Chapter 533: A Change That Shows Immediate Results!

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Jing sat on the sofa and said with complex emotions, "Jiang Rou has run off to Suiyuan."

The woman sitting opposite Jiang Jing wiped the corners of her eyes with a tissue, "Old Jiang, it's my fault for ruining the relationship between you and your daughter. How about we just call it quits?"

Jiang Jing took the woman's wrist and gently patted the back of her hand, "Why are you just like her, giving up easily when you encounter a small difficulty? I am serious about you; otherwise, I wouldn't have introduced you to her. Even though Xiao Rou cannot accept you for the time being, I have set my heart on you."

The woman gripped Jiang Jing's hand tightly, a look of helplessness forced onto her face, "I was quite confident before, thinking I could take good care of you and Xiao Rou. But I didn't expect to be ruthlessly slapped in the face by reality."

Jiang Jing looked at the woman before him, who was not many years older than his own daughter, and sighed softly, "It is I who made things difficult for you. Actually, you are also just a child."

Seeing Jiang Jing say this, a gentle smile appeared on the woman's lips, "I am not a child; I am much more mature than her. Don't worry, in the future, I will yield to her, accommodate her, and not cause you any trouble."

Looking at the gentle and sensible woman before him, Jiang Jing felt warmth in his heart; perhaps this was the reason he had made up his mind to accept her!

……

Meanwhile, Tang Ye waited for Cheng Lin at his residence.

Cheng Lin closed her umbrella and handed a bag of clothes to Tang Ye, "The clothes inside are all new, but the undergarments might be a bit large in size and not quite a perfect fit."

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Having something is better than nothing; let her make do with them!"

Tang Ye handed the clothes to Jiang Rou.

Jiang Rou took the clothes and walked toward the bathroom. As she closed the door, she took a deep look at Cheng Lin, thinking to herself that this woman looked so elegant, and she wondered what her relationship with Tang Ye was.

After Jiang Rou came out from her shower, Cheng Lin took the initiative to step forward and said enthusiastically, "I didn't expect my clothes to fit you just right."

Jiang Rou thought to herself that the undergarments were at least two sizes too big for her, but such things certainly could not be spoken aloud.

Women, after all, all have a competitive spirit.

Tang Ye waited for Jiang Rou to blow her hair dry, then picked up his car keys, "Let's go, I'll take you back."

Jiang Rou said with red eyes, "No, I'm not going back."

Tang Ye sighed, "Your father is worried sick. If I don't take you back, he will send people to come get you."

Jiang Rou bit her lip, her face full of grievance, but she still followed Tang Ye out the door.

Cheng Lin knew that Jiang Jing had a particularly unruly daughter.

She hadn't expected that in front of Tang Ye, she would turn into a docile little kitten.

She thought to herself, this is what they call one thing subduing another!

Tang Ye knew that Jiang Rou's trust in him was built on the foundation of many things; in this world, there is never trust without a reason.

However, he still felt some vigilance in his heart.

He hoped Jiang Rou would not turn her trust in him into a romantic dependency; for her, that would not be a good thing.

"Sister, I'll take you back to the residential complex, then take Jiang Rou back to the city."

"It's raining so hard; why not let her stay at my place for the night, and I'll arrange for a driver to take her back tomorrow morning."

"No! Mayor Jiang is worried sick! If he doesn't see Jiang Rou, he will definitely suffer from insomnia tonight. His health is not good, and he cannot handle the stress."

"Alright, then drive slowly on the road and watch out for safety."

……

The rain was falling heavily, and the windshield wipers rubbed against the glass, making a squeaking sound.

Jiang Rou said softly, "I'm sorry, I caused you trouble today."

Tang Ye shook his head, "It's nothing. I'm actually quite happy that you came to find me; it shows you trust me. If there is anything, you can come to me at any time."

Jiang Rou was stunned for a moment and managed to squeeze out a smile, "I know! Don't overthink it. I wanted to hide far away, and I didn't have any other acquaintances, so that's why I came to find you. Don't think I'm going to latch onto you. You're so much older than me, you talk like an old fogey, and you dress so unfashionably; my standards are very picky."

