The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 213: High Ranks are Terrifying

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: High Ranks are Terrifying

"What is it...?" Jiang Man did not agree immediately.

If the matter contradicted her values, she would not consent.

Wen Jingya immediately revealed a smile and grasped her hand, "Like this, tell grandma tomorrow that you have an important announcement to make, and call over Zhou Gege and Jiang Man."

"What important matter?" Jiang Man timidly raised her eyes.

"Just say you regret it, just say those few words."

Initially, when she knew someone named Jiang Man had replaced her in marrying the wealthy and handsome Lu Xingzhou, she indeed felt regret.

However, it was not because she truly loved Lu Xingzhou but due to human selfishness and possessiveness.

She instinctively thought this joyful marriage originally belonged to her; she could reject it willingly, but others couldn’t take away what was originally hers in her name.

So, whether it was initially or now, she actually did not like Jiang Man and found her despicable.

"Manman, let’s help each other. You help me drive Jiang Man away, and I’ll help you pursue Nan Juefeng! I have a senior at Nan’s president office, I can pull some strings to get you in!"

"Really?" Jiang Man hesitated until Wen Jingya offered the tempting exchange.

Wen Jingya nodded vigorously, her eyes gleaming, "Girls help girls, we are both disadvantaged girls, we should help each other out. Jiang Man is of bad character, she doesn’t deserve Zhou Gege, think of it as helping Zhou Gege."

"...Alright." Persuaded relentlessly by Wen Jingya, Jiang Man finally relented, "I’ll just say those few words, I won’t say anything else."

"Good, those few words are enough."

A person as proud as Jiang Man could be hurt with just a few words.

When the time came, they wouldn’t need to resort to schemes; she would take the initiative to ask for a divorce.

...

The next day.

Jiang Man and Ming Xiang got up early and voluntarily prepared breakfast for the family.

The elder Mrs. Lu liked diligent girls.

Regardless of how the food tasted, she appreciated the thought.

"Zhang Ma, go get my newly bought set of jade jewelry."

"Yes."

Soon, Zhang Ma arrived with two servants, each holding a red mahogany jewelry box.

The boxes were made of fine rosewood with meticulous craftsmanship and delicate carvings.

The box was opened, and on the smooth, shiny red silk lay the jade jewelry.

Jiang Man, who had been poor since childhood, knew nothing about jade.

Ming Xiang, taking advantage of her uncle’s support, had studied in Paris.

But in reality, she was just a faux socialite, far inferior to her cousin Ming Ran in taste and upbringing.

Her understanding of jade was slightly better than Jiang Man’s.

"Mom, isn’t this the ice jade you found recently? Just this one bracelet is worth over six hundred thousand!"

Lu Xuemei had long coveted this set of jewelry, having hinted indirectly that she wanted it before.

The elder lady smiled broadly but did not respond to her daughter. Instead, she turned her eyes intensely towards Jiang Man, "Manman, see which piece you like, just pick any, grandma will give it to you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man stiffened in shock, overwhelmed by the favor.

Ming Xiang, envious, kept pulling at her clothes, signaling her to choose quickly.

"Mom, you’re really good to your lifesaver, giving her such expensive things... You wouldn’t even give them to your own daughter, yet you’re generous with her..." Xuemei’s dissatisfaction was written all over her face as she grumbled discontentedly.

The elder lady glared at her reproachfully, "If it weren’t for Manman, this old bone of mine would have been in the ground by now, what shouldn’t I give her?"

Xuemei pouted, unable to find a reason to argue, but her heart was sour.

Jiang Man had once saved my mother’s life, and having given her 20 million previously, she had already repaid her debt. It wasn’t necessary to endlessly gift her things.

"Grandma," Jiang Man said with a soft smile, "I think this bracelet is very nice."

She glanced at the jewelry box Mrs. Zhang was holding.

Upon hearing this, the elderly lady waved her hand, signaling Mrs. Zhang to come closer.

Just as she was about to hand over the box to Jiang Man, Jiang Man’s gaze shifted, landing on Lu Xuemei: "Grandma, if you give the bracelet to me, it becomes my possession, right?"

The elderly lady paused, not immediately understanding.

Lu Xuemei scoffed.

How bold of Jiang Man!

"Of course it is yours..." the elderly lady said softly.

"Well then!" Jiang Man said loudly, her expression bright as she took the box and directly extended it towards Lu Xuemei: "Since it’s mine, I can give it to my aunt without any problem, right?"

Her action stunned everyone present.

After a long pause, people finally reacted.

Lu Xuemei, in disbelief, pointed at herself: "For me?"

"Since my aunt likes it, I’ll give it to my aunt. I usually dance and can’t wear jewelry, especially not fragile items like this," Jiang Man explained cheerily, "Beautiful jade matches a beautiful person, and auntie’s skin is so fair, it will definitely look good on you!"

Lu Xuemei was taken aback, taking the box and blinking.

A long while later, she burst into laughter: "Manman, you’re too polite, what a sweet talker!"

"I’m simply telling the truth," Jiang Man chuckled, turning to the elderly lady: "Grandma, the 20 million you gave before was already enough. I do not accept rewards without merits, so please don’t go to any further expense to gift me valuable things."

The elderly lady was stunned once more.

"Mom, Manman really is a good and kind child! Truly worthy of being your lifesaver!" Lu Xuemei’s attitude changed dramatically after being won over by Jiang Man.

At the dining table, Lu Yaobang, being very much a straightforward man, didn’t feel much.

But Meng Lian and Wen Jingya exchanged glances, understanding each other without words.

Jiang Man is really skilled!

Seemingly harmless like a delicate flower, she actually knew very well how to manipulate people’s hearts and handle social relations adeptly.

And there, she had used the old lady’s favor to win over Lu Xuemei.

Brilliant! Truly brilliant!

Wen Jingya even started to have second thoughts. Could she really manage Jiang Man and get her to work for her?

Not to mention the risk of being double-crossed by Jiang Man and being the last to know...

"Burp~" The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became, causing Wen Jingya to let out a burp inadvertently.

Treating with the tiger, Jiang Man was the tiger!

"By the way!" Jiang Man glanced at Wen Jingya, thinking this was a signal from her.

"Grandma, could you call over Zhou’er and his wife? I have something to say."

The previously harmonious atmosphere instantly tensed at Jiang Man’s words.

Lu Xuemei, now very fond of the jewelry box, snapped to attention.

The elderly lady’s expression darkened as well, cautiously inquiring, "What is it that you can’t say now? Zhou’er is usually busy with work."

"Grandma, these words must be said in front of Zhou’er and his wife," Jiang Man replied calmly, her smile gentle, still looking harmless.

Yet somehow, the whole family exchanged uneasy looks, all having a bad feeling inside.

After all, the person initially supposed to get married to Zhou’er was Jiang Man, not Jiang Man...

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