Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 373 Serving the Maid
"What? Jia Yang's fiancée?" Xiao Ruonan exclaimed in disbelief, then scoffed, "What kind of taste does Jia Yang have? He must be drunk. There are so many women in the world, why would he choose someone like you? You're really lowering his standards!"

Xiao Ruo is virtuous and obedient in public, but sharp-tongued in private, especially towards someone as doting as Jiang Rourou, she is utterly ruthless.

Jiang Rourou was furious and gritted her teeth, saying, "I'm officially recognized by your Xiao family, so watch your mouth!"

Xiao Ruonan pouted in disdain, "Tch! I bet you used some tricks, otherwise...you? Maybe in your next life!"

"You!" Jiang Rourou suddenly chuckled. "At least I have good taste in men. I'll be the young mistress of the Xiao family in the future, unlike you, who found a shoe-shining guard dog. So what if you're the fifth young lady of the Xiao family? In the end, you'll still be as destitute as a beggar on the street. I'm reminding you to watch your step, or I won't be polite!"

"Say what you just said again?" Xiao Ruonan clenched her fists, her expression turning grim.

Jiang Rourou, oblivious to the danger, repeated irritably, "So what if I said your man is just a shoe-shining watchdog?"

Xiao Ruonan swept her tongue across the back of her teeth, and the next second she grabbed Jiang Rourou's hair and pulled her towards the fish pond.

"Ah! Xiao Ruonan, what are you doing? Let go of me! Help! Someone help me!"

"Today I'll show you how I deal with a foul mouth!"

Xiao Ruonan covered Jiang Rourou's head and pressed her into the bathtub, once, twice...

"You really think you're something special just because you've married into the Xiao family? Huh? Even if you marry into the family, you're still an outsider. You have to respectfully call me Fifth Aunt. Who do you think you are? How dare you insult my husband?"

"Help! Someone help! Are you all blind? Quickly pull this madman away..."

Jiang Rourou turned to the maids for help, but they all kept their eyes down and walked away as if they hadn't seen anything.

One is a young mistress who hasn't even married into the family yet, and the other is the real fifth young lady of the Xiao family. Everyone knows who carries more weight.

"See? Even if you become the young mistress of the Xiao family in the future, in the eyes of us Xiao family members, you're nothing but a fart! Watch your mouth from now on, or I'll teach you a lesson every time I see you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Rourou was pushed into the fishpond with a splash, creating a huge spray of water.

"Ah! I can't swim, I'm going to die, help! Someone's dying..."

Jiang Rourou thrashed about like a duck. Xiao Ruonan dusted off her hands and glared at her clumsy behavior. "Come on, the water's not even up to your knees. You're not going to die!"

After speaking, he walked away.

Jiang Rourou slipped and fell several times before finally crawling out, soaking wet like a drowned rat. The servants, hiding behind the green belt, were laughing so hard they were bent over. Jiang Rourou glared at them, and they all scattered.

"Xiao Ruonan, just you wait, I won't let you get away with this!"

Jiang Rourou was furious and went to Xiao Jiayang to complain.

Xiao Jiayang retorted, "My fifth aunt looks innocent, but she's actually quite cunning. Why did you provoke her? You deserve it, who does?"

"Brother Jiayang, I did this all for you. She was saying you're incompetent at work, have low IQ and low EQ, and are just a good-for-nothing. How could I tolerate her saying that about you? That's why I argued with her, but who knew she would..."

"Did she really say that?" Xiao Jiayang was skeptical.

Jiang Rourou pressed her advantage, "That's right, anyway, she's no good. Brother Jiayang, you're the eldest grandson of the Xiao family. Even if you're not very capable at work, you're still better than this abandoned daughter of the Xiao family, right? I really don't know what she's mocking you for. If I don't confront her this time, won't she take advantage of you in the future?"

These words made Xiao Jiayang thoughtful...

……

After taking over the Qian family business, Qian Xingjie arranged for some "disobedient" old employees to retire and promoted his confidants. Now the entire company is full of his people, and his business is progressing smoothly.

Although Qian Huai'an objected to his ruthless methods, the power of the Qian Corporation had already fallen into his hands. Qian Huai'an was getting old and didn't want to get involved anymore, so he had no choice but to accept it. Mu Sha's relationship with him continued in an ambiguous way. Qian Xingjie didn't go public or confess his feelings. He would come to her when he was lonely. Mu Sha gradually lost herself and became immersed in this relationship.

The car was parked in an empty space in front of a hotel. Musa had come to deliver a contract to Qian Xingjie. Tonight, he would be signing a cooperation agreement with a large company. The fact that he specifically asked Musa to deliver such an important contract showed how much he trusted her.

Musa was pleased about this.

"Mr. Qian, I've noticed you're getting quite close to that Miss Mu Sha. You two aren't dating, are you?"

Musa's hand, which was knocking on the door, froze in mid-air. She smiled and waited for Qian Xingjie's next answer.

"How could that be? She's just a maidservant by Ke'er's side. We've been with the Qian family for so many years, and my feelings for her are purely based on trust. Mr. Zhao, please don't speak carelessly!"

"Hahaha! I was just gossiping casually. Well, with Mr. Qian's status, his future girlfriend will definitely be at least a heiress. Come on, let's drink!"

To order around a maid?

Out of trust?
Musa gave a self-deprecating smile, as if a hole had been torn open somewhere in her heart, from which blood was gushing out.

Hearing a loud crash, Qian Xingjie came out a few seconds later and saw only a pile of broken vase shards in the corner. Looking further into the distance, there was nothing else.

Isn't it her?
Once the private room was lively again, Musa emerged from the corner.

So, he slept with her only out of trust. How ridiculous, how utterly ridiculous...

In the middle of the night, there was a knock on Musa's door.

"Master!"

Qian Xingjie had drunk a bit too much. He leaned against the door frame, swaying slightly. "Why is the contract delivered by the hotel reception? Where are you?"

"My stomach is a little upset, I'll hand it over to them and then go back!"

Qian Xingjie suddenly realized, "Oh, I see. Are you feeling better now?"

Musa dodged his hand as soon as he reached out.

The air remained still for a few seconds.

"I know I've neglected you lately. Once I'm done with these busy days, I'll take you abroad to relax?"

"Thank you, young master, but Miss Ke'er needs me, I can't leave!"

"It's okay, I'll talk to her then!" As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Xingjie leaned closer.

But Musa missed her again.

Qian Xingjie frowned, his patience wearing thin. "What's wrong with you today?"

"I'm sorry, young master, I'm a little tired. You should get some rest too!" she said, pushing Qian Xingjie out.

She leaned against the door and resolutely closed her eyes.

In Qian Xingjie's eyes, she was at least different from others. He could not give her a title or love, and Mu Sha could accept that. The only thing she could not accept was his statement that she was just a subordinate of the Qian family and that he only trusted her.

The truth struck her like a blow to the head, instantly bringing her to her senses.