Chapter 28. Jealousy! Utter jealousy! ...
Chapter 28
Jin Ran is shy, but not often.
Once she truly accepts something, her confidence will rise accordingly.
For example, right now, she's wearing that silver dress that makes it impossible for her to take big steps, looking as beautiful as an angel fallen from the moon, but what she's really thinking is to slap everyone in the face and amaze them.
Slap in the face... Jin Jing isn't here right now, so we'll have to postpone it, but we can still get a few amazing compliments.
Jin Ran was filled with the joy of sharing her work with fellow fans.
She originally planned to go to the housekeeper. She had a few close "old sisters" at the villa, and they would chat together on weekdays. Although she was just the one who listened, she had plenty of sunflower seeds and peanuts. The villa's maid also liked to talk to her about everyday things.
I never expected to run into Jiang Mingxu when I went out.
Jin Ran blinked, and almost immediately changed her mind.
What difference does it make who you share with? It's just that she didn't think things through beforehand. She was only thinking about finding someone to praise her, but she forgot that in the eyes of outsiders, she is now Mrs. Jiang, living a life of luxury.
A lady, running to show off her beautiful evening gown to the maids, always gives off an air of aloofness and detachment from worldly affairs.
Only Jin Ran herself knew that she only had 200,000 yuan in her account.
Is it pretty?
She walked up to Jiang Mingxu with a smile, and like the female lead in a TV drama, spun around a few times.
Unfortunately, the fishtail skirt hugged her waist and hips, so she didn't twirl around in a flower-like fashion, but a faint fragrance suddenly wafted out.
Jiang Mingxu's breath hitched, and after a moment he nodded: "Not bad."
Jin Ran's smile widened. She thought Jiang Mingxu had excellent taste. She noticed the man was wearing a dark blue suit, and her eyes lit up. It's said that many men dress well, but a man who can wear a suit well is truly exceptional. A slight misstep, and he'd look like a bank agent, broker, or insurance agent.
Clearly, people like Jiang Mingxu are not among them.
Her strong shoulder line extended outwards, making her figure appear even more upright. Her waist was subtly tapered inwards, highlighting her slender waist. Her hair was also specially styled and combed back. Every move she made exuded a mature charm that was breathtaking. She also gave her a thumbs up without hesitation: "You look especially handsome today."
The two stood facing each other.
They were so close that Jiang Mingxu couldn't ignore the woman's admiration.
Unlike the forced smile that suppressed her disgust before, her eyes were now clear and bright, pure and without a trace of impurity.
Her eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, her eyelashes were thick like butterfly wings, and her eyes shone with a light amber light under the lamp, like carefully polished glass, making people want to hold them in their hands and treasure them.
Thinking this way, he did it.
Jin Ran gently touched her eyelashes with her fingertips, and the soft curves trembled rapidly. She laughed and dodged back, saying, "No, I just dyed my eyelashes, it will flatten them."
He paused, then stopped moving and instead pointed his finger down at her neck: "It's a bit too bare."
Upon hearing this, Jin Ran blinked.
Is that what she meant?
She wasn't possessive of other people's money, but she didn't need to refuse if someone offered it to her. Even though her original owner's wardrobe already had countless accessories, she still felt annoyed and said, "I also feel a bit empty. None of the necklaces I had before seem quite right."
Jiang Mingxu: "I'll have Assistant Wang bring it over."
His nonchalant tone and extravagant spending style made Jin Ran think he was even cooler in an instant!
So she didn't hold it against him for wiping off her mascara.
At this moment, Jiang Xuli arrived late.
Although he had no interest in such occasions, if he didn't show up, people would probably speculate that he was very dissatisfied with his father's marriage. Not to mention that Jiang Xuli didn't want to become the subject of gossip, Jiang Mingxu wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
Jin Ran's eyes lit up again when she saw the boy.
What's wrong with this father and son? They could both be packaged together and debut as celebrities!
The cool young man wore a proper suit. His tall and slender figure was clean and refreshing. He had one hand in his pocket and the other casually hanging at his side. His posture was lazy but not lacking in nobility. He was the epitome of a noble young master.
Noticing Jin Ran's gaze, Jiang Xuli followed her gaze and looked the woman up and down a few times, but frowned in disbelief: "With it so tight, won't you throw up while you're eating?"
Jin Ran: "..."
She retracted her previous assessment, realizing that her son was still her son and his aesthetic sense was inferior to his father's: "Oh, I'm not a glutton; I can't even eat three bowls of rice in one meal."
Jiang Xuli, a glutton who can eat exactly three bowls of rice in one meal: ? ? ?
He couldn't help but look at his father, trying to get some support, but the man said indifferently, "Well, I can't eat any either."
Jealousy, naked jealousy!
The boy's face turned red with anger, but in reality, he wasn't very upset.
The reason for this... is perhaps that this time, he didn't sense any disdain from his father's words.
There was even a hint of a smile on his face.
The next day, Jiang Xuli deliberately wore his school uniform and strolled around the school gate, wanting to get revenge, only to find that Jin Ran was not there!
Jin Ran Meimei, who had taken a day off, woke up two hours late.
After she got up, no one was home. She ate a hearty breakfast by herself and then set off to the Sixty-Sixth Primary School to check out the location of the teacher recruitment exam.
The place was a bit remote, so Jin Ran took a taxi there. On the way, she couldn't help but sigh at how fast time flies.
Before she knew it, she had been in this world for over a month. Perhaps because she was busy and fulfilled every day, she didn't even have time to think about her life in her previous life.
