CHAPTER 1236: CHAPTER 243: BEYOND CONTROL, WAVES OF PASSION (PART 5)

Yan Guobai was left speechless, and finally let out a snort: "You just want to protect your reputation, fine, fine, let’s just forget I said anything."

"Fourth Uncle, my apologies." Yan Nanmo picked up his cup and took a light sip, concealing the coldness in his eyes.

Jiang Li looked at Yan Guobai and said, "Dad, you don’t need to make it difficult for Third Brother. The family has plans for me too, but I don’t wish to be an official; I only like teaching, and this is quite good. In the future, I will not take the route to officialdom; I just want to be a teacher for life." Jiang Li’s tone was gentle yet carried an undeniable firmness.

Yan Guobai slapped the table: "Rotten wood cannot be carved." He left without eating.

The atmosphere was momentarily awkward.

Pei Ying frowned, "Alright, let’s not let one person affect our mood, let’s eat, Jiang Li, don’t take your dad’s words to heart, I’ll talk to him later."

"Mm." Jiang Li nodded nonchalantly.

Yun Ya thought to herself, since Yan Guobai is so keen on the officialdom, why doesn’t he work hard himself? For so many years, he’s been at a standstill, and without the protection of the Yan Family, he would’ve been kicked down a long time ago. Everyone has their own aspirations; what’s wrong with being a teacher? People who impose their will on others are the most annoying.

The meal continued in a bland manner. Zhuang Xiyue and Yan Nanmo pushed the old man back to his room, with Yun Ya following beside them.

Before leaving, the old man held Yan Nanmo’s hand and said something; Yun Ya was too far to hear clearly.

"Yun Ya, you’ve had a long day, you should go back and rest well. Don’t take what Yan Zi said to heart; she just doesn’t understand things, and she won’t be staying at home for long."

"Mm, I understand, Aunt Zhuang."

Zhuang Xiyue saw her to the entrance of the West Warm Pavilion before leaving. Yun Ya wandered around the Plum Forest near the West Warm Pavilion and saw Pei Xinyi walking over from a distance; the Jiang Li couple lived in the western wing courtyard, separated from the West Warm Pavilion by a wall. From her angle, she could see everything happening in the courtyard through the Moonfall Gate.

Pei Xinyi, carrying a lunch box, stood at the door, wanting to knock, but her hand paused before it landed. The night was deep, and the lanterns hanging under the porch swayed with the night wind, making it hard to see Pei Xinyi’s face.

Yun Ya found Pei Xinyi a bit strange. From the moment she saw Jiang Li that day, she had this strange feeling. Yun Ya had always been very sensitive and adept at observing in secret. At first, she didn’t pay much attention, but now, seeing Pei Xinyi’s strange behavior, her eyes narrowed slightly.

With her excellent hearing, she heard the sounds of argument coming from inside the house. Yun Ya couldn’t help but move a little closer, yet she had to prevent Pei Xinyi from noticing, not realizing her ears were reddened by the cold.

"Jiang Li, what do you mean? My dad was being nice and paving the way for you, and not only did you not appreciate it, but you also said such harsh things. What exactly do you mean?" Yan Zi’s sharp voice came through immediately.

"You’re still pregnant, you must avoid agitated emotions...."

"You remember I’m a pregnant woman, huh? Then you’d better listen to my dad. What future is there in being a teacher? I’ve never had a day of comfort following you all these years. Look at my eldest sister, and then look at those my age, which one of them didn’t marry better than me? When people say they’re an official’s wife, they feel proud even talking about it, and I’ve not even had the face to go to class reunions saying my husband is a university teacher, wouldn’t I be laughed at?"

"Enough." Jiang Li’s voice held a hint of anger; he was mindful that she was pregnant and refrained from losing his temper: "Search your heart, how have I treated you all these years? Though I’m a teacher, my monthly salary plus bonuses is enough to support you and the child. One ought to be content and not lust for vanity."

"You say I’m vain? Haha, Jiang Li, you bastard. I am the second daughter of the Yan Family, cherished like a jewel by my mother since childhood. What haven’t I seen, eaten, or worn? Do you think I married you just for those things?"

"Then why did you marry me?" Jiang Li suddenly asked.

A moment of silence, then came the sound of Yan Zi throwing things, "Are you regretting marrying me? I admit, the way I married you was underhanded, but these years, I’ve been wholeheartedly your wife. Are you now disdaining me for being old and yellow? Jiang Li, you’d better explain, is it because of that bitch Ji Yunya? She’s younger and prettier than I am, do you like her and not me?"

"Enough." Jiang Li’s voice suppressed his anger: "You can slander me, but you must not speak of that child, she is my student, like a child to me, and I will not allow you to insult her like that. Look at what you’ve become? We need to calm down." With that, he was about to leave.