Free Web NovelChapter 134: Chapter 134: You Still Owe 2 Months’ Rent
"You told them I’m your sister?"
Yun Zijin ignored the person who spoke up for Xia Jiajiao and looked directly at her instead.
’How does she have the gall to say something like that to people?’
’If someone who didn’t know the situation tried to curry favor with her by giving the Xia Family special treatment, wouldn’t I be the one losing out?’
"Why are you eating here, Sister? Did Mom and Dad not give you an allowance?
"This month, Mom bought me a Porsche 718 Spyder RS. It cost over a million. I told her I didn’t need it, but she insisted.
"Sister, did Mom buy you anything? If she bought you something more expensive than mine, I’d get jealous!"
It was as if Xia Jiajiao couldn’t understand plain language, continuing to flaunt the things she wanted to show off to Yun Zijin.
"If you despise this place so much, why are you even here? If you didn’t come to eat, did you follow me?
"Ling Er, your professional skills need some work."
Ling Er shot to his feet. "You are right to reprimand me, Miss. I will go back and seek guidance from the boss!"
The reason Zero One was Zero One was because his comprehensive abilities were the strongest.
Yun Zijin’s words seemed to be directed at Ling Er, but they were actually meant for the people who had come with Xia Jiajiao.
Sure enough, as soon as Yun Zijin finished speaking, the few people with Xia Jiajiao all turned to look at her with suspicion.
Yun Zijin had a point. If she despised this place so much, why had she agreed to come?
The location for the get-together had been decided by a group vote. Xia Jiajiao had voted for the hot pot restaurant too, so why was every word she said now dripping with disdain?
’If you don’t like it, you could have said so beforehand. It’s not like we absolutely had to come here.’
"No! I don’t dislike it here, it’s just... it’s just that I usually go to French restaurants or other Western places.
"They’re all quite expensive, and I was afraid that if I suggested them, it would put everyone in a difficult position, so... I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to..."
It had to be said, Xia Jiajiao really had a knack for fooling people.
Without mentioning her disdain for the hot pot place, she shifted the focus to how her spending habits were different from everyone else’s and how she had compromised for their sake.
And just as expected, hearing Xia Jiajiao’s explanation, the others’ expressions softened considerably.
"Oh, Jiao Jiao, so you were worried we couldn’t afford a more expensive restaurant. We’re so sorry for making you accommodate us."
"It’s fine, really. I’m happy as long as you all are happy!"
Qin Sitong glanced at Xia Jiajiao. She could tell that Yun Zijin genuinely disliked this person, but she didn’t know why this Xia Jiajiao would call Zijin "Sister."
But that didn’t stop her from helping Yun Zijin get under Xia Jiajiao’s skin.
"Zijin, thank you so much for treating me to such a delicious hot pot today! This place is pretty expensive; I can’t usually afford to come here."
"Don’t worry about it. Eat as much as you want. Your big sister here is rich! More than enough to provide for you."
How could Yun Zijin not tell that Qin Sitong was trying to get under Xia Jiajiao’s skin? She was happy to play along. "Do you want to try some French or Japanese cuisine? I’ll take you when we have time! Don’t worry, it’s my treat."
"Yes, yes!"
One had "compromised" for everyone’s sake, while the other was offering a direct treat. The difference between them was immediately obvious.
Xia Jiajiao’s face turned pale, then livid, as she listened to Yun Zijin and Qin Sitong’s conversation.
Her monthly allowance was limited. When she ate out, it was usually with a few close friends, and they always went Dutch.
’She wants me to treat these broke graduate students who probably don’t even have twenty thousand yuan to their names? It’s not like I have money to burn!’
But since Yun Zijin had already offered to treat her friend, if she didn’t want to look inferior, she would have to treat everyone too—and not to some cheap restaurant, either!
’Yun Zijin, why do you have to oppose me at every turn! Wouldn’t it have been better for you to just stay a well-behaved orphan? Why did you have to be found by my brother! Why did you have to do a paternity test with Dad! Why didn’t you just die out there and be done with it!’
’Things were wrong for 21 years, so why couldn’t you just let the mistake continue? Why couldn’t you have just never come back!’
The more she thought about it, the more Xia Jiajiao lost control of her emotions, her expression gradually twisting into a ferocious snarl.
Qin Sitong looked up and saw Xia Jiajiao’s snarling face. She flinched, instinctively leaning back to put some distance between them.
Seeing Qin Sitong’s uneasy expression, Yun Zijin followed her gaze and saw Xia Jiajiao’s contorted face.
’And here I was, just about to praise her for her improved acting skills,’ she thought. ’I didn’t expect her to show her true colors so quickly.’
"Her emotional state seems a bit off. I suggest you take her to see a doctor."
Even without Yun Zijin’s reminder, the people who came with Xia Jiajiao had all noticed something was wrong with her.
However, no one dared to approach Xia Jiajiao, but they didn’t dare to leave either.
Xia Jiajiao was, after all, the young lady of Dijing’s Xia Group. If they just abandoned her here, and the Xia Family came looking for answers later, their own families wouldn’t have enough money to compensate for it.
This did, however, make them a little curious about Yun Zijin’s identity.
She was someone Xia Jiajiao called "Sister," yet she clearly couldn’t stand her, and her attitude was even what one might call hostile.
But Xia Jiajiao acted as if she didn’t notice, rattling off a list of enviable things. No one knew what her goal was.
Fortunately, Xia Jiajiao quickly regained her composure. In an instant, she transformed back into that pure, saintly "white lotus" who seemed above such worldly matters.
No matter what the others truly thought, they could only continue to treat Xia Jiajiao with the same attitude as before.
After all, their team’s research funding depended on her, the young lady of the Xia Family.
That’s right. The reason Xia Jiajiao was able to get into the graduate program at Dijing University, besides her decent academic scores, was partly because of her status as the Xia Family’s young lady.
Between a rich second-generation kid with passable professional skills who might bring in investment for the team, and a commoner who might be slightly more skilled but has no family background, most teams would choose the rich kid. This was the tragedy of being born into a humble family.
There is no absolute fairness in this world.
Xia Jiajiao glanced at Yun Zijin and suddenly smiled. "I’m not as capable as my sister, who bought a house before even graduating from college. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"But, Mom said she never gave my sister any allowance. I really admire you, Sister, for buying a house in Dijing all on your own.
"I wonder if you’d be willing to share your secret to making money?"
Yun Zijin shot Xia Jiajiao a sideways glance. "You just called it a secret. Why would I tell you? Also, I’m an orphan. I don’t have any younger sister, so don’t go around claiming relatives you don’t have.
"Oh, that’s right. President Wang told me that for the house you and your mother are renting at Jade Lake, you only paid one month’s rent after signing the contract.
"I recall the contract stating that the rent is to be paid quarterly. I want to see your rent payment by the end of today, or else... I have the right to unilaterally terminate the contract, you know."
Yun Zijin was smiling the entire time she spoke, but to Xia Jiajiao, that smile was so cold it made her tremble.
"You... You’re lying! I didn’t rent a house at Jade Lake!"
"Oh, you had someone else rent it for you. I know all about it. Don’t forget, you still have two months of rent due. Make sure to pay it on time."
Yun Zijin’s smile was sweet, but to Xia Jiajiao, it was like poison.
