Chapter 121: Are You Seeing Someone Else?

Chapter 121: Are You Seeing Someone Else?

When Su Jianjun returned from work in the evening, Ji Qingqing and Su Jiao, mother and daughter, worked together, crying and whispering grievances in his ear.

This infuriated Su Jianjun so much that he smashed the ceramic ashtray on the table.

"This is too much, absolutely too much! What did I do to deserve this from the Zhao family? Why are they out to get us like this!!"

Thinking of all the recent misfortunes, all related to the Zhao family, Su Jianjun hated the Zhao family to the core, and even felt some resentment toward Ji Qingqing.

"Didn't you say the Zhao family was a good family? Look at the kind of in-laws you picked! Other in-laws support each other, but the Zhao family is eager to chew me, Su Jianjun, to the bone!"

Ji Qingqing's tear-streaked face stiffened, "Jianjun, I was deceived too. Matchmakers always lie."

"At that time, the conditions of the Zhao family seemed quite good. How was I supposed to know they had such ulterior motives?"

"Jianjun, we can't just let this slide. Don't forget, when Su An took the money, she left us a receipt. We can take that receipt and confront them directly."

"If they're willing to talk, we can work it out. But if they play hardball, don't blame us for making a scene at the steel factory!"

Su Jianjun's chest rose and fell with anger, "That's what we'll do. I'm just a sidelined worker at a canned food factory, but he's a deputy director at a big factory. Let's see if he's willing to risk his job over this!"

Su Jiao shot Ji Qingqing a grateful look. She was afraid Su Jianjun would hold it against her for taking Su An's spot, being extorted for 600 yuan, only to have it returned. She was afraid he'd make life difficult for her. But now, with just a few words from her mother, her father's anger was redirected toward the Zhao family, making her life in the Su family much easier.

From then on, she just had to play the part of the wronged and hurt innocent girl.

Su Jiao sobbed, "Dad, it's all my fault. I'm a failure. I've let you down."

"Su An has every right to blame me. After all, I did take her spot. I've always been racked with guilt over it. I know you and Mom had high hopes for me, and I've been studying my hardest, hoping to make it up to the family."

"These past few semesters, I've performed excellently at school. Both my teachers and the director think highly of me. I thought that once I got into university and made something of myself, I'd make it up to Su An, be a good daughter to you, and support my brother. I never imagined things would turn out this way. Wuwuwu, Dad, I'm sorry for letting you down."

Su Jianjun's remaining anger melted away at Su Jiao's show of vulnerability. "Forget it, it's not your fault. Your mother and I were the ones who decided to send you to school. She has no right to blame you."

In the evening, after Ji Qingqing finished her bath, she deliberately chose a form-fitting, low-cut dress to wear. Her long hair was let down, draped over one side of her chest, revealing her slender, fair neck.

Seeing Su Jianjun sitting at the table writing something, Ji Qingqing sat down beside him. She took out some snow cream from a tin box and applied it to her face, then tilted her head back to apply it to her neck. Her ample chest quivered with her movements, as if ready to spill out. When she reached for something, she inadvertently brushed against Su Jianjun.

But Su Jianjun seemed completely unresponsive.

A trace of resentment flashed in Ji Qingqing's eyes. She walked behind him and began massaging his shoulders, "Jianjun, you've been working so hard lately. Look, you've lost so much weight~"

"Why don't we rest early tonight? Get a good night's sleep...."

Su Jianjun avoided her gaze, "You go ahead and sleep. I still have some things to do."

Ji Qingqing, as she used to, playfully wrapped her arms around his neck, turned, and sat on his lap. She gazed at Su Jianjun with deep affection, her fingers tracing from his temples down.

"Jianjun, have I done something wrong recently that upset you?"

Ji Qingqing slowly rested her head on Su Jianjun's chest, whispering softly, "Even though we've had some small arguments lately, you know I've always loved you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have risked my reputation to be with you."

"Back then, even though I left the steward's house, I had a job and could support myself and Su Jiao just fine. To be with you, I even gave up my job."

As she spoke, Ji Qingqing took Su Jianjun's hand and placed it on her ample chest, "If there's anything I haven't done well, you must tell me. I'll change. Don't keep it bottled up and let it affect our relationship."

Despite having his once-beloved soft jade in his arms, Su Jianjun felt extremely uncomfortable and tried to pull his hand away from Ji Qingqing's grasp.

Feeling Su Jianjun's resistance, a flash of anger crossed Ji Qingqing's eyes, but her voice remained soft and dripping with sweetness, "Jianjun~"

Her head rubbed against Su Jianjun's chest, her small hand skillfully reaching down towards his abdomen.

Su Jianjun suddenly stood up, causing Ji Qingqing to fall to the ground with a thud.

Ji Qingqing quickly got to her feet, suppressing the anger in her heart, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Su Jianjun.

"Su Jianjun, what's wrong with you lately? Do you have someone else? Now even a touch from me makes you so uncomfortable?"

Su Jianjun's face was stern, but seeing Ji Qingqing's tearful expression, he still managed to suppress his irritation and awkwardly comforted her.

"What nonsense are you talking about? With the bond we've shared since childhood, would I do something to betray you?"

"You know very well, back in the countryside, if it weren't for the situation, I would never have married Wang Xiaocui. As soon as I returned, didn't I come straight to you?"

Ji Qingqing, tears in her eyes, looked up at Su Jianjun, as if trying to determine if he was lying.

"Really?"

"Ah, really!"

"Then, what about you lately?"

"With so much going on lately, where would I find the mood?"

"The money at home is gone, there are problems at work, the relationship with the second branch of the family, my mother, the Zhao family, and now Su Jiao is in trouble... My head is about to burst from all the stress..."

"You know I've been transferred to a new position, and my current superior, whether he received some directive or simply dislikes me, is always giving me a hard time."

Hearing Su Jianjun's words, Ji Qingqing laughed through her tears, "Jianjun, I was wrong to doubt you, wuwu, I thought, I thought you didn't love me anymore...."

Seeing Ji Qingqing about to cling to him again, Su Jianjun felt extremely uncomfortable, "We're an old married couple, don't read too much into it."

"Well, you rest first, I need to discuss some work matters with the Liu family."

Without waiting for Ji Qingqing to respond, Su Jianjun turned and left.

"Hey, Jianjun, it's so late...."