After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 145 You guys need to step up your game!

Jiang Yichen's father turned to look at us, his gaze falling on Jiang Yichen, and said in a low voice, "Xiaochen, Grandma has been talking about you. Go and see her."

As he spoke, he glanced at me, his face instantly darkening. Without saying a word, he simply nodded and turned to leave.

I jogged after him.

As I passed by Mr. Jiang, I could clearly feel his cold gaze, which made me feel even more embarrassed and uneasy.

I am well aware that I have a bad reputation in the Jiang family. My indifference and neglect towards Jiang Yichen in the past has long been the subject of gossip among the Jiang family.

Now that the Gu family has fallen on hard times, these people have shown her even more contempt and disdain.

As guests walked through the hall, they either spoke in hushed tones or whispered among themselves.

"She was the daughter of the Gu family."

"I heard they were never nice to President Jiang before, and now they still have the nerve to show their faces here."

"If it were me, I wouldn't have the face."

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The occasional sarcastic insults that rang out were like needles piercing my heart.

I understand that Jiang Yichen brought her here not out of kindness, but perhaps to let her personally experience the humiliation from his once proud family, so as to vent his resentment.

I bit my lip tightly, fighting back tears, not wanting to show my vulnerability to others.

I silently endured all of this, but my heart was filled with mixed feelings.

I regret my past willfulness and ignorance, and I hate even more the powerlessness I feel now that I cannot change the status quo.

Jiang Yichen silently observed my reaction, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Just then, the old lady of the Jiang family was ushered out by the servants, a kind smile on her face and deep expectations for Jiang Yichen in her eyes.

Jiang Yichen immediately went to greet him, and I followed closely behind.

Jiang Yichen led me into Grandma's room. As soon as Grandma saw me, her face lit up with an incredibly happy smile, as if she had seen a long-lost relative.

"Oh, I'm so glad to see you, my child." Grandma's voice was full of love and warmth as she looked at me with a smile, past Jiang Yichen.

I obediently squatted down, close to my grandmother, my eyes shining with sincere apology.

"Grandma, I'm sorry I'm so late in coming to see you." My voice was soft and sincere, as if I wanted to put all my guilt into this simple apology.

Grandma gently patted the back of my hand, her face full of tolerance and understanding.

"It's alright, child. As long as you two live a good life, Grandma will be content."

Her words were filled with anticipation and blessings for her grandchildren's happy life.

A thought struck me, and I wanted to explain that the two of them were actually divorced. "Grandma, actually we..."

The words were about to come out, but Jiang Yichen interrupted him with a look in his eyes. Jiang Yichen shook his head slightly, his eyes full of warning and indication.

I had no choice but to shut up.

Just then, Grandma suddenly took out an exquisite box from a small drawer beside her, carefully opened it, and inside was a crystal-clear, priceless jade pendant.

Grandma smiled and placed the jade pendant into my hand, her eyes full of love and expectation.

"Child, this is a small token of Grandma's appreciation. Please accept it."

I looked at the crystal-clear jade pendant in my grandmother's hand, and my heart was filled with mixed feelings.

It was too valuable, which made me hesitant. I quickly waved my hand and refused, saying, "Grandma, this jade pendant is too precious. I really can't accept it."

Grandma's smile froze for a moment, then she pretended to be angry and said, "Child, are you looking down on Grandma and refusing the things she gave you?"

Her eyes were full of love and a playful tone, but I knew that behind that playfulness lay a sincere emotion.

I quickly explained, "No, Grandma. I just think it's too expensive, I... I can't accept it."

My heart was racing, and my palms were slightly sweaty, afraid that my grandmother would be disappointed by my refusal.

Grandma smiled, a warm and accepting smile: "This jade pendant should have been given to you long ago. It's just that I haven't been able to meet you yet, which is why it's been delayed until now. Child, Grandma knows your feelings, but this jade pendant is a token of our family's goodwill and Grandma's blessing for you. Please accept it, and don't blame Grandma for not giving it to you sooner."

Listening to Grandma's words, my nose suddenly stung with tears.

Thinking back to how disrespectful I was to my grandmother in the past, even refusing to visit her, yet she never blamed me, but instead showed me such tolerance and love.

A deep sense of guilt welled up in my heart, and tears welled up in my eyes.

I lowered my head, my voice choked with emotion: "Grandma, I'm sorry... I was so immature before. Thank you... thank you for loving me so much."

At my grandmother's insistence, I finally accepted the precious jade pendant. I had already made up my mind to return it to Jiang Yichen quietly after leaving the Jiang family.

When Grandma saw that I had finally accepted it, a satisfied smile spread across her face, as if a wish had been fulfilled.

"You two have been married for a while now, why is there still no sign of a baby? Grandma is eager to hold her great-grandchild!"

Grandma's words carried a hint of teasing and expectation, her eyes shifting back and forth between the two of us.

Upon hearing this, an embarrassed blush immediately rose to my face.

After all, my marriage with Jiang Yichen has long been a marriage in name only, and now it's on the verge of divorce.

But Grandma's expectations for us weighed on my heart like a boulder, making it hard for me to breathe.

Jiang Yichen seemed to notice my embarrassment. He gently patted the back of my hand to comfort me, and then said to Grandma, "Grandma, don't worry, we're already preparing. You'll be able to hold your great-grandchild soon."

Jiang Yichen spoke with ease and confidence, as if everything was under his control.

However, a wave of bitterness washed over me.

I think Jiang Yichen will soon marry Lin Nan, and the "great-grandson" he mentioned is probably his and Lin Nan's child.

This realization was like a knife to my heart, but I still held back my tears so that my grandmother wouldn't notice anything amiss.

Grandma smiled broadly after hearing Jiang Yichen's words, as if she could already see her lively and adorable great-grandson jumping around in front of her.

She took my hand and said earnestly, "Children, Grandma knows you young people have your own plans, but Grandma really wants to hold her great-grandchild. You must work harder!"

I forced a smile and nodded in agreement.

Someone downstairs called to Jiang Yichen: "Yichen, are you done? Come down when you're done!"

Jiang Yichen got up to take Grandma to the hall. I instinctively wanted to go forward and help push Grandma, but Jiang Yichen gently pushed me away. He said to Grandma gently, "Grandma, I'll push you."

Grandma smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits, praising Jiang Yichen repeatedly: "Little Chen, you've grown up, you know how to cherish your wife now."

Hearing this, I felt a mix of emotions, too embarrassed to know how to respond, so I could only remain silent.