Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 254: False Affection

Chapter 254: Chapter 254: False Affection

Afterwards, Mrs. Jiang pulled Wan Chu’er to sit beside her, shielding her from anything she could, like a mother hen protecting her chick.

Jiang Xiaoxiao also sat on her other side. If Jiang Lingling wanted to discuss clothes and jewelry with Wan Chu’er again, she would always help Wan Chu’er out.

Later on, Wan Chu’er got annoyed by Jiang Lingling’s questions and lightly laughed, saying:

"Actually, I neither understand nor am I interested in these clothes and jewelry. Whatever my family buys, I just wear. Usually, I wear sports clothes that cost around two hundred yuan."

Jiang Lingling, not being a fool, realized that Wan Chu’er didn’t want to continue discussing this and wisely didn’t press further, thinking there would be other days for it.

However, she felt very envious inside. The clothes, shoes, and bags Wan Chu’er wore were all bought for her by her family.

Unlike her, every time she wanted to buy something new, she had to beg and beg until her parents gave her money to buy it.

She didn’t think about how she bought clothes almost every month, only wanting the latest models that cost tens of thousands of yuan, and her father wasn’t a billionaire. Naturally, he would feel the pinch, not to mention her budget-conscious mom.

Third Uncle Jiang, after listening to his daughter and Wan Chu’er talk for a while, caught on to something: Wan Chu’er’s family was very wealthy and he became interested, putting on what he thought was a gentle smile, he asked:

"Xiao Chu, may I know what your parents do for a living?" He called her "Xiao Chu" following Father Jiang’s way.

Wan Chu’er smiled faintly, then her smile faded, and she calmly said: "Both my parents have passed away. Now, I am living with my grandfather."

Since Father Jiang and Mrs. Jiang had not previously shared the details about Wan Chu’er, everyone was somewhat shocked upon hearing this.

Wan Chu’er is effectively a little orphan.

In the corner, Jiang Kefei looked at Wan Chu’er surprisedly, feeling pity for her.

Jiang Lingling exclaimed, "Oh," then said, "Your grandfather must really dote on you, that’s why he buys you such nice clothes, shoes, and bags."

In her eyes, she was still envious that Wan Chu’er could wear designer clothes so easily.

Wan Chu’er did not respond to her, just lowering her gaze.

Jiang Xiaoxiao gently said, "Jiang Lingling, let’s not talk about clothes and jewelry anymore."

Jiang Lingling puckered her lips unwillingly but did not speak further.

Next to them, Second Aunt Jiang’s eyes darted around, and she said: "Xiao Chu, in the future, you should think of Ke Chu’s parents as your own parents. My elder brother and sister-in-law are really good people."

Wan Chu’er pretended to smile shyly.

Third Aunt Jiang, seeing that her husband did not get to ask his intended question, seized the opportunity to ask: "Xiao Chu, what kind of business does your grandfather do? It must be doing well to provide such a good life for you."

The moment she spoke, Father Jiang’s expression turned sour. It was inappropriate to assume Old Sir Zhong was in business and to probe into Wan Chu’er’s family matters so brazenly.

Mrs. Jiang was also displeased and said, "Lingling’s mother, Chuchu is a good child and naturally deserves everyone’s love."

Third Aunt Jiang, failing to achieve her aim, pretended she did not understand her sister-in-law’s hint and laughed: "Oh, we are all family here, there’s nothing we can’t talk about, right, Xiao Chu?"

Actually, it’s not that there’s anything wrong with the question. Third Uncle Jiang just wanted to seek an opportunity – to see if there’s a chance to get involved in a profitable business through his family’s connection with the Jiang family and secure a share.

She sometimes really admired Third Uncle Jiang - to make money, he was thicker-skinned than a city wall.

Perhaps this is a necessary skill for businessmen.

Wan Chu’er said indifferently, "My grandfather is retired and lives off his pension. I have a cousin who lives with him and is currently struggling with an internet company. I don’t know much about it."

"An internet company?" Third Uncle Jiang shook his head slightly in disappointment, as people nowadays don’t hold a very high opinion of internet businesses, thinking it too bubbly.

And Third Uncle Jiang’s businesses are all traditional industries; he owns a furniture factory and has also opened a furniture mall.

Furniture and internet IT don’t really go together.

At this point, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said, "It’s your first visit here. Let Ke Chu show you around the house; go take a look upstairs."

She was really worried that these relatives would keep asking questions and annoy Wan Chu’er, so she found an excuse to send Wan Chu’er and Jiang Kechu away.

Wan Chu’er was naturally happy, thanked him with a smile, and unceremoniously followed Jiang Kechu to the second floor.

Actually, she was very familiar with the place; in her previous life, she had lived here for nearly ten years.

Jiang Kechu, thinking it was Wan Chu’er’s first visit, patiently introduced her to the household’s situation. Wan Chu’er cooperated, and soon the two arrived at Jiang Kechu’s room.

"This is my room. I don’t spend much time at home usually, as I’m mostly in the army. Come in and have a seat."

Wan Chu’er nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly stepped into Jiang Kechu’s room.

The room was simply furnished - a big bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and the desk was spotlessly clean with nothing on it.

It was neat and tidy, just like Jiang Kechu.

After they got married in her previous life, the room added two wardrobes and a dressing table, somewhat different from now.

After looking around, Wan Chu’er sat on the edge of the bed and coquettishly said, "Uncle Jiang, come here."

Jiang Kechu obediently sat down next to her, looking at her tenderly and asked, "Are you feeling overwhelmed? It’s our first meeting today, so you had to bear a bit more. If you don’t like it in the future, we can meet them less often."

Seeing Jiang Kechu being so considerate, Wan Chu’er shook her head, just tightly wrapped her arms around his arm and then rested her head on his shoulder.

In fact, she felt somewhat worn out.

After more than a decade, she had returned to the Jiang Family and met these relatives of the Jiang Family again.

In her past life, she, an orphan girl without support, a job, or qualifications, was utterly despised by these relatives of the Jiang Family.

She remembered the first meeting when Aunt Jiang, taking advantage of Mrs. Jiang’s absence, furiously scolded her, as if there was nothing about her from head to toe that was pleasing to the eye.

During Aunt Jiang’s open and covert criticism, Third Aunt Jiang showed a spectator’s attitude with a face full of disdain.

And Second Aunt Jiang echoed Aunt Jiang in criticizing her.

Even so, Second Aunt Jiang had advised Mrs. Jiang to set some firm rules for her or simply let Jiang Kechu divorce her.

Unable to endure it, she retorted against Aunt Jiang and Second Aunt Jiang on the spot, but unfortunately, she was no match for them alone and ended up being labeled disrespectful, uneducated, a shrew, etc.

At that time, except for Mrs. Jiang’s powerless defense, everyone else mocked and ridiculed her; Second Uncle Jiang and Third Uncle Jiang often sighed: It’s such a pity, considering how good Jiang Kechu’s prospects are.