The Time-Limited Love and Marriage
Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Chapter 66

Jiang Moxi had also grown used to being ignored by Yu Man, so there wasn’t even a flicker of emotion on her face.

She carried her backpack into the hall and went straight to greet the two elders of the Jiang Family.

Jiang Tairan and Du Yuke, as always, responded to Jiang Moxi’s greeting and then shook their heads, examining her consistently ugly attire that hadn’t changed in four years.

After some consideration, Jiang Tairan forced himself to ask her, "How’s your studying going recently?"

"Not bad, pretty stable," Jiang Moxi answered.

Then Xiao Qingyun came over to tease her, "Moxi’s grades are indeed very stable; she’s been consistently the last but one in the whole school, never overtaken by the second-to-last."

At that moment, Yu Man’s expression turned ferocious, as if she wanted to devour Xiao Qingyun.

She loathed Xiao Qingyun but hated Jiang Moxi even more for being the cause of ridicule!

If only Jiang Moxi’s grades were slightly better, then Xiao Qingyun wouldn’t have a reason to attack her!

Even Jiang Guosheng, known in Yan City as a smiley tiger, had difficulty maintaining his mask of smiles.

The others glanced at each other without participating, although their eyes all treated the situation as a joke.

Jiang Moxi seemed oblivious to their thoughts, seriously responding to Xiao Qingyun.

"Thank you, Aunt Xiao, I will keep it up."

Her attitude was as if she considered Xiao Qingyun’s teasing as a compliment.

This made even Xiao Qingyun feel somewhat embarrassed to continue mocking the simple child and quickly used her position as a university professor to smooth things over.

"If you encounter any difficulties in your studies, you can come to me anytime. Although I can’t help you reach the top, I can definitely help you move up to the middle tier."

"Okay."

Jiang Moxi obediently replied.

Seeing her foolishly pitiful manner, others who might have wanted to use her to target Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man felt a twinge of conscience.

Nevertheless, Jiang Tairan realized that they couldn’t count on Jiang Moxi.

So, following the usual practice, he assigned Jiang Moxi to the most cornered seat and reminded her:

"Go sit over there. Remember to use chopsticks during the meal later; don’t make a fool of yourself."

"Got it."

Jiang Moxi turned and left, and Yu Zhiqi took out a cheongsam as a gift for Du Yuke for their golden wedding anniversary.

Du Yuke couldn’t stop smiling, humbly declining at the same time: "This is too precious, Zhiqi."

The cheongsam was embroidered with gold thread and bedecked with several valuable gemstones, clearly worth over two million.

Collecting various cheongsams had been Du Yuke’s lifelong passion.

But so far, she had never collected a cheongsam as valuable as this one.

It could be said that Yu Zhiqi’s gift had truly touched her heart.

How could she not be pleased with such a grand-daughter-in-law?

"Grandma, you don’t have to be polite with me. Moreover, when I first saw this cheongsam, I felt it was very suitable for you. Only your elegance can complement it," said Yu Zhiqi.

As expected of a professional woman, Yu Zhiqi’s flattery won Du Yuke over completely.

Zhao Guangmei also chimed in just in time to persuade Du Yuke, "Mom, it’s the thought from the child. You should accept it."

Therefore, with a mix of resistance and acquiescence, Du Yuke accepted the cheongsam.

Xiao Qingyun and Jiang Xinru did not want to be outdone and hurriedly presented their prepared golden wedding anniversary gifts.

The string of gifts from these families catered to the likes of Du Yuke and Jiang Tairan, causing the old couple to laugh heartily, looking at them with even more fondness.

Yu Man and Jiang Guosheng watched their joyful interactions, struggling to maintain their forced smiles.

Actually, they had just gifted Du Yuke and Jiang Tairan a pair of Emperor Green Jade Rings worth over a million, but they didn’t seem as thrilled as Du Yuke and Jiang Tairan were now.

Yu Man took the opportunity when no one was paying attention to tug at Jiang Guosheng’s sleeve, gesturing for him to look towards Jiang Moxi.

