CHAPTER 358: CHAPTER 358

Seeing Jiang Guosheng and others all focusing their attention on her, Yu Man, pressured, could only step forward and took Jiang Weiwei’s hand: "It’s good that you’re back, let’s go inside first, everyone is waiting to have dinner with you."

Jiang Weiwei also knew that allowing Yu Man to compromise with her so obligingly was already an acknowledgment of her significantly elevated status in the family.

So she also clasped Yu Man’s hand back and whispered softly: "Okay."

Then, like the moon surrounded by stars, Jiang Weiwei was welcomed into Jiang’s Old Mansion and was seated directly between Jiang Tairan and Du Yuke.

During the banquet, not only were Jiang Tairan and Du Yuke constantly serving food to Jiang Weiwei, but also uncles Jiang Dinghai and Jiang Jianzhong kept passing dishes that Jiang Weiwei liked to her, urging her to eat more.

Zhao Guangmei and Xiao Qingyun even specially prepared a dish of bird’s nest with snow pear for Jiang Weiwei, saying it was to cleanse her lungs, moisten dryness, and beautify her skin.

Yu Man also tried to suppress her discontent and got a coat for Jiang Weiwei to drape over her shoulders.

It could be said that at this banquet, Jiang Weiwei received the highest courtesies from the Jiang family, and her vanity was greatly satisfied once again.

When the banquet was mostly over, Jiang Tairan started to get to the point.

"Weiwei, how was your stay at Suchen’s and Uncle Lai De’s place these past few days?"

The topic raised by Jiang Tairan made everyone in the Jiang family who was busy with their own things shift their focus back to Jiang Weiwei.

Even Yu Man, who had been somewhat awkward before, looked at Jiang Weiwei properly now.

Jiang Weiwei smiled lightly: "Yes, they treated me very well. They provided the best for me in terms of food, clothing, and living essentials. Even when I made small mistakes, they didn’t get angry."

Yu Man stiffened immediately.

Because she felt that Jiang Weiwei’s latter remarks were meant to mock her, Yu Man, for not treating Jiang Weiwei as well as Suchen and Lai De did.

She was just about to pick up some of Jiang Weiwei’s favorite sauteed lilies and celery for her, but after hearing those words, she directly threw away the food picked up with her chopsticks and slammed the chopsticks down onto the table.

Jiang Weiwei noticed Yu Man’s reaction, but didn’t say anything, just sneered inwardly.

Indeed, her latter words were intentionally said to let Yu Man know that even if Yu Man didn’t care about her, Jiang Weiwei, there were others who liked her and wanted to treat her like their own dear daughter.

Yu Man’s reaction was not unnoticed, and the rest at the table saw it.

Jiang Tairan promptly gave Yu Man a warning look, and Jiang Guosheng also sent her a cold glare.

Yes, for them, nothing was more important than using Jiang Weiwei to reap benefits.

Yu Man felt very upset inside, but no matter how upset she was, she had to calm down.

"Did Lady Suchen say anything to you these days, like how she would be glad to have a daughter like you or something like that?" Jiang Tairan asked again.

"She did say that, so these past few days, Aunt Suchen took me everywhere with her,"

Jiang Weiwei added: "Aunt Suchen also bought a lot of things for me, but I didn’t accept any of them."

Du Yuke hastily praised: "Right, right, right, you shouldn’t accept. We can’t let them think we’re after any small benefits."

Jiang Weiwei sneered inwardly: Yes, they aren’t after insignificant advantages, the Jiang family wants to take over the entire wealth of THE ONE Group.

However, on the surface, Jiang Weiwei just smiled and nodded.

Then Jiang Guosheng further asked Jiang Weiwei: "Suchen likes you very much, what about Lai De?"

To adopt a daughter, it’s not just up to Suchen; Mr. Lai De’s consent is definitely needed as well.

Jiang Weiwei chuckled and said vaguely: "Uncle Lai De is very gentlemanly, and he takes good care of me."

