Chapter 9: Against You

Wang Yingzhi and Huang Minwei sat on the sofa behind me, asking with concern about Huang Minwei’s recent health.

“I’m feeling better.”

“Ah, my poor grandson is gone. Whenever I think about it, I wish I could skin that bitch Yu Xiaowan alive.”

“It’s just that my father-in-law is especially protective of her. I don’t know if it’s because he’s getting old and his mind isn’t working properly, but it really infuriates me.”

“Auntie, please don’t be too angry. Xiao Wan might not have done it on purpose,” Huang Minwei said softly.

“So many people saw her push you down the stairs, and you’re still defending her. Minwei, you’re too kind-hearted. That vicious bitch makes me furious just thinking about her.”

“But Minwei, don’t worry. Ruohe likes you, and you’re the only one in his heart. The position of the Jiang family’s young mistress will be yours sooner or later.”

“This is the Jiang family’s ancestral jade bracelet. When I married Nian Hao, my mother-in-law passed it down to me. I’m giving it to you now as my promise to you.”

“Auntie, you’re really too good to me…” Huang Minwei cried emotionally.

Hearing this, Tian Rong angrily tried to stand up, but I quickly pulled her back, looking at her pleadingly to stop her from acting impulsively. Wang Yingzhi already disliked me a lot, and if Tian Rong stood up for me now, it would only make her despise me more. What worried me most was that Wang Yingzhi wasn’t someone to be trifled with. If we caused a scene today, she might secretly target Tian Rong later.

After the two of them left, Tian Rong sighed and looked at me with pity.

“Xiao Wan, they’re bullying you right to your face. If your father knew, he would be heartbroken.”

“Sis, please don’t tell Dad about my situation. His health isn’t good to begin with, and if he finds out…”

Tian Rong hummed in agreement and glanced at the resume on the table.

“This Jiang Ruohe is really going too far. Two hundred thousand a month? I think he’s trying to force you to death so he can marry Huang Minwei.”

“And about Chen Xi’s parents, you should stop helping them. You know how addicted they are to gambling. Once you give them money, they’ll keep coming back for more until they’ve drained you dry…”

“I know. I’ve made it very clear to Aunt Tian that this is the last time I’m helping them. If they come to me again, I won’t pay them any attention.”

“That’s good. Our company seems to be hiring assistants. Let me call and ask the manager.”

Tian Rong called her company’s manager, who said they were hiring and asked her to bring me over for an interview. I gratefully thanked her.
“What’s there to thank? I’m your sister. If I can help, I must help.”

I went with Tian Rong to her company, but as soon as we arrived at the entrance, the manager called her.

“What? You’re not hiring anymore?” Tian Rong asked with a frown.

“Oh, I see.”

Tian Rong looked apologetically at me, but I shook my head and said it was fine. She then accompanied me to other companies, but after a whole day, not a single company was willing to hire me. Some said I didn’t meet their requirements, while others said they were already fully staffed.

Walking through the alley, Tian Rong kept saying it was bizarre.

“Xiao Wan, you graduated from a prestigious university. How is it that you can’t even find an ordinary job?”

I lowered my head without speaking and walked out of the alley. Tian Rong pulled me back into the alley again, pointing with her finger at the person standing at the alley entrance making a phone call. It was Jiang Ruohe’s friend, Gu Bei. At this moment, Gu Bei was on the phone.

“Ruohe, I’ve already made the arrangements. If any company dares to hire Yu Xiaowan, they’ll be making an enemy of you.”

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