Chapter 225 - Plotting Against Each Other
Chapter 225: Plotting Against Each Other
She could not interfere in this matter. Since that was the case, she naturally had to protect her dignity in front of others.
She wanted everyone to think that she had acknowledged this daughter-in-law. Otherwise, if she didn’t acknowledge her, wouldn’t she be slapping herself in front of everyone when Jin’er still marries Yan Jinyu in the end?
“Other than the fact that the little girl’s background is a little bad and her experiences make people lament, she didn’t do anything wrong. Our Yin Family isn’t someone who goes back on our word. The engagement naturally has to be valid.”
Min Qinglan felt very aggrieved when she had to praise the person she didn’t like so blatantly.
“That’s true…”
After a long while, someone answered.
However, from their expressions, it was obvious that they were not calm.
Although the chances were very slim, many families still had the intention of marrying into the Yin Family, or rather, marrying Yin Jiujin.
It was obviously impossible to start with Yin Jiujin. The only breakthrough point for these families was Min Qinglan. Now that the only breakthrough point had such an attitude, it would be strange if they felt good about that.
The ones who were the most affected here were Qin Bailu and Bai Shuangshuang.
How could this be?!
This was what the two of them were thinking.
Suppressing her anger, Bai Shuangshuang said, “Although it’s the intention of the elders, Mrs. Yin’s son is so outstanding. Not everyone is worthy of him. Mrs. Yin must also want a daughter-in-law who is worthy of her son. Now that she thinks so highly of that girl from the Yan Family, she must be very likable.”
“How likable can an uncouth girl who doesn’t come from a good family and grew up outside be?”
If Min Qinglan hadn’t said those words previously, others might have believed that she didn’t like Yan Jinyu. However, she had previously said that she acknowledged Yan Jinyu as her daughter-in-law, so now that she said this, others would think that it wasn’t that she didn’t like Yan Jinyu, but that she treated Yan Jinyu as her own family member.
She seemed to be scolding her, but her tone was actually filled with indulgence.
Even if Min Qinglan was indeed scolding Yan Jinyu.
“Now that Mrs. Yin has said that, we’re even more curious about the Yan Family’s daughter. Since it’s still early, why don’t you call her out for us to take a look?” It was Mrs. Yu again.
“Of course, we don’t have the right to comment on the granddaughter-in-law that Old Madam Yin has decided on. We just want to meet her to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. Master Nine is famous and everyone is very curious about his fiancée that he personally brought back.”
Min Qinglan glanced at Mrs. Yu unhappily.
Call Yan Jinyu out?
Not to mention that she didn’t know where Yan Jinyu and Jin’er had gone early in the morning. Even if she knew, was Yan Jinyu someone she could order around?
Jin’er wouldn’t agree for her to call Yan Jinyu out alone, and Yan Jinyu wasn’t someone she could order around.
This Mrs. Yu was really rubbing salt into her wound!
Why? Was she mocking her for not being able to order her son and daughter-in-law around?
However, Mrs. Yu didn’t understand her gaze.
“Why are you asking a junior to join the elders’ gathering?”
As soon as she finished speaking, many people looked at the two juniors present.
They all looked a little embarrassed.
Min Qinglan glanced at Min Sisi and said hesitantly, “I’m not talking about Sisi and Bailu. We watched the two of you grow up. Just treat it as if you’re here to chat with us. Of course, it’s different.”
Min Sisi chuckled and said, “Aunt, you’re protecting our dignity by saying that. We came over without informing you all today. It’s indeed my and Bailu’s fault. I hope we didn’t disturb the elders.”
“Sisi is so sensible. She even said that she was rude. We’re all family. How can there be so many rules between us?” one of the ladies said.
Min Sisi smiled embarrassedly and looked at Min Qinglan, “Aunt, we really shouldn’t disturb the elders’ gathering, but since we’re all here and all the aunties don’t mind, including Miss Yan shouldn’t be a big deal either. Why don’t you call her over so that we can get to know each other?”
“Eldest Miss Yan is about the same age as us. After we get to know each other, she’ll be in the capital during this period of time. Bailu and I can even bring her out for a walk to familiarize ourselves with the capital.”
“It’s easier to talk to people their age.”
“Sisi is a kind child,” Min Qinglan praised her generously.
She felt a sense of regret.
Such a sensible child was supposed to be the candidate for her daughter-in-law, but Sisi had no feelings for Jin’er and Jin’er…
Forget it.
“It’s not about kind. I’m just thinking that Eldest Miss Yan is from North City and isn’t familiar with the capital. Second Cousin is busy with work, so I’m afraid he can’t care so much. I thought that since we’re about the same age, we might be easier to get along with.”
“You’re a good child because you have a kind heart. If that girl is half as good as you…”
Min Qinglan suddenly paused and changed the topic, “It’s just that I’m afraid I really can’t call her out today. She went out with your second cousin early in the morning. I think she’s either in the company or at the Mount West Villa now.”
“You know your second cousin’s temper too. If he wants to bring her along with him, I can’t snatch her away.”
Min Sisi fell silent.
So, they really went out together. She thought that Qin Bailu was trying to provoke her by making up a story.
“I see. Let’s do it next time then. We’ve been on holiday at home recently too. We have a lot of time.”
Qin Bailu glanced at Min Sisi and echoed with hidden anger, “Sisi is right. We’re on vacation. We have a lot of time. Yan Jin… Eldest Miss Yan can look for us to play when she’s in the capital.”
