CHAPTER 1235: CHAPTER 243: BEYOND CONTROL, WAVES OF PASSION (PART 4)

At least among the men present, besides Yan Nanmo, all had varying degrees of amazement in their eyes.

Under the table, Yan Zi clenched her fist. This woman, was she doing it on purpose? Dressing up so beautifully, she was deliberately trying to entice people. Yan Zi noticed Jiang Li’s gaze fixated on Ji Yunya and felt furious enough to spit blood.

"Heh... she really thinks she’s a big shot now, acting all important at the Yan Family..." Yan Zi sneered.

Zhuang Xiyue frowned and glanced at Yan Zi, "What do you mean by that, Zizi? Who doesn’t have moments of being late? Besides, Yun Ya didn’t do it on purpose; it was my fault for giving her the wrong time, that’s why she was tardy. So if anyone is to blame, it should be me. What, Zizi, are you going to hold a grudge against San Sao?"

As she spoke, she stood up and walked towards Yunya, taking her hand to help her sit down: "You are the future Young Lady of the Yan Family, cherished indeed, unlike some who, once married off, are treated like water thrown out, only capable of being petty and jealous."

This hidden jab was a direct slap to Yan Zi’s face, infuriating her. Why was San Sao so partial to this woman?

"Heh heh, how could I dare to argue with you, San Sao? Your eye for choosing a daughter-in-law is naturally superb; this Miss Ji is even more charming than you were back then." She didn’t believe Zhuang Xiyue could maintain her composure.

Zhuang Xiyue smiled with pride, "Of course, my Yun Ya is so outstanding, I’m delighted beyond words."

Yan Xing nodded, "Indeed, Second Aunt, Sister Yun Ya is very capable. Why don’t you like her?" Even Yan Xing, slow to notice, could sense that Second Aunt didn’t like Yun Ya, which made her sad. Why? She felt that Second Aunt was nothing like the Second Aunt she knew as a child.

One after another, they were slapping her face. Yan Zi was furious enough to spit blood. Under the table, Pei Ying held her hand, giving a soothing pat, and smiled peacefully, "Zizi just speaks a little too bluntly, don’t misunderstand, Yun Ya."

Yun Ya smiled, "Miss Zi has a straightforward nature; I understand."

Pei Ying chuckled, "Why address her so formally? Just follow Ah Song and Xing’er and call her Second Aunt."

Yun Ya raised her brows and looked at Yan Zi, meeting her displeased gaze directly. Yun Ya curved her lips and called out lightly, "Second Aunt," and unsurprisingly, Yan Zi’s face looked as if she had eaten dung.

Some people naturally clash, like Yan Zi, who disliked Ji Yunya at first sight.

Conversely, the more Yun Ya looked at this woman, the more she disliked her, even more than she disliked Yan Xing in the past. At least Yan Xing had stood up for Meng Junci, and after Yun Ya and Meng Junci had no conflicting interests, they reconciled. But this woman, at her core, was selfish and mean.

"Enough, can’t we just eat peacefully?" The old man frowned and spoke, and Yan Zi dared not speak anymore.

Pei Ying scooped a bowl of soup and handed it to her, "I personally brewed this black chicken soup, especially nourishing for pregnant women. At your age, a lack of nutrition won’t do."

"Our mom knew you were coming back, she didn’t sleep all night, got up early to prepare, such is the heart of parents worldwide..." Pei Xinyi said with a smile.

Without a hint of expression, her gaze swept over Jiang Li, yet the man’s expression remained indifferent as he picked dishes and placed them in Yan Zi’s bowl, all dishes she loved.

Yet he never looked at her once.

The hand resting on her knee clenched into a fist, but her smile grew even more gentle.

Forgotten? Have you all forgotten?

"Jiang Li, what are your plans upon returning this time?" Yan Guosong asked with a smile.

Jiang Li set down his chopsticks, responding gently and politely, "I was hired by Jingdu University and will be reporting there soon, returning to my old profession."

"With your talent, it’s a pity to be teaching," Yan Guosong sighed.

"The century’s plan is based on education; nurturing the pillars of the country is more meaningful than governing. I don’t find it a pity," Jiang Li replied with a smile.

Yan Nanmo smiled, "Well said. In the current development of the country, education is emphasized above all, as it determines the nation’s future. It’s rare to see someone with such awareness. With your academic knowledge and insight, your students will surely be as outstanding as you. If our country had more talents like you, why would we worry about not being strong?"

Yan Guobai drank a sip of wine and snorted at the words, "Don’t lead my son-in-law astray. What future is there in just teaching? If you ask me, he should enter politics. Old San, do you have any suitable positions for him? Help find one for my son-in-law."

The tone was indeed one of standing and talking without feeling any pain.

Zhuang Xiyue was about to retort to this old lecher, but Yan Nanmo patted her hand and said with a smile, "Fourth Uncle, you’re also someone in office; you know that investigations are strict now, and appointing people based on personal connections is most forbidden. Although I hold a high position, it’s precisely why I need to be more cautious. Although I cherish Jiang Li’s talents, I need to respect his wishes. Pushing him into politics when he prefers teaching would only harm him, right?"