Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s-Chapter 439 - 424 Jiang’s mother and son fall out

"By the way, Grandma, how’s Jiang Jinghuai’s mother doing?" Tian Sangsang suddenly asked.

Grandma Tian dismissed it with disdain, grumbling, "Her? She won’t die, just fainted. I guess she faints often, so fainting now doesn’t cause much issue."

Tian Sangsang took a bite of her food. "As long as she’s fine."

Grandma Tian thought she was still worrying about Ye Binyi and glared at her, "Eat your food, why meddle in nonsense? You think worrying over her will make her treat you well?"

Tian Sangsang nodded calmly. If everything was fine, then they would truly have no further ties. She owed Ye Binyi nothing and could start an entirely new life with peace of mind.

**

Inside the hospital room, Ye Binyi and Jiang’s father sat staring at each other in awkward silence, having little to say.

It was only when Jiang Jinghuai entered, his body visibly drained, that Ye Binyi quickly grabbed his hand. "Jinghuai, where’s Yanyan? Go home and bring Yanyan here! You cannot let Tian Sangsang take Yanyan away. Yanyan is our family’s child and has nothing to do with that vixen."

Jiang Jinghuai furrowed his brows and looked at her as if she were a stranger. "Mom, what has become of you?"

"What?" Ye Binyi seemed momentarily unable to comprehend.

Jiang Jinghuai dragged over a chair and sat down, refraining from making his tone too harsh. This was his mother, and no matter how upset he felt, he couldn’t bring himself to vent his anger, especially when she was sick.

His voice remained calm, yet his gaze was sharp and imposing. "I always thought Mom, you were a gentle, intellectual, and understanding woman. You used to value decorum highly, never uttering words like ’vixen’ all the time. You were always composed and dignified, never throwing tantrums or causing scenes. I’m deeply sorry for bringing Sangsang back and letting her turn you into this."

"But if that were the only issue, fine, that would be my fault. But—" Jiang Jinghuai paused for a moment, "the other things you’ve done make you an enigma to me."

Ye Binyi froze abruptly, her expression dazed. After a long while, she let out a faint sneer. "Has Tian Sangsang said something to you? So she’s finally started badmouthing me behind my back!"

"Mom." Jiang Jinghuai rubbed his temples, his voice distant. "Let’s not talk about her for now and focus on you. Don’t you have any understanding of what you’ve clandestinely done to her?"

"Yes, I did something." Ye Binyi seemed to fall into a reverie. "I threw away the breakfast she made. I deliberately treated her as a servant. I gave her the cold shoulder. I liked Hua Jun and Wenxiu while being outright hostile to her. I couldn’t bear to see her, so I asked Aunt Zhang to put celery in the meals every day. True to form, she obediently stopped coming home for lunch."

Her soft voice carried a chilling venom. "I did all this for you. You and she don’t suit each other. I dislike her, but you like her. I didn’t want you to suffer, so I kept these actions hidden from you."

"The one thing I didn’t do wrong is that I refrained from showing any malice in front of you. That way, you could see her true character. This car accident was caused by her—she’s simply pretending to gag. She’s utterly unworthy of you. She’s lonely and could never bear it. You’re the one seduced by her and blindsided by her tricks."

Jiang Jinghuai’s hands clenched tight, veins bulging, showing his upset and collapsing state of mind. His mother’s accusations were absurd, unbearable, and utterly baseless.

"She’s not unworthy of me. I am unworthy of her. And it wasn’t her seducing me—I fell for her on my own."

Ye Binyi refused to believe it and tried persuading him. "That woman isn’t the right one for you. I just want you two to separate so you can find someone better. If you don’t want to look for someone new, I won’t force you. She’s just too beautiful, which is why you’re infatuated. There are so many beautiful women out there; Hua Jun is also very pretty, don’t you agree?"

"Mom, do you think your son is the kind of person who only values appearances?"

"Of course not, but you’re still young, so it’s understandable to act impulsively. It’s perfectly normal to be hot-blooded."

Jiang Jinghuai shook his head firmly. "I liked her long before she became beautiful."

Ye Binyi remained obstinate, declaring, "Fine, I won’t meddle in your relationship with her anymore. But Yanyan belongs to our family, and I can’t get along with Tian Sangsang—we cannot live together."

"Mom, have you genuinely considered Yanyan’s well-being?" Jiang Jinghuai took a deep breath and composed his emotions. "I am your son, and Yanyan is her son. Yanyan cannot be without Sangsang. Treat others as you would like to be treated—you understand that better than anyone."

Ye Binyi froze.

"I have to return to the military tomorrow. Mom, take care of yourself and recuperate fully. Once you’re better, you can visit Yanyan. For anything at home, listen to Dad." Jiang Jinghuai stood and walked out of the hospital room, his back resolute and cold.

"Jinghuai!" Ye Binyi hurriedly called after him, looking panicked at his retreating figure.

But Jiang Jinghuai didn’t turn back.

Nor did Jiang Jinghuai tell Ye Binyi and Jiang’s father about Tian Sangsang’s pregnancy. They needed more time to process everything. Moreover, his mother’s resentment wouldn’t ease quickly, and Sangsang was in a delicate period. If they continued to clash, it would harm both sides. Perhaps separation was the best option.

He also had to think carefully about how to handle his relationships with Sangsang and his mother in the future. He needed to settle down somewhere away from his family. But none of these were the most important matters right now—what truly mattered was winning back his wife and child!

"How could he do this to me? For that woman, he’s treating me this way?" Ye Binyi was in disbelief, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Binyi." Jiang’s father stepped forward and embraced her. "You were truly wrong this time. Give him some time to digest everything, and take some time for yourself to reflect. He’s busy enough with his responsibilities in the military, and the situation at home isn’t helping, sigh!"

"But how can Yanyan possibly stay with her..." Ye Binyi, however, refrained from becoming hysterical this time.

"We’ll discuss it after you’ve been discharged."

**

Night.

Meng Shuyan lay happily in bed as Tian Sangsang tucked him in.

"Mommy, are we never going home again?"

"That’s right," Tian Sangsang replied decisively. "Our new home is almost ready. Tomorrow, I’ll finish setting it up, and then we’ll move in. It’s a courtyard house, you’ll be neighbors with Chun Zisu."

Meng Shuyan was excited but also a little sad. "Will we still visit Dad, Grandpa, and Grandma?"

"Of course," Tian Sangsang replied warmly with a smile. "You can visit them at any time—they’re still family. But we won’t live with them anymore."

Meng Shuyan understood that Grandma treated his mom poorly, and he didn’t want to live there either. Wherever Mommy went, he wanted to be there too. He nodded firmly. "I want to stay with Mommy!"

Tian Sangsang lovingly kissed his cheek, ran her fingers through his curly hair, examined his features, and pulled him close into a hug. "Go to sleep, Yanyan." From now on, she wouldn’t let her son suffer any more grievances. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

In the middle of the night, a dark figure slipped into the third floor of Yipin Xiangju.

Everyone on the third floor was sound asleep. The door to Tian Sangsang’s room quietly opened without the slightest noise. The shadow entered the room, gently closed the door behind, still without any sounds. This was clearly the work of a seasoned infiltrator!