Chapter 33: Jiang Cheng Is Going Too

As it turned out, the mother and daughter waited for a long time but never saw Si Rong come over.

When Shen Mu pushed the door open to check, she discovered that Si Rong was not in the bedroom at all.

"What is going on?"

Shen Yun had not expected that Si Rong would actually leave without a word.

Today was her wedding day, after all!

Now Shen Yun was even more certain that Si Rong was jealous of her; otherwise, how could she not even attend her wedding?

Brother Jun Wei's future was surely going to be very bright!

Si Rong was truly excessive; she had at least called her sister-in-law for so many years, yet she didn't even send her off to be married!

She would keep this grudge in her heart!

"I saw long ago that she wasn't a good one!" Shen Mu spat, "Is that any way for a sister-in-law to act?"

She went over to find her son, "How did your wife turn into this? Which family has a sister-in-law who acts like that? On such a joyous day, she doesn't even give a red envelope to her sister-in-law?"

Shen Lan hung his head; he had also discovered it when he woke up early that morning.

Si Rong should not be like this.

She should be generous and submissive.

After all, she had loved him deeply for many years, and out of love for him, she should also be devoted to his younger sister.

"Mom, Rongrong might have an urgent matter,"

Shen Mu looked at her son with disappointment, "Then what about you, as the brother? What are you planning to add to your sister's dowry?"

It was only now, as her daughter was about to leave, that she hadn't heard her son mention this matter; Shen Mu reckoned that her son probably didn't intend to add to his sister's dowry.

Seeing her son silent and head-bowed, she said indignantly, "Pah! A donkey-dung ball, shiny on the outside!"

"I don't even want to talk about you! And I don't want to talk about that wife of yours either!"

"You're a County Magistrate, aren't you? What about all that salary you earn? If you don't add to your sister's dowry, can you live with yourself?"

Shen Lan:...

He hadn't expected the savings to be squandered by Si Rong either; he originally had some in his hands before.

He had kept them to give a little to Li Xuan every time he went on a business trip; after all, she was his woman too.

But at the last class reunion, he had boasted that he would pick up the tab, and he hadn't expected those people to be so unreserved, costing him nearly a thousand.

Don't look at him in his suit and leather shoes now; in reality, his pockets were cleaner than his face.

Shen Mu cursed and swore for a while longer, only shutting her mouth after the relatives arrived.

She had originally wanted to go into Si Rong's room to rummage for some good things for her daughter to take away, but thinking of the police Si Rong had summoned last time, she forcibly suppressed that thought.

Today, Si Rong did indeed have an urgent matter; the hot and sour soup sold next to the dance studio sold out very quickly, and if she went late, she wouldn't be able to drink it.

Ming Zi was even more bold when eating hot and sour soup; it was already quite spicy, but she still insisted on adding an extra large spoonful of chili oil.

"Hahaha! If your mother-in-law finds out you snuck out, her expression will definitely be spectacular!"

"More than that, I bet she'll be cursing up a storm!"

Si Rong drank a spoonful of hot and sour soup with a smile, "But I won't hear it anyway; whoever hears it is the one being cursed. If I didn't sneak out, that mother and daughter would definitely be eyeing my wallet!"

"Smart!" Ming Zi gave her a thumbs up.

"By the way, are you sure you want to do that at the Dance Competition?"

Returning to the dance studio, Ming Zi said again, "I heard that not only will many big shots from the county be there that day, but Jiang Cheng will also go."

Si Rong looked puzzled, "What does that have to do with my plan? Could he possibly stop me?"

"That's not it," Ming Zi waved her hand, "I was just thinking that Jiang Cheng is considered a male idol of a generation, and he was once your suitor; I wondered if his presence would affect your performance."

"It won't, no one will." Si Rong's gaze was firm.

The reason she chose the Dance Competition was precisely because not only would all the big shots appear, but there would also be a live broadcast from the county.

The fact that Si Rong was participating in the Dance Competition made Li Xuan uneasy.

Previously, she had been able to lead the students from her school to win the championship every year.

The school leadership had always been at ease with her, but because of frequent mistakes during the rehearsal site last time, Director Huang had specifically called her to the office with the competition imminent.

"Teacher Li, how are the preparations going this time? Are you confident about winning the championship?"

Li Xuan nodded, "Director, don't worry, the championship this time will definitely still be our Huaiyi's!"

She was very confident.

Although the Rongzi Dance Studio had broken into the competition this time, Li Xuan was certain they had paid bribes.

Even though Si Rong had a great reputation for dancing when she was in school, she had stayed at home for so many years and must have lost touch with society.

Therefore, she did not take Si Rong seriously.

Especially that dance she rehearsed last time called "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"; it was indeed innovative, but the students she recruited clearly had no dance foundation.

Dancing was different from other things; besides talent, day-and-night effort and persistence were equally important.

She was undoubtedly the best of both.

That was why she dared to make a guarantee in front of Director Huang.

"That's good, but I remember the dance choreographed by that Rongzi Dance Studio during the last rehearsal was quite original; you should still put in more effort."

Director Huang leaned halfway against his chair, his posture high and mighty.

Li Xuan remembered that when she was still the goddaughter of the Si Family, Director Huang used to be so attentive to her!

This person was truly too realistic!

It was as if they could get some benefit just by being associated with the Si Family.

"Don't worry! The Rongzi Dance Studio is nothing to fear."

"That's good," Director Huang simply made his point clearer, "This year, a position for a deputy director will open up at our school; if you can win the championship this time, the school will definitely prioritize you."

Hearing these words from Director Huang, Li Xuan felt a tremor in her heart.

A promotion? This was simply the thing she had dreamed of.

Over these years, watching Shen Lan step by step reach higher positions, it would be impossible to say she felt no ripples in her heart.

She herself also yearned for progress.

It was a pity she had no support; back then, Si Rong had only helped her pull strings to become a teacher at Huaiyi, and other than that, she had never helped her with anything else.

If she could get promoted this time, it would also be a key proof of her ability.

"Director, rest assured, I will definitely work hard!"

Very hard.

Upon returning, she was like someone injected with adrenaline, calling all the students participating in the competition to the dance studio, preparing to seize the last day and a half to intensify rehearsals.

On the other side, there were over twenty students in total from Rongzi Dance Studio participating in this competition.

The reason these students were selected was that they all had some basic foundation.

But compared to foundation, there was actually something else very important on stage.