Chapter 371: Chapter 371

Facing Aunt Jiang’s tearful pleading, Wan Chuchu ignored her and directly asked Father Jiang, "Uncle, what do you think?"

Father Jiang was vaguely the head of the family, and it was up to him to correctly handle Aunt Jiang.

Jiang Kechu pulled Wan Chuchu behind him, blocking Aunt Jiang’s line of sight.

"Lirong, stop making a fuss!" Father Jiang said sternly, "The doctors here are the best. We must trust them. Dad will be fine."

Jiang Lirong wanted to say more, but Father Jiang shook his head at her, "Now is not the time for bickering. Everything should wait until the surgery is over."

Everyone’s eyes flashed, then they regained their calm.

No one knew when the surgery would end. After waiting for a while, the time felt unbearably long. Jiang Kechu leaned over to Wan Chuchu and whispered something. Then he turned and went to find the relevant authorities here.

Seeing Jiang Kechu leave, some people noticeably breathed a sigh of relief. Second Aunt Jiang’s eyes darted around, and she walked over to sit beside Wan Chuchu, asking, "Xiao Chu, I heard you and Kechu registered today? We’re a family now."

Her words drew everyone’s attention. Only then did Mrs. Jiang remember this matter and was about to ask if they had registered when Lin Jiayi, seemingly unintentionally, said:

"What a coincidence, with Grandpa suddenly having this issue, otherwise we could all celebrate for you."

As soon as she finished, Jiang Lingling sneered and said mockingly, "Just getting into our Jiang Family’s door, and my grandpa already has an issue. Hope it’s not her strong fate clashing with our family."

"Lingling, shut up!" Third Uncle Jiang’s face changed, he shouted, and then he looked at Wan Chuchu with some apology, "Xiao Chu, Lingling is just talking nonsense, don’t take it to heart."

Wan Chuchu’s face turned cold. She glanced at the innocent-acting Lin Jiayi and said coldly, "I think Jiang Lingling has a point. Lin Jiayi went to see Grandpa Jiang, and Grandpa collapsed at once, probably it’s Lin Jiayi that clashes with Grandpa Jiang."

None of them expected Wan Chuchu to have such a sharp tongue and say something .

Jiang Lirong was the first to react. She forced a smile and said, "What clashes? It’s the new era; we mustn’t talk about feudal superstitions."

Wan Chuchu replied with an "Oh" and said agreeably, "I was just babbling nonsense too, don’t mind it."

This blatantly slapped Lin Jiayi, Third Uncle Jiang, and Jiang Lingling while making them frustrated yet leaving them speechless, as Wan Chuchu was only repeating their own words.

Father Jiang glared at his third brother, telling him to control his mouth and daughter.

Jiang Lingling angrily sat in her chair, turning her back on Wan Chuchu.

Mrs. Jiang walked over, took Wan Chuchu’s hand, and comforted her, "Don’t be upset; everyone is just worried. Don’t get angry." Then she brought up Hunter and Chuanqi, saying, "When I came over, the two little ones were sleeping. I don’t know if they’re awake now. Why don’t you go back and check on the kids first? We’re not sure how long we’ll be waiting here."

Such surgeries involving the brain usually last several hours, and waiting the whole time isn’t practical.

Wan Chuchu thought for a moment and then nodded. She had been out for three or four hours already. If she didn’t feed the two babies soon, she might risk depleting herself.

Lin Jiayi, who had been watching the whole time, saw that Wan Chuchu was about to leave and asked, "Sister-in-law, are you going home?"

Her voice wasn’t quiet, once again drawing everyone’s attention to Wan Chuchu.

Mrs. Jiang quickly wrapped things up, saying, "There are two kids at home, and they’re likely to get restless. I’ll let Xiao Chu go back and check on them."

Father Jiang and Second Uncle Jiang said nothing, thinking it was fine for Wan Chuchu to return. However, Jiang Lingling wasn’t having it. She blurted out:

"Grandpa is undergoing surgery, and as the eldest son’s wife, you’re using the kids as an excuse to go home and relax. Aren’t there other people at home to watch the children?"

Wow, this girl was relentless today, repeatedly countering her.

Third Aunt Jiang, fearing her daughter would be reprimanded again by her husband, quickly defended, "Lingling isn’t wrong, but Xiao Chu is a Jiang family daughter-in-law, and indeed shouldn’t leave. Everyone is here waiting."

Wan Chuchu’s face turned cold again. She stood up and said indifferently, "Sorry, Jiang Kechu and I haven’t registered yet, so I don’t count as the Jiang daughter-in-law. So, if I’m not a Jiang daughter-in-law, I guess I can leave?"

As soon as she said it, everyone was astonished. Jiang Lingling couldn’t help questioning, "Who are you trying to fool? Didn’t my cousin go to register with you first thing this morning? That’s why you were late."

Wan Chuchu coldly looked at her, "I went to register, but just before registering, we got the call about the incident, so we came straight over. The registration didn’t happen. So I don’t count as a member of your Jiang Family, and since I’m not, I won’t stay here to bother you."

These words rendered Jiang Lingling flushed, and others in the Jiang Family also felt awkward.

After speaking, Wan Chuchu turned and left without hesitation. Mrs. Jiang realized something was wrong and quickly followed her. From behind came Third Uncle Jiang’s reprimanding voice:

"If you can’t speak properly, just shut your filthy mouth. Such a fool, always rushing forward in whatever others say. Why not use your brains and spare me the vexation..."

It wasn’t until Mrs. Jiang reached downstairs that she caught up with Wan Chuchu, "Xiao Chu, Xiao Chu, don’t stoop to their level..."

Mrs. Jiang was trying to pacify Wan Chuchu as Jiang Kechu approached, confused, asking, "What’s wrong?"

Seeing her son, Mrs. Jiang sighed in relief and quickly said, "Quick, Xiao Chu is going home. First, take her back. Lingling just said some nonsense that upset Xiao Chu."

Wan Chuchu tugged at the corners of her mouth, softening her expression and tone, saying, "No problem, I’m fine. It’s not a big deal. It’s just that you can’t leave here, so I’ll just take a taxi back."

She didn’t want to quarrel with Jiang Kechu over these out-of-line relatives from the Jiang Family. It wasn’t worth it. Moreover, Jiang Kechu previously hadn’t listened to her suggestion to spend five more minutes registering, which made her stance even stronger. She was actually grateful to Jiang Kechu.

Hearing Wan Chuchu say that, Mrs. Jiang was even more relieved, feeling her daughter-in-law was excellent and sensible. She gently said, "You two talk slowly, I’ll head back upstairs." She wanted to give the couple space to speak.

Seeing Mrs. Jiang leave, Jiang Kechu wrapped his arm around Wan Chuchu’s shoulder and headed outside, saying:

"I’ll take you home first. Don’t worry, for the grievances you’ve endured, I’ll stand up for you. These days, just stay home and take care of the kids. If you miss me, just call, and I’ll find time to visit you."