Chapter 40: The Cheap Dad is Back

Jiang Rourou’s face darkened at her words, appearing gloomy and frightening.

Everyone looked down, observing Jiang Rourou and Jiang Xiangxiang. The difference between them was obvious; further discussion was unnecessary.

It was already very clear.

Jiang Xiangxiang was clearly the victim. She had only ever seen sisters fighting over a husband in village operas; to witness it firsthand was quite an experience.

Ye Meiping reacted, gritting her teeth: “Jiang Xiangxiang, you bitch! Whether you did it or not, it must have been you! Just you wait!”

Jiang Xiangxiang’s eyes dimmed: “Mom, are you really this biased? With clear evidence in front of everyone, you still blame everything on me? Why?”

Serves her right, heh.

Ye Meiping was quite arrogant, acting as if the villagers were mere decorations, believing she could be the sole decision-maker. She was shameless. Even if she had some ability (which she didn’t), Jiang Xiangxiang wasn’t afraid and wouldn’t hesitate to expose her.

Ye Meiping’s lips twitched, wanting to speak. She simply disliked Jiang Xiangxiang and couldn’t bear to see her doing well, especially now.

She couldn’t believe that her carefully raised Rourou was inferior to her. Lu Jianshen was blind to not choose Jiang Rourou, instead flirting with Jiang Xiangxiang. If Jiang Rourou hadn’t been so determined to marry him, she wouldn’t have gone through so much trouble.

The whole situation was suffocating.

Ye Meiping said, “No matter what, Xiangxiang’s current predicament is your fault. Jiang Xiangxiang, I think you should stop marrying him and let Lu Jianshen marry Rourou!”

Jiang Xiangxiang: “…”

What a bizarre spectacle!

Even now, Ye Meiping had the audacity to say this in front of everyone. Jiang Rourou had clearly been wronged, yet she still wanted to force her onto Lu Jianshen.

Jiang Xiangxiang rolled her eyes silently, unwilling to engage. Arguing with Ye Meiping was a waste of time.

If it weren’t for respect for the original owner’s spirit, Jiang Xiangxiang wouldn’t mind adding two more lives to her tally.

Lu Jianshen’s face was not merely dark; it was grim and sinister: “Jiang Rourou, you really want to marry me?”

Jiang Rourou: “I…”

She wanted to, of course. But after what happened, she knew that even an ordinary man wouldn’t want her.

The thought disheartened her. She didn’t dare look at Lu Jianshen, appearing very uneasy.

Jiang Xiangxiang clapped her hands: “Oh, sister, so you do know the meaning of shame. I thought you didn’t.”

Ye Meiping: “Jiang Xiangxiang, shut up! Lu Jianshen, if you marry Rourou, I’ll give you 200 yuan as a dowry and help you raise the children. How about that?”

Lu Jianshen: “The only one I want to marry is Xiangxiang.”

Even if she gave him the entire Jiang family, he wouldn’t want it. He was either crazy or foolish.

Ye Meiping’s expression twisted again: “What’s wrong with my Rourou? She’s more than good enough for you, Lu Jianshen…”

Before she could finish, she fell silent upon seeing someone entering.

She looked quite flustered, even backing away as if trying to hide.

Jiang Xiangxiang raised an eyebrow and turned to see a middle-aged man in worn Zhongshan attire entering. His expression was bewildered, as if he didn’t understand why so many people were in his house.

She immediately understood: this was the original owner’s cheap father.

Jiang Chengshan was an honest man who worked hard to support his family, leaving everything to Ye Meiping. He rarely interfered in family matters.

However, he was kind to the original owner, always showing concern when he returned. Ye Meiping avoided causing trouble during his visits.

In Jiang Chengshan’s memory, his family was harmonious, except for his youngest daughter’s frequent illnesses.

After receiving Jiang Xiangxiang’s message yesterday, Jiang Chengshan rushed home. Seeing this scene, he felt something was wrong.

So many people gathered in his house?

Jiang Chengshan wasn’t stupid. Upon seeing the scene, he remained silent, observing. The neighbors watching gave way, looking at him with pity.

He quickly understood what was happening…

He’d been cuckolded!

Jiang Chengshan: “Xiangxiang, what’s wrong? Come down, it’s not right for a young lady to be held like that.”

Jiang Xiangxiang: “…”

At least his first concern was for her. Though, perhaps he just felt embarrassed by the scene.

Before Jiang Xiangxiang could react, Ye Meiping exploded!

Ye Meiping shouted: “Jiang Chengshan, are you blind? Don’t you see that we’re being held down? Can’t you help us now that you’re back?”

Jiang Chengshan was stunned, turning his gaze to her: “Village Chief, what’s going on? Has something serious happened at home?”

His tone was calm and slow, seemingly just a casual question.

Wang Fugui’s anger subsided at Jiang Chengshan’s words: “Nothing much, just what you see. Your wife and Lao Liutou… Ye Meiping wanted to sell Jiang Erya. That’s human trafficking, not a Mom’s love. Since you’re back, you deal with it.”

He didn’t want to get involved in other people’s affairs.

Even as village chief, every family had their problems. Interfering might backfire.

Jiang Chengshan…