My online dating circle has millions of followers, why would she put a collar on me?

The moment the friend request was successfully added, Zhao Xiujuan sent a red envelope almost instantly.

Su Xiaoyue clicked on it and saw that the amount was two thousand yuan.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but Zhao Xiujuan spoke first:

"Yueyue, Auntie knows your family runs a big business. This isn't much money, but it's a token of Auntie's appreciation."

"Auntie, this is too much." Su Xiaoyue's voice was a little urgent. "I really can't accept it—"

"Keep it, keep it." Zhao Xiujuan waved her hand, her tone carrying an undeniable certainty. "You've been with Xiaoyi for three years, and I haven't even treated you to a meal. What's two thousand yuan? If you refuse again, I'll get angry."

Su Xiaoyue held her phone, looking at the red envelope on the screen, her eyes slightly reddening.

After spending so much time together, she grew to like Jiang Yi's parents very much.

She could feel a love from Jiang Yi's parents that she had never felt before.

Especially after comparing oneself to one's own parents.

Su Xiaoyue lowered her head, pursed her lips, then raised her head and smiled at Zhao Xiujuan.

That smile was much more pronounced than before, and it even resembled the way she looked at Jiang Yi.

"Thank you, Auntie."

"Oh, no need to thank me."

Zhao Xiujuan wiped her eyes, picked up her water glass, took a sip, and calmed herself down.

"By the way, Yueyue, I have a gold bracelet that has been passed down from my ancestors. I originally wanted to leave it to my daughter."

"But she's not very good at this either. When I get home, I'll mail it to you as a gift from your aunt to you and Xiaoyi."

Su Xiaoyue shook her head, somewhat flattered, but just as she was about to refuse, Su Xiaoyue leaned in and grabbed her fair hands with two rough hands.

He gently patted Su Xiaoyue's hand.

"Yueyue, just take it. Auntie has something to ask you."

Su Xiaoyue was somewhat flattered and quickly replied.

"Auntie, please tell me what you need."

"It's about... Miaomiao." Her voice tightened as she said this. "Xiaoyi told you, right?"

Su Xiaoyue nodded.

"Auntie really has no other choice. Auntie is unfamiliar with Kyoto and doesn't know anyone here. Auntie thinks..."

Zhao Xiujuan choked up as she spoke.

Jiang Dawei immediately reprimanded him.

"Old woman, what did you say?"

"Uncle is alright, he's alright, I know about this!"

Su Xiaoyue quickly waved her hand.

"Auntie, please don't cry. I already know about this."

"To be honest, the reason I came with Jiang Yi this time is to discuss this matter with you and Uncle."

Zhao Xiujuan looked up at Su Xiaoyue through her teary eyes.

"You're such a good girl. My son Xiaoyi is so lucky to have you take a liking to him."

Su Xiaoyue's lips curled up into a smile.

"Auntie, please listen to me."

Su Xiaoyue took a tissue out of her bag and handed it to Zhao Xiujuan.

"I've already hired a lawyer for Jiang Miaomiao's case. It's the best law firm in Beijing. The lawyer said there's a chance the case can turn around, and if handled properly, Miaomiao won't get a too heavy sentence."

"real?"

Zhao Xiujuan said with great surprise, "Yueyue, is what you said true? Miaomiao... she doesn't have to serve so many years in prison?"

"Auntie, why would I lie to you?"

Su Xiaoyue did indeed lie to her.

She will absolutely not let Jiang Miaomiao get away with this.

She must be imprisoned for life!

Even if her husband pleads for her, it's not allowed!

However, on the surface, she maintained a polite smile.

"Please don't worry, Uncle. Leave this to me."

Zhao Xiujuan finally couldn't hold back anymore, and tears fell down her face. She wiped them haphazardly with the back of her hand, but the more she wiped, the more tears fell. In the end, she buried her face in the edge of the table, her shoulders heaving as she sobbed.

"My dear girl, you're so kind. My son Xiaoyi is so lucky to be dating you!"

Jiang Dawei opened his mouth as if to stop him, but in the end he didn't say anything.

It seems that asking this "princess" for help is definitely better than running around aimlessly on my own.

Moreover, this is his son's girlfriend.

They're practically family, so it's not shameful to ask one of our own to do things for us!

Su Xiaoyue took out another tissue and stuffed it into Zhao Xiujuan's hand, her voice still very soft and gentle:

"Auntie, don't worry. After dinner, you and Uncle can come home with me and stay at my place. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll take you to see a lawyer so he can explain the situation to you in person."

"This isn't right! Xiaoyue, how could my parents..."

Jiang Yi sat silently to the side the whole time.

The truth is, he didn't know how to interject.

He felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Now, upon hearing that Su Xiaoyue was actually going to bring her parents to her home, Jiang Yi immediately became restless.

His parents are gone, what will he do?

Are you going too?

However, no one paid any attention to Jiang Yi.

Jiang Yi's parents' eyes were all on Su Xiaoyue, and they automatically ignored their son.

"This...this is too much trouble..."

Zhao Xiujuan took the tissue, wiped her face, and her voice was still choked with sobs.

"Yueyue, you've been with Xiaoyi, and Auntie hasn't even given you a decent gift for meeting you. Now I have to trouble you..."

"Auntie, I'm going to get angry if you say that again."

Su Xiaoyue deliberately put on a stern face, but her eyes were full of laughter.

"You are my husband's parents, so you are my parents too. Isn't it only right that I help you?"

Looking at Su Xiaoyue's exquisitely beautiful face, Zhao Xiujuan felt a mix of sadness and warmth in her heart. She reached out and grasped Su Xiaoyue's hand, squeezing it tightly.

"Yueyue, you're a good child... a good child..."

Seeing this, Jiang Yi knew he was doomed. He could only sit down again and sullenly eat mouthful after mouthful of rice.

Su Xiaoyue gave Jiang Yi a sly look that remained impassive, then smiled and said:

"Auntie, if you and Uncle are free tomorrow, I'd like to show you around Kyoto. The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace—it would be a shame to miss them since we're already here."

Zhao Xiujuan waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, I have no interest in looking at that..."

"It's precisely because we're interested that we need to watch it."

Su Xiaoyue looked at her intently.

"Miao Miao's matter is being handled by a lawyer. There's no use you and your uncle worrying here. Why don't you go out for a walk, clear your head, and wait for news from the lawyer before we work together to figure out a solution?"

The truth is, Su Xiaoyue never intended for Jiang Yi's parents to be involved in the case.

Her name is on that list of victims.

Zhao Xiujuan opened her mouth, wanting to refuse, but looking at Su Xiaoyue's bright eyes, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

She turned to look at Jiang Dawei, who didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly.

"Then... I'll do as you say."

"Yueyue, whatever you say goes."