Hearing his question, her upbringing wouldn't allow her to kick someone when they're down, nor could she let his experience change her mind. She silently withdrew her hand, signifying her determination to divorce.
"You two talk, I'll go cut some fruit." Even her refusal was so tactful, this gentle woman.
Jiang Qing watched her departing figure, perhaps thinking about how much he had missed over the years, and sighed deeply.
"So the real mastermind is Zhou Yuyou, and his goal is to take over the Jiang family?"
I nodded. "Yes, although he comes from a poor background, he's very clever. In his youth, he used Lin Hui, who was somewhat attractive, to support his education. Later, with the capital, he rose from humble beginnings to a powerful figure. He loves his wife, but that love is insignificant compared to his ambition. Therefore, he has never given up on Lin Hui over the years, all to lure the Jiang family, this big fish, with a long-term plan."
Jiang Qinghe met my gaze: "What do you want to do?"
"I didn't want to interfere in your personal feud, but he shouldn't have schemed against my mother, even targeting the child in her womb. I'll make sure he gets nowhere." "It's all for nothing, except for Jiang Zhi..."
I scrutinized Jiang Qing's face. "After all, you've doted on her for so many years; I'm afraid you'll go easy on her." Jiang Qing looked at the medical report, a cold smile playing on his lips. "She tried to kill me; do you think I'd let her go? Since Zhou Yuyou wants to take over the Jiang family business, I'll see if he has the appetite."
"Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of his new company; his wife and family will be there."
Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow. "Then let's give him a big gift."
Talking to smart people is so much easier. I'll expose Lin Hui and Zhou Yuyou's affair; how to deal with those two is Jiang Qing's own business.
I found out Mrs. Zhou's flight is this afternoon; this good man will probably pick her up personally.
This is his first company abroad, and his whole family is taking it very seriously, planning to come and celebrate.
I have to say, Zhou Yuyou is a very shrewd man; he wouldn't have gotten to where he is today with just Mrs. Zhou's family.
He used the initial capital a woman gave him to reach his current position, which was originally a good thing. However, he shouldn't have been so greedy, coveting everything that didn't belong to him.
Excessive greed only leads to one outcome: backlash.
Around noon, Jiang Zhi brought food again. Upon seeing me in Jiang Qing's office, her expression immediately changed. "What are you doing here again?"
Jiang Qing's expression was calm. He scrutinized Jiang Zhi's features. Looking closely, she didn't resemble him at all. He had previously thought she looked like Lin Hui without giving it much thought.
Now, she did resemble Zhou Yuyou in his youth.
There was no need for further examination to determine that she wasn't his daughter.
Jiang Qing's voice was indifferent: "She's my daughter. Is it a surprise that she's here?"
"Dad, you're biased! Do you want my sister to come to Jiang's? I want her too!"
Jiang Qing chuckled: "You think you're worthy?" The coquettish Jiang Zhi was completely bewildered. Had Jiang Qing taken the wrong medicine? He had never spoken to her like this before.
"Dad, did I do something wrong? Please don't hate me, okay? I'll change." Jiang Qing didn't expose her, but said calmly, "I'm busy. Put the food down, I'll eat in a bit."
"Dad, what about my joining the company?"
"We'll talk about it later." Jiang Qing had his assistant see Jiang Zhi off.
Jiang Qing and I followed Jiang Zhi to the underground parking garage.
Sure enough, Fu Xici was there too. He said ingratiatingly, "Zhi'er, has Uncle Jiang agreed to let you join the company?"
"No, he's been so nice to that bitch lately. No matter how much I begged, it was no use. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel like Dad is acting a little strange."
"Then you'd better work harder. Jiang Wanwan is clearly going to fight you for the family fortune. Now her mother is pregnant again. If you don't think of a way, the Jiang family's assets will have nothing to do with you in the future." Fu Xici looked even more anxious than Jiang Zhi.
I glanced at Jiang Qing's reaction; his face was getting darker and darker.
These people who don't know what's good for them are eyeing the Jiang family. He's not dead yet! No one would be happy in that situation.
