Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Ms. Zhang’s Self-Righteousness

"You! Sister, I’m just trying to help you. If Brother finds out, he’ll definitely be disappointed in you."

Xia Jiajiao was so taken aback by Yun Zijin’s words that she couldn’t think of a rebuttal, but she quickly changed her tack.

She mentioned Xia Zhiyun specifically to make it clear to Yun Zijin that besides him, no one in the Xia Family wanted her to come back.

"You said this entire Jade Lake District is your property?"

Zhang Yiqin, who had been quiet for a long time, suddenly spoke up. But she wasn’t concerned about whether Yun Zijin had bullied Xia Jiajiao; she was asking about the Jade Lake District.

Yun Zijin glanced at Zhang Yiqin and smiled faintly. "That’s right. Is there a problem?"

The news that a mysterious tycoon had bought the entire Jade Lake District in cash as soon as it went on the market had already spread through Dijing’s social circles.

Once Wang Zhongxin began the rental process, it wouldn’t take long for people to trace it all back to her. So, Yun Zijin had never intended to hide it.

Besides, the fact that the Jade Lake District was under her name was a done deal. Nothing anyone could do would change that.

"Your sister is starting her graduate program at Dijing University this summer. Jiao Jiao has a delicate constitution; she can’t eat takeout.

This place is close to Dijing University. Since the properties are in your name, it’s perfect. We’re all family, no need to be so formal. Pick out a nice unit and transfer the deed to your sister. That way, I can arrange for a live-in cook for Jiao Jiao."

After hearing what Zhang Yiqin said, Yun Zijin was utterly stunned.

’Where did she get the nerve to say something like that?’

She was already being generous by not demanding eighteen years of child support for the time before she came of age. And now, they had the audacity to ask for a property in Jade Lake!

’Does she have any idea how much a single unit in Jade Lake costs?’

"Ms. Zhang, are you out of your mind? Do you think we’re on good terms? Or do you just think I’m an idiot?

I’m not selling any of the properties in Jade Lake, and I’m certainly not transferring one to Xia Jiajiao for free! If Xia Jiajiao wants to live here, fine. We’re just about to start leasing. The great Xia Family must want the best, right? How about the penthouse in Building 2? One unit per floor, 300,000 a month. The deposit is three months’ rent and you pay for three months upfront, for a total of 1.8 million.

Will that be card or cash? Alipay and WeChat Pay are also accepted~"

Yun Zijin took out her phone, pulled up her payment QR code, and held it out in front of Zhang Yiqin.

She didn’t believe for a second that Xia Jiajiao, who had schemed to bring Zhang Yiqin along to rent a place, would pay the rent herself. It was just another attempt to fleece someone.

"You! I’m your mother! What is this attitude? It’s just one property! Over the years, the things I’ve given to Jiao..."

Yun Zijin gave Zhang Yiqin a smirk. "Why’d you stop? Oh! I get it. You were going to say that you’ve given your dear Jiao Jiao more than one property over the years. But what does that have to do with me? You’ve never given me any.

Speaking of which, if it weren’t for... certain circumstances, all of your Jiao Jiao’s clothes, bags, jewelry, and even the properties in her name should have been mine.

Surely you wouldn’t expect me, someone who grew up in an orphanage, to give a house to the cuckoo who stole my nest, would you?

Your calculations are so obvious, the beads from your abacus are practically hitting me in the face."

Yun Zijin had managed to say the most passive-aggressive things in the gentlest tone.

Hearing this, even Zhang Yiqin herself felt that her earlier demand had indeed been a bit excessive.

But 1.8 million was no small sum for her, and Zhang Yiqin couldn’t bear the thought of handing it over for nothing.

"If you don’t want to acknowledge us, I won’t force you. But blood is thicker than water. You don’t have to transfer a property to Jiao Jiao, but you could at least pick out a nice unit with a good view for her to live in. Just waive the rent!

This place is close to Dijing University, so it would be more convenient for Jiao Jiao. You’re the older sister; you should look out for your younger sister."

"1.8 million. Not a cent less."

Yun Zijin wasn’t someone who could be swayed by a few words. The manipulation was so obvious she really wanted to roll her eyes.

"You! One point eight million! Why don’t you just go rob someone!"

"Robbery doesn’t pay as well as collecting rent. So, are you two renting or not? If not, we have a lot of work to do here."

Because these two were causing a scene, she still hadn’t signed the consignment lease agreement she’d discussed with the property management.

Zhang Yiqin was so furious with Yun Zijin she was speechless, and Xia Jiajiao quickly rushed over to help calm her down.

’She can’t pass out now,’ she thought. ’Otherwise, who’s going to pay the rent!’

"Mother, please calm down. Sister is right not to help me. After all, I... It’s only natural for Sister to be angry. I shouldn’t live at home anymore.

Mother, I’ll go back today, pack my things, and move out. You should bring Sister home...

I... I can manage on my own. I won’t miss you and Father. You don’t have to come looking for me. I..."

As she spoke, Xia Jiajiao’s eyes turned red, and she looked utterly pitiful.

"Move out? What nonsense! The Xia family will always be your home! No one can make you move out without my permission!

Don’t be afraid. Mother will always be on your side! I won’t let anyone bully you!"

Yun Zijin looked at the mother-daughter pair clinging to each other and couldn’t bear to watch.

Their acting was so fake that even she, a complete amateur, found it absurd.

"Manager Wang, let’s go over there and sign the contract!"

If they wanted to put on a show, they could perform to their hearts’ content. It had nothing to do with her anyway.

"Wait!"

Seeing Yun Zijin and Wang Zhongxin about to turn and leave, Zhang Yiqin hurriedly called out to stop them.

Yun Zijin paused for a moment without even turning her head, then continued walking.

Yun Zijin and Wang Zhongxin found another table in the office, cleared off the clutter, and had someone bring Yun Zijin a cup of hot water.

After sitting down, Yun Zijin took the consignment lease agreement prepared for her by Hengchuang Law Firm out of her bag and handed a copy to Wang Zhongxin.

This was the first time their property management company had signed such a consignment lease agreement, so Wang Zhongxin read it very carefully.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Yun Zijin; he just wanted to better understand the terms of the contract so he would know how to proceed.

"Oh, right. The law firm also gave me a complimentary personal housing lease agreement template. You can use it as a reference."

With no audience, the mother and daughter couldn’t continue their act. Seeing Yun Zijin actually signing a consignment lease agreement with the property management company, Zhang Yiqin was seething.

’This Yun Zijin! She has so many properties yet won’t think of her own family, choosing to work with outsiders instead!’

"I don’t approve! You can’t sign that contract!"

The Xia family’s business was currently being suppressed by the Lu Family and had lost many deals. The Xia family also had a real estate subsidiary that handled sales and rentals, but business had been slow for the past few years.

Since Yun Zijin was the owner of Jade Lake and wanted to rent out her properties, it would naturally be better to entrust the business to her own family’s company.

Yun Zijin felt a vein pop.

’She hated being disturbed while she was working!’

"Ms. Zhang Yiqin! Is there something wrong with you? You don’t approve? On what grounds? The property is in my name, and I didn’t use a single cent of your money to buy it! What’s more, I am a legal adult! Even if you are my biological mother, you have no right to interfere with any of my decisions!"