jdhmnovel Chapter 469 Blaming each other
Chapter 469 Blaming each other
Liu Zhilan returned to the Liu residence after dark.
Today she went to the Lan Ye Poetry Gathering, thinking it would be a good opportunity to make a name for herself and solidify her marriage with the Yun family, but it turned out to be a nightmare.
The Liu Residence.
Li Qiumei knew that she had gone to the Lan Ye Poetry Gathering today, and she was in a good mood all day.
The old lady of the Yun family didn't give a definite answer, but she didn't directly refuse either. She took it as the Yun family agreeing to the marriage. As long as someone said a few more words today to confirm the matter, the Yun family would have no way to deny it even if they wanted to.
The thought of soon being able to attach herself to the Yun family filled Li Qiumei with excitement, and even her eyebrows and eyes revealed her pride.
Throughout her life, she schemed and plotted for her husband's career. It can be said that she played an indispensable role in Liu Nie's success today.
Li Qiumei was filled with anticipation at the thought of how happy her husband would be when he returned home and learned that she had built such a ladder for him to climb to the top.
Until Liu Zhilan returned home dejectedly.
Li Qiumei frowned, stepped forward and pulled her back, gently scolding, "Zhilan, what's wrong with you? Did something go wrong at the Lanye Poetry Gathering today? Let me tell you, your every move outside concerns the reputation of our Liu family and your father's career. You can't afford any mishaps!"
Hearing Li Qiumei's words, all about her concern for the Liu family's reputation and Liu's father's career, Liu Zhilan, who had been able to control her emotions, completely broke down.
Feeling wronged and ashamed, she was overcome with emotion. Her voice trembled with tears, and there was a hint of resentment in her eyes as she looked at Li Qiumei.
"Mother only cares about the Liu family and Father's career. Has she ever cared about her daughter?!"
Li Qiumei was taken aback.
She was somewhat confused about where Liu Zhilan's accusations came from, and was annoyed that she dared to criticize her own mother.
"I don't care about you? If it weren't for you, why would I go to such lengths and schemes?"
"Planning?"
Liu Zhilan's eyes were red-rimmed, and she sneered, "Mother, do you really think you've arranged a good marriage for me?"
Li Qiumei sensed a hidden meaning in Liu Zhilan's words, her heart tightened, and she urgently grabbed Liu Zhilan's arm, pressing her for an answer: "What do you mean by that? What exactly happened?"
Liu Zhilan stared straight at her, "Mother wanted to use the poetry gathering today to let everyone know about my marriage to the Yun family, but does Mother know that Yun Shang is also here today!"
“He told everyone that he didn’t know me and hadn’t even looked at me.”
As she spoke, tears welled up in Liu Zhilan's eyes and slid down her cheeks.
"Mother didn't see the way those people looked at me back then. From today onwards, I will definitely become the biggest joke!"
Li Qiumei's expression changed drastically, and she asked incredulously, "How is this possible? Old Madam Yun clearly agreed to this matter, it's impossible that she didn't mention it to Yun Shang! Did you do something wrong and displease Lord Yun?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhilan became even more agitated, shook off Li Qiumei's hand, and shouted, "What can I do?"
Wasn't all of this arranged by you? I merely followed your instructions and acquiesced to the public's opinions!
Li Qiumei frowned and asked, "Then what are you angry about?"
“Those words were said by someone I asked, not by yourself. How much shame could you possibly lose?” Li Qiumei looked at her daughter with disappointment. “You panicked just because Yun Shang said ‘I don’t know you.’ That’s what’s shameful!”
Liu Zhilan was so angry at Li Qiumei's words that she trembled all over.
She pointed at Li Qiumei, her voice trembling: "Mother, how could you say that so lightly! Although those words were spoken by others, everyone took it as me tacitly agreeing to marry into the Yun family. Now that Yun Shang has publicly denied it, how can I maintain my standing in the circle of talented women in Shengjing? From now on, everyone will point fingers at me behind my back!"
Li Qiumei frowned, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes. "That's enough, stop crying."
"All you do when you're in trouble is cry. Can't you be a little more capable?"
"There's no use crying now that things have come to this. Go back to your room and calm down. I'll think of something."
Feeling wronged, Liu Zhilan ran back to her room crying.
Li Qiumei sat alone in the front hall, her face somewhat gloomy.
What a good-for-nothing! All those years of teaching her were wasted; she hasn't learned a single bit of her cunning!
……
Yu Wan was unaware of what had happened to the Liu family.
Having enjoyed the spectacle at the Lan Ye Poetry Gathering, Liu Zhilan left in tears, believing that the matter was more or less settled.
The girls in Shengjing City are all thin-skinned, and Liu Zhilan must have lost face so badly that she won't dare to cause trouble again in the future.
Yu Wan was busy with the Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream at Chunshui Pavilion.
The Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream from Chunshui Pavilion is becoming increasingly well-known, and people come to buy it every day.
Since there was no stock available, Yu Wan asked the staff at Chunshui Pavilion to pre-sell it.
It was winter, and the weather in Shengjing was cold and dry, making skin prone to dryness. The moisturizing effect of Furong Yuji Cream was excellent, and word spread quickly, attracting a steady stream of customers.
Due to the large number of pre-sale orders, Yu Wan purchased a large quantity of raw materials in preparation for expanding production.
Yu Wan invested a considerable amount of money in this endeavor.
Shen and Yunshang never interfered with Yu Wan's business dealings, but they both saw that Yu Wan had taken out a lot of money. Shen was worried that she was being deceived, so she pulled her aside and asked her a question.
She held Yu Wan's hand, her expression concerned and her eyes full of worry: "Yu Niang, I've noticed you've been spending a lot of money lately. What are you doing?"
Yu Wan explained it to her bit by bit.
After hearing this, Madam Shen was still somewhat worried, "You've recently invested so much money in this Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream business?"
She paused, then continued, "Although I know you've always been resourceful, this is no small sum of money, so you mustn't be fooled."
Yu Wan couldn't help but chuckle, and with a smile, she took Shen's hand and reassured her, "Mother-in-law, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"This Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream is very popular now, and orders are increasing. Expanding production is only a matter of time."
Despite Yu Wan's repeated assurances, Madam Shen was still worried and whispered to Yun Shang in private, "Business is unpredictable and treacherous. I'm afraid Yu Wan, being a young woman, won't be able to handle it. Find a reliable person to secretly help her out."
In fact, Yun Shang had already made all the arrangements without Shen's reminder.
The manager and staff of Chunshui Pavilion were loyal to Yu Wan and had no ulterior motives, while the workers in the workshop were all under the supervision of the people he sent.
That's why Li Qiumei couldn't find an opportunity to do anything.
After much thought, she decided to hold a grudge against Yu Wan for Yun Shang's disownment of Liu Zhilan.
Li Qiumei is vindictive and harbors a deep hatred for Yu Wan.
Upon learning that Yu Wan's Chunshui Pavilion was thriving and making a fortune, Li Qiumei felt increasingly resentful.
Because of the Lan Ye Poetry Gathering, her daughter locked herself in her room all day, crying constantly and suffering terribly.
But Yu Wan, the culprit, is living a very successful life.
She couldn't swallow this insult, so she was single-mindedly thinking about how to get revenge.