Chapter 190: Caught Off Guard
Chapter 190: Caught Off Guard
Ye Xian turned her head and saw Jiang Dong standing with a woman who was dressed in a very fashionable and stunning outfit.
He was leaning in, talking to the woman.
The woman tilted her head back, looking up at him, her profile was beautiful, her skin fair, and she exuded elegance!
The two of them together were like a scene on the street.
Just then, a taxi appeared on the street, and Zhang Fuyan hurriedly ran out to hail it. In her haste, her foot hurt a bit, and she twisted her ankle.
It was rush hour, and the street was filled with bicycles. One bicycle was approaching.
Jiang Dong quickly reached out to support her and brought her back.
Ye Xian's mind went blank for a moment, and she rushed forward, grabbing Zhang Fuyan's arm and slapping her across the face, "You shameless woman!"
The sound of the slap echoed!
Both Zhang Fuyan and Jiang Dong were stunned!
The taxi had just come to a stop, and even the driver was taken aback.
Zhang Fuyan, her face burning with anger, covered it with her hands, "Who are you? Are you crazy? Hitting people in broad daylight!"
Jiang Dong looked at Ye Xian in disbelief, "Xiao Xian, what are you doing?"
Ye Xian, furious, asked, "Who is she? What are you doing with her? Jiang Dong, you're a scoundrel! Two-timing!"
Jiang Dong was also angered, his face turning red, "This is Sister Fuyan, a friend of my sister."
Ye Xian: "..."
"A friend of your sister, what are you doing with her?"
Seeing their dispute, the driver asked, "Are you still taking the ride?"
Jiang Dong, in a hurry to get to the airport, immediately said, "Yes! Sister Fuyan, please get in the car first."
Ye Xian held onto Jiang Dong tightly, "You're not going anywhere!"
Zhang Fuyan was also angry, but guessing that she was Jiang Dong's girlfriend, she got into the car first, letting them sort things out.
Jiang Dong said to Ye Xian, "There's an emergency at home. I must go back right now. I'll explain everything when I return."
Ye Xian held onto Jiang Dong firmly, not letting go, "No! What's the matter? Explain clearly before you leave!"
The taxi driver urged them, not wanting his earning time to be wasted!
Jiang Dong was anxious, but he couldn't reveal his father's situation, and he himself didn't fully understand what had happened.
"I really have an urgent matter at home! Something happened at my place! I don't know what it is either, but I'll explain when I get back!" After saying this, he pulled his hand free, got into the taxi, and closed the door.
The taxi started and drove away.
Ye Xian was stunned. What could have happened at his home? What kind of trouble could his family be in?
Jiang Xia arrived at the city pier by boat. It was already past eight o'clock, and the sky had turned dark. The pier was much quieter than usual.
However, there were some late-returning fishing boats and others preparing to set sail, their lights shining in the darkness.
Along the long stretch of beach, one could see the fishing lights and fishermen with flashlights on their heads coming and going.
In any era and at any time, there would be people tirelessly working day and night for their livelihood. Such is life.
Zhou Chengxin docked the boat and unloaded two bicycles, carrying them onto the road.
The two quickly rode their bicycles towards the city.
Around half-past eight, they reached Jiang's residence.
Jiang Xia knocked on the door, and as soon as Jiang Mu opened it, she slapped Jiang Xia across the face, "What did you do to get your father arrested?!"
Caught off guard, Jiang Xia never expected this!
She tried to dodge, but not completely, and her chin still took the hit.
This was the first time Jiang Xia had been slapped, and she almost instinctively raised her hand to slap back!
Zhou Chengxin, standing behind Jiang Xia, was also startled, "Mother-in-law, let's talk calmly!"
"..."
Jiang Mu then noticed that the person behind Jiang Xia was Zhou Chengxin, not Zhou Chenglei. She tried to compose herself, but her face remained dark, "Get inside first!"
Jiang Mu quickly turned around, feeling dizzy for a moment, and her body swayed.
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chengxin hurriedly reached out to support her.
Zhou Chengxin suggested, "Should we take your mother-in-law to see a doctor first?"
Jiang Mu had only fainted for a moment. From last night until now, she had been so anxious that she hadn't eaten a grain of rice or drunk a drop of water.
"I'm fine. I might just be hungry. Help me inside to sit down," she said.
The two had no choice but to support her into the house.
Jiang Xia thought about how Jiang Fu had been taken away for investigation, and Jiang Mu was probably furious. She didn't dwell on the slap but instead made her a cup of milk powder drink, saying, "Have some first."
Jiang Mu took the drink and glanced at Zhou Chengxin, feeling a bit embarrassed. She had scolded her daughter, and it was awkward to be seen by an outsider.
In all these years, this was the first time she had ever hit her child!
She was truly furious!
What had Jiang Xia done? For the sake of money, she had caused her father to be taken away!
How had her father raised her all these years? How had he cherished and loved her?
Jiang Dong would be beaten by his father every few days for his misdeeds, but when it came to Jiang Xia, neither she nor her father would even dare to touch a single hair on her head. Yet, they had raised such a money-grubbing daughter?
A phone call last night had informed Jiang Mu that it might be related to her daughter.
The more Jiang Mu thought about it, the more frightened she became, and the more frightened she was, the angrier she got. After a day and night of worry and fear, and with both children found only after a day of searching, her emotions had spiraled out of control!
Seeing that Jiang Mu's complexion had improved slightly, Zhou Chengxin felt it would be better for him to leave at this time. He said, "Mother-in-law, it's quite late, so I won't disturb you further. I'll stay at the nearby hotel we saw on our way here. Xia Xia, if you need anything, come and find me."
Jiang Xia nodded and stood up to see him off. "Okay, thank you, big brother."
Jiang Mu also didn't want any outsiders around, as she had many questions for Jiang Xia. She said, "There's been a family matter, and I'm truly sorry! Thank you for bringing Xia Xia back."
"It's my duty. I'll be on my way now!" Zhou Chengxin replied and left.
After Zhou Chengxin left, Jiang Mu's anger had subsided. She asked again, "What did you do? Why was there an anonymous tip against your father? You'd better tell me everything!"
Jiang Xia replied, "I didn't do anything. Whatever I did, I've told Father about it. If it's because of me being reported, I assure you that once the matter is clarified, Father can come back!"
Jiang Xia was worried about Ye Xian.
She handed over the documents she had brought to Jiang Mu.
After reading them, Jiang Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
Things should be fine.
Over the years, Jiang Mu and Jiang Fu had weathered all kinds of storms, and they feared nothing except their children making mistakes.
Jiang Xia asked, "When was Father taken away?"
"Yesterday afternoon."
"Did he say anything?"
"In such matters, how could he say anything? I only found out last night when he didn't come home. I can't get any useful information! Someone told me they vaguely heard your name mentioned."
"It's nothing. I can guarantee it!"
"Hmm." Elder Jiang, who had raised her step-by-step, was indeed a bit spoiled and willful, but she wasn't that kind of person.
Zhou Chenglei... probably not. Elder Jiang was always accurate in judging people.
Jiang Mu couldn't help but glance at Jiang Xia's face. She had only slapped her chin, and she wasn't sure if it hurt. Feeling a bit regretful, she was about to say something when a knock sounded at the door!
Jiang Xia and Jiang Mu exchanged a look.
(End of Chapter)
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