Renting a young, attractive woman to take home for the Chinese New Year infuriates the entire villag

"impossible!"

Dad was taken aback at first, then repeated, "I've already asked around; he's a teacher. I'm on good terms with him, and he's even related to Lin Qianqian's family. How could he be wrong?"

"You're blinded by greed, insisting on protecting that tattooed girl."

"Even if you like her a lot, you can't spread rumors about someone else's reputation."

Jiang Chen was so angry at his stubborn father that he laughed.

Perhaps it's because he's spent so much time with Sun Mengjia that his personality has become more straightforward.

Or perhaps it's because having the system has given them confidence, making them more assertive and less inclined to pretend in front of others.

Jiang Chen scoffed, "Even if what I said is true, what's wrong with me protecting Sun Mengjia? She's my girlfriend!"

Sun Mengjia, who was carrying large and small bags and about to enter the room, froze completely.

I felt as if something had hit me hard in the heart, leaving me feeling warm and fuzzy, and I couldn't help but smile wildly.

"That old geezer, at least you still have some conscience."

Seeing the long, straight black hair approaching, she quickly put her things down and made a shushing gesture.

"Don't speak yet."

Then, he crouched down and put his ear to the crack in the door.

The house was bright, but the yard was dark. Plus, there was a balcony, so you couldn't see Sun Mengjia and the long-haired girl from inside the house.

Jiang Chen glanced outside and noticed that Sun Mengjia hadn't arrived yet. He lowered his voice and said, "Every time I say something bad about my second aunt, you always say that no matter how bad she is, she's still my second aunt. No matter how bad she is, she still cooks for my uncle every day and raised Haozi."

"I think that makes a lot of sense."

"After all, not everyone is perfect. If you can tolerate her, why can't you tolerate Sun Mengjia?"

Dad snorted coldly, "Your second aunt is an outsider after all. What does it matter to us whether she's good or bad? I also advised your second uncle to get a divorce, but it didn't work out, did it?"

"Can Sun Mengjia be the same? If you really marry her, you'll be spending your whole life with her!"

"We're not married yet, so of course we're all happy together. But what if we were married?"

"Should I work? Should I raise my children? What about their education?"

"Does he want to end up with tattoos all over his arms like his mother, and constantly swear at people?"

"I'm doing this all for your own good."

Jiang Chen shook his head: "I never said you weren't doing this for my own good, but I have to point out a few flaws in what you said."

"You said your second aunt was an outsider, but when you helped your second uncle and aunt, you never said they were outsiders."

"When she was taking advantage of our family, you said we were all family when I talked to her about it."

"You're allowed to say both the truth and the sarcasm, is that all you're capable of?"

"Moreover, you taught me from a young age that one cannot judge a person by appearances alone."

"Yes! Sun Mengjia has tattoos, she's a bit blunt, and she doesn't have a proper education. But when Second Aunt was throwing a tantrum, who was it that stood up for us and shouted back?"

"When my uncle and aunt were being envious and sarcastic, who stood up for us?"

"Your third aunt found such a worthless piece of trash, isn't she also your own sister?"

"acquaintance?"

"They're specifically targeting acquaintances like you!"

"Compared to those so-called 'good people' and acquaintances' you mentioned, I actually think Sun Mengjia is honest and straightforward, and a good person!"

"At least when I'm with her, I don't have to think about what to say or not to say. I don't have to worry about being accused of not trying hard enough if I take a short break!"

In the courtyard, Sun Mengjia couldn't help but smile, and her little hands clenched nervously.

That old geezer, it turns out he'd liked me all along, yet he pretended to be so reserved and said he didn't like me.

What a pretentious show-off!

The woman with long, straight black hair next to Sun Mengjia glanced at her and whispered, "Jiajia, I think this old man of yours is actually quite nice."

Sun Mengjia raised her chin and whispered smugly, "That's right!"

Inside the room, Jiang Chen, having started talking, couldn't hold back any longer and continued, "I tolerated your repeated urging to get married because I knew you meant well."

