Jiang Chen had never imagined he'd one day end up working as a driver for someone else.
But he found He Yanmei's actions quite satisfying.
He drove again, entering the military area.
In, out.
He went back and forth several times, leaving the Tang family members livid, each face etched with anger.
The other wealthy people, on the other hand, were just watching the spectacle.
Jiang Chen was helpless.
How could this dignified Black Dragon act like some inexperienced little man? If word of his actions spread back to Kyoto, how embarrassing would it be?
But Jiang Chen thought it was quite good!
Life was truly leisurely and comfortable these days.
Jiang Chen drove out again and was about to turn around and reenter when Tang Chuchu reminded him, "Chen, that's enough. You've already delayed them from inspecting the invitation."
Jiang Chen turned to look at He Yanmei and asked with a smile, "Mom, did you feel good?"
"Haha, it felt good. I feel so good all over." He Yanmei couldn't stop laughing.
It was so satisfying.
Today was the most proud she had felt in decades.
The wealthy from the five districts were all looking at her, and she felt incredibly proud.
Jiang Chen said, "If it's okay, I'll drive the car back. This isn't my car."
He Yanmei's smile froze at that, but she didn't mock him, thinking that Jiang Chen had given her the car. She said, "Alright, let's go back."
"Okay."
Jiang Chen drove off under the gaze of the Tang family and the wealthy from the five districts.
He first dropped Tang Chuchu and He Yanmei off, then drove to Diwangju. After parking, he took a taxi to the Tang residence.
Before he even entered, he heard He Yanmei's laughter.
"Haha, I'm dying of laughter! You haven't seen the Tang family's faces. They're as livid as pig livers. So funny."
"Mom, Jiang Chen is being foolish, and you're foolish too?" Tang Song said angrily. "How dare you say that to Grandpa? I worked so hard to get a few shares. Grandpa must be pissed now. He'll definitely take the rest back."
"Of course I'll take them back," He Yanmei said nonchalantly. "Grandpa has always disliked Tang Bo. He thinks he's a nobody, so he never even looked at him. Besides, with Tang Hai's family gossiping about him, it's only a matter of time before the shares are taken back."
He Yanmei knew exactly what kind of people the Tang family was.
"Mom, you really are! This is money, don't be so hard on it!" Wu Min's face was also filled with dissatisfaction. It was almost the end of the month, and it was time for the family dividends. Even if it was only 5%, it would still be a lot.
Now, it's all gone.
The door was not closed, and Jiang Chen walked in.
"Son-in-law, you're back. Come, sit down..." He Yanmei greeted him warmly. She had come to terms with it. No shares, no shares. She still had some money and planned to open a clinic for Jiang Chen. With Jiang Chen's medical skills, he could make a living.
Tang Song, Wu Min's face was stern, and her eyes were almost furious.
"Chen." Tang Chuchu also stood up, shifting slightly to make room for Jiang Chen.
"Son-in-law, I've made up my mind. I still have over two million yuan, which Chuchu gave me last time. Let's open a clinic or a pharmacy and make a living on our own. It's better than being forced to live in the Tang family. And you... Tang Bo, don't go to work at Tang Yongle anymore. I don't believe that if we leave the Tang family, our family will starve to death."
Jiang Chen glanced at He Yanmei.
He had always looked down on his mother-in-law, thinking she was snobbish and money-minded.
Now it seemed that life had forced her to do so.
Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Opening a clinic is certainly no problem, but we'll have to wait a while. I heard the City Center Commercial Center is about to open for investment. We can open our clinic there then."
"Pa."
He Yanmei raised her hand and slapped Jiang Chen on the forehead, cursing, "Do you know what that place is? It's a high-end venue, planned to be the most prosperous financial center in the country. And you're dreaming of opening a clinic there? Not to mention everything else, even the entry fees are astronomical."
Jiang Chen rubbed his head innocently.
Entrance fee?
He was about to buy the entire commercial center. He was going to open a clinic there. Who would dare ask for an entrance fee?
But he tactfully kept silent.
If he told the Tang family that he was going to buy the commercial center, he would definitely be considered a fool.
When Tang Song heard He Yanmei was going to give Jiang Chen money to open a clinic, he immediately became anxious and said, "Mom, this won't work! Investing money in this loser will only go down the drain. You said you'd give me money for a new car, how can you go back on your word?"
"Mom, my anniversary with Tang Song is coming up soon. That dress you promised me?"
"Alright," He Yanmei scolded. "If you don't have money, stop pretending to be rich. Why would you buy a new car or a dress? Don't you have any sense of your own pocket money? And... This money originally belonged to Chuchu."
"Mom, you're biased. I'm your son, he's just your son-in-law."
He Yanmei twisted her hand and slapped Tang Song on the forehead, scolding, "Look at Tang Lei, he's already a department manager at Yongle. Look at Tang Yong from Tang Jie's family. He doesn't work at Yongle, but has his own factory and earns tens of millions a year. Look at you, what are you capable of?"
Tang Song was so rebuked that he didn't dare say a word. He simply glared at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with resentment.
Tang Chuchu smiled but said nothing.
She was delighted to see her mother approve of Jiang Chen.
Wu Min gently tugged at Tang Song, gave him a wink, and then apologized, "Mom, we were wrong. We're not changing the car, and we're not buying the dress."
Knock, knock, knock!
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
He Yanmei sat on the sofa, glanced at Tang Song, and shouted, "What are you standing there for? Go open the door!"
"Oh!"
Tang Song immediately stood up and went to open the door.
Several people were standing at the door.
They were none other than Tang Tianlong, Tang Hai, Tang Jie, and some important members of the Tang family.
They were holding gifts.
Tang Hai asked with a smile, "Xiaosong, is that you? Are your parents home?"
He Yanmei's voice came from inside the house, "Tang Song, who is it?"
Tang Song turned around and replied, "Mom, it's Grandpa, Uncle, and Uncle."
Hearing this, He Yanmei immediately stood up and walked over. Seeing the people at the door, she said sarcastically, "Wow, you're such a rare visitor! I've owned this house for years, and this is your first time here. My little temple can't accommodate so many of you."
She pointed outside, "Get out."
"Yanmei, don't be like that. Dad came here specifically to apologize." Tang Hai She said promptly, "Look, Dad's so old, and he's come to apologize in person. How could you not let him in? If this gets out, you'll be called unfilial."
"Curse me if you want! Haven't outsiders cursed my family enough over the years?" He Yanmei said arrogantly. "Why, just because you know Jiang Chen has such a high profile, you're trying to curry favor with him? I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. He's just a soldier, a junior officer. Although his superiors are powerful and know the general of the Western Territory, he can only ask for a car loan once, not a second time."
He Yanmei could easily guess what Tang Tianlong was up to by coming in person.
Even though Tang Tianlong was her elder, she didn't give him the slightest bit of respect.