Chapter 1141 - 1141 1141 Bluffing (3)

1141: Chapter 1141: Bluffing (3) 1141: Chapter 1141: Bluffing (3) “This child…

I was just saying that casually, how come…” Guan Tongshi’s eyes suddenly reddened.

She was indeed grateful to Yang Ruxin, but that’s just how people are.

When something happens, you might be willing to give your all, but once it’s over, emotions that ought to lean a certain way still do.

After all, she had her biases against Yang Dani from the beginning, so seeing her own family seemingly favoring Yang Ruxin made her uncomfortable.

Especially during the New Year, when she returned to her parents’ home, her brother and sister-in-law were full of complaints about her, accusing her of ingratitude.

She was so upset that she couldn’t eat; after all, that was her own maternal family, which had indeed helped her in the past.

She couldn’t just abandon her own family, could she?

Tong Lingling was a girl she had watched grow up, and now whenever she saw her, Lingling’s eyes would be red, and she would act so cautious around her.

It pained Guan Tongshi to see this.

“Enough, let’s not talk about this anymore,” Guan Danian glanced at his wife, “You know, in the future, it might be better to spend less time with your brother and his wife…

That Tong Lingling is not a good one either…” He paused, “I’ve told you before, we don’t owe the Tong Family anything.

Isn’t his shop doing better than the Scholar’s Shop now?

The business is much better than before…”

Guan Tongshi furrowed her brows but didn’t dare to counter him and just turned her head, sulking on her own.

At that moment, Yang Ruxin’s voice came from outside: “Qingyue, are you home, Qingyue?”

Guan Qingyue’s eyes lit up instantaneously, and she dashed out: “Xinxin, I’m home…”

Yang Ruxin entered the room with Du Man, nodding to Guan Danian and Guan Tongshi: “Uncle, Auntie, Happy New Year.”

Following along, Du Man also greeted them.

“Happy New Year to you too,” Guan Danian quickly nodded, stood up, and poked Guan Tongshi, “You, hurry and pour a bowl of warm sugar water…”

Guan Tongshi was no fool; even if she felt uncomfortable, she couldn’t really lose her temper now, or she might end up being disliked by her husband and children.

So she got up in a hurry, pulling up a smile that looked uglier than crying, “Xinxin is here, come and sit.” She glanced at Du Man, “Xinxin is really different now, already making use of maids.”

Yang Ruxin pretended not to notice Guan Tongshi’s discomfort, hastily replied with a smile, “Don’t bother, I just came to have a few words with Qingyue and then I’ll leave.

Also, Du Man is my sister, not some maid.”

Guan Tongshi’s expression became somewhat sheepish, and the discomfort in her heart became even more apparent.

At this point, Guan Qingshu, who had gone back to his own room, also came out, “Xinxin.”

“Scholar Guan is home too,” Yang Ruxin nodded, “There’s the township exam this year, do your best.”

“Thank you,” Guan Qingshu lowered his eyes, hiding the disappointment in them.

She looked at herself, and now, it seemed she didn’t evoke any other emotion in her at all.

“Xinxin, please have a seat,” Guan Qingyue brightened at the sound, “I was thinking of coming over to see you these days.

Sister Du Man, please have a seat too.”

“Thank you, Miss Guan, I’m fine standing,” Du Man stood behind Yang Ruxin.

Yang Ruxin sat down on the bench: “Qingyue, I was thinking since I have a shop in the county, I wanted you to take care of it after the New Year, but now that I think about it, you’re really not suited for that…”

Guan Qingyue’s brow instantly furrowed.

Although she said nothing, the disappointment on her face was clearly visible.

“Xinxin, are you pulling our leg?” Guan Tongshi, already unhappy, found it hard to hold back when she heard Yang Ruxin say this.