Chapter 1701: A Well-Intentioned Lie Has Aftereffects

Ji Yingjie took great care of the triplets, teaching them many things and even letting them read books regarding Architecture from the Ji Family; of course, they were not allowed to spread them, and they had to be returned after reading.

The triplets kept their word, reading them only themselves without spreading them, and sure enough, they returned them after finishing.

With the Ji Family as their backing, plus the fact that the triplets were naturally clever, the three of them were like they had activated a cheat code, progressing with lightning speed.

Teachers like students with good academic grades; this point is the same no matter which school you are at!

The triplets became even more valued in their department, and their teacher even encouraged them to participate in international architectural design competitions.

The three of them were a bit hesitant, afraid that they would lose face for the school if they didn't achieve results in the competition.

After being valued by the leadership, the three girls' sense of collective honor grew with each passing day.

The teacher encouraged them, telling the triplets it was fine, to just relax and not have any psychological burden.

The three of them were freshmen at the school, while those who had been able to win awards in the past were all people with long-standing reputations in the architectural world; to put it bluntly, they were like people walking barefoot who didn't fear those wearing Spring Shoes—if they won an award, they would naturally be happy, and if they didn't, wasn't that normal?

It wasn't shameful at all.

Hearing the teacher's words, the triplets' enthusiasm for learning became even more intense.

Of course, all of this was being conducted in secret, and their parents at home knew nothing about it.

Especially Wan'er.

Even though Jian Yining knew that his three daughters were using a delaying tactic, he did not expose them.

But Wan'er truly believed that they had already submitted their transfer applications and were preparing to study Politics and Law Department, following in their mother's footsteps.

Once the heart disease was removed, the body naturally recovered quickly.

The triplets had indeed gone to great lengths to fool their mother.

They hired an extra to pose as a school leader and specifically called their mother to "consult" on the triplets' transfer, even advising her not to let the triplets transfer, saying the procedures were very troublesome and difficult to process.

Furthermore, transferring required excellent grades in every subject to be eligible; the words were brief and the attitude firm, and Wan'er's attitude was equally firm—she was determined that they must transfer.

The "school leader" told her not to pester the children about the transfer issue during this time, so as not to cause the triplets to develop a rebellious psychology; the application had already been submitted, and it would be approved as long as they met the standards!

The triplets had set up a trap specifically for their mother.

They wanted to help their mother remove her heart disease and get better soon, but they also didn't want their own interests and hobbies to be interfered with, wanting to do what they liked to do.

This plan was not perfect, but it could be considered killing two birds with one stone.

Wan'er never suspected that the triplets would tell such a big lie, or even dare to be so bold as to hire someone to impersonate a school leader.

She believed it implicitly, her body recovered quickly, and she indeed stopped urging her daughters about the transfer.

The triplets cherished this hard-won quiet time, studying day and night, even forgetting to eat and sleep, and never skipped a single class again.

Nianyin returned to the country.

She brought many local specialties in big and small bags to show filial piety to her mother, and as soon as she entered the door, she saw three almost identical young women chatting and laughing while making dumplings with her mother.

She found them familiar, and soon realized that these were the triplets from Wan'er's house.

Nianyin spoke bluntly: "The sun is rising from the west; why are you here?"

Jin Wan'er had always been very avoidant about letting them meet the triplets.

Especially meeting her mother; it had been like this for many years!

She thought Wan'er was there too.

So she said: "Where is Wan'er? Where is she? I happened to bring her a gift; it saves me from having to go deliver it since you are here."

Nianyin was middle-aged, yet she was still as rash and impulsive as ever.

Ji Yingjie smiled and said: "Stop shouting, she didn't come."

"Only these three are here keeping me company."

"Ah?"

She widened her eyes in astonishment; the sun really had risen from the west.

Ji Yingjie did not wait for her to continue asking, but changed the subject: "Why didn't you say anything before you came back? I could have gone to the airport to pick you up."

Nianyin said: "I wanted to give you a surprise, and besides, how would I dare to trouble you to go to the airport to pick me up? I would lose years off my life." Deep-rooted things never change; Nianyin always remembered that she was her mother's Guard and subordinate, and that there was a distinction between superior and inferior that could not be disordered.

"Wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Jin Yingjie had long since changed her concepts, but she was too lazy to argue, so she sent the dumplings into the kitchen for her husband to boil.

Nianyin liked to eat dumplings, and it just so happened that today they had made her favorite green pepper and pork filling.

At the dinner table.

Nianyin and the triplets were also chatting happily; when she got excited, Nianyin wanted to drink some alcohol.

So Shi Yucheng went to the wine cellar to get some.

There was vintage red wine in the wine cellar, mellow and fragrant.

Shi Yucheng was old and had long since quit drinking, not touching a drop.

Since waking up this time, it wasn't just Ji Yingjie's personality that had changed; she also didn't touch a drop of alcohol.

Nianyin had a massive capacity for alcohol, while the triplets had never touched alcohol before; today was their first time drinking, but they found they didn't get drunk.

Nianyin laughed happily and clapped her hands, saying: "Not bad, my Ji Family has successors."

"When you go on break, I will take you to see the Ji Family and let you have your eyes opened. What is an Underground Palace? The architecture of the Ji Family is truly miraculous and will shock the world."

She spoke very exaggeratedly; Ji Yingjie frowned, but she didn't say anything, though she became more vigilant.

The triplets believed it to be true, rubbing their hands and eager to try, wishing they could leave right now.

"Oh my god! There are still more than two months until the break."

"I can't wait; when will the break finally arrive?"

"I really want to go right now."

Seeing that the time was ripe, Nianyin said: "It's easy to go to the Ji Family, but before you go, you must sign an agreement to swear your life to the Ji Family and never betray them; if you betray the Ji Family, you will be cursed."

Ji Yingjie scolded: "Don't talk nonsense, sign what agreement? I think you've had too much to drink."

Wan'er had signed this agreement back then, saying she would send a child to the Ji Family; when Wan'er signed it, she only considered it an expedient measure and never intended to keep her word.

As a result, no matter how strictly she guarded against it, the triplets still looked very much like people of the Ji Family.

The Ji Family's agreement was not signed recklessly; a curse had been placed upon it, and it was extremely effective!

Ji Yingjie did not want the triplets to continue Wan'er's suffering, so she would not let them sign this agreement nor let them go to the Ji Family.

She said to the triplets: "Do not listen to her nonsense. What I have taught you is enough; whether you go or not, it is just these things. I am the Clan Leader, and what I say carries authority."

Nianyin naturally dared not refute her mother's words, so she echoed them repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, I drank too much; everything I said while drunk was just drunken talk. Everything I just said does not count."

It would have been better if she hadn't explained; with this explanation of hers, the triplets yearned for the Ji Family even more.

But since they were not invited, the triplets felt embarrassed to insist on going, so they just kept this matter in their hearts, where it quickly took root and sprouted.

I Like the Madam Who Always Wants to Anger Me