Chapter 398 Your Cousin Has a Job Now

Chapter 398 Your Cousin Has a Job

Jiang Yu stopped engaging with the Fu family’s commotion and went back to her room to get some peace and quiet.

Before long, Xu Lihua came over to chat with her, complaining about the Fu family.

If she didn’t feel sorry for Fu Xianghong, she wouldn’t have bothered with any of this.

As she spoke, she even ended up complaining about Fu Xianghong herself.

“Her in-laws act like that—clearly not good people. Even so, she still won’t consider divorce. She runs back to her parents’ home when she’s sick, then goes back to serve them once she’s better. Who wouldn’t be upset about that?”

Jiang Yu stayed silent, uninterested.

Then Xu Lihua mentioned Wang Moli.

“Your cousin got lucky—she married Department Head Deng. I heard he’s even getting her a job.”

Wang Moli thought the job was guaranteed and couldn’t help bragging about it to everyone.

Now, everyone who sees her compliments her on her good luck.

For a woman, how things were in her parents’ home doesn’t matter much. What truly counts is being cherished by her husband after marriage—that’s real luck.

Jiang Yu smirked slightly. “Is that so?”

Seeing that Jiang Yu wasn’t in the mood for conversation, Xu Lihua said a few more words before leaving, feeling unsatisfied.

A few days later, Lin Rui left the hospital with her child.

Soon after, Fu Xianghong was admitted for surgery, set to happen in the next few days.

Oddly, not one Fu family member went to the hospital to accompany her.

“Jiang Yu, your mom’s here!” Xu Lihua called out from the courtyard.

Jiang Yu looked up and saw Wang Meili and her second aunt was with her.

The second aunt wore a smile. “Jiang Yu, a bunch of relatives from back home are here. Moli’s place is too small, so everyone will eat here at yours.”

Wang Moli’s place was small, not nearly as nice and roomy as Jiang Yu’s.

But with people already at the doorstep, Wang Moli couldn’t just turn them away, so she suggested they go to Jiang Yu’s instead.

Wang Meili kept quiet—she was growing more and more afraid of Jiang Yu.

Pressed by the second aunt, she said, “Meili, so many relatives are watching. You wouldn’t refuse, would you? If you turn this down, we’ll be humiliated.”

After much hesitation, Wang Meili finally agreed.

She figured it was just for a short while—Jiang Yu wouldn’t get too angry.

But as soon as they arrived, the second aunt changed her tune and announced they’d be eating there.

Jiang Yu hesitated, then saw the crowd following them in.

Some were Wang Meili’s relatives, others were the second aunt’s. Many were people Jiang Yu didn’t even recognize.

“Second Aunt, you’ve brought so many people over out of the blue, and at this time—how am I supposed to feed all of you?”

Second Aunt looked somewhat embarrassed, having been backed into a corner.

Upon hearing that Wang Moli had secured a job, she was quick to brag about it in the village.

With everyone egging her on, she couldn’t lose face and promised to bring them to the city to visit Wang Moli’s place.

Only after agreeing did she regret it, but it was too awkward to back out now.

The moment she arrived with the group, Wang Moli’s expression darkened. She pulled her aside and whispered angrily before shifting the blame onto Jiang Yu.

"Your cousin has a job now—she’s a real urbanite from here on. Everyone heard the good news and wanted to come see for themselves."

Second Aunt was still beaming as she spoke, and the relatives behind her piped up with more praise.

"Moli is truly blessed to have married such a good man."

"It hasn’t been long since she moved to the city, yet she already has a job. She’s got skills."

"If my daughter could be half as good as Moli, I’d be satisfied."

"If I could have a daughter like Moli, I’d die happy."

Hearing such words, Second Aunt was floating on air.

Jiang Yu leaned against the doorframe. "This calls for celebration! Moli should take everyone out to Dongkelai for a proper feast."

Second Aunt: "..."

She did want to eat at Dongkelai—but not if Wang Moli was paying. She had hoped Jiang Yu would foot the bill.

Yet the relatives behind her were waiting eagerly, leaving her at a loss for how to refuse.

Wang Moli, who had been eavesdropping from the back, went pale. Instead of trapping Jiang Yu, she had ended up trapped herself.

Gritting her teeth, she stepped forward and forced a smile.

"Mom, Jiang Yu is right. I should be the one hosting. Let’s all go to Dongkelai together."

Since she had to save face, she might as well be generous. Splurging a bit wouldn’t kill her—she’d earn it all back once she started working.

After reassuring herself like this, her smile became a bit more genuine.

"Jiang Yu, you should come too. I’ll have someone reserve a private room at Dongkelai."

Not one to usually offer treats, Wang Moli naturally didn’t refuse when Jiang Yu accepted.

"Sure, congratulations on getting what you wanted, cousin."

Wang Moli puffed up with pride. "This is just the beginning. I’m nowhere near as skilled as you, Jiang Yu."

Jiang Yu smiled without responding.

Wang Moli told Second Aunt to take the relatives to Dongkelai first—the place was packed, and it was better to eat there rather than bring them back afterward.

But she still had to inform her husband Deng Hongyi. This meal would set her back quite a bit, and she needed his okay.

After Auntie Er left with the others, Wang Meili slipped back unnoticed.

"Jiang Yu, your brother..."

"Spare me the Jiang Hao talk," Jiang Yu shot back. "I don’t want to hear it."

Wang Meili’s face darkened instantly. "Is that any way to talk?"

"Jiang Ting treats you well. Go find her," Jiang Yu said sharply.

At the mention of Jiang Ting, Wang Meili’s expression soured even more.

What’s the point of looking for Jiang Ting? She’s worthless.

"Like it or not, I’m your mother. Do you really not want to acknowledge me anymore?"

Jiang Yu’s face twisted with impatience. "If you have something to say, spit it out already. Either way, I won’t agree."

Wang Meili: "..."

She’s impossible!

Jiang Yu turned and walked away, not even glancing back.

Later, Jiang Ting crept over cautiously and called out softly, "Mom..."

Wang Meili gave her a glare. "How dare you call me ‘Mom’?"

Jiang Ting put on a shaky smile. "I just wanted to talk to you about Jiang Hao’s job."

Wang Meili gave her the side-eye. "What backbreaking hole are you dumping Jiang Hao into now?"

Jiang Ting let out a nervous chuckle. "This time, it’s a gig in Beicheng. I swear it’s true."

Wang Meili narrowed her eyes. "Which factory?"

"The flour mill!"

Fu Xiangyang’s father worked at the flour mill, and their cafeteria happened to need a dockworker for moving goods. The pay was lousy, but if he performed well, there was a chance to become permanent later.

Jiang Ting, still trying to wheel and deal with Wang Meili, had scraped up this gig.

Hearing this, Wang Meili wasn’t sold.

Being a loader is exhausting, and it isn’t even a permanent position. Breaking your back for peanuts.

"Isn’t there something cushy that pays better? Preferably a permanent job?"

Jiang Ting: "..."

She bit back her anger, seething silently.

"Mom, permanent jobs don’t grow on trees for Jiang Hao. City jobs are snatched up fast. If you keep hesitating, even this one will be gone."

Despite her words, Wang Meili didn’t agree immediately, playing hard to get.

"What are your conditions? I don't buy that you're being this nice for nothing."

Jiang Ting pulled her, "Let's go inside to talk."

Wang Meili stood her ground, "Say it right here."

Jiang Ting stomped her feet twice and said through gritted teeth, "I want you to find me a fertile man!"

A thunderclap seemed to explode in Wang Meili's mind as she gaped at her.