. Whenever she bought a skirt, she also bought one for Ding Yuanyuan. Whenever she bought a pair of shoes, she also bought a pair for Ding Yuanyuan.

Finally we arrived at the gold shop.

Jiang Xianli held up a gold necklace and asked Ding Yuanyuan, "Does it look good?"

Ding Yuanyuan smiled and said, "It looks good."

Jiang Xianli said to the salesperson, "Just buy this one and wrap it for me."

"Okay miss, seven hundred and twenty dollars."

Jiang Xianli paid the money and handed the bag to Ding Yuanyuan.

"Sister-in-law, this is for you."

"Give it to me?" Ding Yuanyuan was surprised. "No, no, it's too expensive. Besides, you've already bought me a lot of things."

Jiang Xianli stuffed it directly into her hand, "It's okay, it's just a little thing."

"Oh! You really married into a wealthy family." A sarcastic voice rang out, and then Zhao Fang and Zhao Xiulan walked in. Zhao Fang put her hands on her chest and said proudly, "Jiang Xianli, you are so generous to your sister-in-law. Seven hundred and twenty yuan is enough to buy a gold necklace, which is three or four months' salary for an ordinary person. You actually said it was a trifle. You are so pretentious and give so much to your family. Do Xie Jingcheng and his mother know?"

Jiang Xianli smiled and said, "I'm so sorry. My husband and mother-in-law always remind me to go home more often and buy more things for my parents. If you marry a rich man, will you cut off all contact with your family?"

As she spoke, she looked at Zhao Xiulan again, "Aunt, I remember that you disliked me the most when we were little, but you loved Zhao Fang the most. But if she gets married, I'm afraid she will become a stranger to you. I really feel sorry for you."

Zhao Fang said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly cut off contact with my parents? But when I spend money on my parents, it is definitely my own money. Don't forget that I only make 800 yuan a month. Unlike you, you spend all your in-laws' money. You are so shameless."

Jiang Xianli really laughed, "Isn't it natural for me to spend my husband's money? If you have the ability, after you get married, don't spend a penny of your husband's money, and let him spend all his money on other women."

"you……"

Without waiting for Zhao Fang to speak, Jiang Xianli continued, "My husband gave me money, so I can spend it however I want. He will be unhappy if I don't spend it. Not only is this necklace a trinket to me, but even buying this jewelry store is a piece of cake. You have time to be jealous of me here, why don't you find a rich husband too."

She came here in a hurry to cause trouble. She just wanted to piss Zhao Fang off to death.

Zhao Fang's face turned red and blue, and she was filled with anger.

She lost such a good job because of that bitch Jiang Xianli, and now she dares to show off so shamelessly!

Zhao Fang sneered, "Okay, then buy it. Buy it and let me see it."

Jiang Xianli looked at her like she was a fool, "Who do you think you are? Why should I buy it for you? Besides, no matter how rich you are, you should not buy things that you should not buy. You can't let me buy the whole world just because I have money. Are you mentally disturbed because you had an abortion last time and it will be difficult to find a partner in the future? When you see us married well, you are jealous like a mad dog and bite people randomly."

Since Zhao Fang is shameless, she won't give her any face. Otherwise, she will think she is easy to bully. She will say something sarcastic every time she sees her. It's so annoying.

As soon as Jiang Xianli finished speaking, people in the store started talking.

"Oh my god, this girl looks like a decent person, but she actually had an abortion."

"She said she would find a partner in the future. Doesn't that mean she got pregnant and had an abortion before marriage? The world is really going downhill. People like this still have the nerve to speak so unscrupulously about others."

"It must be because she is jealous of the other girl. The other girl's in-laws must be very rich and treat her very well, otherwise she would not have bought a gold necklace for her sister-in-law."

…

Zhao Fang was so angry that her whole body was shaking. "Jiang Xianli, you are so vicious that you actually slandered me in public like this. I have never had an abortion!"

"You haven't had an abortion? Then should I call the man you slept with to confront him?"

Zhao Fang's eyes flushed red as she stared at Jiang Xianli fiercely, "How dare you!"

Zhou Xiulan said, "Lili, Fangfang is your cousin. She has no grudge against you. There is just a misunderstanding between you two. How can you say that about her in public and ruin her reputation? How can she get married in the future?"

If she stayed as a maid all her life, you would also feel uneasy. "

Jiang Xianli sneered, "What does her own evil have to do with me? Why should I be uneasy? She was thinking of doing something good, so she deliberately went into my second brother's room, wanting to sleep with my second brother first and marry into a wealthy family with the help of her children. But she ended up sleeping with the wrong person, my second brother's driver. Even the driver fell in love with a woman like her who has no sense of shame and is morally corrupt. She will never get married in her life, and that's her own fault."