I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 422 - 361: Xu Ya Is Afraid

For Xu Ya and Jiang Zhenzhu in the city, these days were absolutely horrible.

"Zhenzhu, what do you think we should do about your mom?" Xu Ya, who had been domineering her whole life, was still terrified when faced with life-and-death issues, "That wild kid came back for revenge. Your father is already dead; they say it was an illness, but I don’t believe it. If Jiang Cheng wasn’t involved, Li Yong wouldn’t have died so easily.

Zhenzhu, I only have you left now. Please help me come up with a solution. I can’t go to jail. That sinister kid has a vicious heart; if I go to jail, I’ll end up like Li Yong. Then you’ll be left without a mother."

Jiang Zhenzhu thought to herself that it would be better not to have a mother like her, but she was a master of disguise and would never reveal her undesirable side at any time.

"Mom, it’s not your daughter’s fault, it’s my uselessness. I want to beg Jiang Cheng. As long as he agrees to forgive, I am willing to kneel down to him."

Xu Ya was quite gratified, "My Zhenzhu is still the best, unlike that ungrateful wretch, who isn’t even my own. Zhenzhu, you should quickly go and plead with Jiang Cheng, and it’s best if you go see your dad too.

No, go now, go find Jiang Kangsheng. We can’t just sit and wait. You have a sweet tongue; Jiang Kangsheng might soften his heart."

Jiang Zhenzhu bit her lip, thinking, why don’t you go find Grandpa? If Grandpa steps in, student Jiang Kangsheng will definitely listen.

It only shows that Jiang Zhenzhu didn’t understand Xu Ya’s status in the Xu Family. If the old couple used to give this unfilial daughter some respect, after that incident, the old man ruthlessly cut ties publicly, and Xu Ya had nothing to do with the Xu Family anymore.

Of course, Xu Ya had tried, but every time she faced closed doors, she got anxious and ran to cause a scene at Jiang Mingyue’s.

People can go insane under certain circumstances.

Dragged around by her mother, Jiang Zhenzhu continued to play the obedient daughter, running to Eagle Beak Alley.

At this moment, Jiang Kangsheng was just coming back from outside, with a smile on his lips. Anyone who saw him would know something good must have happened.

Of course, there was good news; his son had finally acknowledged him.

But when he saw the shadow squatting by the door, the previous joy immediately dissipated, leaving only anger and resentment.

He didn’t want to deal with them; he wanted to open the door and go in, leaving these two outside.

But since Xu Ya had come, how could she leave easily?

"Wait a minute, Jiang Kangsheng, as they say, a couple for a hundred days, we’ve been married for twenty-six years. How can you be so heartless? I’ve done wrong, but I’ve given you wings; this kid is very much like you, a gentleman. Jiang Kangsheng, can you let Jiang Cheng spare me on his account?"

The almost pleading tone and deliberately submissive regretful look might have shaken any other man, but how could Jiang Kangsheng possibly believe her? If he trusted someone, he would entrust his entire back to them, but if that person betrayed him, he had no qualms in backstabbing them.

As for Xu Ya, though she had been his companion for over twenty years, there were some feelings. But when it came to Jiang Cheng’s matter, there was no room for negotiation. Xu Ya should never have hurt Jiang Cheng; such a young child was sold. It was lucky Jiang Cheng was strong; otherwise, he would have been buried with grass growing on his grave long ago.

"Let go!" Jiang Kangsheng broke free and retreated a few steps, putting considerable distance between them.

"Xu Ya, even if Jiang Cheng doesn’t report you, I will. I don’t want such a scourge left in this world. Remember, you made my son suffer, so you must make amends with your life."

In the shadowy distance, Jiang Cheng heard these words and felt at ease, turning around to slip back into the alley he came from.

"Jiang Kangsheng, how can you be so heartless? Have you forgotten who managed that household for many years or who supported your career? Don’t say it was all your own ability. Without my father, how could you have reached your current position?"

Jiang Kangsheng sneered, "Since you’ve brought it up, let’s make it clear. Back then, with my work, my teacher originally wanted to keep me in the provincial city, working under Secretary Lin. Secretary Lin is my senior. Just because of you, I was pushed back to Nanxi City. Is this what you call relying on your family?"

Xu Ya’s face turned white and blue, probably because she had told so many lies that she believed them herself. Now that Jiang Kangsheng had exposed the truth, she was left at a loss.

"And you talk about managing this household, Xu Ya. Any woman could have done that, right? Besides, they wouldn’t have made me support their sons and daughters, right?"

It was like a slap, smashing down mercilessly, humiliating to the point of forgetting the pain.

Originally wanting to say something, Jiang Zhenzhu dared not speak a word.

"Alright, get lost. If you don’t, I’ll haul you both to the police station. Harassing my life, they’ll have to do something about it too."

"Ahh! Zhenzhu, what should I do? I know Jiang Kangsheng; when he says he won’t help, he won’t. But what should I do? I can’t die. Isn’t Jiang Cheng living well? How does he have no forgiveness?"

At this moment, Jiang Zhenzhu also felt that Xu Ya couldn’t die. Although she had changed her surname and faked her identity, if someone carefully checked, they could still find out she was Xu Ya’s child.

By then, having an unrighteous mother would truly ruin her future.

"Mom, I’ll go find Cui Xiaoxiao. I have a good relationship with her and know she has some contacts. Maybe she can help us."

"Then go quickly!" Her mother was so eager that she didn’t care about the darkness outside, urging Jiang Zhenzhu to hurry up.

In her hurry to see Cui Xiaoxiao, Jiang Zhenzhu ignored the discomfort.

"Jiang Zhenzhu, what are you doing here?"

"Listen to yourself. I’m doing something for you. Who else would I look for but you?"

Cui Xiaoxiao wasn’t buying into Jiang Zhenzhu’s act. But when it involved giving Jiang Mingyue trouble, she was all smiles. Anything that made Jiang Mingyue’s life difficult made her happy.

"Speak up, what do you want from me?"

"Cui Xiaoxiao, you know me well. Yes, I do have something to report to you."

Jiang Zhenzhu suddenly leaned in, lowered her voice, and whispered.

But Cui Xiaoxiao, she didn’t know if it was due to a lack of resilience, reacted strongly, "Is what you’re saying true?"

"Absolutely!"

"Good, great! This time, Jiang Mingyue can’t clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River."

"She really can’t clear her name. Her big courtyard is enough for dozens of others to live in, yet she monopolizes it. If there’s no filth inside, I don’t believe it. If this is handled well, even her big cousin will be done for. Nice, this time you’ve done a great job. What do you want?"

Jiang Zhenzhu lowered her gaze, and after a few seconds, she looked up and explained the situation.

"Your matter is a bit tricky to handle. Although Jiang Mingyue hasn’t been in the Southern Institute long, she’s won people’s hearts. Chief Gan highly values her. Her team captain has also communicated with higher-ups to protect her. This won’t be easy."

"Please, Cui Xiaoxiao, help me out. If Xu Ya really falls, this daughter won’t fare any better."