"How can you say that? Everyone says your daughter is smart and well-behaved, but I don't see it at all."
"Yes, she doesn't even know to greet her elders. As the mother, so is the daughter."
Great Aunt stood beside Mom, and next to Great Aunt were two other women dressed as elegantly as she was.
These two were Jian Sheng's paternal aunt-in-laws, whom Uncle Jian had introduced to her last time.
In the original book, they were the bad guys who stood with Great Aunt and bad-mouthed Mom.
Jian Sheng came over happily, but her little face fell when she saw them. She held her mother's hand and remained silent.
It was obvious she didn't like them.
Her attitude immediately angered Chen Yuling, who was already looking at her and Jian Junruo.
Chen Yuling immediately started to mock them along with the two noblewomen beside her.
The Jian family's residence was built on a mountainside, and the entire villa area on the mountainside housed four to five generations of the Jian family.
The Jian family had many businesses, and there were rarely any idle people in the family.
Those who owned their own businesses would usually buy several properties near their workplaces.
They would only return for monthly summaries or when important family matters occurred.
Instead, it was the idle ones, who only thought of taking dividends from family businesses,
And those whose professions were more flexible or who stayed at home to manage affairs, like some of the aunts-in-law, who lived here more often.
And it was precisely these people who most enjoyed causing trouble for Mom.
As expected, when people are idle, they like to stir up trouble.
Jian Sheng compared the characters in the book with her real-life understanding and came to this conclusion.
She pouted unhappily and turned her head away.
Jian Sheng really didn't want to deal with these aunts-in-law who clearly had nothing better to do and were looking for a fight.
After all, she hadn't come here to see them.
She pulled Jian Junruo's hand and directly invoked Jian Junyu's name.
"Mom, Little Uncle asked me to call you over."
If it were those who were kinder to Mom in the original book, or those who remained neutral, not helping but not adding to her troubles,
Jian Sheng could have sacrificed her own face being pinched and acted cute and charming.
But she had no intention of interacting with those who had been hostile towards Mom from the beginning.
She directly pulled Mom away, leaving the remaining three people with faces ashen.
Jian Sheng's act of pulling Jian Junruo away made them decide to teach her a good lesson, but it was like hitting cotton,
Making them feel particularly aggrieved.
Chen Yuling clenched the handkerchief she used to wipe her hands and turned to leave.
She ignored the calls of the other two people left behind.
Jian Junyu was lounging on a sofa in the corner. Seeing Jian Sheng return, and bringing an adult with her,
He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "Why are you back?"
Jian Sheng said indignantly, "Those aunts are so annoying. Sheng Sheng doesn't like being with them."
Jian Junyu glanced at the two women standing awkwardly in place, unsure whether to follow Chen Yuling.
"They're just two lackeys who want to curry favor with Big Sister by putting you down."
Jian Junyu sneered, "You can avoid Big Sister a bit here. As for the others, if you're unhappy, just retort. They won't dare do anything to you."
Jian Junruo pursed her lips and smiled faintly, "Anyway, I won't be staying at home for long, so I'll just let it go."
Jian Junyu sighed and said nothing more.
His little sister, in the end, didn't consider herself a true member of the Jian family.
Although she now had the courage to retort against Big Sister, she still felt a sense of restraint when facing others.
He cupped Jian Sheng's soft face with his hands and began to rub it.
Jian Junyu pretended to be fierce and said, "Little thing, you got away with it just now! Now tell me clearly, is Little Uncle the most important to you!"
He glanced at his little sister beside him and then added with less confidence,
"Except for your Mom."
Jian Sheng's little face was being deformed by his rubbing, and she mumbled,
"Little Uncle is Sheng Sheng's most important..."
Jian Junyu snorted, "That's not bad."
Jian Junruo chuckled, unsure who the real child was between the two of them.
However, in the next moment, a voice that was extremely disagreeable to Jian Junyu chimed in,
"Little Uncle is the most important, what about cousin?"
Jian Junyu's face instantly darkened.
This little rascal, why was he back so soon?
The youth with a somewhat embarrassing physique strode over with his long legs and sat down opposite Jian Sheng.
It was Jian Xiuhuan, who had just rushed back from a publicity event.
Jian Junyu was only five years older than Jian Xiuhuan, and they had grown up playing together, often fighting.
Although Jian Junyu, who had the advantage in age, height, and strength, usually won,
Jian Xiuhuan was the one who played the best and feared the least among the Jian family, and that was this problematic uncle.
Jian Xiuhuan took out a piece of chocolate from his pocket and handed it to Jian Sheng.
"Here, I got it from the company, so I brought you a piece."
Jian Sheng softly said, "Thank you, cousin~"
She took the chocolate and tore open the packaging.
The rich chocolate with a hint of milk fragrance gradually bloomed on her tongue.
It was slightly bitter, but it didn't affect the taste at all; instead, it brought a unique flavor to her taste buds.
Jian Sheng's eyes immediately lit up. After the chocolate in her mouth had almost melted, she broke off another piece and put it into her mouth.
Jian Xiuhuan rested his chin on one hand, and his universally acclaimed handsome face leaned close to Jian Sheng.
"Is the chocolate good?"
"It's delicious!"
Jian Sheng nodded vigorously!
Jian Xiuhuan continued to take another piece of chocolate from his pocket.
"Then does Sheng Sheng like cousin?"
"Yes!"
Jian Sheng continued to nod vigorously, her eyes fixed on the chocolate in Jian Xiuhuan's hand.
Jian Junyu watched this entire operation dumbfounded and pointed at him indignantly,
"You're shameless!"
Jian Xiuhuan raised his eyebrows and smiled brightly, revealing a row of perfect white teeth.
"How am I shameless? My teeth are fine!"
Jian Junyu looked at the little one who eagerly took the chocolate from Jian Xiuhuan's hand and was smiling obliviously.
Where was your integrity?
You just said that your relationship with Little Uncle was the best!
How could you be coaxed away by a few pieces of chocolate in the blink of an eye?
Jian Junyu stared at the little one with a wistful gaze.
However, the little girl who had just received the chocolate seemed to have completely forgotten about him, her Little Uncle.
This little rascal plays dirty!
He even resorted to using company chocolate to trick the little one!
Jian Junyu tried hard to recall where the candies prepared for children were kept in the house.
After thinking for a long time, Jian Junyu finally realized with sorrow.
He had never paid attention to such things before; how could he possibly know!
He really wanted to object, saying that children shouldn't eat candy, or they would get cavities.
But seeing the little girl's happy expression, he ultimately kept silent.
After giving Jian Sheng all the remaining chocolates in his pocket, Jian Xiuhuan finally got down to business.
"Sheng Sheng, are you interested in appearing on a show with cousin?"