Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 425 Humiliating Oneself_1

Jiang Nanxi glanced at Xiao Ming, didn’t make a sound, but her expression clearly conveyed disbelief.

"Don’t be resentful, I haven’t intentionally suppressed you," Xiao Ming said. "The real elite aren’t those nouveau riche out there, they might produce hedonists, but never failures.

Jiang Yueli, as the legitimate heir of the senior branch of the Jiang Family, has received an elite education and world-class exposure since childhood. freēwēbnovel.com

But you? What about you?

All your schemes, even your personality, have come from an old maid and a nun who has long resided deep in the mountains. Being inherently inferior, it’s only normal for you to not compare with others."

Jiang Nanxi lifted her face, "Regarding my affairs, not many in the Jiang Family even know about them, so why does Mr. Xiao know so clearly?"

"That’s why I’m Mr. Xiao, and you can only be a good baby."

As they spoke, the elevator reached their floor, the doors opened, and Xiao Ming patted Jiang Nanxi’s head, "Let’s go! Go and see what real heirs of great houses are like."

Once again, at the Huaiyang Cuisine Restaurant of the hotel, they waited in the private room for less than three minutes before someone knocked on the door.

Two people came in.

The one leading was a young man around twenty-four or twenty-five, handsome with a warm, gentle smile that carried a hint of shyness, making one feel amiable at first sight.

The man following him was the complete opposite, in his thirties, skinny, expressionless, standing like a long spear, edgy and intimidating, not to be looked at directly.

"Sorry, sorry! I’m not familiar with this place, and I’ve kept Mr. Xiao waiting. I’ll have to punish myself with three drinks later, to apologise to you!

I am Jiang Yueli, I’ve long admired your reputation, Mr. Xiao, delighted to meet you!"

As soon as Jiang Yueli entered the room, he reached out both hands towards Xiao Ming with a slight bow, not showing any pretense of an heir, but rather a bit of ingratiating behavior.

Seeing this, Jiang Nanxi’s eyes flashed with disdain.

Xiao Ming remained seated, shook hands with Jiang Yueli, and said, "Listening to Mr. Jiang’s tone, it seems this meal is on you, right?"

Jiang Yueli was startled and then laughed, "Right, right. Otherwise, if we were to use Mr. Xiao’s wine for self-punishment, it would seem like I’m taking advantage of you!"

Xiao Ming also laughed, "No need to be so polite, Mr. Jiang! Please, take a seat."

"Thank you!"

Jiang Yueli nodded, then turned to Jiang Nanxi and bowed deeply, with utmost seriousness.

"Auntie."

Jiang Nanxi’s pupils suddenly dilated, her face turned visibly red at a visible speed, her nostrils flared incessantly, her breathing hastened, and she became so excited that she couldn’t utter a single word.

"Convinced now?"

Xiao Ming’s mocking voice rang out, like a thunderous bell, causing Jiang Nanxi to stiffen, her emotions receding like the tide, and her gaze towards Jiang Yueli turned to one of shock.

Just the simple address "Auntie" had disrupted her thoughts and calm, and even though it wasn’t enough to instantly make her change sides, the emotional impact would inevitably bias her subconscious during the upcoming negotiations.

Sharp as a needle, effortlessly natural, as silent as moisture permeating.

What kind of clever tactic was this?

Was this what true heirs of great houses were like?

Mr. Xiao was right, I really am far behind.

"Don’t be disheartened, this is a good thing," Xiao Ming spoke again. "Being easily swayed by sentiment shows that you are a person with heart, which is the main reason I keep you by my side.

As for schemes and intrigues, they can always be learned and are not significant."

Jiang Nanxi’s heart began to throb again, and her eyes sparklingly asked, "Mr. Xiao, may I get angry?"

"Of course, that’s your right."

Jiang Nanxi pursed her lips and smiled, then coldly turned to Jiang Yueli, "Mr. Jiang, please mind your address. You were forced to come here today, so it’s better not to further demean yourself."

Jiang Yueli frowned, sincerely said, "Auntie, I can tell you outright, Grandfather did give me specific instructions before I left.

However, the matter Mr. Xiao brought up pertains to the whole family, and it’s inappropriate to discuss our family’s private matters in front of him.

So please forgive me, let Yueli finish talking to Mr. Xiao before we continue our conversation."

Jiang Nanxi’s face turned dark, she was about to scold him when a sudden spark in her eyes gave way to a blooming smile. She grabbed Xiao Ming’s arm and coquettishly said, "Mr. Xiao, shall we talk about private matters first, is that okay?"

"Sure!" Xiao Ming nodded without hesitation. "If necessary, I can step out."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!"

Jiang Nanxi looked at Jiang Yueli, playfully said, "Mr. Jiang, please continue."

Jiang Yueli looked at her deeply for a moment, sighed softly, and the earnest expression vanished, replaced by a textbook example of flippancy.

"In front of Mr. Xiao, who knows you better, playing the game of knowing others and knowing oneself as you said, Miss Jiang, I indeed embarrassed myself a bit."

Although she knew it was all strategy, hearing him switch from "Auntie" to "Miss Jiang", Jiang Nanxi couldn’t help but feel bitter inside.

Her greatest dream in life was to enter the Jiang Family and make her abandoning father regret his decision.

But at that moment, she finally completely believed what Xiao Ming had said: The Jiang Family would never accept her, the despised illegitimate daughter.

"If your life absolutely needs someone’s approval, consider me. At least I’m more pleasant to the eye than Old Mr. Jiang, am I not?"

Jiang Nanxi abruptly turned her face to see the warm smile on Xiao Ming’s, and the bitterness in her heart turned into a sour feeling in her nose.

Taking a deep breath, she nodded vigorously, "Please look forward to it, Mr. Xiao!"

"Good girl!"

Pattig her hand, Xiao Ming gestured to Jiang Yueli with his chin, "Mr. Jiang, let’s order now!"