A scumbag man trying to climb the social ladder? She turns around and marries a celibate military of

Bai Jiao'e really knows how to ask questions.

If she disagrees, wouldn't that make her seem petty and narrow-minded, and make the old lady even more annoyed?

If she agrees, then in the future, no matter who in their main branch is dissatisfied, they will no longer be able to argue.

The problem is that she herself doesn't want to agree. We're all born of the same parents, so who's more noble than whom?

Even if you offered her a house, she wouldn't take that thousand yuan.

Even if she can't take it, she can still do Chu Junbai a favor by getting it for him.

Mu Xiaowan smiled slightly and said, "As a junior, what right do I have to speak? Besides, I don't understand it either."

When Bai Jiao'e saw Mu Xiaowan making excuses, she thought that Mu Xiaowan was afraid to speak. So she insisted that Mu Xiaowan speak. As long as Mu Xiaowan agreed, even if the eldest daughter-in-law was unwilling, there was nothing she could do.

Bai Jiao'e said gently, "Xiao Wan, Grandpa feels that if we give this house to Mu Xue, he will feel sorry for you, so I want to hear what you have to say? As long as you agree, then this won't cause any trouble."

Mu Xiaowan noticed that everyone was looking at her.

She glanced at her mother-in-law, Jiang Yinglan, whose face was expressionless, but whose eyes held an unyielding coldness.

But with the old man and old woman involved, and since this isn't a matter for the eldest son's family, she probably can't say anything.

Bai Jiao'e really doesn't treat her like a human being.

Are you trying to force her to agree to an unequal treaty?

Okay, since she's being asked to talk, then let her talk.

"Second Aunt, actually I don't think giving money and giving a house are contradictory at all. I have no objection, after all..."

Before Mu Xiaowan could finish speaking, Bai Jiao'e happily grabbed her hand.

"Did everyone hear that? Xiao Wan has no objections. Since Xiao Wan has agreed, then it's settled."

Jiang Yinglan's expression changed slightly. She glanced at her husband, Chu Huaizhi, and frowned slightly after receiving the message. Just as he was about to speak, Mu Xiaowan slowly said, "Thank you for your kind words, Auntie. Although we are family, if Auntie's family wants to buy a house for my brother, the money will be provided by Auntie's family. Auntie and Uncle can make the decision themselves. There is no need to ask for my opinion."

"As for Grandpa, I just got married. Since he gave me 999, I can't give my sister-in-law 999 less. Otherwise, people will gossip. If he gives less, I really won't accept it!" Mu Xiaowan's voice was soft and gentle, calm and unhurried, making it impossible for anyone to find a problem with what she said.

Jiang Yinglan and her husband exchanged a glance, their expressions softening considerably.

She genuinely believed that her daughter-in-law was afraid, which was why she sided with Bai Jiao'e.

It seems that her daughter-in-law is not someone to be trifled with.

Bai Jiao'e: "..."

That vile woman, Mu Xiaowan, how can she ever be so tactless when she speaks?

How can they pay for this?

If the eldest and second wives don't take advantage of this time to ask for more for themselves, they'll suffer when the inheritance is divided later.

If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have asked.

Chu Shaoze looked at Mu Xiaowan with disgust.

She has no right to speak here.

If you flatter her, she'll really start to think of herself as a human being.

"grandfather!"

Old Master Chu interrupted him, "Xiao Wan is right. Give Xiao Wan the same amount you gave Mu Xue back then. As for the rest, you can make up the difference from your own family."

"Although we haven't divided the money among the whole family over the years, our individual families have. How much you each want to give is your business, and I won't interfere."

The old lady was somewhat dissatisfied with her husband's actions. She said, "The An family is a well-known family in our provincial capital. Do you think we can just give them a thousand yuan? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at us?"

"What's so funny about this? There's a proper way to handle betrothal gifts. The system has just been reformed, and your extravagant spending will only bring trouble to our family."

The old man then said to Chu Huaimin and Bai Jiao'e, "If you want to buy a house for Shaoze, that's perfectly reasonable. Getting married means starting a family, and starting a family means having a home. It's fine to say it to others. When you get engaged, you can mention it to the An family so that my family knows how much we value Muxue. Whether they give it to us or not, we don't rely on the An family for our livelihood."

The old man knew his second son's family all too well.

They always like to try and get something for nothing.

“If you really buy a house for Shaoze, I will furnish it for him. It will bring good fortune and happiness to the children. In the future, whether it is Junbai or any of the other children who get married, as long as you buy your own house, I will furnish it for you. I will treat all the children equally.”

Bai Jiao'e's elaborate schemes were completely shattered by a single sentence from Mu Xiaowan.

She gritted her teeth at Mu Xiaowan.

She shouldn't have asked that question.

No matter how much Mu Xiaowan sides with her, when it comes to interests, no one will not consider their own interests.

Mu Xiaowan probably had her own plans too.

If the old man buys a set for Mu Xue, Mu Xiaowan will definitely want it too. Doesn't she know who she is? Does she even deserve it?

But now that the old man has said so, there's no point in her saying anything more.

Seeing Mu Xiaowan dozing off, Jiang Yinglan said, "Xiaowan and Shaoqing haven't eaten lunch yet, have they? You two should ask Aunt Zhang to get you something to eat."

"Fine, I'll go with you."

Only then did the group find an opportunity to escape that dreary place.

"Zhang Ma, cook some noodles for the two kids, add a few poached eggs, and heat up a bowl of cooked chicken for them."

Mu Xiaowan could tell that her mother-in-law was very satisfied with her answer.

The "symposium" ended while they were eating.

After Mu Xiaowan finished eating, she prepared to wash the dishes, but Zhang Ma took them away from her.

"Your mom wants to see you and asks you to go to her room."

Mu Xiaowan was puzzled. It was already past ten o'clock. Weren't they asleep?

Chu Huaizhi leaned against the headboard reading the newspaper, while Jiang Yinglan sat in front of the dressing table doing her skincare routine.

"Mom, you wanted to see me?" Mu Xiaowan knocked on the door and went in after receiving permission.

Jiang Yinglan did not invite Mu Xiaowan to sit down, but instead took out a brown paper envelope from the drawer and handed it to Mu Xiaowan.

Seeing that Mu Xiaowan didn't take it immediately, she said, "Take it!"

Mu Xiaowan then managed to grab it.

“You’ll need a lot of money to run your shop. Here’s a thousand, which is your dad and I’m doing to support you. We were thinking of getting you a job, but since you’re determined to open the shop and Junbai has agreed, we won’t stop you. As for whether you make a profit or a loss, that’s your problem.”

"If that's not enough, we can help you out a bit more. But if you need anything more, you'll have to write an IOU."

Mu Xiaowan felt warm inside. Although they disagreed at first, they didn't make things too difficult for her.

Unexpectedly, they would even fill the gap for her.

She did need the money, so she stopped being coy.

"Mom, consider this money as an investment for you and Dad. If it makes a profit, I will give you a share of the profits according to the annual dividends."

Jiang Yinglan naturally didn't take her words to heart.

Chu Huai said, "When doing business, you must not be impetuous, but down-to-earth. If you need any help, you can come to me even if Junbai is not here."

"Dad, I've got it."

Mu Xiaowan returned to the house and looked at the thousand yuan. She felt that the house was not so cold tonight.

While Mu Xiaowan was changing clothes, she took out her earphones from the wooden box. She wondered what her second aunt's family would do next.

There is static in the headphones.

Mu Xiaowan moved to a different spot where the signal was better, and she was able to hear it clearly.

"Mom, I have another idea that will make Grandpa take it even if he doesn't want to."