Chapter 124: Trying to Get Off so Easily?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Jiang Hua spoke calmly, “For Ling’er’s sake, I can give you the villa. But don’t even think about getting anything more.”
Jiang Jun, standing nearby, sneered, “What? Are you trying to get off so easily? After giving birth to two kids, you think a single villa is enough?”
Jiang Hua didn’t even look at Jiang Jun. Instead, he looked at Lin Lin and said, “If you don’t want to end up with nothing, just shut your son up. He’s stupid and noisy. Are you sure he’s that person’s son?”
Lin Lin felt a sudden panic and shot a glare at Jiang Jun. She said, “You useless brat, shut up! Jiang Hua, what do you mean by this?”
Jiang Hua dismissed it, “It’s father’s decision.”
Lin Lin persistently said, “Hmph, are you really not afraid of me telling the old man about your hidden secrets? 1 can guarantee he’ll be furious, and who knows if he’ll survive it.”
Jiang Hua replied indifferently, “Are you going to tell your son who his real father is? He deserves to know. In any case, Father has already decided to remove Jiang Jun from the family tree. You think he cares about who the boy’s father is?”
Seeing that her tough approach wasn’t working, Lin Lin softened her tone and cried, “How can you be so cruel? After all, we do have two children together.”
Jiang Hua was stunned. It was all his fault that his two children had such a mother. Jiang Hua said, “Pulling the mother card now? You would rather give your pitiful maternal love to the son of a drug dealer than give some to the children of the man who took care of you over the years. Who’s the one without a conscience here?”
Lin Lin immediately felt guilty. She couldn’t be blamed for this. She just didn’t like it, but there was nothing she could do. Lin Lin said, “But you said that you would always be good to me. Have you changed now? I…I don’t mind you divorcing me just like that. Moreover, 1 don’t want much. 1 only want one-third. You’re not even willing to give it to me?”
Jiang Hua’s tone turned icy as he said, “That villa was a gesture of goodwill, all thanks to Ling’er. Think carefully. I’ve done more than enough.”
Lin Lin seethed with anger inside but maintained a facade of grievance as she replied, “Jiang Hua, we’re a married couple, and you know that marital assets should be divided equally. I’m only asking for one-third.”
Jiang Hua responded coldly, “If you want to leave with nothing, be my guest.”
Unable to contain her frustration any longer, Lin Lin erupted, “The Jiang family has gone too far! They’re pushing their luck!”
Jiang Hua remained indifferent, stating, “You can sue me if you want. Let’s see how much you can take away in the end.”
Jiang Jun grew impatient and couldn’t stand the conversation any longer. Fie spoke with a sinister tone, “Mom, spare us the chatter. Go directly to the old man and spill the truth. It will put an end to all this.”
Jiang Hua warned him sharply, “Watch your language. If 1 hear you say something you shouldn’t, I’ll have you thrown in jail.”
Jiang Jun fell silent, glaring at Jiang Hua. Lin Lin, witnessing her son’s foolishness, grew increasingly exasperated. If only Jiang Jun possessed even a fraction of his biological father’s intelligence, things might not have turned out this way. Now, he was a complete failure. Lin Lin scolded, “Do you think provoking him will work? If the old man finds out, he’ll feel even more secure in kicking you out, do you understand?”
Jiang Jun finally regained his senses and muttered, “But… I can’t accept it.”
Lin Lin said, “It’s been nearly thirty years. You’ve had time to build your influence within the Jiang family, but you’re just incapable. Now, you’re left with nothing.”
Lin Lin was filled with hatred. If she had known that this child was so useless, she would have treated her other two children better. At least, she would not be chased out by the Jiang family.
When Jiang Hua saw this scene, he laughed mockingly at the two of them. It seemed that there was a rift between the mother and son.
Jiang Hua remarked, “It seems like you mother and son are having a good chat.
1 won’t disturb you any longer. I’m feeling a bit tired.”
With that, Jiang Hua proceeded to the bedroom, paying no further attention to the ongoing conversation.
Jiang Jun probably inherited the most malicious genes from both Lin Lin and that other man.
After Jiang Hua left, the living room was left with only Lin Lin and Jiang Jun.
Jiang Jun inquired, “Mom, what should we do now?”
Lin Lin seemed to be drawing a clear line between herself and Jiang Jun. She took a few steps back and then glanced at him. Lin Lin said, “It’s not ‘we,’ it’s ‘you.’”
Jiang Jun responded with a sullen expression, wondering if this person was truly his mother or if she resembled the stepmothers in the stories he’d read as a child..