Tang Ye laughed out loud, "So my image in your heart is that average."

Because of the rainy weather, Tang Ye drove very slowly.

Jiang Rou didn't feel anxious; being in a confined space with Tang Ye brought her a strong sense of security.

Although they hadn't seen each other for a while, Tang Ye hadn't changed; his eyes and tone still conveyed care and trust.

She hoped time could slow down, that the rain would keep falling, and that the road ahead would never end.

Finally, they arrived at the Jiang Residence.

Tang Ye and Jiang Rou walked into the room.

Jiang Jing stood up nervously, looking Jiang Rou over.

"You should have told me where you were going."

"I didn't want to tell you, because that would only make me more upset."

Jiang Rou lowered her head, not looking at Xie Yina, and walked straight toward her room.

Shortly after, the sound of a heavy door slamming shut followed.

Jiang Jing sighed helplessly and turned to look at Tang Ye, "Little Tang, I've caused you trouble again this time."

Tang Ye quickly said, "Mayor Jiang, Xiao Rou coming to find me also surprised me. However, looking at it from another angle, she actually wants to find a way to resolve the conflict between you two."

Jiang Jing was stunned for a moment.

Tang Ye's explanation was undoubtedly like clearing away the clouds and mist.

Tang Ye was always the key to unlocking the conflict between father and daughter.

Jiang Jing sighed, then introduced the woman beside him to Tang Ye, "This is Xie Yina."

Tang Ye nodded toward Xie Yina, "Teacher Xie, hello, we have met a few times."

Xie Yina was a female host at the City Television Station, twenty-six years old, with an elegant temperament.

Jiang Jing had once been rumored to be involved with Ding Xiang!

He hadn't expected that he and Xie Yina would end up together.

However, this was not a strange thing.

Although Jiang Jing was more than a dozen years older than Xie Yina, he was handsome and had a prominent status, making him attractive to women of any age group.

"County Magistrate Tang, hello, I often hear Old Jiang mention you. Jiang Rou trusts you very much, and she is willing to listen to you. I want to get along well with her," Xie Yina said with red eyes.

Tang Ye said indifferently, "Jiang Rou is actually not as difficult to communicate with as you think. She just can't wrap her head around it for the moment."

Tang Ye roughly understood why Jiang Rou felt so aggrieved.

Mayor Jiang hadn't found a wife; he had clearly found another daughter.

Living under the same roof, there would be no end to the chaos in the future!

"Mayor Jiang, it's getting late. I'll be leaving now. Don't blame Xiao Rou; she's still in her adolescence, so it's normal for her emotions to be unstable."

Jiang Jing sighed slightly, "Take care on the road."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Mm, I will be careful."

The car soon disappeared into the curtain of rain.

Jiang Rou stood by the window, watching the sedan drive away, a fighting spirit igniting in her heart.

It was as if a drained battery had regained its energy.

Indeed!

One must be with people of strong energy, as this can boost one's own internal drive!

Knock, knock, knock—the sound of knocking interrupted her thoughts.

Jiang Rou called out for them to come in.

Jiang Jing walked in carrying a glass of milk and carefully placed it on the table.

Jiang Rou knew her father was using his concern to convey goodwill to her.

She said softly, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Jiang Jing's heart softened, "It's Dad's fault! I made you sad. I should have respected your thoughts and shouldn't have been so sudden!"

Jiang Rou shook her head to interrupt Jiang Jing, saying firmly, "No, I was the one who was too selfish and willful. Dad, I've thought it through; I shouldn't interfere in your love life. You have the right to choose love. I am willing to give you both my blessing."

Jiang Jing looked at Jiang Rou in surprise.

What had Tang Ye talked about with Jiang Rou?

To the point that Jiang Rou had such an immediate change.

Tang Ye drove the car, turned on the car CD player, and listened to red songs with a strong sense of rhythm, his mood quite good.

Although the matter was small, it could reflect his own value.

After this little interlude, Mayor Jiang's favorability toward him should increase by at least +10...