Chapter 2521: Miao Jing and Zhai Yaohui (22)

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Uncle Zhai, a woman named Qi Minlan cornered me today, saying that shes Brother Zhais fiance. She doesnt like me and wants me to move out of the Zhai familys house. Uncle Zhai, what should I do?

Old Zhais eyes widened. Who? What did Qi Minlan say?

That cant be. Miao Miao, is this a misunderstanding?

She was a child whom Grandma Zhai had doted on for years, and Grandma Zhai didnt want to believe that Qi Minlan was as demanding and arrogant as Miao Jing was describing her to be.

Feeling Grandma Zhai trying to protect Qi Minlan, Miao Jing was no longer willing to speak any further.

Miao Jing could feel the Zhai familys att.i.tude toward Qi Minlan.

Zhai Yaohuis gaze toward Qi Minlan was the same as that toward her. They were both his younger sisters.

Uncle Zhai clearly liked her more while Auntie Zhai liked Qi Minlan more.

No wonder Qi Minlan dared to say that she was Zhai Yaohuis fiance and that the elders had already approved of it.

Since that was the case, Miao Jing wasnt going to be such a shameless person.

The future daughter-in-law of the Zhai family, Qi Minlan, had already clearly expressed her dislike and unwillingness to see her.

Actually, she could understand Qi Minlans mindset. She had spent the Zhai familys money, which would eventually be Qi Minlans. It was only right for her to be upset.

She had been staying here for almost a year and was almost completely literate. It was time for her to get a job to support herself.

Miao Jing looked at Grandma Zhai and smiled. Perhaps it was really a misunderstanding. Uncle Zhai, Im almost done with the courses you applied for on my behalf. I think that Im ready to get a job.

Its hard work to take on a job There wouldnt be a need for Miao Miao to work and earn her keep once she married Yaohui.

Grandma Zhai agreed. Miao Miao

Miao Jing insisted. No, the reason I wanted to be literate was so that I could get a job and support myself. Compared to the past, I think Im in a much better place to find a good job now. Uncle Zhai, thank you for giving me such a good opportunity. Im returning to my room to study so that I can get ready to look for a job tomorrow. Auntie Zhai, Ill return to my room.

Miao Miao

Grandma Zhai felt the distance in Miao Jings words and felt particularly uneasy. Old Zhai, I didnt mean anything else. I just think that Minlan is a good girl and wouldnt do such a thing.

Old Zhai huffed. Thats what you think, but isnt that like saying that Miao Miao lied to us?

Then, isnt that a misunderstanding?

Old Zhai shook her head. Youve always thought that Qi Minlan is good, but Ive never thought so. That girl puts on an act in front of you, but she knows many other boys too. Although shes never crossed that line, shes had many ambiguous relations.h.i.+ps and her heart isnt for Yaohui.

If Qi Minlan was really a good girl, he would definitely hope that his son would marry her and live a blissful life together in the future.

Thats impossible. Minlan isnt that kind of girl.

Old Zhai laughed out of anger. So, you think that Im someone wholl try to ruin the reputation of a child?

There were some things he didnt want to mention for fear of upsetting his wife.

Since his wife liked Qi Minlan, he would simply play along. Anyway, Qi Minlan hadnt coaxed his wife for nothing. That boy from the s.h.i.+ family had also benefited from him.

Since it benefitted all of them, no one owed each other anything. There was no need to repay anyone.

Grandma Zhai hit Old Zhai. You know thats not what I meant. How could I trust an outsider more than my husband?

But thats exactly what you meant. I can understand Miao Miaos att.i.tude. I think that Miao Miao told the truth. Your reaction made Miao Miao believe that you acknowledge that Miao Miao is Yaohuis fiance. Qi Minlan already said that she doesnt want to see Miao Miao in our house. Given Miao Miaos personality, do you think shell stay on for much longer?

Is that why Miao Miao is in a hurry to get a job?

If she doesnt get a job, how will she have the money to move out?

Miao Miao had always been sensitive but independent. It was hard not to be that way considering she had grown up in such circ.u.mstances.

Do you remember the accounts book in Miao Miaos room?

Yes. Grandma Zhai had unwittingly come across it while cleaning Miao Jings room one day.

That book clearly recorded how much she had spent in the Zhai family over the past year.

Once Miao Miao starts working, well start receiving money from Miao Miao from time to time.

Miao Miao had no parents, and even after coming to the Zhai familys house, she had never felt secure and neither had she ever dared to take their words at surface level. She had taken great care to protect herself.

Now, Qi Minlans appearance had probably confirmed Miao Miaos thoughts.

Grandma Zhai felt upset and aggrieved. But I treat Miao Miao pretty well. Why

Because she doesnt have any parents or relatives she can rely on. She has only herself. If she doesnt try to protect herself, how else will she survive in this world? Its good for her to do so. She might very well have been sold off by her second auntie if I hadnt picked her up.

And the reason Miao Jing didnt have any parents and had such a sensitive and independent personality was due to Father Miao saving Old Zhai twice.

Only if Grandma Zhai thought that Father Miao deserved to die for saving Old Zhai and that his death had nothing to do with the Zhai family did she have the right to say that Miao Jings personality was bad.

But Grandma Zhai was not such a person. Old Zhai, what should I do? Miao Miao must be angry at me. You know that Miao Miao is much more important than Minlan in my heart. I acknowledge Miao Miao. I just think that Minlan is a child too

Grandma Zhai was laden with guilt.

It was because of Old Zhai that Miao Jing had become an orphan, and yet, she had been lamenting about Miao Jings personality. She couldnt be so shameless! Why dont I apologize to Miao Miao and explain the situation to her? I really like Miao Miao!

Over the past year, she had already identified Miao Miao as her daughter-in-law.

But why had todays incident happened? And she had even hurt Miao Miao!

Old Zhai hugged Grandma Zhai. Dont be in such a hurry. Miao Miao wont listen to you no matter what you tell her now. The way I see it, wed better let Yaohui settle the matter. Miao Miao is his wife, not ours. It wasnt good for Qi Minlan to act like that today, but it should be Yaohui getting justice for Miao Miao.

After all, the root of the problem was Qi Minlan, and Qi Minlan was to be blamed for it all.