Watching the person Yun Mojiu pointed to, Yun Changhong’s eyebrows lifted slightly.
This person…
He had heard of him!
Just as Xiao Jiu had said, the man was indeed upright.
However, they had no prior interactions, and the other party’s company was much larger than his. Could he really persuade him to collaborate?
Well, no matter, he had to try first.
How would he know if he didn’t try?
If it really didn’t work out, he could think of another solution later.
“Alright, I’ll listen to Xiao Jiu.”
He smiled and picked up a piece of chicken for Yun Mojiu.
“Here, eat more. You’ve gotten so thin.”
Not to be outdone, Du Qing ladled a bowl of soup for Yun Mojiu.
“Here, Xiao Jiu, this soup is delicious. Try it.”
Gazing at her parents, who doted on her so wholeheartedly, Yun Mojiu felt warmth spread through her chest, like a gentle stream flowing softly.
While this side was filled with warmth, the Xie household was far from peaceful.
…
“Mom, I bought this for you.”
Sun Xiaoxuan handed a bag to Zhao Mei, who eagerly took it.
“You bought something for me too?”
She pulled out the silk scarf from the bag, her eyes lighting up.
“This… wasn’t cheap, was it?”
She couldn’t resist running her fingers over it.
Sun Xiaoxuan smiled sweetly. “It wasn’t too bad, just a little over twenty thousand.”
“Oh my, look how thoughtful our Xiaoxuan is… so much better than that Yun Mojiu!” Zhao Mei beamed as she draped the scarf around her neck, chattering away. “You wouldn’t believe it, but Yun Mojiu never once bought me such an expensive gift after marrying into our family. So stingy, nothing like our generous and understanding Xiaoxuan.”
“As long as Mom likes it.”
“Of course I like it! I love it!”
Zhao Mei felt that swapping daughters-in-law had been an excellent decision.
Just then, Xie Jingling returned home.
Sun Xiaoxuan quickly walked over and affectionately looped her arm through his.
“Jingling, you’re back? I bought you a tie, come see how it looks on you!”
She tugged him toward the living room.
“See how considerate our Xiaoxuan is,” Zhao Mei sighed again.
Xie Jingling stared blankly at the couch piled high with shopping bags.
“Did you buy all this today?”
In the past, Yun Mojiu had never spent money recklessly.
Aside from household expenses, she wouldn’t waste a single cent.
She had never gone on a shopping spree like this, not even once.
“Mhm.”
Sun Xiaoxuan studied Xie Jingling’s expression.
“If you don’t like it, I won’t buy so much in the future.”
She lowered her head slightly, her voice tinged with grievance.
Xie Jingling sighed, took her hand, and rubbed it gently.
“I didn’t say I didn’t like it. I just wanted to ask… was the money I gave you enough? If not, I can…”
“What? You mean all this was bought with your money?!”
Zhao Mei, who had been adjusting her scarf, froze and stared at Xie Jingling in shock.
Seeing that he didn’t deny it, Zhao Mei felt a pang in her chest, nearly choking on her breath.
She had assumed Sun Xiaoxuan had used her own money!
No wonder she had been so pleased earlier.
But if all these things were bought with her son’s hard-earned money, that was an entirely different matter.
She frowned, clearly displeased.
Still, she consoled herself with the thought that Sun Xiaoxuan’s family ran a big business overseas, they were loaded. She could always make her pay it back later.
With that, the knot of frustration in her chest loosened slightly.
However, she still needed to have a word with her son. He couldn’t keep spoiling his wife like this, or she’d become completely unruly in the future.
After Sun Xiaoxuan went upstairs, she pulled Xie Jingling aside.
“Mom, what’s wrong?” Xie Jingling asked.
Zhao Mei glanced upstairs to make sure no one was around before whispering, “Jingling, you can’t keep indulging your wife like this. If she keeps spending money so recklessly every day, no matter how much our family has, it won’t be enough for her. Besides, isn’t her family quite wealthy? Just let her use her own money. You could say… say the company is tight on cash and you don’t have any to spare.”
“Mom.”
Xie Jingling rubbed his temples, his face full of exhaustion.
“Xiaoxuan’s father’s company has run into some trouble, and their funds aren’t very stable. I transferred some money over a couple of days ago, but don’t worry… Xiaoxuan said once the funds come through, her father’s company’s cash flow will stabilize. Once the project gets off the ground, in the future-”
“What?! You gave her father money? How much?!”
Zhao Mei didn’t even listen to the rest. All she heard was that Xie Jingling had transferred money to Sun Xiaoxuan’s father.
What on earth was going on?
Hadn’t they said Sun Xiaoxuan’s father was very wealthy, running a big company abroad?
How come everything changed as soon as they got married?
Not only was the daughter spending her son’s money, but now the father was relying on him too!
“Just eighty million.”
The moment Xie Jingling said it, Zhao Mei was so furious she nearly staggered.
“‘Just’ eighty million?! You know exactly what state our company is in, we don’t have that much cash lying around to give them! What about our own development? What if we suddenly need money?!”
Their family was well-off, but most of their money was tied up in company growth, with the rest invested in properties, cars, and other fixed assets.
They didn’t actually have much liquid cash.
Handing over eighty million in one go made Zhao Mei raise her voice in anger.
“If I’d known it would be like this, we should’ve just stuck with Yun Mojiu! At least she wouldn’t waste your money on flashy things or make you support her father!”
“Enough, Mom!” Xie Jingling frowned. “Keep your voice down.”
“What, am I wrong?”
Still seething, Zhao Mei’s tone remained sharp.
Xie Jingling pressed his fingers to his temples, feeling nothing but frustration.
Lately, not only had he been unlucky, but the company’s progress had also been rocky.
He was already stressed, and now he had to deal with this at home too.
A suffocating lump rose in his throat.
In the past, even though he hadn’t liked Yun Mojiu, the atmosphere at home had always been harmonious.
Yun Mojiu was meticulous, taking care of everything in the household.
Whenever he came home, meals were hot, clothes were pressed, and everything he needed was always within easy reach.
But now, after marrying the woman he’d longed for, the house was in chaos.
Sun Xiaoxuan, being pregnant, not only didn’t help with daily chores but also needed him to wait on her.
For a moment, he actually felt a pang of regret.
But the thought vanished as quickly as it came.
He loved Sun Xiaoxuan, that was undeniable. They even had a child on the way. His father-in-law’s company would recover eventually, and then his mother would stop making snide remarks.
Everything would be fine.
He silently reassured himself.
“Everything is settled now, and making a scene won’t change anything. Xiaoxuan is carrying my child, so please try to be more understanding of her,” Xie Jingling advised.
“What? I’m supposed to be understanding of her?” Zhao Mei grew even angrier.
In the past, even if she criticized Yun Mojiu, her son would always take her side.
But now, her son was actually asking her to swallow her anger and be considerate of Sun Xiaoxuan!
Good heavens, life had become simply unbearable.
If she had known it would come to this, she would never have allowed her son to divorce Yun Mojiu and let this Sun Xiaoxuan marry into the family!