769: Chapter 762: Running Away from Home 769: Chapter 762: Running Away from Home Xu Family
Everyone in the Xu Family knew that the daughter of the third household would definitely bee the Seventh Young Madam of the Jin Family next spring.
This news was eagerly leaked by the third branch of the Xu Family.
No wonder the third branch was so anxious; they had endured for most of their lives and finally succeeded in investing in their youngest daughter.
Suddenly, they reeled in a wealthy son-in-law like a golden turtle.
How could they contain their excitement?
Even though the Third Mrs.
Xu was not the eloquent type, she could talk up a storm among relatives around the Xu Family, making grandiose claims.
Because of this, although Xu Yinyin had not yet married, the third branch already considered themselves in-laws of the Jin Family, and enthusiastic relatives of the Xu Family poured in to congratulate them.
The third branch of the Xu Family received so many gifts that their hands were sore from acceptance, and they were all smiles from ear to ear!
So, the previously overlooked third branch of the Xu Family suddenly became highly sought after, being the target of everyone’s flattery.
The previously bustling eldest household now saw hardly any visitors.
Especially since both families lived in the same mansion, albeit in different courtyards.
This awkward situation was challenging for the Eldest Son of Xu Family to endure, so he hadn’t returned home recently, choosing instead to seek solace at his lover’s place.
Xu Jiaojiao stood at the window, watching the group in the garden.
Her cousin, Xu Yinyin, sat like a princess in the middle of the pavilion, surrounded by many girls from related families of the Xu Family, all fawning over Xu Qianqian, just like they used to fawn over her.
With a slight smile, Xu Jiaojiao sneered, “Xu Qianqian, don’t celebrate too soon.
I’m still very much alive!”
Madam Xu walked in and looked at her worriedly, “Jiaojiao!”
Xu Jiaojiao turned to look at her and smiled nonchalantly, but the bitterness in her heart reached her eyes.
How could she really not care?
Originally, all this glory was hers, but now it had all turned to nothing!
Xu Jiaojiao shook her head to dispel her disfort.
She didn’t have time to lament; she needed to escape this family quickly.
Her grandfather had already drugged her.
If she hadn’t been cautious and pretended to be weak, he might have seen through her already.
“Mom, did you plete what I asked you to?”
Madam Xu nodded, hesitating.
“Jiaojiao, do you really want to leave?
Maybe you guessed wrong.
Your grandfather wouldn’t be that cruel!”
Wouldn’t be that cruel?
Then who was it that drugged her?
Her mother was simply too much of a Holy Mother, thinking everyone was good in her heart, with no bad people at all!
Moreover, even the new wife was found; she, the old wife blocking the Xu Family’s bright path, had to be removed, right?
If her calculations were right, it would be within these days.
That night, in the dead of night, a dark figure silently slipped into Mr.
Xu’s study, heading straight for the safe.
Recalling the password she had once inadvertently seen Mr.
Xu use, Xu Jiaojiao took a deep breath and carefully opened the safe.
There were plenty of cash and jewelry inside, along with many gold bars.
Without thinking, Xu Jiaojiao stuffed them all into her bag.
Once she left, she’d have nothing, relying solely on this money to get by.
There was also a small notebook in the safe.
Xu Jiaojiao glanced at it but didn’t understand it.
After pondering for a moment, she placed it in her bag.
If Mr.
Xu kept it in the safe, it must be important, right?
It’s always wise to keep it; it might be useful someday!
Xu Jiaojiao never imagined that this inconspicuous notebook would save her life in the future.
After emptying the safe, Xu Jiaojiao snuck out of the Xu Family with her bag.
The Xu Family was asleep, and no one noticed Xu Jiaojiao’s actions.
Mr.
Xu never expected his seemingly dim-witted granddaughter to outsmart him, pretending to be sick and then stabbing him in the back.
Xu Jiaojiao smoothly drove a car out of the Xu Family’s gate, speeding into the night and gradually blending into the darkness.
Mr.
Xu discovered the safe had been robbed before realizing Xu Jiaojiao had disappeared, and he flew into a rage.
He didn’t care if Xu Jiaojiao was missing; he cared about the contents of the safe, especially that notebook, which was his leverage over Jin Guangrong!
But now it was all taken by Xu Jiaojiao, this rascal.
If it fell into the hands of someone with ill intentions, the Xu Family would be finished.
Moreover, this matter must not be known to the Jin Family, or it would be another disaster!
Mr.
Xu had to swallow the humiliation, sending people to search for Xu Jiaojiao without making a big fuss.
Sisi didn’t know what happened in the Xu Family; she was at home editing videos!
Last month, she filmed two videos in Xu Garden, but the one with Xu Jiaojiao was now useless.
Rumors outside were already rampant, saying the Jin and Xu Families had given up on Xu Jiaojiao, planning to marry another granddaughter to Seventh Young Master Jin.
Although she didn’t like Xu Jiaojiao, she disapproved even more of the Xu Family’s actions.
Giving up a granddaughter without regard for family ties?
How realistic!
Xu Jiaojiao’s current life probably wasn’t easy; she wouldn’t add insult to injury!
Wan Yun’s video wasn’t very long, but it included everything necessary, clearly conveying the intended message.
That was enough; content needn’t be lengthy, as long as it was passionate.
After editing the video, Sisi made a copy and added a few high-definition photos.
She placed them in a plastic bag, sealed them in an envelope, and addressed it to: “Jin Guangrong’s attention.”
Sisi also kindly sent it as registered mail, fearing regular mail would be too slow and miss the timing, failing to keep up with the pace.
Jin Family Study Room
The Jin Family gathered again, each with a grim face, and the atmosphere in the room was very tense.
Wan Yun spoke, “We need to find someone to take responsibility; otherwise, the public’s anger won’t settle!”
Ms.
Jin Ning discontentedly asked, “Who should take the blame?”
Wan Yun lowered her head and remained silent, not answering.
Inside, she sneered, thinking anyone could take the blame, as long as it wasn’t her.
Ms.
Jin Ning was frustrated by Wan Yun’s silence.
This daughter-in-law was being increasingly hard to control.
This would’ve been a great opportunity to get rid of her, what a shame!
Recalling the photos Wan Yun showed her yesterday, Ms.
Jin Ning felt even more stifled, realizing she had underestimated this daughter-in-law, not knowing when she’d gained leverage against her.
“Then let’s use the secretary-general of the foundation.” Ms.
Jin Ning suggested, feeling distressed, as this secretary-general was a confidant she’d cultivated for over twenty years.
Wan Yun sneered; it seemed that the photo had indeed worked, making her mother-in-law willing to sacrifice even her long-time confidant!
Jin Guangrong puffed on his cigarette and nodded in agreement, “Let’s do as the eldest daughter-in-law says!”
With the scapegoat found, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The matter was settled, and the Jin Family remained standing tall.
Everyone else left, leaving only Jin Guangrong, Ms.
Jin Ning, and Wan Yun in the study.
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