Chapter 5 Does He Jingchuan really not want you?

第二天早上,喬義堂去了江家.江家的房子位於別墅區,沒有直達公共汽車或地鐵,所以喬義堂在那裡打車.一進門,她發現四個人直挺挺地坐在一樓的大沙發上.她的叔叔江長征,她的姑姑方志秋,以及她的表弟和表弟——岳父.全家人整齊地坐著,每個人都帶著冰冷的表情,彷彿在等著評判她.喬逸堂已經習慣了他們的態度,也懶得打招呼.她直截了當地說:「照片在哪裡?方知秋從沙發上站起來,用命令的語氣說道:"你現在怎麼跟我們這麼遠?"你甚至不再回家了.自從你上了大學並搬出去后,你就很少回來了.她的表妹江依歡故意哼了一聲,"她大概覺得我們現在比她低."她馬上就要嫁給何景川,成為富婆了,所以她不再把我們當家人了."喬逸堂冰冷的目光掃過人群,"是你不再把我當家人了.自從高考那天起,我們就不再是一家人了.她一提到高考,江一歡的表情立刻就變了.她把一直想說出的訓斥喬逸堂的話都咽了下去.其他人也感到有些愧疚,房間里一片寂靜.喬逸堂冷冷一笑,心想,這些本該是她家人的人,全都別有用心.父母去世后,雖然她叔叔的家人收留了她,但他們只是確保她不會挨餓.就這樣.年輕的時候,方志秋給江慶安和江義歡買了昂貴的衣服,卻只給喬義堂買了便宜的.如果她的鞋子不合腳,方志秋就裝作沒看到,等她的舊鞋穿壞了才買新鞋.這種事情一再發生,喬一堂一次又一次地忍著.如果不是高考後發生的事情,她可能要忍一輩子了.自從考試結束,喬逸堂和這個家的距離越來越遠,回去吃飯已經是她的大忙了.江長征站起身來斡旋,"逸堂,那都是誤會.我們當時把一切都弄清楚了,所以我們不要提起舊事."Yes, let's not bring up old things," Fang Zhiqiu chimed in, "We are family. How can we be so distant?"Qiao Yitang wasn't buying their act. With a cold face, she said, "Give me the photo."Seeing her indifference, Fang Zhiqiu's earlier guilt completely vanished, and her anger flared up again. "You come in and demand the photo. I see you really don't consider us family anymore! If it weren't for us taking you in, you'd have gone to an orphanage, do you know that?" "For all these years, you've never shown any gratitude to us, but you can't forget the favor of being raised by us!"Qiao Yitang found it ridiculous and clenched her fists tightly. "I remember your kindness in raising me. I'll help within my abilities, but if you want me to help Jiang Qing'an get into He's company, I can't do that." "If he wants to join He's, he can check the official website for job openings. With his ability, I'm sure he can get in with some effort."Fang Zhiqiu pointed at Qiao Yitang's nose, "You just don't want to help! This is such an easy thing, and all it takes is one word from you, no need for Qing'an to interview!"Jiang Yihuan mocked from the side, "Seems like He Jingchuan doesn't listen to her at all." "Who doesn't know He Jingchuan doesn't like her anymore? Shen Keyan is the one he cherishes. Maybe next month's wedding will be called off!"Jiang Yihuan said, covering her mouth and laughing, wishing for Qiao Yitang and He Jingchuan to break up soon.Qiao Yitang looked at her and smiled faintly, "What my cousin said is right. The wedding next month will indeed be canceled, but it's not He Jingchuan who dumped me, it's me who dumped him.""What nonsense are you talking?" Jiang Yihuan sneered, "Who doesn't know you're madly in love with He Jingchuan? How could you cancel the wedding?"Qiao Yitang shrugged and said nothing more. The more she remained silent, the more they thought she was lying. Among them, only Fang Zhiqiu believed it somewhat. When Qiao Yitang told her on the phone that she had broken up with He Jingchuan, Fang Zhiqiu didn't believe it at all. But today, when she brought it up again, Fang Zhiqiu began to think it might be true."Is it because you did something wrong and upset Jingchuan? The wedding is just around the corner, why are you causing trouble now?"Jiang Yihuan stood up from the sofa with a half - believing, half - suspicious tone, "No way, He Jingchuan really doesn't want you anymore?"Qiao Yitang found talking to these two women exhausting and didn't want to say more. "My business is none of your concern. Just give me the photo."Fang Zhiqiu wasn't about to let her off, furrowing her brow and scolding, "I see you've really lost your mind. I thought you were still the young lady you used to be, but the Qiao family has already fallen. It's a blessing for you to marry into the He family." "If it weren't for you and He Jingchuan being engaged as children, how could someone like him be with you? Don't make trouble now, go apologize to Jingchuan."Jiang Yihuan also said, "Yeah, the He family is booming now. Where else could you find such a good man? He Jingchuan may like Shen Keyan, but he won't marry her. You should be content." She didn't realize the jealousy in her tone.Qiao Yitang saw right through it. She could tell Jiang Yihuan wished for He Jingchuan to dump her. Qiao Yitang and Jiang Yihuan were the same age and had been in the same class in high school. But Jiang Yihuan's grades weren't as good as Qiao Yitang's, and she didn't have as many suitors, so she was deeply jealous.He Jingchuan was two years older, and he was their senior. At that time, He Jingchuan was completely focused on Qiao Yitang, which made Jiang Yihuan go mad with jealousy. Because she liked He Jingchuan too. She often ridiculed Qiao Yitang for being lucky, saying that if it weren't for the childhood engagement, someone like He Jingchuan wouldn't have been with Qiao Yitang. She thought that since Qiao Yitang had lost her parents and had to rely on others, she wasn't worthy of He Jingchuan. She wished that the engagement had been with her instead.Jiang Yihuan had often bullied Qiao Yitang and even led bullying at school, making Qiao Yitang suffer a lot. Perhaps Jiang Yihuan's hostility had started long ago.Qiao Yitang suppressed these memories and coldly said, "Are you done talking?" "Who I choose to marry is my business, and it has nothing to do with you. I came back today just to get the photo."Fang Zhiqiu wouldn't give up, "Let's not talk about the photo for now, let's talk about you and He Jingchuan..."Qiao Yitang interrupted her, "So there is no photo, right?" "You brought me back just to get me to help Jiang Qing'an find a job and scold me in the process."The whole family fell silent. Qiao Yitang knew she was right. She smiled bitterly to herself, vowing never to trust these people again. Without saying another word, she turned and walked out.Before she could reach the door, Jiang Yihuan rushed up behind her and grabbed her sleeve. "Wait! There's something important we haven't talked about yet!"