But in truth, Jiang Weiwei could sense that Lai De didn’t like her.

She even stumbled upon Lai De having afternoon tea with Aunt Suchen in the back garden, asking when Suchen would send Jiang Weiwei away.

Moreover, Jiang Weiwei felt that Suchen did not like her as much as she had imagined, certainly not to the extent of wanting to adopt her.

It could be said that her recent extended stay at Suchen’s house was not because Suchen couldn’t bear to let her leave, as she claimed, but because she stubbornly refused to go home, begging to stay a few more days.

As for her claim that Suchen took her everywhere, it was actually because she always volunteered to go along.

Refusing Suchen’s gifts was simply absurd.

Because Suchen didn’t have much desire to shop; she only asked if Jiang Weiwei wanted anything, and after Jiang Weiwei said no, Suchen didn’t ask further.

However, Jiang Weiwei was convinced that as long as she could continue to get along with Suchen and Lai De, winning their affection and favor was only a matter of time.

Just as Jiang Moxi was the true daughter of the Jiang Family, Jiang Weiwei could steal the affection and favor her relatives had for her, let alone from Suchen, whose biological daughter was not even around.

"Did they say anything about adopting you or something like that?" Jiang Tairan asked.

That day, when he called Jiang Weiwei, he hoped that she could stay longer at Suchen’s house and gain the affection of Suchen and Lai De as much as possible.

Looking at it now, Jiang Weiwei was handling the task quite well.

So Jiang Tairan also felt that they might already be considering this.

The other Jiang Family members, hearing Jiang Tairan ask this question, also stared eagerly at Jiang Weiwei.

But Jiang Weiwei was not flustered by such a big scene, and lies came easily to her: "Actually, Aunt Suchen really wanted to keep me, but I still refused."

Jiang Weiwei did not follow his instructions, which made Jiang Tairan’s face turn much colder: "Why?"

"Grandpa, Aunt Suchen only brought it up briefly, and if I agreed without considering my family’s feelings, she might think I was just aiming to become her daughter, which is too utilitarian. She might dislike me for that, and perhaps even reconsider her idea of adopting me."

Jiang Weiwei’s analysis seemed quite reasonable to Jiang Tairan, and his expression eased a lot.

But her thorough considerations inevitably made Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man wonder if her obedience over the years under their watch was also as calculated as her scheming with Suchen.

Jiang Weiwei quickly noticed the change in expressions on Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man and sneakily glanced at Yu Man, whispering softly: "And I’m also worried that if I become Aunt Suchen’s adopted daughter, I won’t be considered your child anymore."

The perfectly displayed humility and unease precisely struck Yu Man’s heart.

In an instant, previous displeasures between her and Jiang Weiwei were significantly eased.

"How could you not be mine and Guosheng’s child? I raised you myself, even Moxi can’t replace your place in my heart," Yu Man murmured gloomily.

Jiang Weiwei, as if instantly comforted, threw herself into Yu Man’s arms: "Mom, please don’t abandon me, I’m really afraid you might."

The anger in Yu Man’s heart vanished with these words.

Her Weiwei was someone she had raised herself, surely not of bad nature.

It was only because of Jiang Moxi’s presence, the fear of leaving this home, and leaving Yu Man’s side, that she lied and did wrong.

"Silly child, I could never abandon you, don’t think nonsense," Yu Man embraced Jiang Weiwei actively.

Jiang Weiwei then began to sob in her embrace.

Jiang Tairan also explicitly promised: "Weiwei, no matter what your relationship with Suchen becomes in the future, it will not affect your relationship with our Jiang Family; you will always be our Jiang Family’s child!"

Jiang Weiwei once again successfully resolved the crisis with Yu Man and also made the Jiang Family members especially value her, receiving the commitment she desired.

All because her relationship with Suchen was far less intimate than she had portrayed.

But Jiang Weiwei was certain that with just a little more time, not only could she thoroughly trample this group of Jiang Family members under her feet, but she could also completely seize the entire wealth of THE ONE Corporation...