Chapter 316 - 203: Jiang Yixia and Lu Fan’s Blind Date?! It’s Settled?

Chapter 316: Chapter 203: Jiang Yixia and Lu Fan’s Blind Date?! It’s Settled?

"Jiang Ming." Jiang Yixia cut him off, then rapped him on the head.

Then, in a serious and firm tone, she said, "Let me tell you, even if I forgive him, it will be because of who he is as a person, not because of his money. If I cared about his money, I never would have left him in the first place."

"I’m sorry, Sis. I shouldn’t have said those things." Jiang Ming nodded, looking a little aggrieved, and apologized awkwardly.

Jiang Yixia looked at him and sighed. Her tone softened as she said, "You’re still young, so there are some things you don’t understand. Money is a good thing, but it’s not the most important. The same goes for when you look for a partner in the future. You can’t just look at whether they have money; you have to see if they’re reliable and if their feelings for you are genuine."

"I know, Sis," Jiang Ming muttered, lowering his head.

Jiang Yixia patted his shoulder, a hint of resignation in her voice. "Alright, just focus on your work. I’m heading back after I finish this delivery."

She then delivered the flowers to another company in the building.

Jiang Ming walked her to the door and watched her figure disappear around the street corner before letting out a soft sigh.

’Sis is still the same as always. So stubborn.’

...

That evening, when Jiang Yixia returned to the flower shop, she had just put her things down when Sister Li sidled up to her.

"Sister Xia, where were you today? I didn’t see you all morning," Sister Li asked with a grin, a gossipy glint in her eyes.

Jiang Yixia replied casually, "Making a delivery. Out in the east district."

Sister Li’s eyes lit up, and she asked excitedly, "The east district? Isn’t that where Jiang Ming works? Did you go see him?"

Jiang Yixia nodded, her tone flat. "I just stopped by to see him."

Sister Li leaned in closer and lowered her voice, her tone full of curiosity. "So how’s that gym? Is it big?"

Sister Li had previously learned from Jiang Yixia that Jiang Ming was working at Lu Fan’s gym.

That was why she was so impressed with how extensive President Lu’s business empire was.

Jiang Yixia thought for a moment, then said calmly, "It’s pretty big, and well-decorated."

Sister Li’s voice was tinged with envy. "President Lu is so good to your family, getting your brother such a great job."

Jiang Yixia didn’t respond, busying herself with arranging the flowers.

"Sister Xia, do you think President Lu... is he really sincere?" Sister Li asked, watching her and deliberately probing.

Jiang Yixia’s hands paused for a moment. Then, she said flatly, "I don’t know."

Sister Li sighed, her voice full of exasperation. "You’re just being stubborn. He’s so good to you, and you still won’t appreciate it."

Jiang Yixia looked up at her, her tone becoming serious. "Sister Li, my feelings for him have nothing to do with his money. If I were to forgive him just because of his wealth, I never would have left him in the first place."

Sister Li was taken aback for a second, then she smiled, a teasing note in her voice. "Alright, alright, you’ve got a point. But let me tell you, a man like that is hard to find. You don’t want to let him slip away."

Jiang Yixia ignored her and continued to busy herself with her work.

But she suddenly recalled what Jiang Ming had said earlier that day.

"President Lu... he’s sincere with you."

"If you forgive him, you won’t have to work so hard anymore."

She shook her head, trying to push the thoughts away.

’Why am I thinking about him?’

...

「Qingshan Village.」

After dinner that evening, Pan Lanfang finished clearing the dishes and sat down next to Jiang Guoqiang. Lowering her voice, she said, "Honey, I have an idea."

Jiang Guoqiang was watching TV and asked without turning his head, "What idea?"

"I want to trick Yixia into coming back to the village," Pan Lanfang said softly, leaning a little closer.

Jiang Guoqiang froze for a moment, then turned to look at her, a confused expression on his face. "Trick her into coming back for what?"

Pan Lanfang shot him a glare, her tone reproachful. "What do you think? Xiaolu has been so good to our family, and he’s truly sincere with Yixia. But that girl is so stubborn. She won’t even discuss it on the phone. I was thinking, we could trick her into coming back, then have Xiaolu come to the village too, so they can see each other."

Jiang Guoqiang fell silent for a few seconds after hearing this.

Then he frowned. "Will that really work? With Yixia’s temper, she’ll definitely raise a fuss if she finds out we tricked her."

"Then what do you suggest we do? Just stand by and watch a great son-in-law like Xiaolu get away?" Pan Lanfang sighed, her voice full of exasperation.

Jiang Guoqiang said nothing.

Pan Lanfang continued to persuade him. "I’ll just say... I’ll just say I’m not feeling well and that I want her to come back and see me. She’s so filial, she’ll definitely come back."

Jiang Guoqiang thought it over and finally nodded.

"Alright, let’s give it a try. But you have to be careful not to push her too far," he warned.

Pan Lanfang smiled, a smug look on her face. "Don’t worry, I know my limits."

「Early the next morning.」

Jiang Yixia received a call from Pan Lanfang.

"Mom..." Jiang Yixia answered.

But a pained voice came from the other end of the line. "Oh, daughter... Mom’s not feeling well..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yixia instantly panicked.