Chapter 1274: Returning Home
"Ha, I’ll take a stroll later, I really want to see what she can do?"
"Xinyu, you don’t need to be angry, everyone in the village knows what’s going on. Nobody is talking about you; nobody comes to me criticizing you."
"Ha, that’s because they know we’re close."
"Anyway, no matter what, everyone knows their true colors now.
Xinyu, I’ll tell you a secret." Guo Caifeng saw the children were busy playing, so she lowered her voice.
"Sister-in-law, what’s going on?"
"The day before yesterday, the Kong sisters had a fight. I heard from Xiao Long’s wife. Early in the morning, Kong Mengjie chased after Huang Hongwei and Kong Menglin like a lunatic. She probably caught them red-handed."
Jiang Xinyu was truly shocked by this. Huang Hongwei would never do such a thing; he was always a loyal dog to Kong Mengjie. How could he ever betray her?
"Xinyu, I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Xiao Long’s wife has been talking about it every day.
Now it’s dead silent at their house. The kids are all quiet. If not for the smoke from the chimney, we’d worry something happened to them."
"Sister-in-law, is Kong Menglin still staying at Kong Mengjie’s house?"
"Yes, Kong Menglin really is shameless. She even brought out their old bedding. But somehow she’s moved back in."
"Alright, I’ve got it. I’m going straight to their place then. Saves me a trip; I’ll handle everything at once."
"Xinyu, what are you going to do?" Watching the excited and eager Guo Caifeng, Jiang Xinyu just smiled.
"Sister-in-law, just watch."
Voices came from the yard. It was Wang Ailing and her husband.
Sun Ermei quickly got off the bed, watching her daughter come in, laden with parcels.
"You two get on the bed quickly, it’s too cold outside."
"Mom, I’m not cold, we took turns riding the bike, so we’re fine."
"Wait here, I saved some tea for you. I’ll bring it over, get on the bed quickly."
Jiang Xinyu looked on enviously; this truly was a real mom.
The family had finished breakfast. Guo Caifeng got off to help with tidying up.
"Worked up a sweat riding?"
"Didn’t I? I was in a hurry."
"What’s the rush? I’ve been waiting for you?"
"Sis, take a break and go watch the drama with me."
"Alright, I’ll tag along today. If those shameless ones dare to act, I’ll scratch them."
Chen Guoliang didn’t get on the bed. Instead, he took off his coat and drank the tea, truly thankful for his in-laws and sincere in treating them well in return.
After resting a bit, Jiang Xinyu got off the bed, dressed, and happily left with Wang Ailing and her sister-in-law.
Wei Kaiyun also dressed the little ones. He and Han Xiangjun each carried a child, taking the older kids along to find their wives.
Wei Kaiyun knew his wife had to vent, or he’d worry she’d bottle it up inside.
So he wouldn’t stop her; he’d even cheer her on.
Jiang Xinyu and her companions arrived directly at Kong Mengjie’s place.
She went straight up and knocked on the door. It was quiet inside. Jiang Xinyu didn’t hear a sound, so she knocked again.
It took a while before footsteps were heard.
Kong Mengjie felt very uneasy, not in the mood for anything. But the persistent knocking left her with no choice but to open the door.
Once she opened the door, she wished she hadn’t.
Standing outside was Jiang Xinyu, smiling widely. This was her nightmare, the person who had driven her to this state.
"Jiang Xinyu, how dare you come here?"
"Oh? Why wouldn’t I dare? What’s there to fear?"
"Jiang Xinyu, you’ve ruined me, put me in this position. Don’t you feel shameless?"
Jiang Xinyu laughed heartily, "I’m shameless? Well, if I’m shameless, what are you? Kong Mengjie, if it weren’t for you sabotaging me, would you have what you have today? You’re still the double employee of the textile factory, right?
But you did it to yourself. Seeing you down and out today makes me truly happy; heaven does have eyes after all.
So, are you living in regret every day now?"
"Jiang Xinyu, don’t get cocky! You’re nothing now, as well."
"Haha, that’s because I, Jiang Xinyu, don’t care. Frankly, I don’t like that job. What do you think? How does being fired feel?"
Kong Mengjie’s chest heaved with rage; she was feeling terrible these past days, infuriated by those two shameless people. Seeing Jiang Xinyu made her dizzy.
By now, many onlookers had gathered, all very curious.
Jiang Xinyu hadn’t changed much since she last left, so everyone recognized her.
"Isn’t this Jiang Xinyu from the Old Jiang Family? She’s back? But Kong Mengjie said you ran off with a man."
The spectators, with nothing better to do, were delighted at this opportunity for drama.
"Ha, why would I leave? Auntie, don’t listen to nonsense; my husband and kids are right here.
Kong Mengjie, you’ve truly amazed me, turning into this. I’m really disappointed."
The more Jiang Xinyu spoke, the more furious Kong Mengjie became, believing that this woman had caused her downfall.
She’s just a plague, a stumbling block; whenever she encounters her, trouble follows. Once, she could have been an enviable figure in the village, but why should Jiang Xinyu be above her? Why is she just a worker, while Jiang Xinyu is a secretary?
Hearing Jiang Xinyu’s words, Kong Mengjie glanced around, seeing Wei Kaiyun holding a child nearby; everything became clear.
These two adulterers had been together for a long time, that must be how Jiang Xinyu became a secretary. She seemed to have uncovered some incredible secret.
"Haha, Jiang Xinyu, aren’t you just as cheap? How could you have become a secretary without selling your body? You only got this chance because you slept with the director, right?"
Jiang Xinyu laughed, "Your mind is really dirty. Think whatever you like; either way, you’re not making a comeback.
What? Jealous? Go ahead, dream on, but you can only follow married men, right? No matter what, my husband is single, and I, Jiang Xinyu, have never, against my conscience, destroyed anyone’s family.
Kong Mengjie, in moments of calm, do you feel guilty?
I don’t think you do; people like you don’t understand guilt.
So, how is the man you snatched?
I know, he treats you very well, that’s your skill, Kong Mengjie. Even if he knows you were with someone else, he swallows it down. You’ve got real talent, Kong Mengjie, truly impressive. You’ve got that man totally under your thumb."