novellhall Chapter 116 So the clown was her
Chapter 116 So the clown was her
Seeing that Peng Shao and Wen Rou were so familiar with each other, Jiang Yating's expression changed slightly, and a hint of jealousy appeared in her eyes.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Peng Shao looked at Wenrou with even more affection than he had looked at Peng Xiaowan earlier, and even his tone of voice had become much gentler when he spoke to her.
If she remembers correctly, isn't this Wenrou already married and has children?
What exactly is her relationship with Peng Shao?
Could it be that Peng Shao likes her?
But how is that possible?
How could Peng Shao like a married woman with children?
Jiang Yating preferred to think she was wrong, but even so, the relationship between the two of them was definitely not that simple.
Which woman wouldn't be captivated by a man as outstanding as Peng Shao?
Countless men used to line up to pursue her, but she didn't like any of them.
She had thought that there would never be a man worthy of her in her life, but unexpectedly she saw Peng Shao just now.
This man possessed an innate noble and refined air, along with a confident and powerful aura that she had never seen in any other man before.
Jiang Yating was immediately attracted to a man with such an aura.
In her heart, only a man like this could be worthy of her.
"Principal Peng." Jiang Yating called out in Peng Shao's direction and then walked over.
She looked at Peng Shao and apologized, "I hope you don't misunderstand what happened earlier. Officer Jiang came here to guide the school's work, and he didn't mean to target Comrade Wenrou."
If it were before, she definitely wouldn't have been willing to bow down to Wenrou.
But now, for Peng Shao's sake, she had no choice but to do this; otherwise, how could she create an opportunity to get close to him?
"Is that so?" Peng Shao glanced at Jiang Yating indifferently.
Although he only heard the gist of what had just happened, he knew that they looked down on Wenrou and that everyone thought she was unworthy of being the vice principal.
This matter isn't over for him yet; he'll personally go to the Education Bureau.
Jiang Yating felt a little guilty under his gaze, and before she could say anything more, Peng Shao had already turned and left.
She opened her mouth, wanting to call out to him, but then saw Wenrou standing to the side watching her, so she had to give up.
Jiang Yating ignored Wenrou, rolled her eyes at her, and left.
After gently finishing her work, she went home early.
Huo Yanchuan didn't come back that night, so she ate dinner early and went to bed with the child.
The next day, as soon as she arrived at school, she heard the news that the cadre Jiang had been dismissed.
Jiang Yating must have just heard the news and angrily went to find Wenrou.
"Wenrou, what exactly did you say to Peng Shao? He went to the Education Bureau yesterday, and my second uncle lost his job." Jiang Yating never expected that this matter would affect Jiang Zhiyuan's job.
Hearing Jiang Yating's words, she smiled gently, "What can I do? I'm just a lowly vice principal, how could I possibly manage the work of the Education Bureau?"
Although Wenrou knew that Peng Shao had a wide network of connections, she did not expect him to be so capable.
He can even interfere in the work of the Education Bureau; a big shot is indeed a big shot!
"You..." Hearing Wenrou's mocking and smug tone, Jiang Yating's face turned pale with anger.
"Where is Peng Shao now? I need to find him and get some answers."
After all, it was because of her that her second uncle lost his job, so she had to talk to Peng Shao about it.
"I don't know," Wenrou said truthfully.
She's not a mind reader like Peng Shao, how could she know everything?
Jiang Yating knew that Wenrou was deliberately targeting her to get revenge on her. Seeing that she couldn't get anything out of her, she had no choice but to go to Peng Xiaowan.
"Xiao Wan, I shouldn't have treated you like that before. Can you help me? Can you put in a good word for me with your older brother? My second uncle can't lose this job." Jiang Yating was no longer arrogant as before. She grabbed Peng Xiaowan's hand and pleaded anxiously.
Peng Xiaowan had just heard about this, but she didn't know it was related to Peng Shao.
"This..." She was stunned when she saw the anxious look on Jiang Yating's face.
"Director Jiang, I'm really sorry, I can't make decisions about my elder brother's matter. I can't help you."
Although Peng Xiaowan didn't know what Peng Shao had done to make Jiang lose his job, she couldn't possibly soften her heart when she thought about how the two of them had bullied Wenrou yesterday.
That cadre Jiang is just trying to put Xiaorou in a bad light because of his position in the Education Bureau. She can't help someone like that no matter what.
Seeing that Peng Xiaowan was unwilling to help her, Jiang Yating's expression changed, and she could only think of a solution herself.