After personally confirming the exam location, Jin Ran headed home. The round trip cost her two hundred silver dollars, which pained her greatly. Her last bit of reminiscence was gone. Memories are the privilege of the successful; her revolution was not yet complete, and she still needed to continue her efforts.
Back home, Jin Ran asked the housekeeper for the driving school instructor's contact information and finished registering for her driver's license test in one go.
In the evening, Jiang Mingxu and Jiang Xuli returned from outside. After getting ready, the three of them took a car to the Jin family's house.
At that time, the Jin family's old house was going through a turmoil.
Grandpa Jin sat silently at the head of the table. The old lion was already exhausted, but the look in his eyes when he opened them still made the younger generation below tremble.
After a long pause: "I remember saying, don't try to do anything underhanded."
Jin Deguo said with some dissatisfaction, "Dad, it's because Jiang Mingxu has too big an appetite. He swallowed everything whole with his mouth open so wide. Wasn't he afraid of choking?"
"So what do you want?" Old Master Jin said expressionlessly. "We're looking for cooperation, for someone to have backing us up, not for you to exploit us and eat our flesh!"
"Those from the fourth branch have already gone in. What, do you want to go in and join them?"
Everyone immediately fell silent.
No one expected Jiang Mingxu to be so ruthless.
They can send people to such chaotic places abroad, even risking their lives to set traps. The Kim family was so consumed by resentment that they couldn't see the truth. Now, thinking about it, they feel a chill run down their spines.
After a while, Jin Deguo said, "But now that they've already invited us, what can we do?"
Grandpa Jin sighed wearily: "Try to keep the two of them from meeting. Also, keep a close eye on Xiao Jing and don't let her do anything stupid again!"
As he spoke, Mr. Jin's eyes were filled with frost.
Even the most beloved granddaughter must yield to the family.
Everyone agreed, turned around and left the study, their minds already on something else.
"Old man, you're making a mountain out of a molehill. Xiao Jing is just concerned about Ranran. She, as the younger sister, stole her older sister's marriage, and now she's not even helping the family. Is that reasonable?"
Jin Dezhu felt embarrassed by his elder brother's words: "They say that once a daughter is married, she's like water spilled from a bowl. That wretched child doesn't even listen to me anymore."
In fact, he never cared about this daughter. But then the Jin family suffered a sudden misfortune. At the time, Jin Ran was so sure that Jiang Mingxu would become the richest man in the future that the father and daughter conspired to snatch the marriage away.
Initially, the marriage did bring many benefits to the family, but recently Jin Ran has started to be perfunctory and now she treats his words as nothing.
This infuriated Kim Deok-joo.
Kim Jong-un frowned, interrupting his thoughts: "Forget it, let's stop the reporters first and give them some hush money."
If things escalate, it will be difficult to handle.
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Jin Ran was unaware of these things.
Old Master Jin lived in the old house on the west side. When the three of them arrived, the banquet had just begun, and there weren't many guests in the hall.
Upon receiving the news, Mr. Jin immediately invited the person over.
Jin Ran was initially worried that she would give herself away, but the old man didn't care about his granddaughter at all. He asked her a few simple questions and then sent her away, as if he wanted to discuss important matters with Jiang Mingxu.
The original owner's father wanted to say something, but Jin Ran didn't want to get involved with him too much. She grabbed Jiang Xuli, who was about to leave, and said, "Didn't you say you were hungry? You're not familiar with this place, so I'll take you to get something to eat!"
Jiang Xuli: "?"
When did he ever say such a thing?
While she was wondering if the other person was bringing up the rice bucket again, Jin Ran had already grabbed the boy's arm. The latter's body stiffened, whether from lack of strength or lack of preparation, he was pulled away by her like a little chick.
As night fell, the banquet hall was brightly lit, and the smooth marble floor reflected a dazzling light.
Guests dressed in haute couture gathered in twos and threes, some sipping their drinks, others chatting and laughing quietly, each with a perfectly appropriate social smile on their face. Waitstaff carrying drinks moved among them, keeping a watchful eye and listening attentively, refilling guests' glasses as they emptied.
The two attracted the attention of many people as soon as they came out of the study.
Jin Ran is the second young lady of the Jin family. Before she got married, she was a celebrity in the circle, but not for a good reason. She was said to be sharp-tongued, mean, and extravagant. Compared to her elegant cousin, the socialites in the circle probably looked down on Jin Ran and avoided her.
So even though the woman in front of them seemed different from before, everyone recognized her at a glance. However, the boy who appeared with Jin Ran was somewhat unfamiliar.
Some clever people, connecting it to Jin Ran's marriage to Jiang Mingxu, have already guessed it.
Then, I couldn't help but feel slightly surprised.
When the news of Jin Ran marrying Jiang Mingxu came out, it shocked many people, especially the wealthy heiresses who secretly admired Jiang Mingxu. They were furious and couldn't understand why Jiang Mingxu would fall for Jin Ran.
Later, when everyone heard that Jiang Mingxu had gone on a business trip just a few days after his wedding, they realized the truth.
Some say that the Jin family had done Jiang Mingxu a favor and took the opportunity to repay it; others say it had nothing to do with the Jin family and that Jin Ran used tricks to force her into marriage. In any case, regardless of the version, they all point to the same conclusion—Jiang Mingxu did not like Jin Ran.
Thinking this way, the people in the banquet hall gradually developed a desire to watch the spectacle.
After all, the boy looked annoyed and seemed quite dissatisfied...
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