Chapter 112: The Vicious Mother-in-Law’s Affection – 3

The teachers who usually acted smug in the office and didn’t get along with Zhang Ruiran were all silent now. They couldn’t bring themselves to pick a fight; this was true, unadulterated extravagance.

Looking at the floor covered in gifts, Zhang Ruiran felt a bit of a headache coming on and called Tang Ruihang.

“Ruihang, can you come pick me up tonight? I don’t dare take a taxi. I’m afraid I’ll get mugged.”

Tang Ruihang: “???” Why was it that he couldn’t understand a word his mother or his girlfriend said anymore?

After learning the whole story, Tang Ruihang gave a helpless laugh and promised to pick her up that evening before hanging up. After thinking it over, he called Ren Xin.

He recounted Zhang Ruiran’s predicament and her fears to Ren Xin as a funny anecdote.

Ren Xin didn’t find it funny at all. She only picked up on one specific issue. “So, the two of you are dating, and you haven’t even bought her a car? Son, I’m not trying to nag, but this kind of behavior is real scumbag territory.”

Tang Ruihang: “???”

Then, Zhang Ruiran received a phone call asking her to go to the school gate to sign for a vehicle.

“Ruiran, do you like it? This white G-Wagon… the salesman said girls love them most. What do you think? If you don’t like it, Auntie will buy you something else. Do you like the Panamera?”

Zhang Ruiran: “…” What on earth had she done to deserve this!

She regretted it. She didn’t want to date Tang Ruihang anymore; she wanted to marry Ren Xin directly.

Book Spirit Number One: “???” Was she actually loosening the foundation of her own son’s relationship?

Rumors spread throughout the entire school. People were saying that Zhang Ruiran had been scouted by a wealthy woman who wanted to use her as a surrogate.

Zhang Ruiran: “…” This was just freaking ridiculous.

She shared the rumor with Ren Xin as a joke. “Auntie, look how ridiculous these rumors are. I already explained that it’s my boyfriend’s mother, but they’re still spreading this stuff.”

Tang Ruihang was cackling like a goose.

Ren Xin looked at him with disappointment, as if he were a piece of iron that refused to become steel¹. “You’re just going to let people spread rumors about your girlfriend like that? And you have the nerve to laugh? Is this how I raised you?”

Tang Ruihang was stunned. What was he supposed to do?

The next day, Ren Xin arrived at the principal’s office in a luxury car, dressed in haute couture and dragging her useless son along.

Between the lines, her message had only one objective: “My daughter-in-law will not suffer even the slightest grievance. The fact that such rumors are circulating is a result of your leadership’s inaction. You must take responsibility…”

The administrators were all trembling. They promised to handle the matter properly and give everyone a satisfactory explanation.

As she was leaving, Ren Xin asked, “Do you need any donations?”

The principal paused for a moment, then nodded frantically. “Yes, yes we do.”

Ren Xin signed several checks and handed them to the principal. “This one is for cafeteria subsidies for students from low-income families. This one is for the library and study materials. The remaining one is for scholarships…”

The principal grinned so wide his gums showed. The way he looked at Ren Xin was no different from how one would look at the God of Wealth².

Tang Ruihang’s brain couldn’t quite process everything. Also, since when was his mother this rich?

“Actually, Mom doesn’t have much money left, so don’t go getting any ideas.”

Tang Ruihang: “…” Did he really look like the type of person who lived off his parents?

She was just being safe! She had money, so she fairly suspected everyone.

“Ruiran, I’ve come to see you. You’ve been wronged! My poor baby, you’re so upset you’re crying at your desk!”

Zhang Ruiran was in the middle of writing a lesson plan when she heard the familiar voice. She looked up to see a teary-eyed Ren Xin and a helpless-looking Tang Ruihang.

Translator’s Notes