"I can understand why you still side with your second aunt and third aunt even though they are clearly in the wrong. After all, they are your own sister and your own brother's wife. You have to consider family relationships."

"I understand that you want to stay in the village for the rest of your life and don't want to be all alone and offend everyone."

"I'm a man too, and I understand that you have pride and don't want to argue with a shrew, even if you win the argument, people will still gossip about you."

"I can understand everything about you."

"But why can't you try to understand me?"

"You said it yourself, I'll be thirty soon."

"Thanks to your guidance and support, I went to university, went to a big city, and got a decent job. The information I've had and the world I've seen since I was a child are completely different from yours!"

"The outside world and its behavioral logic are also different now."

"I'm not even talking about big cities, just the villages. Do you really think things are the same as before?"

"You often say that our old house was built with the help of the neighbors in the village and my uncle when you got married. If you trace our ancestry back two hundred years, we all have the same ancestor."

"But have you ever considered that sharing the same ancestor doesn't mean sharing the same heart!"

"Dad, times have changed!"

"Things have changed a long time ago!"

"When we built this new house, didn't we hire a construction team too? Can you really expect them to come and build your house just by providing you with a meal?"

"In today's society, everything is about money!"

"It's an unpleasant saying to laugh at poverty but not prostitution, but that's the reality."

"People have a natural tendency to admire the strong and also a desire to take advantage."

"You're not rich, so you can't give them any benefits. Even if you help a lot of people and have a good personality, they won't truly appreciate your kindness. They'll just talk behind your back and say you're a fool."

"You're rich, and you can even bring others to make money with you, so you're the boss! You can even say that farts smell good, and people will say they're not only fragrant but also sweet."

"Even if it's just money and doesn't bring any real benefit, they'll still nod and agree with you if you say it. Even if you swindled the money, they'll still say you're capable."

"So, can you please recognize the true nature of this world, and also recognize that I've grown up now, and even have more experience than you?"

This barrage of accusations completely stunned the elderly couple.

Mom opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

Looking at Jiang Chen's red eyes, Dad sighed deeply: "Don't make a fuss. I know you're all grown up now. You're more capable than me, and you've gained a lot of experience. Studying and working outside is good; it broadens your horizons."

"From now on, you'll be in charge of things at home. Don't rush things. Your grandparents and Jiajia are here; it wouldn't be good for them to hear."

Sun Mengjia was taken aback.

She thought of her father.

If only my dad could keep an eye on me.

If only my dad could work honestly and earn money like Jiang Chen's dad to support my schooling.

Perhaps I'm studying hard in university now.

Or perhaps you spend all your time lying in your dorm playing video games?

A bitter smile flashed across Sun Mengjia's lips.

It's a pity, Dad does nothing but drink and gamble.

It's impossible for someone to calmly let their housekeeper handle things after being criticized by themselves.

If I dared to talk to him like that, I'm afraid a bottle would be smashed on my head.

Hearing that there was no sound from inside, Sun Mengjia stood up, quickly put on a carefree smile, picked up her things, and headed inside.

However, the woman with long, straight black hair stopped her.

Then, he quickly took two steps back, pretending to be out of breath, and shouted loudly, "Jiajia, wait for me!"

Sun Mengjia was taken aback. She turned around and saw the woman with long, straight black hair wink at her and whisper, "This makes it seem like we just arrived. Otherwise, his parents will be so embarrassed."

Sun Mengjia's lips twitched as she looked at Jiang Chen and his parents who came out to greet her.

Come on!

I hate people like you who are so cunning.

……

Looking at Sun Mengjia, a hint of embarrassment flashed across the parents' faces.

But then, their eyes were drawn to the figure behind her.

A girl wearing a long, off-white down jacket, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, and a fair and innocent face, was standing there gracefully.

With clear eyes and a serene smile, she exudes a tranquil and elegant aura.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt."

Xiaoxue bowed slightly, her voice as sweet as honey: "I'm Jiang Chen's colleague, my name is Zhao Xue. I'm sorry to bother you so late. I just went to the restroom, and Jiang Chen came in first."

