I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 428 - 367: Leaving the Province Is Enough for Me

Xiao Ran’s issue was settled, and Jiang Mingyue was ready to return.

Mrs. Jiang couldn’t bear the thought of her daughter leaving.

"Can’t you stay a few more days?"

Of course she could, but she was concerned about the matter with Yan Jinzhi. She had suddenly appeared and then disappeared, and wondered what reaction Jixiang and the others would have. It was better to make an appearance and lay some groundwork.

Unable to convince her daughter, Mrs. Jiang helped pack things, actually giving her some local specialties to take back. Jiang Mingyue didn’t refuse.

Her brother had collected several jars of honey for her, but Jiang Mingyue only took one. "Xiao Si is pregnant and needs nutrients, she can drink more often. Mom also needs it. This stuff is good for women, drinking more has many benefits."

Her brother said nothing, but after the backpack was packed, he and his wife quietly slipped the other jars into it.

Jiang Mingyue, strong as she was, didn’t feel any difference until she opened it back in the city.

She didn’t know what to say, but her heart was truly warmed.

Mrs. Jiang’s baked cookies, the scarf knitted by Xiao Si, the dress made by her third sister, the painting drawn by Xiao Ran—each item carried immense meaning.

However, before she could immerse herself in the warmth of family love, someone was shaking the front gate.

Honestly, she was quite annoyed by this rude behavior.

She had no idea who could be so impolite.

Jiang Mingyue used her spiritual power to check, only to find it was a group of mischievous kids, so she decided not to hold it against them.

She was always more tolerant with ignorant children.

Upon knowing Jiang Mingyue was back in the city, Jiang Zhenzhu grabbed some sunflower seeds, waiting for her to surrender her private stash. Surely, Cui Xiaoxiao wouldn’t let her down.

But after waiting and waiting, there was no sign of any action from Cui Xiaoxiao.

Jiang Zhenzhu became anxious, hurriedly running to find Cui Xiaoxiao.

"Jiang Mingyue is back."

"I know!"

"Then why haven’t you brought anyone to seize the house?"

Cui Xiaoxiao thought, she really was a village bumpkin, who says such things out loud? Doesn’t she know how to study?

"I changed my mind, I’m not going. You go yourself."

"Cui Xiaoxiao, you’re not keeping your word."

"See, now you’re being dumb. It’s not that I didn’t go, but that her house is entirely legal and compliant, you won’t find any mistakes."

In fact, she had just reported it, and within half an hour, someone called and then treated her with respect. Later, they gave her attitude, as if she was the one making trouble.

At both places she tried, she came back empty-handed. She later realized Jiang Mingyue had someone powerful supporting her, and she couldn’t touch her.

"How could that be?"

"Why not? Since the information was false, I’m not getting involved in helping your mom. You handle it yourself." Anyway, she didn’t want to do anything for Xu Ya, it’d be better if that woman died sooner.

"Cui Xiaoxiao, you can’t!"

"Whether I can or not isn’t up to you, Jiang Zhenzhu. Listen carefully, since the day we allied, it’s been you listening to me. Otherwise..."

No, Xu Ya can’t be taken away.

Jiang Zhenzhu walked the street, despondent.

As her mind started to work again, she let go of her previous scheming.

She ran through everything in her head, but kept rejecting each idea.

It was clear that saving Xu Ya in a short time was impossible. Regardless of whether Jiang Cheng listened to Jiang Kangsheng, Jiang Kangsheng hated their mother-daughter duo. The only path was through Jiang Mingyue, who was stubborn as a stone in a pit, hard to tackle.

Of course, the most important point was that she and Jiang Mingyue were old enemies. Even if she didn’t want to admit it, her hatred for Jiang Mingyue was deeply rooted, and because of this resentment, she was unwilling to yield to Jiang Mingyue.

Since pleading might not yield any result, why bow down to that person?

Jiang Zhenzhu sat pondering on a stone bench by the road, and suddenly she moved.

The muddle in her mind seemed to clear, revealing rare insight.

"Right, who says she must be a part of Xu Ya? If Xu Ya is really reported by Jiang Cheng, she can go outside the province, change her name again, and then who can say she’s Jiang Zhenzhu?"

Exactly, that’s it!

Jiang Zhenzhu believed she found the key to open the door to a new world, her thinking becoming clearer, and so did her goal—money.

She now had barely any money left, not even enough for a bus ticket. Her previous savings were spent, so she had to find a way to get money.

Jiang Zhenzhu first thought of Xu Ya.

These days, Xu Ya had been hiding in the house, not going out, even her meals were delivered to her room.

Earlier, she was satisfied with Xu Ya’s sudden non-troublesome behavior, but now...

"Mom, I’m coming in!"

The person lying in bed suddenly shook the quilt three times.

Slowly waking up, and knowing it was her daughter, Xu Ya calmed down.

"Mom, are you feeling unwell? Should I take you to the hospital for a checkup?"

Talking about hospitals, Xu Ya instinctively resisted.

"No need."

Jiang Zhenzhu knew this, her biological mother had been accused of having an affair at the workplace, creating a huge scene. Not only did she lose her job, but also faced the risk of being taken away. If she hadn’t run quickly, she wouldn’t have escaped detention.

"Mom, let’s go out for a walk. You’re always staying in the house, it’ll harm your health, you need more physical activity."

Xu Ya increasingly felt her biological daughter was different, unlike that foster daughter, who was nothing but an ingrate.

Though she didn’t want to go out, seeing her daughter starry-eyed, Xu Ya swallowed her refusal.

By the Lan River, Jiang Zhenzhu knowingly or unknowingly said: "It’s getting colder by the day. I wanted to make a set of cotton clothes for mom, but your daughter is powerless, hasn’t found a decent job yet, and now the money in hand is almost gone, don’t know what to do."

Her seemingly casual words made Xu Ya hear a different kind of bitterness.

Her daughter was out of money, but she had little money herself.

Her daughter had no job, so the hope of getting a salary at the end of the month was out of the question, leaving only one solution—borrowing money.

No, no, borrowing money had to be repaid, given her daughter’s current situation, wouldn’t that crush her daughter under the burden?

Xu Ya thought repeatedly, the only place she could get money was the same.

After all, whether it was her ex-husband or her family, she’d offended them all.

So she decided to ask that ingrate for retirement money.

After making her decision, Xu Ya quietly sneaked away, thinking no one knew.

Meanwhile, Jiang Zhenzhu was making plans. Since she chose to leave, the more money in hand, the better. Of course, if she could have the best of both worlds, it would be even better.

Her idea of best of both worlds was getting Dodo’s money and severely punishing Jiang Mingyue. Even if it wouldn’t ruin her, venting anger was also good.

You won’t believe it, she really thought of something.

Xu Ya knocked on the door, answered by a brother under Huang Mao. He didn’t know the situation.

He heard the woman say, "Comrade, I’m Ming Yue’s mom, is my daughter home?"

When the little brother heard, it was a big deal. Jiang Comrade’s mom was here, must treat her well...