A Vengeful Girl novel Chapter 170

If Linda wanted to get to the bottom of this salary discrepancy, Charles would not hesitate to support her.

"My Lady, the one in charge of our salary is Thomas Liu. He is also in charge of the school's daily expenditure as well as funding and scholarships financed by Mu Clan." Bun summarised the text message that she had received.

Linda looked at Charles and asked "How much money does the Mu Clan finance the school every year?"

"Well, to my knowledge, it's quite a lot. The Mu Clan has dedicated almost thirty thousand Yuan towards scholarships for the students who deserve them. Additionally, funds are usually transferred to the school on a need basis. I can't be sure about the exact number until I look at the books. Why?"

"Hmm, I don't know yet." Linda sat there thinking. Soon after, they arrived at the Mu manor.

Charles packed his car and walked into the house hand in hand with Linda.

Violet and James were waiting for them in the living room. Dishes were already laid out on the dining table.

Stepping into the living room, Linda smelled chicken wings cooked with cola.

Her stomach grumbled in appreciation for the sweet smell emitting from the kitchen. She commented, "Something smells delicious."

Hearing Linda's words, Violet rolled her eyes, "Is eating the only thing you do every day, all you think about?"

"Violet..."

James reprimanded Violet. He didn't understand why his wife always nit-picked at everything Linda said or did. "Let the girl enjoy herself. What's wrong with appreciating the smell of food? Stop it!"

"What? James Mu, I am about to be her mother-in-law. I have the right to teach her!" Hearing James standing up for Linda, Violet became upset.

"All right. Suit yourself." James shrugged, and fixated on the newspaper in front of him.

Linda knew that Violet had a short fuse. She didn't fear anybody, even James, when she was losing her temper. Linda didn't dare to talk back and averted her eyes to the ground beneath her. Her hand was still interlocked with Charles'. He gave her a reassuring squeeze. Even he knew not to add fuel to the fire.

They took a seat opposite Charles' parents. James and Charles engaged in a lively conversation about the business, whilst Violet took the opportunity to stare down at Linda. Linda could not do anything, but avoid her eyes. A few minutes later, a servant came up with a bowl, "My lady. The medicine is ready."

Violet took the bowl and walked to Linda, "Drink it first!"

The liquid in the bowl smelled strange. Linda pinched her nose and asked, "What's this?"

Violet rolled her eyes at Linda, "Just drink it. Trust me, I won't poison you."

Linda looked at Charles, trying to get some help. Charles tried not to laugh.

"Mother... What's this." Charles tried to dampen the awkward situation.

Seeing how Charles came to Linda's rescue, Violet become angrier. She glared at James and Charles, "Do you think I am an evil-minded woman trying to poison my own soon-to-be daughter-in-law? This medicine is good for Linda. It's conducive to having a baby!"

Linda opened her mouth to protest but Charles interjected, "Mother, Come on. Is it a folk prescription guaranteeing a baby boy you heard from somewhere?"

"No. I just want a grandchild. I don't care if it is a baby boy or a girl. It's time for you to have a baby. You two need to hurry up. Giving birth to two babies within three years would be better." Violet nudged the bowl towards Linda.

Linda was dumbstruck. She didn't know how to answer her mother-in-law. Giving birth to two babies within three years? How is it possible?

Besides, she felt it was too soon to have a baby, she had just started teaching and they weren't even married yet. She wanted to enjoy herself for a while.

"Mother. Do you think that Linda is a pig? Having two babies within three years? That's impossible!" Linda looked at Charles, it's as if he had just read her mind.

"It's possible. What? Do you think I would be lying to you?" Violet turned to Charles, one hand holding the bowl and the other on her hip.

Linda hated it when Violet and Charles bickered over her, so she interrupted them, "All right. Don't worry. I will take the medicine, but can we have dinner first? I am so hungry."

Ignoring the tense situation between Violet and Charles, James stepped in, "Let's talk about babies later. Linda, try this cola chicken wing. Violet made it." James extended his arms to offer Linda a plate and the platter of chicken wings. Linda served herself. Defeated, Violet sat back down, with the bowl of medicine still in her hand.

"Mother. You know how to cook? Since when?" Charles asked in disbelief. He thought that platter of good-looking cola chicken wings was made by the chef.

He knew his mother well. Violet couldn't cook. He had never seen lift a finger to make anything when he was a small boy.

He doubted that she had began now at her age.

"Don't underestimate me! Cooking is just a piece of cake for someone as talented as your mother." She bragged. Smiling and placing the bowl of medicine on a table in front of her. Linda noticed how she guarded the bowl and stifled a giggle. This woman really wants to make sure that I give her grandbabies, Linda thought.

James explained, "You mother developed a hobby for cooking recently. She asked our chef to teach her how to make our favorite dishes. She learned how to cook cola chicken wings for Linda."

Violet swatted her husband playfully on the arm. She turned her head aside and said, "Nonsense! I didn't learn how to cook the chicken for Linda's sake. It was just an easy dish to make, thats all."

Linda took a bite of the chicken and her taste buds melted. The sweet and chilli balance was perfect and the chicken was soft, but the only thing was that the chicken had a lot of salt. To some degree, overshadowing all other aspects of the flavours.

But Linda still chose to praise her efforts, "Whoa! This is the best chicken I have ever had. It 's sooo delicious, better than the chef's and even Charles'." Linda said, licking her fingers as a gesture.

Hearing Linda's words, Violet seemed to be amused. But she still kept her frown on, "Manners Linda. A lady never speaks with food in her mouth." "oops sorry." Linda apologized, reaching for another chicken wing.

After a while, James turned to Linda and Charles and said, "By the way, I have discussed your wedding with Lord Xia. How about holding the wedding next month? We'd better arrange the wedding as soon as possible. It's getting cold. Wearing a wedding gown in winter won't be ideal. Plus the wedding will be outside and we don't want her to get wet."

Linda was touched. She was grateful to have such a thoughtful and caring soon-to-be father-in-law.

"Okay. Next month is fine." Linda replied. Charles nodded, showing his approval. Linda was already his wife in his mind. The wedding was just customary and to show others Linda's place as the Her Ladyship of Mu Clan. He decided to give Linda an unforgettable wedding ceremony.

"You two have to go to the Civil Affair Bureau and finish the marriage formality tomorrow. Why haven't you gone through that procedure yet?" Violet spoilt the moment.

Linda took a tumble. She didn't realize getting married was not only about holding a wedding but most importantly going through government formality. She blushed and said, "Mother, we will finish formality as soon as possible. But the Civil Affair Bureau doesn't open on Saturday."

"Who told you the Civil Affair Bureau doesn't open on Saturday?" Violet responded rashly.