The woman calling out “Old Jiang” in a coquettish voice wasn’t anyone else it was Jiang Chuying’s mother, resting and recuperating in the hospital. She was also the childhood friend that Old Jiang had contacted!
“What are you doing here?” Jiang’s father said sharply, his tone far from friendly.
Jiang Chuyao couldn’t help but laugh angrily. “This department store you opened it? Old man, your style has really gone wild! You’re so full of yourself you can’t even brag properly anymore?”
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Jiang’s father twisted his face in anger at her mocking tone he looked as unpleasant as possible.
“What exactly have you been up to, and for how long?” Jiang Chuyao asked casually, feigning nonchalance.
“We’re just friends!” Jiang’s father instinctively explained, hearing her words.
“Mm, friends with benefits, huh?” Jiang Chuyao added, scrutinizing the woman up and down with a mocking smile. “Tsk tsk, old man… your taste…”
“You must be Yao Yao, right? I’m Aunt Mu. Your dad and I have been friends for many years don’t misunderstand,” Mu Jinchun said gently, stepping forward under Jiang father’s signal, explaining politely.
Seeing this, Jiang’s father quickly nodded, confirming it was true.
“Dad, you really are hungry you can eat anything!” Jiang Chuyao said, shaking her head at her father. “They say a fine horse needs a fine saddle, but you, old horse, can only manage this coarse grain.”
Jiang’s father What is happening? Can someone tell me?!
The department store was crowded, and seeing the commotion, many people stopped and watched from nearby.
Mu Jinchun felt her face flush and wanted to leave, but Jiang Chuyao held her back. “Aunt Mu, don’t go! Since we ran into each other, let’s shop together!”
“What mischief are you planning now?” Recently, this daughter had been completely out of control. Jiang’s father was worried she’d cause trouble again and instinctively wanted Mu Jinchun to leave.
But she wasn’t willing.
“Sure!” Not only was she unwilling, she agreed enthusiastically!
Jiang’s father: Disaster!
Three people, two delighted, one frowning deeply Old Jiang was miserable.
He kept signaling Jiang Chuyao with his eyes, but she completely ignored him.
Poor Old Jiang was suffering.
Seizing a moment while Mu Jinchun looked at clothes, Jiang’s father discreetly slipped 100 yuan to Jiang Chuyao, clearly signaling her to keep quiet.
“That’s it?” Jiang Chuyao was clearly not satisfied.
No choice Jiang’s father had to add more. 100… 200… 300… 400…
Finally, at 500 yuan, Jiang Chuyao accepted it with a bright smile. “Thanks, Dad!”
Jiang’s father: Do I really need that “Dad”?
Five hundred yuan for one “Dad”! If it weren’t such a public place, Old Jiang might have fainted in the restroom!
But what crushed him even more came next: Jiang Chuyao asked Mu Jinchun for her address. She told the truth, and they arranged to go shopping together next time.
Then Jiang Chuyao waved nonchalantly and left!
No clothes today. Mission “make money” accomplished time to relax!
So, Jiang Chuyao went to the hospital to be a dutiful daughter and caring sister. A visit was only proper.
To show sincerity in her visit, she bought three bananas downstairs at the hospital entrance and carried them upstairs.
When Jiang Chuying saw her carrying three bananas into the room, her heart practically skipped a beat.
“Mom, sister, I saw some bananas for sale downstairs, so I bought a few!” Jiang Chuyao placed the bananas on the cabinet, handed one to her mother, and took one herself. “Try it sweet, right?”
Jiang Chuying: You clearly misunderstand what “a few” means!
“Looks good.” Her mother peeled a banana and took a bite. “It really tastes good.”
Just as Jiang Chuying reached for another banana, a cleaning lady walked in. Jiang Chuyao was faster, handing it over.
“You work so hard, here’s a fresh banana for you,” Jiang Chuyao said, then turned to her sister with an innocent look. “Sister, you don’t mind, right?”
“Of course not!” Hearing her teeth nearly grind in that voice, Jiang Chuyao felt delighted.
Exactly as expected! A little pretended politeness and understanding always cracks through.
Seeing this, Jiang Chuyao felt even better.
The cleaning lady had initially wanted to refuse, but Jiang Chuyao’s sincerity won her over, and she accepted with thanks.
“Mom, I went to the department store today guess who I ran into!” Jiang Chuyao said casually, causing everyone to tense slightly.
The department store?!
Could she really be that unlucky?!
“Who?” Her mother, busy taking care of her eldest daughter, had already pushed the department store out of her mind.
“Yao Yao, I’m thirsty!” Jiang Chuying quickly interrupted, afraid her sister would say something shocking.
“Okay.” Jiang Chuyao agreed and, while pouring water, chatted with her mother about running into their father.
“Your dad went to the department store for what?” Her mother was puzzled. Usually, getting him to accompany her shopping was like taking his life. Today, he went voluntarily?
“To buy something for a business partner,” Jiang Chuyao said cheerfully, noticing Jiang Chuying’s tense expression.
Hearing this, her mother visibly relaxed and nodded.
After a bit of small talk, she said she was tired and got ready to leave.
“Yao Yao, stay with your sister a bit in the hospital!” Her mother finally said what she had been mulling over, seeing that Jiang Chuyao was about to leave.
“Mm?” Jiang Chuying was her heart, and leaving her in her hands brought peace of mind.
“Mom will go shower and change clothes.” She hadn’t bathed or changed in two days and could hardly stand it anymore.
“Okay!” Jiang Chuyao obediently agreed and sat down.
“Mom, I’m much better now. You don’t need Yao Yao here. After you shower and change, come back.” Jiang Chuying didn’t want to be alone with Jiang Chuyao.
She wasn’t as easy to manipulate as before. She was worried about getting angry and having a health flare-up life came first.
Jiang’s mother: …
She wanted to rest at home, and her youngest daughter being sensible was a relief.
Seeing Jiang Chuying almost trying to exhaust herself annoyed her slightly, but she had to agree after all, her daughter was sick.
Jiang Chuyao felt a little disappointed she wasn’t needed she had come prepared, ready to chat freely, maybe about someone living on Chunyu Street…
If Jiang Chuying knew what she wanted to talk about, she might have been scared sick right there!