She inquired about Peng Shao's family situation and was quite surprised to learn that his father had been sent down to this place.
Who would have thought that Peng Shao, who seemed so arrogant, had a father who was a sent-down youth?
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Yating went directly to Professor Peng's house.
Peng Shao went to town today and hasn't returned yet. Jiang Yating took leave to go, so Professor Peng is home alone now.
"Uncle, I'm here to see Peng Shao. I'm his friend," Jiang Yating introduced herself to Professor Peng, feigning politeness.
"So you're Xiao Shao's friend, come in quickly." Professor Peng didn't know Jiang Yating's identity, but upon hearing her say this, he warmly invited her in.
After entering the house, Jiang Yating looked around at the situation.
She only knew that the Peng family had been sent down here, but she didn't know anything about Peng Shao, nor did she know how he could earn so much money and interfere in the affairs of the Education Bureau.
Seeing the Peng family's environment, he frowned slightly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
Seeing the moldy, blackened chair in the room, she took out a handkerchief from her pocket, wiped it, and then sat down.
Seeing her actions and looking at her clothes, Professor Peng knew that her family must be well-off, and that it was indeed a disservice for her to come to their home.
Professor Peng, considering her a guest, even poured her a cup of tea.
The tea was brought back by Peng Shao last time. He usually doesn't drink it and only brews it when guests come to his house.
Jiang Yating already disliked the Peng family's environment, so she naturally didn't appreciate the tea that Professor Peng offered, and simply placed it aside casually.
"Uncle, do you usually live here with Peng Shao?" Jiang Yating asked, seizing the opportunity.
Professor Peng initially thought Jiang Yating was Peng Shao's girlfriend when he saw her, but now it seems she doesn't know about her family affairs, and Peng Shao probably didn't tell her either.
"Xiao Shao doesn't live here," Professor Peng said.
He was, after all, an elder, and even though Jiang Yating's behavior was somewhat impolite in various ways, he couldn't hold it against a junior.
"I've heard about your family's situation. I've heard people say that life is tough for those who are sent down to the countryside, and they have to live in cowsheds. It's really not easy for Peng Shao to achieve what he has today," Jiang Yating continued.
Although she had indeed taken a liking to Peng Shao, seeing the Peng family's situation, she couldn't help but worry that the Peng family's affairs would jeopardize Peng Shao and his future.
"Yes, Xiao Shao really had a tough time, and I feel guilty towards him." Professor Peng felt ashamed when he mentioned this matter.
Seeing that Professor Peng thought the same way, Jiang Yating went along with him and said, "Yes, parents are most afraid of implicating their children."
She had initially thought Peng Shao's family was well-off, but now it seemed they were not even as well-off as an average family.
Once the charge of being sent to the countryside is established, it can never be cleared up for the rest of one's life.
With such a family burden, he must be very worried.
Thinking about this, Jiang Yating felt as if she suddenly understood him much better.
Peng Shao is actually the same kind of person as her; they are both very proud.
If her relationship with Peng Shao goes through, she can help him get rid of his family's burdens and prevent his future from being affected.
Jiang Yating stayed at the Peng family's house for a while before Peng Shao returned.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Jiang Yating sitting in a chair.
He and Peng Xiaowan came back together, and Peng Xiaowan was also surprised to see Jiang Yating.
"Director Jiang... what are you doing here?"
When Jiang Yating saw Peng Shao, she stood up and said, "I'm here to see Peng Shao."
Peng Xiaowan glanced at Peng Shao, not expecting her to come directly to her home, so she gave the place to them.
"If you came here because of Jiang Zhiyuan, you can leave now," Peng Shao said coldly, glancing at her.
Seeing his coldness towards her, Jiang Yating was dissatisfied, but she still did not give up.
"I know you have a problem with me because of what happened before, but there's something I think you'd be very interested in working with me on," Jiang Yating said with a confident expression.
Upon hearing her words, Peng Shao finally looked up and faced her directly.
He wanted to hear what had made her so confident that he would agree to her cooperation.
Jiang Yating looked in Professor Peng's direction and directly expressed her thoughts.
"I know your father was sent here as part of a rebellion. Can I help you?"
Peng Shao looked at Jiang Yating with a puzzled expression after hearing her words.
"Help me? Help me with what?"
Besides, it wasn't exactly a secret that his father had been sent down here, so Jiang Yating's words really piqued his curiosity.