Jiang Qing probably wanted to figure out one thing: whether Jiang Zhi knew about the drugs in the food.
Jiang Zhi crossed her arms, her face also pale. "Those things that happened before disappointed him. What could I do? I even increased the dosage of the drug, and I don't know when it will take effect."
"Alright, alright, don't be angry. I'll take you to buy a bag."
It was clear that Jiang Zhi knew, and that Fu Xici had even been involved.
The two got into the car, and Jiang Qing and I emerged from the shadows. Jiang Qing lit a cigarette, remaining silent. I could understand his feelings.
If Jiang Zhi didn't know about the drugs, he might feel a little better.
At least his beloved daughter of many years had been deceived; when he retaliated against others, she wouldn't be implicated.
Now, to tell him that this daughter was not only fake but also wanted to harm him, how could he bear it?
He extinguished the cigarette, his voice hoarse: "Wanwan, I'm sorry."
"It's okay, it's all in the past." The real Jiang Wanwan had never blamed him; she was long dead, and I didn't need his apology.
I only hope that Jiang Wanwan can be reborn into a loving family and not repeat her mistakes.
Jiang Qing stood silently in the darkness. I saw his clenched fists; one hand was still injured, and the veins on the other were bulging.
He still needed to process the cruel truth.
He lowered his head and murmured, "Since my marriage has broken down, why should they be able to remain unscathed?"
Afternoon.
Zhou Yuyou indeed personally picked them up at the airport. I watched their lively family from a distance.
His youngest child was only five years old, being led by his wife.
When he met Mrs. Zhou, he went up to hug her, then picked up the child, chatting with his father-in-law and reporting on his work.
His assistant carried the family's luggage.
They looked so happy and harmonious. Jiang Qing had already leaked this news to Lin Hui beforehand and anonymously sent her a package.
The package was full of evidence of Zhou Yuyou and his wife's affection over the years.
Zhou Yuyou's explanation was that he didn't love his wife and they would divorce sooner or later. Lin Hui believed him. She had always thought that she and Zhou Yuyou were truly in love. She was sure that when she saw the evidence, she would be furious and then deny it, wanting to witness it with her own eyes.
So she came too, and secretly witnessed Zhou Yuyou kissing his wife eagerly when he picked her up at the airport.
He was holding his son and embracing his wife; the scene was extremely jarring.
No one is a fool when it comes to love or not.
Thinking about how she had been neglected for so many years because of her relationship with Jiang Qing, while he was living happily with his wife,
driven by intense jealousy, Lin Hui was bound to do something.
She arranged to meet Zhou Yuyou again, at the same hotel as before, even the room was the same.
So Jiang Qing and I witnessed it.
As soon as she entered, she began to interrogate Zhou Yuyou about whether he loved her or not, and then recounted all the things she had done over the years.
With each revelation, Jiang Qing's face darkened further.
So Lin Hui had done so much! Many of these actions had hurt Jiang Wanwan and Xu Lan.
Seeing Zhou Yuyou finally coax Lin Hui back with sweet words, and the two of them entangled again...
The sight of them locked in a passionate embrace was too much for me to bear, so I quickly turned off the TV.
Jiang Qing kept smoking, and I felt the atmosphere was incredibly awkward. I coughed lightly, "Dad, are you hungry?"
"Wanwan, I'm so sorry you and Lan'er have suffered all these years."
He stubbed out his cigarette, raised his hand, and patted my head. "It won't happen again. Dad won't let you suffer any more."
Zhou Yuyou, having finished coaxing Lin Hui, had to go home and appease his wife, so he left quickly.
He had barely left when Lin Hui, still basking in the afterglow of their passion, heard the doorbell ring.
I quickly turned the TV back on; the show was about to begin!
"Who is it?"
"Room service." Lin Hui, wearing a bathrobe, got out of bed and opened the door without a second thought.
Unexpectedly, upon opening the door, he was met with Jiang Qing's cold eyes. His tall figure stood in the doorway, and he said indifferently, "Was it enjoyable?"