Chapter Forty-Eight: She Doesn't Want You

With a stepmother, her own father had become her stepfather. Probably because she was a girl, even her grandmother didn't pay much attention to her. He replied softly: "Old Madam Meng is overthinking...Has Meng Jinyu ever suffered such an injustice

She was the apple of her parents' eyes from the moment she was born, and her grandmother doted on her as well. Besides inheriting the family business, she was the most beloved member of the household. Now, she has been humiliated by her older sister because of a necklace.

She was so humiliated and ashamed that she wanted to die. She took off the necklace around her neck and slapped Meng Jinyao in the face, cursing angrily: "Here you go, heartless white-eyed wolf!"

Gu Jingxi was quick-witted. He caught the necklace before it struck Meng Jin Yao's face, and he glared at her with cold eyes. "Miss Meng Er, intentionally harming others can result in beheading as a public display or severe corporal punishment. Miss Meng Er, do you want to be beheaded or receive corporal punishment"

He has served in office for many years and is now once again in a high position. His official power is considerable, and when he looks at you with a stern face, you feel an invisible pressure.

Meng Jinyu was so frightened that her face turned pale. 'Wow!' she cried, and ran away crying.

Meng Chenxing was only twelve years old, the youngest of them all. He was so frightened that he shrank his neck and gave Gu Jingxi a fearful glance before running towards Meng Jin'yu.

Meng Dong looked at his two children, so innocent and carefree, he felt awkward and a tinge of frustration. He couldn't help but wonder if Mrs. Sun had spoiled them too much. The twins were not as composed as A Yao, the rebellious daughter.

Gu Jingxi curled his lips into a faint smile: "Lord Meng said earlier that he loved Ayao the most. I was half-believing and half-doubting before, but today, seeing is believing."

Meng Jin Yao: ""

Meng Dongyuan: ""

The father and daughter were both dumbfounded. The former was confused about what he was up to, while the latter was afraid that he might cause trouble and hold them accountable.

Gu Jingxi said in a low voice, "Although Meng Bo doesn't love Ayao very much, he is indeed the one who loves her the most. At least he educated Ayao to be well-mannered, taught her to distinguish right from wrong and stay calm when facing difficulties. On the other hand, Meng's wife's two children are not loved by Meng Bo. Meng Bo even bothers to teach them manners, letting them grow up wild."

Meng Jin Yao tilted her head, her eyes glancing at him with a strange look. This man seemed serious, but he knew how to subtly unsettle people.

Meng Dongyuan finally managed to squeeze out a faint smile, which instantly collapsed after hearing this sentence. He felt awkward but couldn't offend Gu Jingxi, so he could only stammer back: "Let the esteemed son-in-law laugh at me. It is true that I have been lax in managing them on weekdays, and I will definitely strengthen their education in the future."

Gu Jingxi nodded slightly, and said, "Well," Then he continued, "After all, they are Meng Bo's own flesh and blood. It wouldn't be right to treat them differently. How we treat Ayao is how we will treat them. What does Meng Bo think"

His tone was calm, giving nothing away in terms of his emotions. But for anyone with even a modicum of intelligence, the undercurrent of accusation in his words was unmistakable.

Meng Dong Yuan understood the meaning behind his words, and a chill ran up his spine from his feet. He raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat that had just appeared on his forehead and replied repeatedly: "Yes, my son-in-law is right, I should treat these children equally."

Gu Jingxi said, “It’s getting late, we should return home first.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Dongyuan let out a sigh of relief and added, "Then I shall see my son-in-law off."

“No need, Elder Meng should focus on family matters first,” Gu Jingxi said, then handed the necklace in her hand to Meng Dongyuan, “This is one of the dowry items my mother-in-law left for Yao. Since Mrs. Meng wants to take inventory of the assets, please ask your father to hand this over to her as well, so that nothing will be missing later.”

Meng Dongyuan heard Gu Jingxi call his original wife Zhou as "mother-in-law," yet he addressed him and Sun as "Uncle Meng" and "Mrs. Meng." This clearly shows that he does not recognize their marriage.

Although he was Mingming's father-in-law and Gu Jingxi was his son-in-law, a junior to him, he showed him no respect that one should have for an elder.

Although he was dissatisfied, he didn't dare say anything. He just mumbled a reply and then walked over to Gu Jingxi, reaching out to take the necklace. He then instructed the steward to see them off.

Here is the English translation: could probably guess how Meng Jinyao truly felt about this sister of hers. A sister who looks like an unpleasant stepmother—she couldn't possibly like her.Several ladies had a good understanding of t...