She first came into contact with Lin Chuxia and believed more in her own judgment of people.
Lin Chuxia was not the kind of person she described.
Moreover, a child who is not protected by elders at home, how unruly can they be?
In contrast, the one who is favored everywhere can exercise more rights.
Lin Chuxia didnât expect her to bring up this topic with her, she must have investigated and discovered her other identity.
However, she didnât accept Zhuang Jingshuâs perspective and spoke calmly, "No one can say for certain what things would be like if none of this had happened. Since it has, we can only face it. I canât influence my motherâs decisions. What she does is her business. I just hope that when she makes decisions, she doesnât sacrifice her other daughter. Of course, if that were the case, I wonât let her control me."
It was an explanation and also a statement of her stance.
Zhuang Jingshu was Lin Jiayiâs biological mother, indeed providing a strong support for Lin Jiayi.
Her words were speaking about her mother, but also a reminder to Zhuang Jingshu.
How she loves and compensates her daughter is none of her business, she is not even afraid of fair competition in the market.
Just like the matter of the An City Vegetable Station, she doesnât resent or blame.
If based on abilities.
Her failure to obtain that land was due to insufficient capability and lack of external fundingâs strength and allure.
But if the other party tries to use improper means to satisfy Lin Jiayiâs selfish desires, affecting her business, she wonât just stand by.
Feeling the change in Lin Chuxiaâs emotion, Zhuang Jingshu also understood the implication in her words.
For some unknown reason, hearing these words from Lin Chuxia made Zhuang Jingshu feel uncomfortable.
During her time in An City, she initially wanted to ease the relationship with her daughter and spend more time with her.
It wasnât until later when Zhuang Yang discovered her daughterâs hostility toward Lin Chuxia that she delved deeper into the matters of the Lin Family.
And also gained a deeper understanding of this little girl she admired.
Precisely because of this, she understood the meaning behind Lin Chuxiaâs words.
Back then, the marriage, though Lin Jiayiâs was unhappy, was her own choice.
The Lin Family wanted her to marry Qin Yang, while Li Guangyuan was initially chosen for Lin Chuxia.
This wasnât a twist of fate or a scheme, but an open plan.
It was just Lin Jiayiâs misfortune that her choice was unsatisfactory.
But it was evident how the Lin Family favored Jiayi, biased towards this daughter.
As long as Lin Jiayi desired, she could change things without consulting the other daughter.
Even though Lin Jiayi was her biological daughter, Zhuang Jingshu couldnât help but feel unfair for Lin Chuxia.
The words "Iâm sorry" could no longer be spoken.
"Youâre a good child. I didnât know you were sisters before, nor did I know you had your eyes on the An City Vegetable Station, and certainly didnât know Jiayiâs nature was so..."
Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, "Thereâs nothing to apologize for, the market is open, and itâs all about capable people rising, this is also a kind of competitive situation."
Zhuang Jingshu didnât expect her to be so open-minded and with such a good attitude.
Even though Lin Jiayi grew up in the same family, she couldnât match her vision and character.
"Rest assured, I will compensate you. I heard from Zhuang Yang that youâve already selected the location for the garment factory, we will ensure the follow-up funding is provided promptly. Just go ahead and do it without any other concerns."
When it came to work, Lin Chuxiaâs attitude became more serious, "Iâve been following this matter, and the project is progressing smoothly. After securing the land, we will provide your side with a complete project plan, probably in about half a month..."
Zhuang Jingshu watched her meticulously. Clearly, it was the normal process of cooperation, yet when she described it so seriously, that peculiar feeling surfaced again in her heart.
She nodded, her expression unconsciously becoming gentler, "I trust your ability. Zhuang Yang will be in charge on my side, for any issues, you can directly communicate with him. Also, no need to rush your current situation, work is important, but yourself is more important."
Her gaze fell on Lin Chuxiaâs belly, "I heard you have some reliable people on your side, can they handle it? If not, I can send Zhuang Yang over, and additionally, I can also send people over from the company."
Lin Chuxia could tell, Zhuang Jingshu genuinely wanted to help her.
But as previously agreed, her side was only investing, if she really let her people come over, it would be inconvenient for management.
"Thank you, Chairman, I currently have enough people."
"Thatâs good," Zhuang Jingshu still focusing on her belly, her voice soft, "If I remember correctly, itâs been over eight months, right? In less than a month, the baby should be born. I heard from Zhuang Yang that youâre very capable, not only do you have a shopping mall under your belt, but also a few restaurants and a food factory. When I was your age, I was still clueless, unable to discern anything, yet you have your own business."
Suddenly she changed the topic, "But no matter how much wealth a career brings, they are all external affluences, only the body is truly ours, along with the child..."
Not knowing what she thought of, she sniffled, then suddenly chuckled, "Look at me, seeing you reminds me of some past events, donât let my emotions affect you."
"It wonât," Lin Chuxia roughly guessed she was reminded of her own pregnancy and childbirth.
To entrust her child to a stranger to raise, the situation back then must have been forced.
"I heard your relationship with your mother isnât well, will she be there to accompany you when you give birth?"
Once Zhuang Jingshu said that, she realized it seemed inappropriate and quickly added, "I didnât mean it that way, I just think childbirth is significant for women and itâs best to have family around."
Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, "My husband will be with me."
Zhuang Jingshu was slightly stunned, then sighed, "Yes, itâs the husband who accompanies you through life."
Maybe it was because they were familiar now, Lin Chuxia felt todayâs Zhuang Jingshu was different from usual, seeming more sentimental.
Fortunately, Zhuang Yang came back with the medicine at this moment.
During this period, Old Master He was the one preparing Zhuang Jingshuâs medicine, she couldnât intervene even if she wanted to.
Old Sir He started brewing the medicine, and Zhuang Yang brought back another piece of news.
"I got a call from Luo Sen when I was picking up the medicine, he told me the equipment is expected to arrive at the port in three days."
The latter part was addressed to Lin Chuxia.
This was about the imported production equipment for the food factory that Lin Chuxia asked Zhuang Jingshuâs side to purchase.
Upon hearing this news, Lin Chuxia immediately smiled, "That fast, thatâs really great."
She knew how difficult it was to obtain imported equipment in the country, especially for individual enterprises like theirs.
Channels, funding, paperwork...
Any of these posed as a mountain in front of individual businesses like them.
Even though the domestic market has opened now, itâs not something anyone can easily acquire.
She didnât expect that in just over a month, the equipment would be arriving in the country.