I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 429 - 368: Borrowing Money

Jiang Mingyue heard the news and thought something had happened at home that made Shen Fanghua come to her.

But what she saw was Xu Ya sitting on a chair like the Old Buddha, being served with good food and drinks.

She immediately understood what was happening.

"What are you doing here?"

The younger brother trembled with fear, the eagerness to show off instantly turned into tears in his heart, the script seemed off.

"You ungrateful wretch, how are you talking to me? I am the mother who raised you."

Jiang Mingyue dug at her ear, "I’ve heard that so many times I’ve grown calluses; can’t you come up with something new? So, just say it, what did you come for today? Isn’t it again your white lotus daughter sending you to do something?"

"Jiang Mingyue, what are you talking about? She’s your sister too, I didn’t expect you to be so narrow-minded. If I had known, I would rather have abandoned you back then."

"Ha! You finally admit that you carried me away back then, switched someone else’s child, and still pretend to be a victim? I was a baby who couldn’t speak or move, how could I have had a choice?"

"You..." Xu Ya was trembling with anger, "Ungrateful wretch."

"Alright, you keep using the same few words, no novelty at all. If there’s something to say, say it. If not, please leave."

Xu Ya felt a block in her chest. She opened her mouth several times to curse back, or even hit back, but when she thought of the day the ungrateful wretch dragged Zhenzhu by the hair, her scalp went numb.

"Jiang Mingyue, I have no place to stay now; I want to live here with you."

"No, don’t tell me you’re living by the roadside now? Clearly, you’re living with Jiang Zhenzhu; she’s your real daughter. How wonderful for mother and daughter to live together in love, I don’t believe you’d prefer living with me, so what’s your real motive?"

Xu Ya was stunned for a moment, not expecting this daughter to see through her so quickly. She underestimated her.

"Jiang Mingyue, if you won’t let me stay, then give me my pension money in advance. I raised you, it’s time for you to show filial piety."

"I think you need to get this straight. I can provide for you in your old age, when you’re unable to move, I will take care of your living needs, fulfilling a child’s responsibility. But it won’t be blind filial piety. What is blind filial piety? For example, right now, you ask me for pension money in advance just because Jiang Zhenzhu instigated you to come and beg for her, do you think I would give you this money?"

"You..." Xu Ya was trembling with anger, her biological daughter was actually being described as a beggar by this ungrateful child, if not begging then what was it?

"What? Did I say something wrong? You’re asking me for money just because you and your daughter can’t make ends meet, you want me to help, right? Tell her, impossible!"

Xu Ya left dejectedly without getting money. When Jiang Zhenzhu found out, she felt Xu Ya was useless. Her determination to abandon her grew stronger.

But she was also glad she had a backup plan, if one way didn’t work, there was always another.

No, Xu Ya’s path wasn’t solely through Jiang Mingyue.

"Mom, you haven’t visited big brother for a long time, have you? Big brother’s family had a daughter, she’s very cute!" Go, go! Ask Zhou Ye for money. That woman harmed her, so she wanted to return the favor.

After hearing this, Xu Ya also had the idea, deciding to visit tomorrow, it’s best to also go to the second eldest’s house; after all, go wherever possible.

That night, with different thoughts in their minds, the mother and daughter stayed in harmony until dawn.

The next day, Jiang Zhenzhu went to the food factory. Of course, given her notorious name at the food factory, if recognized she’d be pelted with rotten eggs and vegetables, so Jiang Zhenzhu went in disguise and squatted waiting for Lin Houmao all day.

This was someone she had personally mentored, from Jing County Farm to the food factory, someone absolutely trustworthy.

Seeing Jiang Zhenzhu, Lin Houmao was startled, glancing around to ensure no one was watching, then squatted down and moved in front of Jiang Zhenzhu.

Skipping pleasantries, Jiang Zhenzhu stated her purpose directly, and Lin Houmao agreed without hesitation.

"No problem, I happen to have such a person in hand, rest assured, young, wealthy, and attractive. No one would look for an ugly one. No, Ms. Zhu, shouldn’t you be finding an old, ugly, drunkard wife-beater scum for revenge, instead of sending such a good catch?"

"You said it’s a ’catch,’ meaning it’s not a decent man. The difference is only in appearance, flashy enough to deceive young girls, and I need such a catch to lure her."

With Jiang Mingyue’s looks, Jiang Zhenzhu was a thousand percent confident the other side would fall at first sight. The more smitten she was, the higher she could raise the price. By then, she’d have the money in hand, and her grudge vented. When Jiang Mingyue realized it, it would be too late, crying out to the heavens and earth for help.

Just thinking about the scene made Jiang Zhenzhu feel exhilarated.

After settling matters with Lin Houmao, she left an address and they parted ways.

Jiang Zhenzhu felt the world had never been so open; the thrill of eliminating a nemesis was utterly enthralling.

Lost in the moment’s embrace of blue sky and white clouds, she suddenly bumped into someone.

"Ah, sorry!"

The other person remained silent.

Jiang Zhenzhu looked closely and saw a very familiar face.

"Ning Yan?"

"Thanks for still remembering me. Do I look very different? Indeed, I’ve changed a lot. I can’t even afford to eat now. Jiang Zhenzhu, I’ve fallen to this state, thanks to your contributions. Shouldn’t you compensate me?"

Jiang Zhenzhu: "..." She couldn’t believe this was Ning Yan; her Ning Yan brother would never treat her like this.

"Don’t put on that expression, don’t forget you owe the Ning Family a life. If it weren’t for you, my mother wouldn’t have died so early, and in that manner. If you have any conscience, you should compensate for that."

It was undoubtedly a demand for money.

In the past, Jiang Zhenzhu might have continued the emotional act, but now, when she herself was short on money, striving for means everywhere, what did emotions count for?

Abandoning impracticalities, what remained was far sharper.

"Ning Yan, even Uncle Ning hasn’t blamed me, why should you blame me? I won’t take on this responsibility. Also, if you’re trying to extort me, you’ve found the wrong person. You should go after someone wealthy. You should know I don’t even have a job; I’m utterly broke."

Ning Yan was stunned for a moment, almost forgetting that her situation was similar to his, he couldn’t expect money from her unless she had it.

Jiang Zhenzhu knew Ning Yan too well, seeing his hesitation, she pressed on.

"Jiang Mingyue is rich; you can borrow from her. Be softer with your attitude, remembering your hometown’s connection, she’ll surely lend you money. Go!" After speaking, feeling like she’d rid herself of a fool, she immediately turned and ran.

Xu Ya’s attempt to get money also wouldn’t proceed smoothly.

These days, no one’s family is rich, but they help where they can. However, someone like Xu Ya, with a scandalous reputation, is someone everyone avoids.

Borrowing money from her daughter-in-law’s family was even more impossible.

Zhou Ye wouldn’t even let her in the door.

As for visiting the second eldest’s hospital, Xu Ya lacked the courage to go; she could only wait, having gained nothing that day.