Chapter 223: Almost Hung Up in Anger
Chapter 223: Almost Hung Up in Anger
Ye Xian had been waiting for news from Jiang Dong these past few days. Hearing Jiang Xia's words, she immediately replied, "No, Jiang Dong hasn't come to see me yet, and I don't know if he's back at school. Xia Jie, is Uncle Jiang okay? Has he returned home?"
Jiang Xia's voice grew heavier, "He hasn't returned yet, and I don't know when he'll be able to come home."
Jiang Fu had left on a business trip the day before, saying he would be away for more than a week, so he hadn't returned home today.
Moreover, he said it would be more than a week, but didn't specify the exact day of his return, so she genuinely didn't know when he would be back.
Ye Xian's heart skipped a beat. Hadn't they been released after so many days?
The matter must be serious!
If it weren't, they would have been released after the investigation was cleared!
After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, and if they're not allowed to reunite during the Reunion Festival, it shows the severity of the situation!
Jiang Xia continued, "Xiao Xian, Jiang Dong has spent all his money these past few days. When he returns to the capital city, I'm not sure if he'll have money for meals. Remember to invite him to eat with you. I'm worried that if he doesn't have money, he'll go hungry and harm his health. You're his girlfriend, so I'm entrusting him to your care."
Ye Xian: "..."
What? Had he really sunk to the point of not having money for meals?
"By the way, a man should have some money on him. Remember to give him 500 yuan for living expenses. Tell him it's from me; otherwise, I'm afraid he won't feel comfortable asking for your money."
Ye Xian: "..."
What? She had to give Jiang Dong living expenses too? Ye Xian almost laughed in anger!
On the other end of the phone, Jiang Xia continued, "Oh, and Xiao Xian, buy me the latest model of a Rolex watch! The watches in the capital city are different from the ones in our city. I don't have many hobbies; I just like collecting watches. I was planning to ask Jiang Dong to buy it for me, but our family's money is all spent. Now that Jiang Dong has no money, I don't have any either. My mother's garment factory is having issues and is about to go bankrupt. She'll probably lose her job too. You buy it for me! I'll return the money to you later!"
Ye Xian was so angry that she almost hung up the phone!
She was asking her to buy a Rolex watch without any reason!
Who did Jiang Xia think she was?
Did she really think she was a princess?
Return the money later? That was obviously a lie! Who would believe that?
Ye Xian had long known that Jiang Xia was someone who liked to take advantage!
Even after getting married, she still came back to her parents' home to take advantage!
Jiang Xia continued, "The cashmere sweater Jiang Dong bought for me last time was of good quality, and the style was nice too. It looked much better than the ones in our city! Now that the weather is getting colder, go to Friendship Mall and buy me two cashmere coats and a large down jacket. Also, buy a pair of sheepskin boots; I wear size 37. The clothes at Friendship Store are of good quality, so buy them there and not from other places!"
"Buy them and send them to me as soon as possible! Don't wait until the weather gets cold to buy them. Remember to choose the expensive ones; cheap ones are not good. I don't wear cheap clothes."
"Also, buy me some skincare products from Friendship Store while you're there. Just buy the most expensive ones, they'll be the right ones. The sea breeze is strong, and it's only just autumn, but my skin has already started to crack and peel! One set might not be enough, so buy two sets! I need to take care of my skin in the morning, noon, and night. I use at least two sets a month. Buy imported ones and choose the most expensive. Otherwise, the effect won't be good, and I don't use cheap products. Just buy these for now! Xiao Xian, remember to help me buy them!"
"Oh, and Jiang Dong is arriving in the capital city by train at one in the afternoon. He's traveling back with my friend, who comes from a wealthy family. I asked Jiang Dong to take a taxi to send her back to school, but he has no money left. So, you go to the school gate at one in the afternoon and wait for Jiang Dong. Help him pay for the taxi fare when he arrives."
"Thank you, sister-in-law! I like the sound of 'sister-in-law' better. I'll call you that from now on! Why don't you and Jiang Dong get married soon? When Jiang Dong arrives in the capital city, I'll call him and ask him to go and get married right away.
Hurry up and get married, or else things might get complicated!"
This statement truly startled Ye Xian!
"I'm sorry, Jiang Xia, but I've already broken up with Jiang Dong! Don't call me for anything in the future!"
"Bam!" Ye Xian said, slamming down the phone in anger.
Marriage?
As if she'd marry a fool!
Is this some ploy to drag her into their family's troubles?
She had never encountered someone so shameless and brazen!
Why pretend to be so wealthy and take a taxi? And then ask her to pay for it?
How dare Jiang Xia casually ask her to buy things as if it's her duty!
She even claims she doesn't use cheap goods, acting like she's some kind of princess.
If Jiang Fu gets into trouble and Jiang Mu loses her job, she, a mere fisherwoman, would be inferior even to Ye Xian, a university student. How dare she talk about her love for collecting Rolex watches and using the most expensive skincare products!
Pfft! A fallen phoenix is worth less than a chicken! Does she even understand that?
She asks Ye Xian to buy this and that; does she think Ye Xian is a money printer?
This is infuriating!
What kind of person is she?
Even if Jiang Fu is fine, with a sister like Jiang Xia, Ye Xian wouldn't want to marry into that family!
If Jiang Xia keeps showing up at her door every day, it'll be unbearable.
Break up!
They must break up!
Ye Xian decided to go to the school gate at 1:30 pm to wait for Jiang Dong and seize the opportunity to initiate the breakup.
~
Jiang Xia hung up the phone and rubbed her throat.
It had been a long time since she'd spoken so much.
Her throat was parched! But managing to anger Ye Xian into suggesting a breakup was a third of the success.
When Jiang Dong arrives in the capital city and calls to let her know he's safe, she'll say a few more words to drive a wedge between them.
Jiang Dong is naive and kind-hearted, but not stupid. With the right opportunity, he'll naturally see through Ye Xian's intentions for dating him.
That would be two-thirds of the success.
The remaining third is the fear that Ye Xian might not break up or, after breaking up, might still cling to Jiang Dong if she finds out Jiang Fu is fine.
She still needs to find more tasks for Jiang Dong to keep him too busy to think about romance!
Upon returning to the dormitory, Ye Xian couldn't help but want to discreetly inquire about Jiang Fu's condition and if there was any hope.
But she was concerned about her image and didn't want others to suspect that her breakup with Jiang Dong was due to Jiang Fu's situation.
So she inquired indirectly.
She casually brought up some people and events from the newspaper in the dormitory, initiating a conversation and then seemingly unintentionally asking about a situation similar to Jiang Fu's.
A classmate with some family background responded, "Usually, when someone is taken away, it rarely ends well. They wouldn't be taken without some evidence in hand. If they don't return after two days, it proves that something serious has happened! But it's not always the case if someone is framed. There have been many miscarriages of justice over the years. I have an uncle who was maliciously reported, and right and wrong were twisted. He was wrongfully arrested and didn't make it through. Only later was his name cleared."
Recalling those days, she still felt a lingering fear.
Ye Xian: "..."
~
After the call, Jiang Xia rode her bicycle home to cook.
The roof deck was laid in the morning, and the construction team was still pouring the foundation slabs for the kitchen and two farm tool rooms.
Jiang Xia, Zhou Mu, Great-Grandmother, and Tea Caihua, along with a few others, prepared a meal for the construction team.
After all, they estimated they'd be busy until 1:30 pm or so.
Jiang Xia finished cooking, quickly ate, and then rushed to the production team to wait for Jiang Dong's call.
At 1:10 pm, the production team's phone rang.
(End of Chapter)
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