"I know it must be very upsetting for you to have such a family. It wasn't easy for you to achieve what you have today. If you are dragged down by your family, your future will be affected. So I can help you get rid of your family and ensure that you are not affected in any way."
Jiang Yating's self-righteous words immediately turned Peng Shao's face cold.
"Jiang Yating, what are you saying? When did my brother ever think of that?" Peng Xiaowan was furious when she heard Jiang Yating's words.
This was the first time she had ever lost her temper like this. She had just thought that Jiang Yating was just bad-tempered, but she never expected her to be this kind of person.
Just then, a voice rang out from the doorway.
"It's so lively here?" Wenrou didn't expect to see this scene as soon as she arrived.
She looked at Jiang Yating and sneered, "Jiang Yating, have you lost your mind? If you did some research, you'd know that Professor Peng was wronged and sent to the countryside. He was just exonerated and will be returning to Beijing in a few days. What influence do you think he could have on Peng Shao?"
Jiang Yating froze on the spot when she heard Wenrou's words.
"This...how is this possible?" She turned around to look at Peng Shao in disbelief.
Peng Shao's face was extremely ugly. If it weren't for the fact that she was a woman, he probably would have already taken action.
"Get out!" Peng Shao shouted angrily at Jiang Yating with a dark face.
Jiang Yating was startled. She looked at Peng Shao and Peng Xiaowan again, and at that moment she felt like the clown.
Peng Xiaowan stepped forward and pushed her out.
Jiang Yating glanced at Wenrou and saw the smile on her face, which made her feel even more embarrassed. She then turned around and ran away.
"Xiao Rou, what brings you here?" Peng Xiaowan asked when she saw Wenrou.
"I came to visit and also to ask when you're leaving?" Wenrou asked Peng Shao.
It was only after this matter was brought up that Peng Shao remembered Peng Xiaowan's affair.
"Let's not rush things for now, let's deal with Xiaowan's matter first."
Hearing Peng Shao's words, Peng Xiaowan looked puzzled. Just as she was about to ask what problem he wanted to solve, she saw Peng Shao looking at her seriously. "Tell me, what's going on with your boyfriend?"
"I……"
Peng Xiaowan glanced at Wenrou with a guilty look when she saw that Peng Shao already knew about Hao Gang.
She didn't actually intend to hide it; she just hadn't had the chance yet.
"Brother, I..." Peng Xiaowan tried to explain, but then Peng Shao said, "Go and find him now. I'll ask him myself."
Peng Xiaowan looked to Wenrou for help, and Wenrou gave her a reassuring look.
"Xiao Wan, just listen to your brother. Go and find Hao Gang. Your brother won't make things difficult for him."
Wenrou understands Hao Gang's character and knows that he and Peng Xiaowan are indeed quite suitable for each other.
However, Peng Shao is, after all, the older brother, and it's only natural that he would want to vet the men his sister is dating.
Seeing that Wenrou had already said that, Peng Xiaowan had no choice but to go find Hao Gang.
After she left, Wenrou took out a gift box from her pocket; it was a gift from Peng Shao to her yesterday.
She forgot about it after she got home yesterday, but when she opened the package just now, she saw the gifts Peng Shao had given to the two children, as well as hers—a gold necklace.
She certainly couldn't accept something so valuable.
"I'll accept the gifts for the two children on their behalf. This gift is too expensive; I can't accept it."
After she finished speaking, she stuffed the gift box into Peng Shao's hand.
Besides, her relationship with Peng Shao wasn't at the point where she could accept him giving her a necklace.
Fortunately, Huo Yanchuan didn't see it, otherwise she wouldn't know how to explain it.
Peng Shao was not surprised at all when he saw the box in his hand.
He seemed to know she would return it, but he had a sliver of hope that she would accept it. It seems he underestimated Huo Yanchuan's place in her heart.
"Are the two children alright?" Peng Shao asked, accepting the necklace.
She nodded gently. "You're doing well, very well-behaved."
"That's good."
After Wenrou returned the items, she went home.
She was initially relieved that Huo Yanchuan didn't know, but she overlooked the unexpected incident involving Aunt Zhao.
When she returned, Huo Yanchuan had already come back.
Upon seeing her, Huo Yanchuan immediately asked, "Was the necklace returned?"
Wenrou was taken aback, looked up at him, and was about to ask him how he knew when she saw Aunt Zhao standing next to her.
When she opened the gift box, Aunt Zhao was also there. She originally wanted to see the gifts Peng Shao had given to the two children, but unexpectedly she found a gold necklace with her name on it.