Chapter 137 Getting into Trouble
"Okay, Jiang Mi, you're a little stronger than me now, so I won't go head-to-head with you. But it's not certain that I'll be worse than you in the future. I've always been stronger than you since I was a child, and it will be the same in the future."
Yang Liu seemed to be brainwashing herself; she believed it herself, and in her heart, Jiang Mi could never compare to her.
Jiang Mi's lips have lost more than ten pounds. Actually, she didn't intentionally try to lose weight. She's just been too busy lately with a lot of things to do. She's also been controlling her diet, not eating too much, and avoiding foods that are easy to gain weight. So, without realizing it, she's lost some weight.
She's now considered a slightly plump beauty. Although she's still a bit chubby, she's no longer the kind of person people would call a fatso.
Jiang Mi is no longer insecure. She is now much prettier and richer than before, and she no longer feels inferior to Yang Liu.
Jiang Mi stopped saying anything hurtful and said seriously to Yang Liu, "Yang Liu, I've always treated you as a good friend, even like family. All my feelings for you were genuine. But unfortunately, sincerity means nothing to you; it can be trampled on at will. The reason you can't stand me now is simply because you think I should treat you well as I used to, and fawn over you. You've never treated me as a friend."
Yang Liu was taken aback for a moment, but then showed an indifferent expression: "What do you think I was with you for back then? Although I was already very beautiful in Qingyun Village, having you as my foil only made me look even more beautiful."
"Oh, I see. So now? Do you still think you're much prettier than me?" Jiang Mi looked at her with neither arrogance nor servility. Her eyes were bright, as if they held a vast sea of stars, making one reluctant to look away once inside.
Jiang Mi's skin has become better and better, even whiter and more tender than before. Because of the weight loss, her slightly pointed chin and long neck are now visible, and everything about her is just right.
Yang Liu looked surprised and jealous. This was the first time she had observed Jiang Mi up close. If she were to say it herself, she wouldn't have the confidence to say that she was more beautiful than Jiang Mi.
"What...what did you do? Why did things suddenly turn out like this?" Yang Liu was extremely unwilling. "You're on a diet? Didn't you say you'd never diet, even if you were killed?"
Jiang Mi sneered: "Yeah, even though others mocked me maliciously before, I didn't care much. As long as the people I cared about didn't mind, that was enough. I didn't expect that I was not only fat, but also stupid. But I've come to my senses. I'm losing weight not only to become fat quickly, but also for my own health. Yang Liu, actually, I've been giving in to you all along. Do you really think you're better than me in everything?"
In the past, Yang Liu felt that Jiang Mi was happier than her, but she was much prettier than Jiang Mi, which made her feel a little better. But now, it seems that she can't compare to Jiang Mi in any way.
"You...you just wait!"
Yang Liu left angrily. She now wanted to live a better life than Jiang Mi, and the only way was to marry an official. Only then would Jiang Mi, no matter how rich, be no match for her.
Jiang Mi watched Yang Liu's retreating figure and returned to the restaurant without any hesitation. She should have been more sober up sooner, otherwise Yang Liu would not have had the opportunity to frame her. Thinking that Yang Liu often spent time with Village Chief Yang, she wondered if the two of them had something to hide. It seemed she would have to investigate when she had the chance.
Back at the restaurant, Jiang Yan ran over, covered in sweat but still beaming, "Honey, where have you been? Mother was just looking for you."
"What's wrong? Is there something you need?"
"Yes, I was worried something was wrong with you. There are too many people here. I told you to go to the back instead of helping out in the front."
Jiang Mi arrived at the backyard with a puzzled look on her face. When her mother saw her, she breathed a sigh of relief: "Oh dear, a young girl like you shouldn't be working outside. You're even soliciting customers. How can this be allowed? You should help out in the back. No, you don't need to help. Just come and rest in the back."
Jiang's mother was so obviously spoiling Jiang Mi. Jiang Yan nodded in deep agreement: "Yes, honey, as an unmarried girl, you shouldn't be out there. What if there are bad people out there?"
Actually, when Jiang's mother came out to take a look, she noticed from afar that her daughter was incredibly beautiful standing there, and people around couldn't help but look at her. Of course, as a mother, she was happy that her daughter was so beautiful, but if other people with ill intentions were looking at her, Jiang's mother would naturally worry that her daughter would be bullied.
"Okay, then I'll keep watch from upstairs."
Just then, the waiter ran over and said to Jiang Mi, "Miss, there's a customer on the third floor who specifically asked for you to go there."
"Me?" Jiang Mi pointed to herself. She remembered that the group of people were merchants who came and went. Their words and actions were a bit vulgar. Although they might not necessarily be bad people, she still had some concerns.
"Who? Who is it? I'll go!" Jiang's mother went straight over, leaving Jiang Mi in the backyard.
The guests at that table were immediately displeased when they saw that a woman had arrived instead of the young girl they had seen before.
"What do you mean by this? I'm not calling you, I'm calling a young girl. Call her over here."
Jiang's mother smiled and said, "That's my daughter. She's still young and doesn't know what the guests need. I sent her back to her hometown because she's getting in the way here. If the guests need anything, just tell me."
The man in the lead seemed displeased: "Really? She treated us quite well just now. I don't want you, but you called her over. We're supposed to be honored guests, aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation on the very first day by treating us like this?"
Seeing that these men were all quite strong and intimidating, Jiang's mother didn't dare to confront them directly. Instead, she gently advised, "Guests, how would you like to be entertained? It doesn't matter who it is. This is a place to eat, not a brothel where you have to specify someone."
Upon hearing this, the leader immediately smashed a bowl on the ground and angrily shouted, "What did you say? Don't you want to work here anymore?"
Jiang Mi was afraid these people would cause trouble, so she listened from the side. When she heard a bowl clatter, she immediately ran over and asked, "What are you doing?"
When Jiang's mother saw Jiang Mi come out, she was so frightened that she quickly pulled her behind her: "Honey, don't come out. I told you to stay in the back. What are you doing out here?"
Upon seeing Jiang Mi, the man immediately revealed a malicious smile.
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