This was implicitly signaling to Jiang Guosheng that the problem still lay with Jiang Moxi.

Originally, after learning about the debacle Jiang Weiwei caused at the photography exhibition, Du Yuke and Jiang Tairan were very disappointed with their family, insisting that Jiang Guosheng bring Jiang Moxi to the dinner party no matter what.

Now that Jiang Moxi was here, things couldn’t be worse; ranking last in her grades, unprepared with any gifts, she just played on her phone in the corner like an invisible person, utterly beyond help.

Jiang Guosheng also felt that Yu Man was right; Jiang Moxi was the main reason they were being snubbed by others.

Yu Man had already followed his instructions and arranged a pocket money card for Jiang Moxi, handing it over to him.

But now, Jiang Guosheng truly felt that giving the card to Jiang Moxi would be a waste...

Just at that moment, Jiang Weiwei and Fu Yiming arrived.

Naturally, Jiang Tairan and Du Yuke did not dare to neglect Fu Yiming and rose to greet him.

After a brief chat, Fu Yiming and Jiang Weiwei gave Du Yuke an Emperor Green hairpin that matched various cheongsams, and presented Jiang Tairan with a bottle of fine liquor.

Jiang Tairan and Du Yuke were both extremely delighted with these two items.

Especially Du Yuke, who immediately put the jade hairpin on her head, asking for a mirror to admire herself from all angles, looking very pleased.

"You both are so thoughtful, this hairpin is truly beautiful."

Hearing these compliments, Yu Man immediately felt as if the face she lost because of Jiang Moxi had been regained through Jiang Weiwei, and she hurriedly stepped forward.

"Weiwei and Yiming had prepared this hairpin a long time ago, just waiting to gift it to you on your golden anniversary today."

"Such good children!"

While Du Yuke was being lavish with her praises, she naturally couldn’t help but show extra concern for their upcoming wedding.

Jiang Weiwei shyly glanced at Yu Man, who then answered for her.

"Guosheng and I have discussed it, Weiwei and Yiming’s engagement will be held at the end of next year. By that time, Weiwei will have just finished her training at the Information Security Department and her burdens will be lighter."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s attention focused on the fact that Jiang Weiwei was going to study at the Information Security Department.

"Weiwei is going to study at the Information Security Department? When, has it been decided?" Zhao Guangmei asked.

Spots for study at the Information Security Department were extremely scarce; even if your family donated a sizable sum of money, there was no guarantee of securing a spot, as it involved a lottery draw.

Zhao Guangmei and Jiang Dinghai had donated no less money than Jiang Guosheng, hoping to send Jiang Fengmian to study there.

After all, those who come out of the Information Security Department, even if they cannot work for the National Security Department, are seen as gold-plated, regarded with high esteem wherever they go.

Unfortunately, they did not get picked in the lottery.

"It’s confirmed, after New Year’s Day!"

Yu Man was thoroughly enjoying the feeling of being envied by Zhao Guangmei, her smile even more radiant.

Jiang Ruxin, this weathervane, liked to lean wherever the wind blew.

"Having Weiwei enter the Information Security Department for training is great, with her intelligence and quick wit, she’s bound to pass the assessment and enter the National Security Department in the future."

Yu Man loved hearing this and her smile blossomed on the spot, and she couldn’t resist taking a jab at Xiao Qingyun.

"Both Weiwei and I prefer to keep a low profile. Even if Weiwei becomes famous in the future, we would only act like the Justice Hacker who made waves on the internet yesterday, not showing off our faces or flaunting. We would not be like some people who get pompous just because their daughter made a minor appearance at a lesser-known photography exhibition."

Xiao Qingyun obviously knew that the "some people" Yu Man referred to was her.

The current situation was unfavorable for her, so she had to change tack and asked Yu Man:

"But I heard that this spot was originally for Moxi, how did it end up going to Weiwei?"

Her question prompted a noticeable change in everyone’s expressions.

Even Jiang Moxi, who was sitting in a corner, rarely looked up at them, her gaze finally resting coldly on Jiang Weiwei...

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