Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Help from the Maternal Family
Xia Chuyi purposely showed a look of embarrassment: “Ah, this, I…”
But inside, she was overjoyed.
Just look, Grandma Xia was such a person.
She favored the first household over the second and third households with no condition, and within the children of the first household, she showed unconditional favoritism towards Xia Chengzu.
Sadly, Grandma Xia didn’t know that the more she behaved , the less her grandchildren appreciated her favor.
“I’ve already separated from the Xia Family, so I’m afraid I can’t decide this matter for you,” Xia Chuyi frowned and cocked her head.
After thinking a bit, Xia Chuyi added, “Well, it was agreed upon when we divided the family assets to help Xia Mei find a job.”
“So, this appointment letter should go to her.”
Upon hearing this, Grandma Xia immediately frowned, and Xia Chengzu’s face fell, ready to say something.
But Xia Chuyi continued, “I’ll give the appointment letter to Xia Mei, and what you do with it afterwards is your affair.”
“Luckily, there’s no name written on the appointment letter,” Xia Chuyi added cheerfully.
This statement elicited entirely different reactions from different people.
Xia Mei’s eyes lit up: With the appointment letter in her hands, it was naturally hers, and no one could snatch it away!
Grandma Xia: Once the appointment letter was in the Xia Family’s possession, wouldn’t it still be up to her to distribute and arrange it?
Xia Chengzu: This vile woman, Xia Mei, letting her go to the city for work? What a waste! Hmph, this job must be his.
Aunt Xia: As long as the job was given to her child, she didn’t care who received it.
Each harboring their own ulterior motives.
“Fine, then give it to me!” Xia Mei reached out unabashedly, her face brimming with immense excitement.
“Wait!” Xia Chuyi extended the appointment letter halfway, then pulled it back on purpose, “You have to write me an acknowledgment.”
“To prove that I’ve fulfilled my part in arranging the job.”
“Otherwise, what if you deny it later? Who will I turn to?”
The Xia Family members’ eyes flickered.
This damn girl, so cunning!
Just from their glances, Xia Chuyi understood they must be cursing her in their hearts.
Dealing with the Xia Family required extreme caution.
Of course, having an acknowledgment wouldn’t stop them from acting shamelessly.
But at least, it would make her actions more convenient.
Xia Mei glared at her, itching to snatch it.
Intentionally or otherwise, Xia Chuyi held the letter in such a way that if they dared to grab it, she would tear it up.
Biting her lip, Xia Mei finally said, “I can give you an acknowledgment, but you must hand the letter over to me.”
Actually learning to be cautious.
Xia Chuyi nodded slightly, replying, “Of course.”
Assured, Xia Mei stomped her foot and quickly ran back to her room.
Xia Chengzu, who had been standing by impatiently, directly confronted her, spreading out his hands: “Xia Chuyi, hand over the appointment letter!”
His tone was very displeased.
Xia Chuyi took two steps back: “What do you think you’re doing?”
She made a show of preparing to tear up the letter.
“If you try to take it by force, I’ll tear it up!”
After stating this and motioning as if to tear it, she scared Xia Chengzu into hastily backing off.
“You damn girl!” He cursed, but didn’t dare to act.
He knew all too well that any damage to the appointment letter would render it invalid.
Grandma Xia pulled Xia Chengzu back and, after calming him down, turned around with a gentle demeanor towards Xia Chuyi.
“Chuyi, my child, you’re still young and don’t understand these things.”
“Look, you’re a girl, and if you get married one day, how will you manage without a reliable family to support you?”
“Blood is thicker than water, and you and Chengzu are siblings after all. If Chengzu does well, won’t you also benefit in the future?”