Chapter 10: Words Falling on Deaf Ears
Upon hearing Yiyi’s words, Li Xue’er’s expression slightly changed, and then she coldly snorted, saying, "What shady business? I’ve always conducted myself uprightly, don’t falsely accuse people."
After saying this, she gave Yiyi a once-over, then sneered, "You’re quite amusing, little girl, coming to find me like this. Why... do you want me to fight for Shanshan on behalf of your sister or something? How ridiculous."
Seeing Li Xue’er completely deny everything, Yiyi instead started to smile.
"You do keep your cool, but if you want people not to know, you’d better not do it. Do you even know if the child in your arms is Jiang Huirong’s? Do you think he’d still want to marry you once he knows?"
Li Xue’er originally didn’t take Yiyi seriously.
Such a little girl, she could toy with her effortlessly. But at this moment, hearing Yiyi’s pointed words, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. Could it be that this little girl really knows something? If Jiang Huirong becomes suspicious, it would be more trouble than it’s worth.
At this thought, Li Xue’er’s gaze gradually turned sharp.
Seeing this, Yiyi chuckled lightly and said, "Have you considered your options? Whether Jiang Huirong gives up on Shanshan and marries you, it’s all up to you."
"I really hate being threatened."
Upon hearing this, Yiyi truly laughed.
"Haha..."
After laughing, Yiyi’s expression was full of amusement, but in her heart, she admired this woman before her. Not only did she captivate Jiang Huirong, but she also had the Mo family’s village head, Mo Yougen, firmly in her grasp.
If not for her accumulated experience, she wouldn’t have known about Li Xue’er’s affairs.
Seeing Yiyi laughing heartily, Li Xue’er looked increasingly grim and couldn’t help feeling wary. She sensed that this younger sister of Mo Xiaohong was not simple.
When Yiyi had laughed enough, she didn’t bother arguing with Li Xue’er anymore.
"Alright, I don’t want to say much else. Just have Jiang Huirong send Shanshan to the Mo family. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee that your business won’t become known to others." Yiyi raised her eyebrows, giving Li Xue’er a meaningful look, and added, "Don’t be naive and think I’m bluffing. If you don’t believe it, you can try and see who ends up losing out."
Having said this, Yiyi walked away without looking back.
Li Xue’er was smart, and Yiyi believed she would make the right decision.
Watching Mo Yiyi’s retreating figure, Li Xue’er’s face was shadowed with gloom. Although she considered the other a mere girl, not worth fearing, Yiyi’s confident demeanor left her unsettled. Finally, she spat contemptuously, "Hmph... just a little girl. I don’t even want to take care of her."
After figuring things out, Li Xue’er restored her smiling face, contemplating when to seek out Jiang Huirong, but unexpectedly, he came straight to her.
"Xue’er, I’m here."
Jiang Huirong entered with a big smile, promptly taking the child from Li Xue’er’s arms. "Was Jun Jie good today?" he asked, kissing the boy’s forehead, his face full of satisfaction.
Hearing Jiang Huirong’s question, Li Xue’er smiled and said, "Jun Jie was very good today and didn’t fuss at all. But... how are things on your side? If this drags on, I can’t endure the gossip from others." As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and her shoulders shook slightly—a delicate picture of distress.
Seeing Li Xue’er like this, Jiang Huirong couldn’t help feeling distressed, saying, "Xue’er, just wait a little longer. I can divorce Mo Xiaohong soon, and then I’ll marry you immediately."
"Okay, I’ll wait for you."
Li Xue’er said nothing else, only silently uttering these few words.
Seeing Li Xue’er’s patience and compliance, Jiang Huirong felt even more pained for her. "Xue’er, don’t worry, it really will be soon."
Li Xue’er maintained her gentle demeanor, never urging him, but upon hearing Jiang Huirong’s words, she couldn’t help but ask, "I trust in your abilities. You said it could be handled quickly, so I’m sure it can be. Are you encountering any difficulties? If... Mo Xiaohong won’t agree to the divorce, then don’t trouble yourself. Jun Jie and I aren’t afraid of hardships."
Seeing Li Xue’er consider him wholly and treat him as her world, Jiang Huirong felt soft-hearted. Holding his son in one hand and Li Xue’er in the other, he softly said, "Xue’er, how could I bear to watch you and Jun Jie suffer? I’ll divorce Mo Xiaohong soon. Hmph... that woman is insistent on keeping her daughter and won’t relent—truly exasperating."
Li Xue’er was puzzled and asked, "If she wants her daughter, just give her to her."
"That’s what I originally thought, but my mother made a point. If we keep Shanshan, Mo Xiaohong will likely continue to obey us. Though she’s quiet, she works diligently."
Hearing this, Li Xue’er understood Mrs. Jiang’s plan. Even after a divorce, they wanted to use Mo Xiaohong as a laborer.
Initially, she was content with this scenario, but if that little girl Yiyi really knew something and spread rumors, her plans could be entirely disrupted. Thinking of this, Li Xue’er’s eyes flashed with discontent and resentment towards Yiyi. However, she now needed to help Mo Xiaohong get her daughter back—a stifling thought.
"A Rong, since Mo Xiaohong wants her daughter, let’s give her the girl. Once I marry into your family, I’ll work hard too. There’s no need to cling to such trivial matters."
Jiang Huirong took Li Xue’er’s hand and said, "But I can’t bear to let you do hard work."
"But I also want to marry you soon, and I want Jun Jie to call you daddy openly."
These words stirred Jiang Huirong’s heart. Looking down at his smiling son, he eagerly nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll go home and send Shanshan to the Mo family, then I’ll take Mo Xiaohong to finalize the divorce."
"Okay."
Li Xue’er smiled gently, and after Jiang Huirong left, her expression turned cold again.
When Jiang Huirong got home, he immediately picked up his daughter Shanshan, prepared to leave.
"Hai Rong, where are you taking Shanshan?"
Liu Cui Cui asked when she saw her youngest son.
"Mom, I don’t think there’s any point in keeping Shanshan here, so I’m going to give her to Mo Xiaohong, so she can finalize the divorce with me soon."