Chapter 18: 018 Gentle Rebuttal: I’m Unworthy, But You’re Even More (Update 2) Chapter 18: 018 Gentle Rebuttal: I’m Unworthy, But You’re Even More (Update 2) Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Tang Family Old Residence
The rain in Pingjiang City had stopped for a while, and the sun peeked through. The ground showed little sign of rain. By the ti Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang got ho, Zhang Liyun and Tang Mo had already arrived and were sitting in the front hall talking with the old man.
“Xiaowu, you’re here. How’s your health?” The old man quickly stood up.
“Nothing much.”
“Your things are all moved in; they’re in the East Courtyard. Don’t stay here, go and get so rest. Wanwan, take him to his room and let him have a good rest. Co back later.”
“Then I’ll go rest first.” Jiang Jinsang wasn’t foolish; the old man was obviously intentionally sending him away.
Tang Wan led him into her own courtyard. The round stone-carved arch gate was adorned with greenery, and in the middle of the courtyard was a large jar with so lotus plants, though they had withered in the onset of autumn.
Three rooms faced north and south, with two bedrooms both facing south, offering excellent lighting.
Which ant…
Their bedrooms were right next to each other.
“I live next door. If you need anything, you can find anyti. The South House is the study and where I work. If you feel bored, feel free to sit there…”
Jiang Jinsang looked around the little courtyard. It wasn’t large, but every corner was ticulously crafted.
He had just moved his things over, so he needed ti to organize. Tang Wan led him to his room and briefly introduced the space before heading directly to the front hall.
…
Zhang Liyun and her daughter ca mainly because of the incident yesterday with Tang Mo’s classmate stealing sothing.
“…It’s all this girl’s fault. She’s young and can’t judge people well, making so bad friends,” Zhang Liyun criticized her daughter without a hint of hesitation.
“I’ve already stopped her allowance for a while to teach her a lesson.”
“In today’s society, people’s hearts have changed. If you dare bring those unruly people ho again, you’ll see what happens.”
…
Tang Mo bit her lip, looking down. She had just started college, a ti when making friends involved spending money. The financial punishnt felt harsh.
“Aunt Liu, it’s okay. Momo didn’t do it on purpose. It’s all in the past now,” Tang Wan said with a light smile. It was easy to say pretty words.
“It’s good you’re not holding it against her,” Zhang Liyun smiled benevolently.
The old man sat by the side, not saying a word.
In truth, Zhang Liyun was clever. Sooner or later, he would confront and bla Tang Mo for this, and waiting for him to speak would only embarrass Tang Mo more. So, instead, she took the initiative.
“You silly girl, still standing there? Apologize to your sister,” Zhang Liyun nudged her daughter forward.
“Sis, I’m sorry.” Tang Mo was reluctant, but after her mother explained the situation’s pros and cons, she had no choice but to bow her head temporarily.
As they talked, Tang Wan’s phone rang. Squinting at the caller, she smiled and stood up to go outside. “Dad—”
Zhang Liyun’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing the address, her expression complex.
“Madam, have so tea.” Aunt Chen ca with tea, smiling at the mother and daughter duo, feeling a bit helpless herself.
Actually, the husband had his reasons for remarrying.
Raising a child alone was hard work for him. Back then, the young miss was small, and he was busy with work. As she grew up, it wasn’t appropriate for him as a father to overstep.
During that ti, the elderly lady was still around, but her health wasn’t good. The old couple had their hands full; even if the young miss was brought to live in the old house, neglect occurred sotis.
Such a large family needed soone to manage it.
He believed remarrying was for better care of the young miss and to attend to the family, much like couples who stayed together for their children or even got divorced and remarried for the kids’ sake.
So things parents think are good, and who can say how many mistakes he’s made?
Besides, this mother and daughter were not like they are now when they first entered the Tang Family. When they had nothing, they knew how to be grateful for what they got. Over ti, seeing many good things, dissatisfaction naturally grew…
People’s hearts are the hardest to discern; naturally, who could have foreseen the family’s relationships becoming so tense later?
…
Zhang Liyun was the first to punish Tang Mo. The Jiang Family was still present, and though the old man said a few words, he clearly rembered everything.
“…I’ll cook tonight. Just right, Lord Wu is also here; we’ll have dinner together and make it lively,” Zhang Liyun imdiately went to the kitchen to make a good impression.
Tang Wan wanted to return to the East Courtyard to see how Jiang Jinsang was settling in. As she approached her courtyard, she heard soone calling her from behind.
“Sis—”
She hadn’t turned around yet when Tang Mo ran up to her.
“Sothing wrong?”
“I just wanted to apologize again,” Tang Mo, under her mother’s orders, was here to forge a better relationship with Tang Wan.
“It’s all over.” Her expression showed her unwillingness. Forced small talk wasn’t much use.
The two stood outside the courtyard, exchanging a few random words. Tang Mo glanced inside a couple of tis, “Lord Wu… How long will he be staying here?”
“Why do you ask?” Tang Mo’s intentions were clear to Tang Wan the first ti she t Jiang Jinsang.
But when Jiang Jinsang rebuffed her, if it were Tang Wan, she would avoid him forever. Yet, Tang Mo still held such thoughts—it was plain reckless.
“Oh, nothing, just asking.” Tang Mo laughed lightly, “Sis, you wouldn’t seriously want to marry into the Jiang Family, right?”
“I thought the rumors about Lord Wu’s poor health were exaggerated; turns out they’re true.”
“Sis, marriage is a lifelong affair. You really need to think it over. Lord Wu’s temper doesn’t seem great, and he seems to look down on our family. With our current situation, we’re certainly not suited for the Jiang Family.”
Tang Wan just laughed and retorted, “Don’t worry. Since he looks down on our family, I’m unworthy. You’re even less so.”
Tang Mo’s face turned pale.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now.”
Tang Wan turned back to the courtyard, where Jiang Jinsang was leaning in front of the North House, basking in the sun. No one knows how much he heard.
He squinted in the light; Tang Mo’s words were truly petty and vile.
Our families matching or not, I haven’t said a word, so who are you to judge?
And saying…
I’m unworthy?
The Jiang Family stood by the wall, sensing a chill despite the sunlight, probably because it had rained. Though they felt the warmth, a coldness seeped into their bones.
*
As the sky gradually darkened, night fell, enveloping the old house in a lively, kitchen smoke-filled atmosphere.
Zhang Liyun was busy preparing, eager to showcase her abilities in front of Jiang Jinsang. Even if they couldn’t beco in-laws, improving their impression was necessary.
Unexpectedly, a sudden shriek was heard—it was her daughter’s!
Her heart skipped a beat, wondering what had happened now!
When she rushed to the East Courtyard, her legs went weak with fear…
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