novelraw Chapter 841: Want to See the Real-Life Version?
Chapter 841: Want to See the Real-Life Version?
Yang Jingjing said so much to Zhang Qinyao in one breath, originally to greatly diminish Jiang Feng's image in Zhang Qinyao's heart, hoping she'd see reality and wake up.
Unexpectedly, her last few words instead made Zhang Qinyao feel moved and hopeful.
If Jiang Feng really wanted, what would it matter even if she had to wash his smelly socks every day in the future? She would even be willing to warm his bed every day, to serve him comfortably, all willingly.
When a girl truly loves a man to the extreme, what does it matter if the conditions are not good? She would be content even with eating coarse food and living rough.
It's just a pity that she can't even have such a chance!
Moreover, in her eyes, Jiang Feng is definitely not such a humble person; she's convinced he'll have a brighter future than anyone else, this Zhang Qinyao firmly believes!
However, at this moment, Yang Jingjing hasn't noticed her daughter's determined expression, still thinking her brainwashing worked, and continued to talk eloquently: "Even if a person has some ability, without a family background to match, they will ultimately find it difficult to advance in society!"
"Isn't our family an example? I, your mother, have tried every way to climb up, and yet our family is still the same?"
"Personal effort is insignificant compared to the heritage built by those big families over generations! In this society, rules ultimately outweigh individuals, no matter how powerful a person is, they cannot disregard rules and change everything."
"Seeing you like this now, mom knows you're conflicted. So I'll give you one last chance—if you really can't accept Zhong Junkun outside, you can find someone even better yourself! But the standards must be high, at least stronger than Zhong Junkun!"
"Regarding family background, the parents' generation must at least hold real power equivalent to a departmental level, or belong to a business family with assets over 10 billion! Regarding personal ability, either someone from the political arena with the potential to rise swiftly, or a business leader who helms a company with assets not less than 500 million…"
"Mom, stop dreaming!"
Zhang Qinyao, this time, interrupted Yang Jingjing before she could finish, saying, "I admit you have treated me well since I was small, but I am not a tool for you to exchange for wealth and status! In this life, I only love Brother Feng! If Brother Feng is willing to marry me, I will happily be his woman, and if he doesn't marry me, I am willing to stay faithful and be his concubine! I hope you can respect my decision and change your perspective!"
After saying this, Zhang Qinyao threw down the dishes and turned around to leave.
"You... You ungrateful child, what did you say? Did you listen to a word I said just now? Get back here!!"
Yang Jingjing rushed out in anger, shouting at Zhang Qinyao.
At this time, Zhong Junkun sitting in the living room and Zhang Dajiang returning from the balcony after smoking, witnessed the scene. Zhang Dajiang immediately approached with an awkward smile, saying, "Wife, what's wrong? Why are you arguing with the child again? Calm down, little Zhong is watching!"
"This ungrateful girl, she's being disobedient!"
Yang Jingjing said angrily, holding a kitchen knife.
At that moment, she really wanted to rush into Zhang Qinyao's room and chop up the culprit who's bewitching her daughter!
Jiang Feng emerged from a room, seeing Zhang Qinyao walking towards him with tear-filled eyes.
Zhang Qinyao forced a smile and said to Jiang Feng, "Brother Feng, why don't we leave now? I suddenly don't want to eat at home, take me out to eat whatever."
"How dare you! You disobedient girl, if you dare leave this house, I'll sever our mother-daughter relationship! And you, Jiang, dare take my daughter, and we'll be through!!"
Yang Jingjing yelled at Jiang Feng, raising the knife.
Zhang Dajiang was startled; his wife really didn't know how formidable Jiang Feng was—he's the one even capable of rooting out the likes of Lei Laohu!
"Stop it! Calm down, calm down…"
Zhang Dajiang hugged Yang Jingjing while turning to Zhang Qinyao, saying, "Yaoyao, why don't you go back to your room first? Your mom is angry, can't you just let her be for once? It's your birthday today; let's have a peaceful family time. Stop causing a scene, go back inside quickly!"
Zhang Qinyao, seeing her dad acting as the peacemaker, couldn't bring herself to further disrupt the household, so she took Jiang Feng back to her room and even closed the door.
Zhong Junkun, frowning silently in the living room, had eyes filled with a strong sense of disgust!
"Little Zhong, I'm really sorry, this girl is being disobedient; I'll talk to her later. You sit and relax, I'll prepare a few signature dishes for you to taste at lunch."
Yang Jingjing apologized with a bitter smile to Zhong Junkun, then angrily swallowed her frustration and returned to the kitchen.
She knew if she pressed Zhang Qinyao now, it would only result in her and her daughter's fallout, leaving her with even less to explain to Zhong Junkun, so she had to suppress the anger!
...
Inside Zhang Qinyao's room.
"What happened?"
After Jiang Feng and Zhang Qinyao sat on her bed, Jiang Feng looked at the tearful-looking Zhang Qinyao and asked.
"My mom told me a bunch of nonsense; it's just awkward to stay at home." Zhang Qinyao said, pouting aggrievedly.
"Does it have anything to do with me?" Jiang Feng asked with a smile.
"No, she just said some other stuff…" Zhang Qinyao replied with her head down, not daring to tell Jiang Feng the truth.
Jiang Feng smiled knowingly but didn't expose her, saying meaningfully, "Actually, your mom wants you to have a good future, and I understand that. But that Zhong Junkun, he's really not a match for you, your mom is being a bit too hasty."
Zhang Qinyao's body tensed up at his words, and she looked nervously at Jiang Feng, asking, "Brother Feng, are you not going to want me anymore?"
Jiang Feng was stunned by this. What was she talking about? When did he promise he'd definitely take her, and how was this related to what he said?
But seeing Zhang Qinyao so anxious and upset, Jiang Feng thought better than to provoke her, saying instead, "No, I'm just saying, don't overthink…"
"Yeah, my mom is really too much, only considering herself…"
Upon hearing Jiang Feng's explanation, Zhang Qinyao finally felt relieved.
However, her gaze didn't shift when she suddenly noticed Jiang Feng's side had a photo of herself, making her a bit surprised!
Jiang Feng actually sneakily looked at her private photo while she wasn't around…
This made Zhang Qinyao suddenly feel shy and bashful, her heart fluttering like a startled deer...
Jiang Feng noticed that Zhang Qinyao's fair face had turned red instantly, and following her gaze, he saw the photo he hadn't had time to put back, immediately feeling a bit awkward himself.
"Ahem, sorry, you said I could look at anything, so I accidentally saw this, but I didn't do anything, I just—"
"Pffft!"
Zhang Qinyao watched Jiang Feng trying hastily to explain, yet looking somewhat guilty like a thief, and suddenly smiled charmingly, finding him a bit adorable.
Then she looked down submissively, fluttering her eyes, and spoke softly, "Brother Feng, this photo doesn't do justice to how I look in real life. Do you want to see the real version? That black silk and short skirt are still in my wardrobe; I can change into them for you~"
Jiang Feng: "…"