Chapter 390: Chapter 390

Seeing her daughter being so submissive, Jiang Lirong held back for a long time, but eventually couldn’t help herself. She walked over, grabbed her daughter’s arm, and, not daring to confront Jiang Kechu and Wan Chuchu, turned to her sister-in-law and said:

"Sister-in-law, Jiayi is good-natured, but you can’t bully her ."

Lin Jiayi quickly pulled her mom, whispering, "Mom, don’t say that. Big Brother and Sister-in-law just got married. Let’s not cause any unpleasantness."

Mrs. Jiang was momentarily at a loss, not knowing how to respond. Mainly because Wan Chuchu was too straightforward in her actions, while Lin Jiayi showed such a patient and magnanimous demeanor.

Seeing Mrs. Jiang in such a predicament, Wan Chuchu got angry, feeling that Jiang Lirong and her daughter were acting—one was too good at pretending, and the other picked weak targets to bully. She stood up again and asked:

"Aunt, how did we bully Lin Jiayi? Did we hit her or scold her?"

Now that she was married, no matter how much she disliked it, she still had to address Jiang Lirong as Aunt, otherwise these people would seize it as evidence of her lack of upbringing or something.

The usual trick of a fake innocent is to speak and behave ambiguously, putting on a show of enduring grievances for others and the bigger picture, thereby evoking sympathy and admiration while arousing hatred toward the real victim.

To break such lousy tricks, matters should be laid bare, exposing her ambiguities and misleading antics.

Therefore, Wan Chuchu insisted that Lin Jiayi and Jiang Lirong clarify exactly how she supposedly bullied Lin Jiayi.

Lin Jiayi, with an awkward smile, said, "Sister-in-law, you misunderstood, I haven’t been bullied."

Jiang Lirong, however, retorted indignantly, "Everyone witnessed it."

"Sorry, I didn’t see it," Wan Chuchu said bluntly, which made some people glare at her, thinking that she was too arrogant.

Mrs. Jiang was afraid the situation would worsen, so she quickly urged Wan Chuchu, "Alright, Chuchu, don’t say any more. Go take Little Zhuo and Xiao Ya upstairs. The two kids miss you."

Although she knew Mrs. Jiang meant well for her, Wan Chuchu couldn’t really heed Mrs. Jiang’s advice, or else she would definitely be labeled as someone who bullies her in-laws upon entering the family.

"Mom, it’s better to clarify things. If I really bullied Lin Jiayi, I’ll apologize to her," Wan Chuchu craftily said.

Hmph, in this life she’s not that bull-headed person who charges blindly—she’s at least read many of her grandpa’s books.

Hearing Wan Chuchu say this, Jiang Xiaoxiao immediately chimed in, "Right, it’s better to clarify. If my sister-in-law really bullied cousin, then let sister-in-law apologize to cousin."

Jiang Kechu was holding his daughter with complete confidence, showing no concern that his wife would be bullied. If necessary, he would step in.

Wan Chuchu gave Jiang Xiaoxiao an appreciative look, and without waiting for others to speak, she directly said:

"As soon as I entered, I saw Little Zhuanqi struggling. Any mother knows, it’s unbearable to see their child distressed. Without much thought, I took Little Zhuanqi, is there anything wrong with that?"

"Sister-in-law did the right thing." Jiang Xiaoxiao immediately responded, "A child’s skin is so tender. Seeing that red mark on Little Zhuanqi’s belly, I was heartbroken, let alone sister-in-law."

Everyone, upon reflection, couldn’t help but agree with this sentiment.

Wan Chuchu continued, "Little Zhuanqi clearly doesn’t like being held by Lin Jiayi. Legend’s father and I told Lin Jiayi not to hold the child anymore. Is there anything wrong with this?"

"Nothing wrong." Jiang Xiaoxiao backed her up once more.

Wan Chuchu thought, when no one else is around, she’d tell Xiaoxiao Xiao Bai’s secret.

In the skyscraper at the city center, Xiao Bai, who was in the middle of a high-level meeting, was solemnly listening to a department manager’s report when his nose suddenly itched, leading to a loud sneeze that startled the manager, fearing the boss’s wrath.

Xiao Bai mused: Surely it was Wan Chuchu talking about him, probably cooking up something sinister!

Back at the courtyard, Wan Chuchu, looking quite innocent, glanced at everyone and asked, "Over the entirety, I said just two or three sentences. Which one bullied Lin Jiayi? Or did I hit Lin Jiayi?"

Being prompted by her, everyone thought back to the earlier events and realized there hadn’t seemed to be any bullying. It was merely that Wan Chuchu was straightforward and didn’t spare Lin Jiayi’s feelings, but that didn’t count as bullying.

"I am a straightforward person—what I think, I do. I won’t be sneaky. If my lack of subtlety just now embarrassed Lin Jiayi, I won’t take the blame for bullying. If anyone fears being bullied by me, then don’t provoke me. Compared to Lin Jiayi’s feelings, the bruises on Little Zhuanqi are the real bullying." Wan Chuchu’s words were direct.

Now, everyone recalled the red mark on the child earlier. It was obvious who was truly bullied.

Seeing the situation turned around by Wan Chuchu so quickly, Jiang Lirong felt a bit stuck, while Lin Jiayi gently patted her, still apologetically saying:

"Sorry, sister-in-law, it’s my fault for hurting Little Ya."

Wan Chuchu didn’t look at her, knowing she couldn’t confront Lin Jiayi directly. She told everyone, "So, we didn’t bully anyone. Instead, it was my daughter who was bullied." After saying this, she walked over to Jiang Kechu and her daughter, incidentally moving Hunter’s little cart as well.

She didn’t trust her son and daughter to these people.

Mrs. Jiang smiled a little and no longer paid attention to Jiang Lirong and her daughter. She turned back to the kitchen to organize tidying up.

Lin Jiayi was completely unaffected, instead apologetically smiling at everyone, saying, "My mom and I have something to attend to, so we’ll be leaving first."

Then she specifically went to Grandpa Jiang, gave him a few parting words, tidied her silent grandmother’s clothes and hair, and then gracefully bid farewell to everyone.

Watching Lin Jiayi leave, Wan Chuchu narrowed her eyes, realizing Lin Jiayi was indeed the hardest to deal with.

"Don’t worry," Jiang Kechu whispered in her ear.

Wan Chuchu smiled, not worrying at all. As long as she remained open and honest, any conspiracies or tricks would be dispelled.

After Lin Jiayi and her mother left, Second Aunt Jiang and Third Aunt Jiang chatted amiably with Wan Chuchu.

Jiang Lingling, who always followed Lin Jiayi’s lead, stayed quiet for once—either contemplating or sneaking glances at Wan Chuchu.

Finally, as Wan Chuchu went upstairs to nurse her child, Jiang Lingling quietly followed.

Once inside, Wan Chuchu didn’t even close the door. Waiting for Jiang Lingling to enter, she got straight to the point: "If you want my wedding dress, it’s not impossible, as long as you agree to one condition."

Jiang Lingling was taken aback, not expecting Wan Chuchu to understand her thoughts so well. But quickly, she felt a surge of joy; this meant she could get that wedding dress.

Wan Chuchu’s wedding dress was stunning; she dreamed about it.