The Time-Limited Love and Marriage
Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Chapter 158

As soon as Jiang Weiwei spoke, almost everyone’s gazes fell upon her simultaneously.

Joy that could hardly be concealed appeared on Yu Man’s well-maintained face.

"Weiwei, are you sure you’ve really seen this piece of ancient jade?"

After the Bu Family went bankrupt, the rights to develop the large tract of land by the moat fell into the hands of the Fang Family.

The Fang Jin that Jiang Tairan mentioned is precisely the Patriarch of the Fang Family.

Although the Fang Family isn’t listed among the wealthy circles of Yan City, they are trusted confidants of the Emperor City Feng Family, hence they are very prestigious in Yan City.

It’s just unfortunate that this Fang Jin has a reclusive nature and seldom associates with the local Yan City elite.

If it wasn’t for the search for that piece of ancient jade, it’s unlikely that Fang Jin would have been so high-profile.

As such, countless Yan City celebrities have been vigorously searching for the ancient jade upon learning that Fang Jin is looking for it.

Even if they cannot get the development rights to the land by the moat, making a connection with Fang Jin would still be beneficial.

Because Fang Jin not only represents the entire Fang Family but also has the backing of the Emperor City Feng Family.

If Jiang Weiwei truly knows the whereabouts of the ancient jade, then she would be a great hero for helping the Jiang Family forge a connection with both the Fang Family and the Emperor City Feng Family.

At that point, their branch of the family would be able to hold their heads high in front of the other branches.

But as soon as Yu Man finished speaking, the third branch’s daughter-in-law, Xiao Qingyun, started making sarcastic comments.

"Weiwei, I’m not trying to criticize you, but don’t bite off more than you can chew. Please don’t boast like you did before, leading everyone to a letdown."

Yu Man could certainly hear that Xiao Qingyun was bringing up the issue of the previous photography exhibition to mock Jiang Weiwei.

She couldn’t contain her anger and immediately retorted.

"That was negligence on the part of the photography exhibition staff; how can you blame Weiwei? Don’t become more ignorant as you age!"

Naturally, Xiao Qingyun wanted to respond.

But at this moment, Jiang Tairan spoke out to chastise: "Enough. This arguing and bickering is unseemly."

Jiang Tairan certainly held absolute authority in the Jiang Family.

As his voice fell, both Xiao Qingyun and Yu Man quieted down.

Afterwards, Jiang Tairan turned to Jiang Weiwei again: "Weiwei, take a closer look, this pattern is a combination of a phoenix and a qilin. Are you sure you’ve really seen it?"

Jiang Weiwei looked at the photograph of the ancient jade in Jiang Tairan’s hand and replied, "I truly have seen it."

"Where did you see it?" Jiang Guosheng followed by asking.

He initially did not take it seriously until Jiang Weiwei’s resolute response, which made him start to pay attention.

"I..." Jiang Weiwei furrowed her brows, hesitating to speak.

Because at that moment, what flashed in Jiang Weiwei’s mind was the scene from four years ago when Jiang Moxi arrived at the Jiang Family.

Back then, the piece of ancient jade that Jiang Moxi wore around her neck was the one in the photograph Jiang Tairan was holding.

As for why Jiang Weiwei remembered so clearly, it was the ancient jade’s pattern being identical to the one in the photo, simply because when Jiang Moxi forgot the ancient jade in the washroom after a shower.

Jiang Weiwei happened to go to the washroom and saw it, so she picked it up and played with it.

Jiang Weiwei clearly recalls that it was late autumn and the house was really cold, even her fingertips felt icy.

Yet, that piece of ancient jade felt oddly warm in her hand.

Because of this, Jiang Weiwei believed it to be a piece of fine jade, and someone like Jiang Moxi didn’t deserve to own such an item.

So, she claimed the ancient jade for herself.

At the time, Jiang Moxi also searched for the jade and even asked Jiang Weiwei.

"Did you see my jade in the washroom?"

But Jiang Weiwei just smiled and said, "No. Your jade should be on your neck; why are you asking me?"

Later on, Jiang Moxi stopped searching for the jade.

But Jiang Weiwei was still worried that Jiang Moxi would recognize the jade, so she kept it locked in her own safe all this time.

