ragginovel Chapter 21 Auntie here, I acknowledge you.
Chapter 21 Auntie here, I acknowledge you.
Seeing her flustered state, Shen Yu stepped forward and forcefully shoved the bank card into her hand, saying earnestly:
"Xinlan, this money is not compensation for you, nor is it charity; it is a guarantee for you and the child."
"These past six years, you've suffered so much raising the child, constantly being bullied while trying to earn money. I don't want you to live like that anymore."
"With this money in your hands, if you want to develop your career in the entertainment industry, go for it! You won't have to put up with your agent or investors anymore, and you won't have to humble yourself for a small role. You can also give Niannian and Guigui a better life."
He paused, his gaze falling on her reddened eyes, and said gently,
"Even if you can't accept me right now, please accept this guarantee. Even if it's just for the sake of the two children, okay?"
He didn't force her to accept him immediately, nor did he use the money to manipulate her feelings. He simply quietly paved all the possible escape routes for her.
Hearing his words, Jiang Xinlan felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.
For the past six years, she has single-handedly supported this family, and it's been incredibly exhausting. Everyone tells her, "You have to be strong, you have to hold on, you're a mother of two."
No one ever told her that she no longer needed to work so hard for money or have to put up with anyone else's attitude.
She sniffed, but ultimately didn't push the card back. She nodded slightly and put the card in her pocket.
Seeing her daughter accept the card, Su Hui's last bit of worry completely disappeared.
She looked up at Shen Yu, her tone completely softening:
"Shen Yu, I underestimated you before and made things difficult for you. Don't take it to heart."
"You keep your word and genuinely care about Xinlan and the children. I see it all. As a mother, my biggest wish in this life is for Xinlan and the two children to live well and for someone to truly protect them."
"From now on, you can come to our house anytime to see the children and keep Xinlan company. Auntie here considers you her sister."
This statement can be considered a complete endorsement of him.
Shen Yu nodded slightly, "Auntie, don't worry, I promised you, and that promise will never change. I will never let Xinlan and the child suffer even the slightest grievance again."
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The next morning, Jiang Xinlan tossed and turned all night, then took the black card to Shen Yu and bit her lip as she spoke:
"Shen Yu, I've been thinking about it, and I'd like to use some of this money."
"The money is yours to keep. You can use it however you want without me having to ask."
Seeing her reserved demeanor, Shen Yu couldn't help but smile. "Don't feel guilty."
Jiang Xinlan breathed a sigh of relief and expressed her thoughts:
"I want to pay for my dad's hospitalization and treatment first, then move to a bigger house, get my two kids a better private kindergarten, and set aside an education fund for them. I couldn't afford it before, but now that I can, I want to give my children a better life."
Over the past six years, she has neglected her two children too much. While other children attend the best kindergartens and participate in various extracurricular classes, her children are ridiculed and bullied because they don't have a father, and they live with her in this old neighborhood.
Now that she has the means, she wants to give her children something better.
Moreover, this money belongs to Shen Yu, and she feels more at ease knowing that it's being spent on the children.
As for the rest, she will find a way to earn money for her father's hospitalization fees and her mother's retirement.
She auditioned for the lead role a couple of days ago and passed successfully. She'll be joining the production team for filming in a few days.
The money she earned from filming was more than enough to cover these expenses.
Before that, she wanted to get all these arrangements sorted out.
"Of course." Shen Yu nodded slightly, his tone full of agreement.
"The child's education and life should be arranged properly. I'm free today, so I'll go with you to the sales office to look at houses and we can also finalize the kindergarten arrangements at the same time."
Jiang Xinlan felt a warmth in her heart when she saw the seriousness in his eyes, and nodded gently.
Without delay, the two drove to the sales office of Yunjingtai in the morning.
This place not only offers spacious apartments but also detached villas overlooking the river. The environment and security are top-notch in Jiangcheng, and it's only a ten-minute walk from the best private kindergarten, making it the perfect choice.
The sales office was luxuriously decorated. As soon as I entered, a sales manager in a professional suit greeted me with a professional smile.
"Good morning, sir/madam. What type of apartment are you looking to see?"
"Let's take a look at the detached villas first," Shen Yu said.
The sales manager's eyes lit up instantly. The cheapest detached villas in Yunjingtai start at 50 million yuan, definitely big clients. He quickly and enthusiastically led the two towards the model area.
"Yes, sir, this way please. We currently have three types of detached villas for sale. The best one is the riverside villa, which is 280 square meters with front and back gardens and costs 60 million. It's the best villa we have here."
Just as the group reached the sand table, a sharp, sarcastic female voice suddenly rang out, filled with sarcasm:
"Oh, who do we have here? Isn't this Jiang Xinlan? What? You dare to come to Yun Jingtai to look at apartments? Is this a place you can come to?"
Jiang Xinlan turned her head and her brows furrowed instantly.
The woman speaking was Zhao Tingting, the cousin of Li Qianqian, who spread rumors about Jiang Xinlan back then.
Jiang Xinlan was the class beauty back then. She was first in her major courses every year. She was beautiful and intelligent, and was a popular figure in the entire college.
Zhao Tingting lived in her shadow, driven mad by jealousy. While Li Qianqian was spreading rumors that Jiang Xinlan had a chaotic private life, was being kept by a wealthy man, and was pregnant with an illegitimate child without knowing who the father was, Zhao Tingting was constantly in the shadow of her jealousy.
They also helped to fuel the fire, ruining Jiang Xinlan's reputation and ultimately leading to her expulsion from school.
At this moment, Zhao Tingting was arm in arm with a middle-aged man with a large belly. The man was almost bald, with a thick gold chain around his neck, and he exuded the air of a nouveau riche. He looked at least twenty years older than Zhao Tingting.
Zhao Tingting glanced at Jiang Xinlan from head to toe, then at Shen Yu beside her, a disdainful smile playing on her lips. She spoke in a sarcastic tone:
"What? Jiang Xinlan, have you found a new sugar daddy? Well, isn't seducing men your specialty?"
However, I must warn you, the cheapest apartments in Yunjingtai cost tens of millions, which isn't something you can buy with your physical attributes. Don't try to act all high and mighty only to find you can't even afford the down payment; that would be embarrassing.
She had married a nouveau riche and finally got to see a 30 million yuan penthouse in Yunjingtai. She felt like she had become a phoenix rising from the ashes, so when she bumped into Jiang Xinlan, she naturally wanted to kick her while she was down and feel superior.