chsdbacks Chapter 477 Madam, You Are Too Serious
Chapter 477 Madam, You Are Too Serious
Huang Rong decided to return to Peach Blossom Island, while Zhang Jianjun stayed in Jia Mansion temporarily. One day, Wang Xifeng said to Zhang Jianjun with a worried look on her face: "Jia Lian has not returned for a long time. I don't know what he is doing outside!" Zhang Jianjun comforted her: "Don't worry, Jia Lian will return home when his money is gone." Wang Xifeng sighed: "Now our family is getting worse and worse, and the money in our hands is not enough to spend!" At this time, Ping'er came in from outside with tears on her face and sobbing.
Ping'er knelt on the ground with a plop, crying and saying, "Grandma, I just went outside to ask around, and the Second Master...he owes a lot of money outside!" After hearing this, Wang Xifeng felt her eyes go dark and she almost fainted. Zhang Jianjun quickly supported her and said, "Don't worry, Second Madam, take care of yourself. This Jia Lian is really useless, he actually did such a lot of evil things outside!" Wang Xifeng calmed down and told Ping'er, "Go and bring me all of Jia Lian's accounts." Soon, Ping'er handed a thick stack of account books to Wang Xifeng.
Wang Xifeng suppressed her panic and anger as she flipped through the account book page by page. Every entry was like a sharp blade cutting her heart. Jia Lian's extravagant spending and reckless borrowing made the already shaky Jia family even worse. The densely packed numbers in the account book recorded his betrayal and irresponsibility to the family, and also foreshadowed the deep crisis that the Jia family was about to face.
"Second Master... He not only lost a large sum of money in the casino, but also privately borrowed high-interest loans from many banks and wealthy families." Ping'er sobbed, her voice filled with endless despair. "Now, those creditors have come to collect the debts, saying that if you don't pay it back, they will... they will sue the government."
Wang Xifeng's hands trembled slightly, and she held the account book tightly, as if she could grasp a glimmer of hope. "The government? If this matter becomes a big deal, the Jia family's reputation of a hundred years will be ruined. How can I face my ancestors!" Her eyes flashed with determination, "I must not let this happen."
Seeing this, Zhang Jianjun could not help but feel some sympathy and admiration. He knew that although Wang Xifeng was tough, her loyalty and love for the family were unmatched. "Second Madam, things have come to this point, we must find a way to solve it as soon as possible." He said calmly, "Perhaps, we can first save money in the mansion, and then think of ways to raise funds."
Wang Xifeng nodded, with a barely perceptible hint of gratitude in her eyes. "You're right. Saving money is only one aspect. What's more important is to increase income. However, in today's world, making money is not easy." She pondered for a moment, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something. "Oh, by the way, I remember that we still have some antique paintings and calligraphy in our house. Although they are not as good as they were in the past, they can still be exchanged for some money in an emergency."
"But, grandma, those antique calligraphy and paintings were passed down from our ancestors..." Ping'er looked up in surprise, obviously embarrassed by the suggestion.
"I can't worry about that. The Jia family is facing a critical moment. We can't let these worldly possessions become a burden." Wang Xifeng interrupted Ping'er and said firmly, "Go and make arrangements. Find a reliable buyer. Be sure to keep a low profile and don't let the news leak out."
Ping'er bit her lip. Although she was reluctant, she also understood that it was a helpless act, so she had to nod and agree.
In the following days, the Jia family was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere. Wang Xifeng personally supervised the situation, cutting unnecessary expenses in the family, secretly selling off the family property, and sending her confidants to inquire about Jia Lian's whereabouts, trying to find him and force him to come back to face everything.
However, Jia Lian seemed to have disappeared without a trace. Wang Xifeng was extremely anxious, but she was helpless. Just when she was about to give up hope, an unexpected news came - Jia Lian was detained by his creditors in a remote house outside the city because of his debts.
Wang Xifeng immediately realized that this was her only chance to find Jia Lian and resolve the crisis in the Jia family. She quickly summoned several confidants in the family, including Zhang Jianjun and Ping'er, to discuss a rescue plan.
"We can't force our way in, that will only make things worse." Wang Xifeng calmly analyzed, "We must use our wits to get here, and make sure there is no chance of error."
Zhang Jianjun proposed a bold plan: "I can pretend to be the creditor's subordinate, sneak into the house, find the second master, and then try to get him out."
Wang Xifeng's eyes flashed with approval after hearing this. "This plan is feasible, but it is very risky. You must proceed with caution." She turned to Ping'er and said, "You are responsible for preparing the ransom. Remember, the amount does not have to be too large, as long as it can make the other party relax their vigilance. At the same time, prepare a carriage to meet them outside the city."
The plan was set, and everyone went their separate ways. Zhang Jianjun put on coarse clothes, smeared some dirt on his face, successfully deceived the guards, and sneaked into the house. After a search, he finally found Jia Lian in a remote room. At this time, Jia Lian had long lost his former majesty, his face was haggard, and his eyes were full of fear.
"Jianjun, is that you? Come and save me!" When Jia Lian saw Zhang Jianjun, it was like he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"Second Master, stop talking and follow me." Zhang Jianjun lowered his voice and quickly led Jia Lian out of the room, avoiding the guards' sight and running all the way to the back door of the mansion.
On the other side, Ping'er had already prepared the ransom and the carriage according to Wang Xifeng's instructions. When Zhang Jianjun and Jia Lian appeared at the agreed location, she immediately drove to meet them. The three of them quickly got on the carriage, and the carriage sped away in the night, heading towards the Jia Mansion.
When Wang Xifeng returned to the Jia Mansion, she had been waiting for a long time. Seeing that Jia Lian was safe and sound, she felt mixed emotions, but she remained calm and dignified. "Jia Lian, do you know how big a mistake you have made?" she asked harshly.
Jia Lian knelt on the ground, not daring to look up. "I... I know I was wrong. Please spare my life, Madam."
"Spare my life? If you continue like this, the Jia Mansion will be destroyed by you!" Wang Xifeng was furious, but more disappointed and sad. "From now on, you are not allowed to step out of the Jia Mansion. I will arrange for someone to supervise you until you pay off all your debts."
Jia Lian kowtowed repeatedly, thanked Wang Xifeng for her tolerance, and said that he would definitely change his ways. Afterwards, Wang Xifeng turned to Zhang Jianjun and said, "Thanks to you this time, Jianjun. If you need any help in the future, just ask." Zhang Jianjun hurriedly clasped his fists and responded, "This is my job, madam, you are too kind." After this incident, Jia Lian really became honest and dutiful, and devoted himself to studying at home and repenting. And Zhang Jianjun was recognized by the Jia family for his contribution in saving the master, and became Jia Lian's personal bodyguard. However, Master Lian is a person who can't stand loneliness after all, and soon he wants to go out to play again. This time, can he successfully escape Wang Xifeng's supervision?