Chapter 296: Living Unrestrained (Fourth Update)
As Second Aunt Jiang and Third Aunt Jiang spoke until they were almost out of breath and their hearts pounded in fear, Wan Chu’er finally said:
"This matter has nothing to do with you. It’s Lin Jiayi who wanted to harm others but ended up shooting herself in the foot. I’m someone who clearly distinguishes love from hate, and from now on I no longer acknowledge Lin Jiayi and her mother."
Hearing this, both Second Aunt Jiang and Third Aunt Jiang sighed in relief and felt a lingering fear, realizing that Miss Wan Chu’er was not someone to be trifled with.
From now on, when it comes to this young lady’s affairs, they would rather stay out of it and keep their mouths shut, as any misstep would not only leave them without any gains but force them to retract each statement they had made, which would be a rather unpleasurable experience indeed.
Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t want to see her two aunts suffer any further embarrassment here, so she said to Mai Qiqi and Wan Chu’er, "How about we go to my room to talk?"
Mai Qiqi and Wan Chu’er, of course, understood what Jiang Xiaoxiao meant. Both of them liked her and didn’t want to see her in a difficult position, so they immediately agreed.
Wan Chu’er bid farewell to Old Sir Zhong, "Grandpa, Qiqi, Xiaoxiao, and I will go upstairs to chat for a while. Call me if you need anything."
Old Sir Zhong replied, "Go ahead, I’ll have a word with an old friend too."
Elder Mai, who was nearby, heard Old Sir Zhong refer to him as an "old friend," and his face brightened with a more radiant smile. He waved at Wan Chu’er and his granddaughter Mai Qiqi, "Have fun, and don’t quarrel."
Mai Qiqi’s mouth twitched. Her grandfather was really losing his composure today. She quickly pulled Wan Chu’er and Jiang Xiaoxiao to go upstairs.
Mr. Jiang, who was sitting aside, hummed softly. He naturally felt a bit intimidated by those of higher status, but his chauvinist attitude made him brace himself. With a stern face, he sat there listening to Elder Mai and Old Sir Zhong talk, his expression somewhat comical. Clearly, he was eager to join their conversation but was too proud to lower his stance. He was like his own second son, shamelessly trying to win their favor, whilst maintaining a face that looked as if others owed him a great deal of money.
Once inside the room, Jiang Xiaoxiao slumped her shoulders and apologized to Wan Chu’er, "I’m sorry, Chuchu, for the suffering you had to endure."