Chapter 145 Negotiations between the Two Companies

Chapter 145 Negotiations between the Two Companies

Jiang Yutang paused in her chopsticks movement, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

Jiang Huaiyu glanced at Jiang Sumin and curled her lip in disdain: "Let's eat, don't mention that family, it's disgusting."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sumin put down his chopsticks and looked at him teasingly: "Why do you sound like you have a grudge? Did you suffer some mistreatment in the outer camp?"

Jiang Huaiyu slammed down her chopsticks, the bowls and plates clattering together. Her tone was unpleasant: "How could that be! I even beat him up back when we were in the outer camp. You can ask my little sister if you don't believe me."

Jiang Yutang coughed twice to change the subject: "Third Brother, what exactly happened to you?"

After returning this time, his family members vaguely sensed that something was wrong with Jiang Huaiyu, but he didn't say anything, so no one asked him any further.

Jiang Huaiyu stared at the table, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the rim of the bowl. She didn't speak for a long time, then suddenly picked up her chopsticks: "It's nothing, let's eat, the food is getting cold."

Jiang Yutang stared at him thoughtfully, then her eyes darted around before she tentatively asked, "Third Brother, what happened to that sachet from before?"

"I threw it away a long time ago," Jiang Huaiyu said nonchalantly, without even lifting her eyelids.

"Throw it away?" Jiang Yutang blinked in surprise, muttering to herself.

The sachet belonged to Cheng Dai'er, a person who was not good at needlework. She made two sachets, one for her younger brother Cheng Lanzhou and the other for Jiang Huaiyu.

If he wasn't interested in Jiang Huaiyu, then why was he?

Moreover, judging from Jiang Huaiyu's appearance, he probably had a falling out with someone and was taking his anger out on the Cheng family. However, given his personality, he is not an unreasonable person.

We'll have to ask them for details when we get back to find out the exact reason.

After the meal, Jiang Huaiyu said she was going to visit her parents, and Jiang Sumin also got up to say goodbye with Ayi.

After they all left, only Jiang Yutang and Doctor Xu remained in the clinic.

As Dr. Xu cleared away the dishes, he hesitated for a long time before slowly asking, "Miss Jiang, what is your family's relationship with General Cheng?"

Jiang Yutang looked up and met Doctor Xu's worried expression. Suddenly remembering that the other party had mistakenly thought that she was interested in Cheng Lanzhou, who was "married", she quickly waved her hand to explain.

It's not what you think!

She lowered her eyes and hesitated for a long time before speaking: "Actually, I am Cheng Lanzhou's so-called wife."

"Huh?" Dr. Xu stared at her blankly.

"Our two families were exiled here from the capital together. We got married in the capital and have been married for two years now."

Dr. Xu was stunned and didn't recover for a long time. He stammered, "Then, why did you mention divorce before? General Cheng is young and promising. He became a general at a young age. You are also very talented and have a lively and kind personality. You are clearly a perfect match. Why would you think about divorce?"

"Haha, thank you for the compliment!" Jiang Yutang said with a smile, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

"There were many misunderstandings in the middle, and they were never cleared up."

After finally getting to the point, Lin and Cheng Dai'er refused again. I thought that after everything they'd been through, my impression of her would at least have improved, but it seems I was too naive.

Dr. Xu noticed her disappointment, pursed his lips, and didn't ask any further questions.

The gentle glow of the setting sun shone on the tent. Jiang Sumin, carrying Jiang Yutang on his back, had just arrived at the entrance of his own tent when he saw the Cheng family members.

The three men stood straight in front of their tent, clearly having been waiting for a long time.

The moment Jiang Yutang saw Cheng Lanzhou, her eyes lit up, and she subconsciously raised her hand to greet her, but Cheng Daier snorted at her and turned her head away.

The obvious hostility was like a bucket of cold water, freezing her raised hand in mid-air before she silently withdrew it.

Jiang Sumin gently placed the person on the ground. Before he could react, Cheng Lanzhou was one step ahead of him and grabbed Jiang Yutang's arm.

"Thank you." Jiang Yutang lowered her eyes shyly, not daring to look at him.

Jiang Sumin, who was standing to the side, was pushed aside by the subconscious interaction between the two. He frowned and looked at the other two, asking bluntly, "What brings you three here?"

“We’re here to talk business,” Cheng Dai’er said, her gaze sweeping over Jiang Yutang. “It’s about my brother and Jiang Yutang.”

Jiang Sumin understood and stepped aside to lift the tent flap: "Come in first."

The group entered the tent one by one. Jiang Sumin reached out and turned on the solar-powered light, instantly dispelling the darkness. He then pointed to the stools beside the table.

"Sit down." After saying that, he turned around and went to the table to pour water.

Remembering that today was the day of reckoning, he boldly unscrewed a glass jar containing milk tea powder brought by Jiang Yutang, scooped a few spoonfuls into a bowl and brewed it.

Jiang Yutang sat at the table, feeling very uncomfortable. She pushed the fruit plate in front of them and said, "Mother, Aunt, please have some snacks first. My parents will be here soon."

The fruit platter contained milk candies and shortbread, packaged in a small and exquisite manner.

Cheng Dai'er glanced at the candies and let out a soft snort.

Jiang Sumin placed the freshly brewed milk tea in front of the group, then sat down to the side, flipping through the ledger in his hand without paying any attention to anything else.

Silence fell over the tent. The five people sat there, each lost in their own thoughts, their breathing unusually clear, the atmosphere so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

Jiang Yutang glanced at Cheng Lanzhou and found that he was also looking at her. The reassuring look in his eyes made her feel a little more at ease.

Jiang Yutang finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Xiaoxiao's laughter and her family talking outside the tent.

Yun peeked in and saw the Cheng family members inside the tent, then paused.

The two people behind her quickly asked, "Mother, what's wrong?"

Yun came to her senses and put on a gentle smile: "You've all arrived so early, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

The Cheng family members stood up to greet her, and Madam Lin nodded slightly: "Madam Yun, we apologize for disturbing you. We have come here specifically to discuss the marriage of our two children."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on their faces instantly turned serious.

Mu, carrying Xiaoxiao, and Zhu walked behind the innermost curtain, while Yun chatted casually with Cheng Lanzhou. Although it seemed casual, it was obvious that Cheng Lanzhou's attitude was much better than before.

Not long after, his three older brothers and Jiang Shengan also returned.

Upon seeing the three of them, Jiang Huaiyu's face instantly darkened. Pretending not to see Cheng Daier, he walked straight to the table and sat down without saying a word.

Cheng Dai'er gently rubbed the rim of the bowl with her fingers, without even lifting her eyelids, but her fingers under the table unconsciously curled up.

Jiang Shengan cleared his throat, breaking the silence in the tent: "Since the three of you are here to discuss marriage, let's get straight to the point."

Lin and Cheng Dai'er both looked at Cheng Lanzhou, seemingly wondering who should bring it up.

Cheng Lanzhou took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and then knelt in front of Jiang Shengan and Madam Yun. His tone was sincere and steady: "I was wrong before. I had many misunderstandings about Yutang and wronged her."

This kneeling, coupled with that cry of "Yutang," left everyone in the Jiang family completely bewildered, staring at him blankly.

"Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I want to start over with Yutang, to give the Jiang family an explanation, and to make up for my past mistakes. I humbly request your consent!"

After saying that, Cheng Lanzhou kowtowed heavily, causing ripples to appear in the milk tea in his bowl.