My parents were completely stunned.

Who is this?

Jiang Chen hadn't expected the long, straight black hair to be so appealing, so he quickly introduced her: "Dad, Mom, I forgot to tell you, this is my colleague, Xiaoxue."

"Since she came to Shandong for the Spring Festival and had nowhere to stay, I let her stay at our house first."

"colleague?"

When my mother heard about his identity and saw his appearance and demeanor, her eyes lit up instantly.

Isn't this the daughter-in-law they've always dreamed of?

He is handsome, polite, highly educated, and has a good job.

Mom quickly wiped her hands on her apron and went to greet him, saying, "This child is so handsome. Come inside and warm up."

She rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen and said, "Why didn't you tell us that someone was coming?"

The second elementary school student explained, "Uncle, I heard you have a sensitive stomach and like to drink black tea, so I brought you some tea leaves."

As he spoke, he handed over two more bottles of Moutai: "I don't know much about alcohol, but I heard that this won't give you a headache or upset your stomach, so I bought two bottles."

Seeing the Moutai liquor, tea, and a whole bunch of nutritional supplements and health products, Dad was dumbfounded.

"Oh dear, you didn't even need to bring anything. This must have cost a fortune, it's such a waste."

The woman with long, straight black hair smiled gently and explained, "Uncle, it's all the least I can do."

"At the company, I am very grateful to Brother Jiang Chen for taking care of me. These gifts are nothing compared to the help he has given me."

These words were perfectly worded, both presenting a gift and flattering the person.

The elderly couple felt so relieved to hear that.

The unpleasant feeling from just now was instantly forgotten.

After sitting down, she didn't rest but instead launched into a full-on praise mode.

She first praised the warmth of the home, then complimented Jiang Chen's parents on their youthful appearance, and finally steered the conversation towards Jiang Chen.

"Uncle and Aunt, you've really raised a wonderful son."

"You wouldn't believe it, Brother Jiang Chen is a very popular figure in our company."

"He's exceptionally capable at work; he's always nominated for awards and recognition every year. He consistently gets an E in performance reviews."

"E?" Dad paused for a moment, "What does E mean?"

Xiaoxue explained with an admiring look:

"E stands for Excellent, meaning outstanding or top-notch."

"There are several thousand people in the company, but only a few can get an E grade."

"The reason why Brother Jiang Chen hasn't been home much these past few years is because the company can't do without him; they rely on him to lead the big projects."

"Our company's management has said that Brother Jiang Chen is the pillar of the company."

This shower of compliments completely charmed my parents, turning them into embryos.

Her eyes were filled with pride as she looked at her son, and even more so with affection as she looked at her son with his long, straight black hair.

She glanced at Sun Mengjia, who was sitting to the side playing on her phone, and then at the well-behaved, sensible girl with long, straight black hair who was chatting with her.

Is there even a need to compare?

at this time.

Sun Mengjia, sitting in the corner, had her mouth twitching uncontrollably.

Looking at that long, straight black woman who usually only shakes milk tea but is now acting all high and mighty, I felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through my mind.

I was actually worried you wouldn't act well.

You're such a good actor!

It would be a shame if the Oscars didn't give you a golden statuette!

He also received an E-level performance rating and was a pillar of the company.

Do you even know how to write code? You're just spouting nonsense. Do you even know how big companies are rated? And you're still talking nonsense.

You don't even have a C cup between your two breasts combined, yet you're still bragging about EFG.

Let's see who's bigger!

She took out her phone and sent Jiang Chen a message through gritted teeth:

Sun Mengjia: [No wonder your character design sounds so familiar; turns out every single one of them is aimed at me!]

I have no formal education, she's a college graduate; I'm a tomboy, she's a white-collar worker; I have full-sleeve tattoos, she's sweet and gentle; I swear all the time, she's well-behaved and polite. So I'm just the complete control group, right?

How am I supposed to face your parents now?!

[You just wait! If you don't give me a raise tonight, I'm telling your parents about you spending three million to build a house.]