Chapter 213 Refusal
Su's mother and Su Xing did not feel that these words were mocking them; on the contrary, they felt that they were a compliment to Su Xing.
"There is a difference between people with natural talent and those who work hard."
Hearing this from behind, Jiang Mi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
There's a difference in how cultured and uncultured people talk; even their sarcasm is humorous.
This time, Su Xing finally realized that Jiang Xuan was mocking him, and immediately said unhappily, "What do you mean by that? Are you questioning the fortune teller's words?"
Thinking she still needed this family's help and not wanting to argue at this time, Su's mother quickly stopped her son: "Alright, alright, you're a big shot, don't argue with people. We need to focus on important matters now. You've crippled someone's sickly son; that's a considerable expense. Where would we get that kind of money? Your two older sisters are useless; they can't help you at all. It's only thanks to our Yindi that you married the most successful one."
Hearing this, Su Yindi felt somewhat uncomfortable: "You didn't agree to me marrying Jiang Zhi back then, but now he's successful and we're doing well, it's all thanks to our own efforts."
"Yes, yes, yes, it was Mother who misjudged you. I originally thought your eldest brother-in-law and second brother-in-law were doing the best, but they're not as good as you. You have such good judgment, you know how to pick people!"
Since Su's mother needed her help at this time, she had no choice but to flatter Su Yindi first. After all, she was her own daughter, and she knew exactly what to say to make Su Yindi happy.
Sure enough, Su Yindi's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, and her vanity was satisfied.
Mother Su continued, "That's why we've come to ask you for help. Yindi, you're rich and powerful now, the most capable person in our Su family. Just by stretching out your little finger, your brother's problem will be easily solved."
Upon hearing this, Su Yindi glanced at Jiang Zhi with a worried expression. That was true, but she couldn't make the decision herself; she still had to listen to her husband.
"Well... you did cripple him, so you should pay him compensation..."
Su's mother was unhappy: "It was their fault to begin with, why should we pay compensation? Besides, they don't want the money anymore, they want to sue the magistrate. Doesn't your family have a good relationship with the county magistrate? Ask your sister-in-law to put in a good word for you, that's a piece of cake. We have this connection, we should make use of it."
Su's mother's plan was quite clever. She never came over when she didn't need the help, but now that she does, she's starting to try and build a relationship with them.
"What relationship? Don't talk nonsense. We have no relationship with the magistrate. We just happened to help him a few times, and the magistrate has never made any exceptions for us because of it!" Jiang's mother was immediately displeased when she heard Su's mother's words. There were so many people around, and everyone was listening. It was as if they had some relationship with the magistrate. If word got out, who knew what people would say about their family.
When Su's mother heard Jiang's mother say this, she felt that Jiang's mother did not want to help her, and she was immediately unhappy: "I said, in-law, we are relatives after all. It's just a matter of helping each other out. Why is it so difficult in your mouth? Do you not want our Xing'er to be successful? If our Xing'er becomes a high-ranking official in the future, it will not be bad for you."
Mother Jiang didn't care at all, and said disdainfully, "Forget it, your Xing'er can do whatever he wants, it has nothing to do with our Jiang family. He has to solve his own problems. Do you think you can clean up his messes for the rest of your life? Your son is like this now all because of you!"
Su's mother didn't think there was anything wrong with her son, but hearing others say such things made her feel very uncomfortable: "What you're saying is just jealousy of my son. Yindi, this is your own brother. You can't just stand by and do nothing. How come you've hardened your heart after getting married? You should know that you are a member of the Su family and you should always stand on our side. You must help your brother."
When the gentle approach failed, Su's mother resorted to force. She knew her daughter's temperament and had often used this tone to educate her since she was a child, which had made the three Su sisters' doting on their younger brother deeply ingrained, hence their support for their maternal family.
Hearing her mother speak like that, Su Yindi felt a sense of fear instinctively. She had often heard her parents say things like that since she was little.
The younger brother is the only male in the family, and the Su family depends entirely on him to continue the family line. Therefore, all three sisters must work together to help their brother.
But recently she suddenly realized that she could live for herself, not just for others, and that she could have her own thoughts and freedom.
“Mother, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I don’t have the ability to help you. I don’t have any money or power. Although Jiang Zhi has passed the imperial examination, he is not an official and has no salary. Let alone any official power, even if we wanted to help, we would be powerless to do so.”
Su's mother was surprised that Su Yindi dared to disobey her now. She felt that her daughter had changed a lot and was no longer easy to control. She glared at the Jiang family.
"Did the Jiang family say bad things about your mother to you? They are all outsiders. We are your family. If you suffer any grievances here, you will still have to rely on your family to support you. You are such a fool!"
Su Yindi lowered her head. Even though she was very disappointed in her mother, she couldn't bring herself to be completely heartless.
Jiang Zhi didn't want to see his wife in a difficult position, so he said, "We still need to investigate this matter thoroughly and understand the whole story before we talk about it. We can't just listen to your side of the story."
Su's mother was about to argue, but Jiang Zhi wouldn't listen. Jiang Xuan said, "It's fairest to leave such a matter to the government to investigate. The government will decide who is at fault."
Su's mother panicked immediately. If seeking help from the government could help her son Su Xing, why would she need to beg the Jiang family? Her son was in the wrong, and they were afraid the government would come after them.
"No, no, we can't go to the government unless they're on our side."
Upon hearing Su's mother's words, everyone immediately understood that everything was alright. Jiang Mi asked sarcastically, "So you're so afraid of the authorities, so it's all Su Xing's fault, right? You crippled someone. Since the person is alright, you have to pay for their medical treatment, or you'll go to jail!"
Mother Su quickly waved her hand: "No, no, my Xing'er can't go to jail!"
Su Xing didn't care at all: "So what if I go to jail? When I become an official, someone will come and take me out. Anyway, the fortune teller said so, what's there to be afraid of?"
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