Mu Linjing deliberately put on a look of half-belief, as if giving her a chance to explain.
Zhang Xinyi seized the opportunity and began to pledge her loyalty. "Sister, I know I've done many things wrong before, but when I was in trouble, you helped me with all your might and even found me the best rehabilitation center. I will always remember this kindness and will never forget it. Please give me a chance to show you my changes."
Hmm, progress.
Mu Linjing could clearly feel that Zhang Xinyi's acting had improved.
If she hadn't known what this person was like at her core, and if she hadn't known that Zhang Xinyi's appearance this time was with an agenda, she might have truly believed that Zhang Xinyi had gained enlightenment after coming out of the rehabilitation center.
She hadn't forgotten how Zhang Xinyi had cursed and wished to tear her apart when she accompanied her mother to visit Zhang Xinyi at the rehabilitation center.
Although it was common to have violent thoughts during detoxification, Mu Linjing preferred to believe that these were Zhang Xinyi's true feelings. Therefore, even without Wei Yumeng telling her about Zhang Xinyi's conversation with Bai Qing, she would not have believed that Zhang Xinyi could reform.
As the saying goes, it is easier to change one's mountains and rivers than one's fundamental nature. Zhang Xinyi, and her entire family, were parasites by nature and would not change much in this lifetime. The only change they could make was perhaps to switch hosts.
However, since Wei Yumeng had brought her back, she understood what that meant and went along with Zhang Xinyi's act.
She put on a look of relief. "Since you've said so, I'll believe you this once. It's a great virtue to acknowledge and correct one's mistakes. I'm happy for you that you're willing to change."
The two of them truly put on a show of sisterly affection, which puzzled Old Master Zhan.
He remembered that Mu Linjing had complained about this relative of hers. He wasn't sure if she was acting now, but he had already decided to hand over the management of the family to the younger generation. As long as there were no major problems, he would not interfere.
"Alright, don't stand at the door anymore. Come in and chat."
Mu Linjing quickly took Zhan Lin's hand. "Lin'er, let your sister-in-law see if you're injured. Why did you go to the hospital?"
Zhan Lin couldn't understand the subtle machinations of adults and honestly said that Zhang Xinyi had saved him.
Upon hearing this, Mu Linjing took Zhang Xinyi's hand. "Xinyi, I didn't expect it was you who saved my brother. Thank you so much."
Zhang Xinyi waved her hand, saying it was nothing, while nervously looking at the wound on her hand, almost putting her injury directly in front of Mu Linjing to gain her trust.
Seeing this, Mu Linjing played along, looking at her wound with an exaggerated expression.
"How did you get so seriously injured? What did the doctor say? Did it injure your bones?"
Seeing how easily fooled Mu Linjing was, Zhang Xinyi almost puffed out her chest in pride. She gasped and waved her hand, "It's nothing, just a minor injury. It's fine as long as the child is not hurt."
Mu Linjing thanked her again and welcomed her into the house, even bringing out plenty of fruit.
"What else would you like to eat? I'll go buy it for you. Treat this place like your own home."
Looking at the large villa and the many servants, how could Zhang Xinyi not feel envious? She even felt that all of this should have belonged to her.
She should have been the second mistress of the Zhan family, enjoying the service of so many servants, eating endless delicacies, and enjoying fruits every day. This was the life she should have lived.
Therefore, she subconsciously asked, "Are you happy with so many people serving you every day?"
Mu Linjing thought she could maintain her act for longer but didn't expect her to lose her composure so quickly.
She pretended not to understand and provoked her. "Of course, I married into a good family. Your brother-in-law dotes on me, and Grandpa is also good to me. I don't have to do anything every day. If I want to work, I go for a while. If I don't want to work, I come back to rest. People say that a woman marrying the right man is like a second birth. That saying is so true."
As she spoke, she observed Zhang Xinyi's expression. It was as if the word "snatch" was written on her forehead.
"Xinyi, why aren't you eating? Is there anything you don't like?"
Zhang Xinyi snapped back to reality and quickly hid her envious and jealous expression. "No, I like everything. Sister, you are truly blessed."
Mu Linjing remained noncommittal. Not only was she acting, but she was also genuinely happy.
To deal with someone as brainless as Zhang Xinyi, they originally didn't need to go to such lengths with their acting. However, perhaps because life lacked some excitement, they treated this purely as a pastime.
To them, Zhang Xinyi was nothing more than a clown in a performance.
They were relatives, and it shouldn't have been like this. But the Zhang family was unrestrained and ungrateful, so there was no need to be lenient with them.
Zhang Xinyi's agreement to help Bai Qing must not have been solely for money. If she could also get Zhan Yichen, wouldn't that be even better?
Mu Linjing had long seen through her ulterior motives. Playing along with her was simply out of boredom.
At this moment, Wei Yumeng also chimed in. "The guest room is ready. You can stay here tonight. Stay as long as you want and treat this place like your own home."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
The three women chatted quite happily. However, Zhang Xinyi had no idea that the other two were deliberately toying with her.
While chatting, Wei Yumeng suddenly brought up work.
"By the way, Xinyi, aren't you graduating soon? Don't you have a job yet?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinyi made a spontaneous decision to rely on the person who had saved her today to find a job at Zhan's. She had this intention when she first approached Zhan Yichen, but then Mu Linjing returned, and she lost her chance.
"Yes, sister-in-law. Speaking of which, I'm worried. Part of the reason I came to find my sister is also related to this. I heard that my sister is earning a lot of money now, so I wanted to ask my sister if she could introduce me to a job."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng also chimed in. "You've come to the right person. It's only right for relatives to help each other, especially since you saved my brother today. Our Zhan family will naturally thank you and help you solve your difficulties."
She thought for a moment. "How about this? There's a vacant position at Zhan's. You can take it."
She then deliberately said to Mu Linjing, "Bai Qing, who previously held this position, was fired. The position has been vacant ever since."