CHAPTER 499: CHAPTER 499

Yu Man, listening to Jiang Weiwei’s almost farewell-like words, was instantly tear-streaked.

"Weiwei, you can’t do this. You’re still young, what’s this setback in the grand scheme of things? Listen to mom, come down quickly, we can sort this out calmly."

Jiang Guosheng was also in a panic: "Yes, don’t do anything foolish. Good child, come down quickly..."

But Jiang Weiwei shook her head: "Mom and dad, Moxi knew those things were hers, she could have resolved it earlier, but she chose to wait until things blew up to reveal everything. I’m truly too ashamed to face anyone."

She wiped away her tears and said to Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man: "You both have been really good to me, I’ve always liked you so much. But in this life, I won’t have the chance to repay you anymore, I hope in the next life I can be your daughter again and repay your kindness properly."

After Jiang Weiwei finished her emotional words, she turned to jump out of the window.

Naturally, Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man wouldn’t let her jump, Yu Man rushed forward and grabbed Jiang Weiwei’s arm, while Jiang Guosheng hugged her waist.

Together, they pulled Jiang Weiwei down from the windowsill.

Later, Yu Man held Jiang Weiwei tightly, crying fiercely.

"How can you think of doing such a thing? Mom can lose anything, but I can’t lose you! You are my life..."

Jiang Guosheng also held Jiang Weiwei’s hand, saying earnestly: "There’s nothing in life that can’t be overcome! Debts and such, mom and dad will help you shoulder them, don’t think of giving up again."

Jiang Weiwei sobbed heavily, but among her tears, some were tears of relief.

Because Yu Man and Jiang Guosheng promised her, they would help her manage the debts.

This meant that there was still a chance for her to make a comeback...

Later, Yu Man was still worried she might do something foolish again, so she requested the hospital to arrange her room on the first floor.

Besides that, Yu Man and Jiang Guosheng cleared their schedule to stay by Jiang Weiwei’s side.

Yet, even so, the issue about Jiang Weiwei and Weifeng plagiarizing Yunshang continued to escalate.

The day after the plagiarism scandal was exposed, Jiang Weiwei received a court summons.

Yunshang had collected all of Jiang Weiwei’s plagiarized material, as well as evidence of her using the incident to direct traffic to her Weibo and Weifeng Studio, and filed a lawsuit.

Demanding Jiang Weiwei to publicly apologize to Yunshang and the chief designer Mr. X, and to compensate Yunshang for losses of 1.6 billion, and Mr. X for reputation and emotional damages of 1.2 billion.

Seeing the amount of the compensation, both Jiang Guosheng and Yu Man were stunned.

"2.8 billion, are they trying to rob us?"

Yu Man had previously estimated, thinking it might cost only tens of millions to settle.

But she had never imagined Yunshang would demand such an astronomical amount.

Jiang Guosheng didn’t think the amount was unreasonable, given that a set of Yunshang’s high-end custom collections started at millions.

Considering the number of custom orders intercepted by Weifeng recently, the losses must have been substantial.

However, this amount was still beyond their financial capabilities.

"Maybe we can negotiate with Moxi to see if she’d accept less?" Jiang Guosheng asked Yu Man.

But Yu Man responded: "If Moxi was willing to accept less, she wouldn’t have demanded so much in the first place. You know she doesn’t like Weiwei. Now that she’s caught Weiwei’s weakness, she certainly wants Weiwei to bleed heavily."

Jiang Guosheng also felt Yu Man was right, "But where can we get so much cash?"

Their money was mostly invested in stocks and funds, and some in real estate.

Yu Man was aware too, so she suggested, "Why don’t we ask the old man for help?"

"Dad is really disappointed in Weiwei this time, and he’s also hoping Moxi can introduce him to the Feng Family’s young divine doctor, how could he possibly help us?"

The couple discussed back and forth, only to end up withdrawing some funds and selling some of Yu Man’s jewelry...

When Yu Man went to a jewelry store to sell her jewelry sets, Jiang Moxi and Yu Dingding happened to be there.

Yu Dingding had recently come up with a few jewelry designs, but couldn’t figure out what kind of gems would be the best embellishments, so she dragged Jiang Moxi to look for inspiration.

"I think using tourmaline isn’t bad, it’s not as commonplace as using crushed diamonds," Jiang Moxi pointed to a tourmaline ring and said.

"It’s pretty good, but the color is not what I prefer. I always feel there could be better color combinations..."

As Yu Dingding was speaking with Jiang Moxi, Yu Man’s voice suddenly sounded: "Moxi?"

Jiang Moxi looked up and saw Yu Man. She didn’t greet her, she didn’t even speak.

But Yu Man still looked Jiang Moxi up and down, feeling that Moxi seemed to have been nurtured by popularity lately; her dress and complexion were noticeably better than when she was in Yan City.

Yu Man unconsciously thought of Jiang Weiwei wearing a hospital gown today, looking hollow under the gown...

After taking a deep breath, she approached and said to Jiang Moxi, "Since we’ve met, let’s find a place to talk properly."

"Ms. Yu, you promised to sever ties, so there’s nothing to talk about," Jiang Moxi responded indifferently, her expression serene.

Yu Man looked at that beautiful face, only regretting that she had born such a beautiful and overly intelligent daughter.

"I know you still blame me for favoring Weiwei over you, but have you ever thought that the problem lies with you? If you were as sensible and well-behaved as Weiwei, why wouldn’t we as parents like you?"

Jiang Moxi was too lazy to listen to Yu Man’s preaching; after all, these words had been said too many times in her presence, her ears were almost calloused.

"Let’s go to another jewelry store, this one probably doesn’t have what you want," Jiang Moxi said to Yu Dingding.

Hearing Yu Man’s words, Yu Dingding also guessed that their relationship was not good.

So as soon as Jiang Moxi spoke, Yu Dingding picked up her bag and threaded her arm through Moxi’s, intending to leave.

But Yu Man blocked their way.

"Moxi, leaving that aside, asking Weiwei for 28 billion in compensation all at once, isn’t that too harsh? She’s so young, you’re driving her to a dead end!"

Yes, Yu Man was still trying to persuade Jiang Moxi to calm things down.

That way, they wouldn’t lose these 28 billion, and Jiang Weiwei’s reputation wouldn’t be completely ruined.

But Jiang Moxi just coldly retorted, "Have you ever thought about what would happen if I couldn’t clear myself of the suspicion? The loss would be more than just 28 billion. What would happen if I couldn’t repay the 28 billion?"

"You have several rich men hanging on, don’t you? Whether it’s Third Master Fu or Young Master Si, they’d all help you," Yu Man said.

Jiang Moxi laughed angrily, "So it means I have to swallow my pride, let Jiang Weiwei copy me, then rely on men to pay her compensation, allowing her to profit spectacularly?"

"That’s not what I mean, I just feel like you have many ways to make money, why must you clash with Weiwei?"