Jiang Weiwei was unsure whether she should bring out the ancient jade right now.

Seeing this jade, would Jiang Moxi accuse her of being a thief?

Moreover, with Fang Jin so ostentatiously searching for this jade, could there be an ulterior motive behind it?

However, while Jiang Weiwei was somewhat distractedly pondering all this, Xiao Qingyun was overjoyed.

"Look what I said? Big thunder, small raindrops, right?"

Yu Man was really unhappy with Xiao Qingyun’s sarcastic remarks and wanted to retaliate.

But seeing Jiang Weiwei’s hesitant look, she felt that Xiao Qingyun had hit the nail on the head.

So, the words she had to respond to Xiao Qingyun could only rot in her heart.

At this moment, her gaze at Jiang Weiwei carried obvious resentment and bitterness.

Jiang Weiwei came back to her senses, saw Yu Man’s look, and knew Yu Man again felt humiliated and hated her.

After her beautiful eyes shifted slightly, she said to Jiang Tairan, "Grandpa, wait for me a moment, I’ll be back soon."

Then, she immediately left the Jiang’s Old Mansion, drove home, rummaged through her safe to find Jiang Moxi’s piece of ancient jade, and once again headed to the Jiang’s Old Mansion.

This round trip, even as she rushed, took her over an hour.

Xiao Qingyun, growing impatient from waiting, had already started chatting with Zhao Guangmei in the courtyard over some rose tea.

Seeing Jiang Weiwei return to the Jiang’s Old Mansion, Xiao Qingyun casually teased her.

"Oh, Weiwei is back? I thought you had lied and fled in panic. I was afraid your portion of dumplings would go to waste, so I had Aunt Yao take them to the backyard to feed the dogs."

Jiang Weiwei knew that Xiao Qingyun was not afraid of the dumplings being wasted, but clearly, it was an insult to her.

But it was precisely this that made Jiang Weiwei feel even more sure that it was right to bring out the piece of ancient jade.

Rather than letting this jade rot in Jiang Moxi’s hands or stay hidden away in a safe never seeing the light of day, it was better to let it play a role, to suppress Xiao Qingyun’s arrogance.

As for Fang Jin searching for this piece of ancient jade, could it mean that this jade represented something?

Jiang Weiwei thought it was unlikely.

And even if this piece of ancient jade really could represent something, it certainly couldn’t belong to Jiang Moxi; it must have come into Jiang Moxi’s possession through some chance coincidence.

Otherwise, why would Jiang Moxi have contentedly stayed so ordinary in the Jiang Family for four years?

After clearing her thoughts, Jiang Weiwei just glanced at Xiao Qingyun without greeting and hurried into the hall with the ancient jade.

Inside the hall, Jiang Tairan and the others had finished eating dumplings and were chatting.

Seeing Jiang Weiwei enter, no one gave her a second glance.

Even Yu Man, who usually paid the most attention to Jiang Weiwei, just gave her a cold look and continued chatting with her cousin, Jiang Ruxin.

At that moment, Jiang Weiwei felt as if her heart had been pricked by a needle.

Did all these people think she was useless and that’s why they looked down on her so much?

Even the dumplings were not waiting for her to eat first; her portion was even given to feed the dogs?

Just wait!

Now she was going to make every one of them take a good look, plenty for them to regret!

Thinking this, Jiang Weiwei immediately walked up to Jiang Tairan, opened her palm, and perfectly presented the ancient jade in front of him.

"Grandpa, look, is this the ancient jade?"

Her words immediately caught the attention of Jiang Tairan and the others.

Especially Jiang Tairan, who, after clearly seeing the ancient jade in her hand, quickly took out the photo of the previous jade to compare.

"The craftsmanship is exactly the same, even the patterns on the stone are the same. My goodness, this must be the same piece of ancient jade."

Jiang Tairan’s tone became more and more excited, and the others also hurried over to look.

Including Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man who had just coldly watched Jiang Weiwei’s return, as well as Xiao Qingyun who had been full of mockery earlier.

When they saw the ancient jade in Jiang Weiwei’s hand, everyone’s face showed surprise.

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