Guì Qīnglí didn't expect Mèng Yuán to dare to challenge her, her arrogant demeanor fleeing in anger. She glared at Mèng Yuán, "You..."
"Excuse me, Auntie? Before you speak, make sure you have facts to back it up. What do you mean by seducing men, or freeloading? To casually slander others and insult their character, is this the quality of your upbringing?" Mèng Yuán detested being called a gold digger the most.
Although the gap between her and Hè Míngrùn was vast, during the few days she had been with him, she had never once considered spending a single cent of his money.
When she was with him, sometimes she paid, not just taking advantage of her boyfriend.
"Why isn't it? If you hadn't seduced Hè Míngrùn, my daughter would have married him long ago. You're just a poor and shameless vixen." Guì Qīnglí was about to explode.
Having lived this long, no one had ever dared to confront her like this, to disrespect her so much.
Moreover, Yang Mǐnjìng's phone had been unreachable for days; she didn't know what had happened.
"Without me, Hè Míngrùn would have met other better girls, but absolutely not your daughter."
Hè Míngrùn would never look favorably upon a hypocritical woman like Yáng Mǐnjìng.
"You're asking for death!" Guì Qīnglí raised her hand, intending to slap Mèng Yuán.
Jiāng Nuǎn stepped forward and intercepted her hand.
Meeting Jiāng Nuǎn's icy gaze, Guì Qīnglí's eyes flickered. This woman was very beautiful, but she shouldn't meddle.
"What are you, to let go of me!"
Jiāng Nuǎn applied a slight force, causing Guì Qīnglí to stagger back several steps.
Jiāng Nuǎn said word by word, "Don't think you can bully people just because you have a little money. Don't provoke Mèng Yuán, you might not be able to bear the consequences. With your family's assets, it's unlikely you can afford to be this arrogant."
"You..." Guì Qīnglí gritted her teeth in anger. She didn't recognize Jiāng Nuǎn.
But Yáng Mǐnjìng did. This person seemed to know Mù Jiǔchén.
"Miss, speaking so boastfully means you're going to be embarrassed."
Yáng Mǐnjìng sneered, three poor nobodies daring to provoke them.
Jiāng Nuǎn looked at her arrogant expression and smiled, "No wonder Hè Míngrùn doesn't like you. Go home and look in the mirror. See how ugly you look right now."
"You... you..."
"Don't 'you' me. You can't even get your tongue straight. Go home and continue cultivating."
After Jiāng Nuǎn finished speaking, the group walked forward.
Yáng Mǐnjìng and her mother were furious.
She looked at Mèng Yuán's tall receding figure with malicious eyes. Mèng Yuán, if I can't have Hè Míngrùn, you won't get him either.
"Mom, let's go back."
Guì Qīnglí looked at her, "Don't you like the houses around here? I already made an appointment with the manager."
Yáng Mǐnjìng gave a cold laugh, her entire body filled with humiliation. "Do I still have the mood to look at houses? There's a charity gala tonight, and Hè Míngrùn will be there. Our chance has arrived."
With Mèng Yuán not by Hè Míngrùn's side, her chance had indeed arrived.
Guì Qīnglí's eyes lit up, understanding her daughter's intentions.
As someone who had used little tricks to hold onto her husband's heart, she understood her daughter's thoughts perfectly.
"Let's go, Mom will help you." Guì Qīnglí took her daughter's hand. Hè Míngrùn was a good son-in-law in her eyes.
Yáng Mǐnjìng smiled and followed her mother back.
Mèng Yuán loved the house as soon as she saw it. The first floor had two rooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The living room wasn't large, but the decoration was beautiful and warm.
Mèng Yuán looked at Jiāng Nuǎn, very excited, "Nuǎn Nuǎn, Xià Xià, what do you think? If you think it's okay, I'll buy it? I really like it, and my parents like this type of house too."
"This is a birthday gift I want to give myself. My birthday is in a few days."
Jiāng Nuǎn looked around. It was slightly smaller than her own place, but it was also very comfortable to live in.
No matter the size of a home, as long as the family lived together, it was happiness.
"I think it's okay!"
Yún Xià also liked it very much. "Yuán Yuán, I think this place is great. Buy it. You won't lose money here, and the commercial district is also very good."
"Alright! Then let's buy it." Mèng Yuán hesitated no longer. Money could be earned slowly, but one's wishes must be realized.
The young salesman selling the house was even happier when he heard this.
"Okay, ladies, let's go back and sign the contract first. You'll pay the full amount, and the procedures will be handled very quickly."
"Good, good, good. Then we'll sign the contract today. Call me when your side has completed the procedures." Mèng Yuán was very happy.
After the three women returned and signed the contract, Mèng Yuán's heart finally settled.
To celebrate buying the house, Mèng Yuán said, "Nuǎn Nuǎn, Xià Xià, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. I know a place that tastes exceptionally good, although it's a bit expensive. But now I'm a small rich woman who owns a house, let's go have some fun and celebrate."
Jiāng Nuǎn and Yún Xià both agreed.
The three went directly to their destination.
Mù Jiǔchén entered the banquet hall and saw Hè Míngrùn and Lí Qīngshuò there, his expression instantly improving.
In the elegant banquet hall, crystal chandeliers shone dazzlingly.
Guests stood in twos and threes, raising their glasses and chatting with smiles.
Mù Jiǔchén was among the last to arrive.
His arrival instantly became the focus of the entire venue. Dressed in black, he appeared even more silent and reserved, his frigid demeanor exuding a distant coldness.
Everyone present smiled and greeted him, and he nodded faintly in response.
Many girls' eyes were fixed on him, but none dared to approach and speak to him.
He walked straight to Hè Míngrùn and Lí Qīngshuò.
A waiter offered him a glass of champagne. He took it but didn't drink, instead placing it on the table.
Lí Qīngshuò looked at him with envy. "Little Jiu, look at you, you're so well-nourished. Your complexion is much rosier."
Mù Jiǔchén's gaze flickered, and he thought of the happy days he had been having. His expression finally improved considerably.
"Not bad!" he replied indifferently, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.
"What's not bad? You look wonderful, I'm so envious."
"Speaking of which, you two are really inconsiderate. You should at least celebrate before getting unattached and buy me, a single man, a drink." Lí Qīngshuò raised his champagne glass and took a sip.
Hè Míngrùn had not touched his drink. He had seen Yáng Mǐnjìng earlier, which instantly ruined his good mood.
"Little Jiu, when are you and Miss Jiāng getting married?"
Hearing this topic, Mù Jiǔchén's lips curved into a smile. "It should be soon. The children want a complete home." This was the best excuse.
"Wow! Look how happy you are. You have no idea how cold you were before. I thought you loved men more than women, and I was always worried you wouldn't be able to get a wife." Lí Qīngshuò finished the champagne in his glass.
Mù Jiǔchén's expression instantly turned displeased. "Can your body handle alcohol? Nuǎn Nuǎn's medical skills are amazing, bringing you back from the brink of death, but you should still take care of yourself."
Lí Qīngshuò looked dejected. "I only had one glass of champagne, it won't be a problem."
Mù Jiǔchén fell silent.
A sweet voice came from behind him.
"Ninth Master."
Mù Jiǔchén's expression drastically changed, as if enveloped by a layer of frost.