“If you want money, come inside. Otherwise, you can kneel outside. Everyone saw it. It’s not that I don’t want to give, but she’s asking for two thousand. Who can afford that!”
Shen Mingzhi did make money, but it was a very secretive matter, and most people wouldn't know about it.
Nowadays, if an ordinary family has one or two hundred yuan, they are considered quite wealthy.
She's really something, asking for two thousand right off the bat!
"Even if the Jiang family is rich, they can't possibly come up with two thousand dollars all at once."
"Are they trying to extort money from you?"
"But did Young Master Jiang really marry her? And who is the father of her child?"
Everyone in the neighborhood knows that Shen Mingzhi has two children.
However, the news of Jiang Shaozhen and Shen Mingzhi's marriage was only heard by people near the Jiang family compound. At first, they heard the rumors for a while, but they didn't really know if they were married or not.
The question of whose child Shen Mingzhi is carrying is quite intriguing.
Jiang Shaozhen grabbed Gao Xiulian and asked in an icy voice, "Are you going inside to get the money, or are you going to kneel here?!"
"Mom...maybe we should just forget about it." Zhang Hua was a little afraid of Jiang Shao Chen's stern look; his whole aura was as if he was about to beat someone up.
“Forget it, I did make some money from my small business. Before Zhang Ping left, he told me to come to the Jiang family if I had any trouble. It was a way for me to survive. Now that you’ve come to me for help, of course I’ll help you.” Shen Mingzhi took her hand and smiled very kindly. “Sister, you can come in and have a glass of water before you leave.”
Zhang Hua felt a chill run down his spine from her laughter.
Gao Xiulian objected, "Your man is terrifying! How am I supposed to know if I'll get beaten up if I go in?"
“Go to the police station if you want to hit me, what do you all say? I’m not a bandit or robber, I can’t hit my own friends and family.” Shen Mingzhi grabbed Zhang Hua and wouldn’t let go.
"Let's go in and have a cup of tea, Sister Zhang Ping." Jiang Shaozhen pulled Gao Xiulian into the courtyard.
Zhang Hua was also brought into the courtyard.
Wang Wu closed the courtyard gate.
Jiang Shaozhen stood at the door, looking at Shen Mingzhi's face, a sense of worry rising in his heart.
The reason Gao Xiulian spoke to her today was entirely because of the mistakes he made last year... These were things she shouldn't have had to bear.
Although Shen Mingzhi was angry, there was nothing she could do since the deed was already done. Gao Xiulian's outburst today quickly spread throughout the neighborhood.
"How much do you want? Name a reasonable number." Because of Zhang Ping, she didn't say anything harsh to them.
She did indeed benefit from Zhang Ping's influence; no matter how outrageous they were today, she repaid the last favor.
If they continue to disrespect her, she shouldn't blame her for not considering Zhang Ping's feelings and being ruthless towards them!
“You’re a daughter-in-law of the Zhang family. Give us all the money you have. Don’t say that if we give it to you this time, we’ll be even.” Gao Xiulian said with a cold smile, her hands clasped together.
Zhang Hua held the child, keeping her head down and remaining silent.
"Why didn't you say that when you kicked me out? Although Zhang Ping and I had a wedding banquet, we didn't get a marriage certificate, and the law won't recognize it now." Shen Mingzhi's expression was cold, but she was somewhat angry inside.
"Then don't blame me. I'll come here every day to make a scene and let people know what kind of person you are. You deceived Zhang Ping, and after he died, you took his letter to the Jiang family and lived a good life. Now you want to deny it? No way!" Gao Xiulian threatened, tilting her head back.
Jiang Shaozhen stepped forward and pulled Shen Mingzhi behind him, saying, "You go back and take care of the children first. I'll handle things here."
"I……"
"Listen to me, be good." He reached out and touched the back of Shen Mingzhi's head.
Shen Mingzhi was taken aback.
Gao Xiulian's constant blaming does nothing to improve the Jiang family's reputation... yet he remains completely unperturbed.
Does he really intend to bear all the gossip and rumors with himself?
Gao Xiulian never expected that Jiang Shaochen would dote on her like this... This vixen really does have a knack for seducing men!
Shen Mingzhi returned to the backyard.
Aunt Wang, who was unaware of what had happened in the front yard, beamed with joy when she saw her return. "It's so much more comfortable cooking today with the fan on. Why did you even buy steamed buns?"
"Here, have some with Xinian." Shen Mingzhi handed her the steamed buns, pulled up a stool to sit down, and looked towards the front yard.
Aunt Wang, holding the steamed bun, didn't notice her strange behavior. She brought it to her nose, smelled it, and murmured, "Meat bun, ah, it smells so good."
Shen Mingzhi hummed in agreement.
Less than five minutes later, Jiang Shaozhen came in. Seeing Shen Mingzhi looking worried and sitting obediently on the stool, he quickly walked over to her, bent down and stared at her face. "What's wrong? Are you worried that your man can't handle two shrewish women?"
"You dismissed them? What did you say to them? This matter will spread quickly, and your reputation won't be good either." Shen Mingzhi avoided his gaze, her voice tinged with helplessness.
So this was Song Wanyin's trap.
She said, "Why hasn't anyone shared this since May Day?"
It would be most appropriate to have her former husband's family spread rumors about her.
“Then let’s face it together. Isn’t that what marriage is all about—sharing hardships and overcoming difficulties together?” Jiang Shaozhen straightened up, his expression calm and composed.
Shen Mingzhi frowned, stood up, looked at his handsome face, and said, "You and your family are just hiding this from me. There's no need for you to share this burden with me! I really don't want to owe you any favors. You should know very well why I got married!"
When Wang heard them arguing again, she quickly went inside.
Jiang Shaochen walked up to her, raised his hand and touched the back of her head. "Check on the baby. I haven't seen him for a few days. I miss him a little."
A sense of powerlessness rose within Shen Mingzhi.
What's wrong with this man?!
She just wanted to survive and never intended to cause trouble for the Jiang family.
What's more, their family used to have such a good reputation, and now because of me, who knows what people will say about them!
Jiang Shaozhen turned around and walked into the house.
Shen Mingzhi stood outside the door, took a deep breath, and then turned to go inside.
Inside the house, Jiang Shao Chen held Jiang Nian in his arms, nuzzling his face against hers, "Did you miss Daddy?"
Shen Mingzhi: ...
They actually started acting.
She sat silently on a chair to the side, watching him kiss Jiang Nian, hug Jiang Zhou, and praise his new clothes.
Aunt Wang walked to her side with a smile on her lips, "Get along with him properly, how can you always be throwing tantrums?"
Shen Mingzhi felt that Sister Wang had misunderstood something...
"You really think of yourself as their father?" Shen Mingzhi said in a low voice after Wang Sao left.
“I’m married to you, so I’m their father?” Jiang Shaozhen asked seriously.
Shen Mingzhi thought to herself... This excuse is truly impeccable.
“I warned you, but you insisted on jumping into this fire pit. If you regret it later, don’t blame me. I won’t take care of you then.” After saying that, Shen Mingzhi took out the dividend money she had prepared for Sister Wang from her pocket.
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