There was not even a ripple in Bai Wenxi's eyes. Her clear pupils clearly reflected Jiang Jialan's distorted face.
She continued to state her position. "I'm Jiang Beihuai's wife. All my kindness to him is based on this premise. For newlyweds, instead of getting close and familiar with each other, should they fight at home with knives and guns every day?"
Jiang Jialan never expected to shoot herself in the foot. She originally wanted to intimidate this seemingly gentle and weak niece - in - law.
She had hoped to drive a wedge of suspicion and fear between her and that illegitimate son Jiang Beihuai. She never thought she would be lectured by this junior.
Jiang Jialan rudely pointed her finger at Bai Wenxi's nose. "You, you sharp - tongued girl..."
"Auntie Jiang!" Bai Wenxi was not polite at all and directly slapped her hand away. "I respect you, which is why I call you auntie."
There was a look of mockery in her eyes. "As for the rumor that I've killed someone, I advise you not to spread it anymore. If the shareholders believe that the president of Jiang Group is a murderer, I don't think the Jiang family will let you off easily, do you?"
Jiang Jialan was so angry that she wanted to tear Bai Wenxi's mouth apart. Her whole body heaved spasmodically. "I really underestimated you. Truly, birds of a feather flock together. That little bastard should be with a little slut!"
"What an ill - bred thing, from a petty family! No wonder you're so eloquent. Your parents are dead, so no one taught you well, right!"
In her impotent rage, she could only belittle Bai Wenxi verbally. "A good - for - nothing like Jiang Beihuai will surely cheat one day. When you get old and lose your looks, the day of being abandoned is yet to come!"
If it weren't for the fact that Old Lady Jiang was at home today, Jiang Jialan would have been so out of her mind that she might have rushed to the kitchen to grab a knife and chop Bai Wenxi up. The fear of her own mother in the depths of her heart suppressed her restless and wicked thoughts.
Seeing Jiang Jialan trembling all over and her eyes bloodshot, Bai Wenxi knew that she had offended her badly.
If she didn't leave quickly, this second aunt might just tear her to pieces. Just as she was about to make a quick getaway,
she heard her throw out a strange - toned sentence. "Let me tell you, you'll be the next one to be killed!"
After saying this, Second Aunt let out a long, wild laugh and sashayed away.
"Second Aunt, aren't we going to the kitchen?" Bai Wenxi shouted from afar, unable to figure out the meaning of her words.
She was about to turn around and leave when she looked back and was startled. "Beihuai, why do you walk so quietly?"
Jiang Beihuai slowly frowned, his eyes dark and dangerous. "Sorry, did I startle you just now?"
Bai Wenxi bit her lower lip to calm her racing heart. "Not really..."
As soon as the words left her mouth, her hand was suddenly grasped by the man. He held it so tightly that the veins on the back of his hand bulged.
"Awen..." Jiang Beihuai looked desolate and helpless. There was a look of despair on his dejected face.
Seeing her husband show such a vulnerable and pained expression for the first time, Bai Wenxi knew that he must have heard the whole conversation.
"It's okay, it's okay." Gently patting the man's stiff shoulder, Bai Wenxi smiled warmly and sincerely. "Let's go home after dinner, and you can tell me everything slowly, okay?"
Shaking his head, the man closed his eyes painfully. His lips parted slightly a few times, and finally, he let out a muffled word from the depths of his throat. "Okay."
"Did you follow me because you were worried that Second Aunt would do something to me?" Bai Wenxi held his hand back and buried her head in his chest. "Don't let Grandma notice anything. Let's go and have dinner first, okay?"
The emotions in Jiang Beihuai's eyes flickered. He reached out and lifted his wife's chin. "Awen, I'll explain everything to you."
Bai Wenxi nodded and didn't ask any more questions. "I'll take you to the dining room. You just need to care about my feelings. Don't listen to those gossips."
Jiang Beihuai forced a smile, but his dimples no longer showed up.
When the couple sat down, the rest of the Jiang family had already arrived. Old Lady Jiang refused to start eating until her grandson and granddaughter - in - law came, and the others didn't dare to pick up their chopsticks first.
"What a big deal! The bride is late on her first day back at the old mansion." The eldest aunt said in a sarcastic tone, full of dissatisfaction. "I've never heard of elders waiting for juniors."
"I'm sorry, Auntie Jiafang." Bai Wenxi apologized humbly. "Beihuai and I were delayed by something. We really didn't mean to be late."
The third aunt still had some affection for her elder brother and didn't want to push things too far. She quickly smoothed things over. "Since the kids are here, let's start eating quickly, or the food will get cold."
Old Lady Jiang knew that her daughters had reached an agreement with her illegitimate son. These people were just looking for an opportunity to cause trouble.
But she remained calm. Her drooping eyelids concealed the inquisitiveness in her eyes. "Since everyone is here, let's start the meal."
The female housekeeper quickly poured wine for everyone at the table. The third aunt quickly stood up to help her. "Aunt Xiang, I'll pour the wine over there."
"Jiayu, sit down." The female housekeeper was very skillful. Not a drop of wine spilled from the bottle, and soon everyone's glasses were filled.
Old Lady Jiang stood up and raised her glass first. "Beihuai has set a good example for his younger brothers and sisters. Now that he's married, it's time to put the marriages of the other kids on the agenda."
The old lady was very prestigious. Everyone at the table quickly stood up with her. "We'll all follow Mom's instructions."
It was only then that Bai Wenxi understood why people outside said that Old Lady Jiang had a strange personality, was cold and aloof, and difficult to get along with.
When she talked to her own daughters, it was like a leader talking to subordinates, serious, rigid, and never smiling.
"You should all go back to your own homes." The old lady dropped a bombshell, directly getting to the point. "Beihuai is already capable of handling things on his own. It's not convenient for you aunts to stay in the Jiang family any longer."
Jiang Jiaqi, who had the support of his sisters, of course didn't want to let go of this support. "Mom, it's not easy for the sisters to come back home. What's wrong with staying for a few more days?"
"They came back to organize the wedding of the heir of the Jiang family." The old lady was merciless and didn't give her illegitimate son any face. "I've never short - changed them on their dowries and annuities."
"Now that the wedding is over and the young couple is living happily. I think everything should get back on track, and I don't need to worry about it anymore."
The second aunt was the first to jump out, like a firecracker. "Mom, you're so heartless! We're also members of the board of directors. What's wrong with us inquiring about the company's affairs? When Big Brother was alive, he didn't mind us working in the company."
"What, is it 'out of sight, out of mind'? Big Brother's body is not even cold yet, and the rules he set don't count anymore, right?" She had completely regarded her nephew and niece - in - law as obstacles that must be removed.
"The business world is like a battlefield." Old Lady Jiang was too lazy to argue with this muddle - headed daughter. "Your eldest brother indulged you back then, but you never repented. How dare you bring it up now?"
"Jiaqi, your father's will left the European branch to you." The old lady started to turn her firepower on her illegitimate son. "He was good to you, and your eldest brother also fairly gave you a share of the inheritance."
Jiang Jiaqi was originally just a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun. When Jiang Beihuai's father was alive, he only knew how to ask the Jiang family for money.
It was just that with the support of his sisters, his ambition had expanded infinitely.