As long as she could lure Yan Jinyu out, she would have the chance to “teach” her a lesson!
The killers last time didn’t kill Yan Jinyu because Master Nine was around. If the girls of their age went out alone, could Master Nine still follow them?
She didn’t want to take the risk again, but Mrs. Yin actually had this attitude towards Yan Jinyu!
How could she still sit still in such a state!
Engagement!
When Yan Jinyu was gone, she would see if this engagement could still be her stumbling block!
“Bailu is also a kind child,” Min Qinglan said.
“If you can’t do it today, you can do it tomorrow if you guys want to.”
“I heard from Jianjia that she will bring that girl out for a walk tomorrow. Jianjia is a few years older than you after all. I’m afraid she won’t be able to get along with that girl as well as you do. If you have time, you can go together.”
She thought to herself that since she had already planned for that girl so much, she wanted to see if they would still guard against her like they were guarding against a thief when she returned to the Yin Family!
She already said that she wouldn’t interfere anymore, so why didn’t they believe her!
She didn’t dare to provoke a crazy and ruthless girl like Yan Jinyu!
Qin Bailu clenched her fists tightly as a scheming look flashed past her eyes. “Alright, I’ll contact Sister later.”
“I don’t often contact my eldest cousin-in-law. Bailu, call me after you make an appointment,” Min Sisi said.
Bai Shuangshuang glanced at them and did not say anything.
Two hours later, the tea party ended.
She sent everyone away.
Min Sisi came out in Qin Bailu’s car and was about to take a taxi back when Min Qinglan said to send her home.
Like this, after sending the guests away, only Qin Bailu and Bai Shuangshuang were left.
With a bang, Qin Bailu was slapped hard by Bai Shuangshuang, “Why did you ignore my words?”
Qin Bailu covered her face and burst into tears. “Mom…”
“Don’t call me Mom. I don’t have a daughter like you! Don’t you know who I invited today? Have you fed the rules I taught you to the dogs?”
“You even learned to drag others down with you. Is this what I taught you?!”
Qin Bailu was indignant. “Mom, didn’t you tell me not to stand out when I do things? If I want to achieve my goal, I’ll push others out? That’s how I treated Qiu Jian in the past. Didn’t you say nothing then? Why can’t it be Min Sisi?”
“Mom, you like Min Sisi very much, right? You don’t have to lie to me. I can see for myself. You’ve never been so gentle and patient with me as you are with Min Sisi!”
After saying that, she was slapped again.
“You’re getting bolder and bolder now. You even dare to criticize me!”
“Can Qiu Jian be the same as Sisi? Can the Qiu Family compare to the Min Family? Are you stupid? You don’t even understand this?”
“So what if I can’t compete? I didn’t do it very obviously. Min Sisi can’t tell at all, let alone expose the Min Family! Besides, those ladies didn’t say anything. Why is Mom so angry?”
“They didn’t say anything because it’s my event today. They can’t embarrass me! Do you really think they have no objections to this? Idiot!”
Qin Bailu widened her eyes as if she didn’t expect her to scold her so badly.
Idiot…
Meeting her disbelieving and angry gaze, Bai Shuangshuang’s eyes flickered slightly, and she said, “I’ll forget about it this time. You still have some brains, and know how to find an opportunity.”
Looking at her face, he said, “Go back and put some ice on it. Don’t go with a swollen face tomorrow and lose your dignity.”
“I didn’t expect Min Qinglan to actually acknowledge this engagement. This is a troublesome matter!”
Bai Shuangshuang could really grasp Qin Bailu’s thoughts. With that said, Qin Bailu’s anger towards her indeed shifted to Yan Jinyu.
“What do you plan to do tomorrow?”
Without waiting for Qin Bailu to reply, Bai Shuangshuang said, “Don’t blame me for not reminding you. Don’t treat Sisi like you treat Qiu Jian. Sisi isn’t as easy to deceive as Qiu Jian. If you use Sisi as a shield, the one who will be unlucky in the end will only be you.”
“I know. Mom, don’t worry. Min Sisi is still useful. I won’t push her out for the time being. Don’t we still have Qin Jianjia? That idiot Qin Jianjia will believe whatever I say. She’s very easy to fool.”
She looked at Bai Shuangshuang, “But Mom, why do I feel that you seem to be very biased towards Min Sisi?” She even called her “Sisi” so intimately.
“Who doesn’t like obedient and sensible children? Look at those ladies. Who doesn’t like Sisi?”
That was right, but Qin Bailu found it strange.
Was her mother the kind of person who would like someone else’s child just because she was sensible and obedient?
Moreover, why was Mom so happy when Min Sisi mentioned that those ladies liked her? She even seemed to be… proud?
“Don’t think about this nonsense. I did go overboard by hitting you today, but you know that I’m doing this for your own good. I don’t want you to leave a bad impression on these ladies.”
“Fortunately, Min Qinglan still likes you. This is very beneficial for you to marry into the Yin Family.”
“But she prefers Min Sisi.”
Bai Shuangshuang paused, “Why are you thinking so much? Sisi doesn’t have any feelings for Master Nine. Looking at it this way, your advantage is still the greatest.”
“As for the daughter of the Yan Family.” A ruthless glint flashed past her eyes. “The dead have no right to compete with the living.”
Qin Bailu’s eyes were equally ruthless.
“I know!”