Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 265, every check reveals a scumbag.

Chapter 265: 265, every check reveals a scumbag.

"They—"

"Moreover, it’s their business that they are not short of money, and my duty to repay the debt is my own affair. How can these be equated?"

An Zixin also knew not to be too absolute in his words, to avoid raising Aunt Yang’s suspicions.

"Alright, alright, alright, we’ll do as you say! Once the warm set is knit up, I’ll accompany you to visit Old Master Bai and thank him for his years of care for you, okay?"

Yang Mei then smiled contentedly: "Mmm."

Back at home, Butler Zhong came forward: "Miss Yueqing, the great-grandfather is still playing chess over there, and Miss Nuannuan has just sent word that Old Master Bai is keeping our master for dinner and will send him back later."

"No rush, it is only seven o’clock now, Nuannuan is sensible, she will probably be back by eight."

Butler Zhong also thought it was about time: "I will keep the lights on in the courtyard, the rain has made the roads a bit slippery."

"You are always so thoughtful, the children and I had dinner before coming back, so don’t worry about us."

Yan Yueqing said this and then went upstairs.

Butler Zhong saw she had matters to attend to, so discreetly did not follow her.

The mother and her two sons returned to their room, and Yan Yueqing, while pouring water, asked: "What do you think about Aunt Yang Mei?"

In front of his mother, Jun Yan was like a simple and naive little kitten, but to others, his eyes could be exceptionally sharp!

"I think Aunt Yang Mei is pretty good. She knows how to be grateful and return favors and she doesn’t covet wealth and luxury. It’s just that the matter with the university choice was somewhat infuriating! I saw Uncle Qiao today; he looked like he was about to explode but ultimately held himself back."

Yan Yueqing handed the water cups to the two little ones: "What do you think, my treasures?"

Yan Wang first took a sip of water and then held the cup with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Jun Yan instantly understood: "My brother must have a different view."

"Just a little bit," Yan Wang said, lifting his lashes, "but I can’t guarantee it’s correct."

"Brother, stop beating around the bush," Jun Yan pressed, shaking his arm in an endearing manner.

Yan Wang subconsciously ruffled his brother’s black hair: "I think that Aunt Yang Mei does not seem like a person without her own opinions."

"Ah?"

Yan Yueqing caught on to her son’s line of thought and nodded encouragingly: "Precious, let’s talk it out and analyze it."

Yan Wang slowly said: "I believe the issue with the university choice could very likely be a trap Aunt Yang Mei deliberately set for her parents."

"Huh?" Jun Yan was stunned, "Using her own future as a trap? That can’t be, can it?"

Yan Wang explained: "Aunt Yang Mei’s true purpose is to break away from her family of origin. Actually, from today’s conversation, it’s not hard to discern that Aunt Yang Mei has always been controlled by her family.

They didn’t want Aunt Yang Mei to study, so they cut off her finances; they wanted her to go to Normal College, so they changed her university choice... Such a domineering and indifferent family, it’s strange that they didn’t interfere with her affairs after she started working."

"Exactly," Jun Yan caught on quickly, "and then when Mom talked with her, Aunt Yang Mei kept mentioning interesting things about the school. She also mentioned that her own finances are relatively well-off now and that she wants to prepare some gifts for Great-grandfather, without bringing up anything about her family."

"Could it be a reluctance to air dirty laundry in public?" Yan Yueqing guided the two to think further.

"I don’t think so," Yan Wang pondered, "In her family, where they favor sons over daughters, they would gladly use every inch of their daughter’s flesh and blood to nurture their son. When she was studying, they interfered in every possible way; now that she’s working and making money, with sufficient conditions and finances to support the family, why wouldn’t they be eager to exploit her?"

Jun Yan nodded, "My brother is right! If things weren’t easy for her, Aunt Yang Mei wouldn’t have been able to say that her situation was relatively affluent."

After speaking, he looked up admiringly at his brother, "My brother is so smart to have made that connection immediately!"

Yan Wang laughed and patted the little cat’s head, "Little brother is also amazing, you understood as soon as I mentioned it."

Yan Yueqing: The loving brothers are just too cute!!!

Wait, that’s slightly off-topic.

She cleared her throat, "So, darling believes that Aunt Yang Mei has completely severed ties with her family through the affair of her volunteering?"

"Yes."

Jun Yan pondered, "I’ve heard Uncle Xiao Jiu and Grandpa Mu say that it’s extremely difficult to break away from one’s birth family. Not only does one need to have resolute determination, but also to withstand the gossip. After all, many parents from one’s birth family know how to play a part—put on one act in front of outsiders and another with their own family."

"Aunt Yang Mei’s family is likely this kind of situation; they pretend and posture, leaving Aunt Yang with grievance unspeakable. For example, the high school fees for three years—Aunt Yang couldn’t possibly drag Great-grandfather to testify for her, but standardized test scores can’t be faked! A student capable of attending University B was forcefully arranged into Normal College, which would certainly be laughable to the neighbors if word got out."

The little guy analyzed methodically, "So, she used this incident to completely cut off contact with her birth family. Even if her parents didn’t accept it, they couldn’t silence everyone’s mouths. Caring about their reputation, they had to concede! From this, we can see Aunt Yang Mei is a very calculating person!"

Yan Wang nodded, "No choice, to leave that home, public opinion’s support is indispensable. She knows very clearly what she wants—trading a place at University B for a permanent departure is actually not bad."

"You two think just like mom!" Yan Yueqing was thrilled by how smart her sons were and asked, "What about the card matter?"

The brothers exchanged a look simultaneously.

They saw the same answer in each other’s eyes.

Jun Yan started speaking, nodding, "The card hasn’t been touched for five years, it doesn’t make sense that it would be used this year! Besides, Aunt Yang Mei herself said that after starting her job, her finances were rather ample. Her sudden visit today, with her modest clothing and appearance, doesn’t seem like someone who would recklessly spend on luxury items."

"So?"

"So, her boyfriend is a very likely suspect," Yan Wang stated bluntly.

Yan Yueqing nodded, "Hmm, I will have someone look into her boyfriend."

After speaking, she took out her phone and found the all-purpose handyman Wang Sheng, "Detective Wang, there’s a new job..."

The next day at noon, while Yan Yueqing was having lunch, Wang Sheng had already sent over the information concerning An Zixin.

An Zixin, a classmate of Yang Mei, came from an ordinary family just like her. From the first year of college chasing her to the third year, he finally won her over and was assigned to the same school as Yang Mei upon graduation.

"Considering An Zixin’s academic credentials, it wouldn’t have been easy for him to stay and teach at that high school, but Yang Mei’s performance was too strong. The school, keen to retain her, made an exception and took in An Zixin."

"Another man leeching off a woman," Jun Yan felt irritated, "It’s a disgrace to us men!"

Yan Yueqing frowned as she continued reading.

Suddenly, she burst out in fury, "Damn it!"

"What’s wrong, mom?"

Yan Yueqing struggled to contain her anger, "Thank goodness Great-grandfather went to take his nap, otherwise he’d be stomping his cane in rage upon hearing this! An Zixin has recently been playing the rich guy, hitting on college girls from the university next door?!"

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