Chapter 24 She's clearly a mistress, why is she putting on such a virtuous act!

Lin Chengchou's words made the already tense atmosphere even worse!

Yin Meng stared in astonishment, mouth agape, her eyes fixed on Jiang Shiyuan's cold and beautiful face, her heart pounding wildly!

She had asked her if the rumors circulating online were true.

But Jiang Shiyuan neither confirmed nor denied it, and she didn't delve into it further.

After all, how could a real CEO's wife work like a beast of burden in the most demanding R&D department? How could she not even have a formal position and just be a low-level contract worker?!

What kind of abstract philosophy of marriage is this?!

Seeing that Jiang Shiyuan remained silent, only staring coldly at him, Lin Chengchou frowned and asked:

"Xiao Yuan, did you understand what I said?"

"Chairman Lin, as you get older, how come your skin is getting thicker and thicker?" Jiang Shiyuan smiled, but the smile in her eyes was so cold.

The Lin mother and daughter were both stunned, and even the usually eloquent Liu Nianrou was speechless.

Lin Chengchou glared angrily, but dared not lash out in public, so he let out a bubbly sound of anger:

"Jiang Shiyuan! Watch your attitude, I'm your father!"

"Only rumors need explanation; do facts need explanation?"

Jiang Shiyuan, who was usually quiet, went all out after deciding to divorce Xie Jinghuai. "If I had eaten shit, would I have to smile and tell everyone that I ate Wagyu beef? How big of a bubble would I have in my brain to cover up for a woman who tried to destroy my marriage? Drinking soy sauce and acting crazy, do you think I have nothing better to do?"

Originally, she didn't want to argue with them in front of Yin Meng.

However, they are shameless.

Then she doesn't need to save face for them anymore.

"Brother Cheng, it's fine if Xiaoyuan doesn't want to."

Liu Nianrou put her arm around her daughter's shoulder and explained earnestly, "Xiaoyuan, you've really misunderstood your sister. She's always been a simple and kind child. How could she possibly try to ruin your relationship with Jinghuai? You're really overthinking it!"

Lin Chengchou's lips trembled with anger, "How could you say that about Xinxin? She's your own sister!"

Jiang Shiyuan let out a cold laugh.

She'd rather adopt a dog as her sister than acknowledge Lin Zhixin!

"Sister, your marriage with Jinghuai is in trouble, how can you try to frame me?"

Lin Zhixin's eyes were red and glistening with tears of grievance. "Why didn't you tell Dad that you've been away from home for many days?"

Jiang Shiyuan smiled casually and said, "Isn't this just waiting for you to complain?"

Lin Zhixin bit her lower lip, her gaze darkening.

Lin Chengchou was taken aback, then angrily rebuked, "Jiang Shiyuan, you and President Xie have a falling out? What are you doing?! What if you offend the Xie family and the Lin family's project is affected?!"

As an observer, Yin Meng was already hardening her fists upon hearing this.

The father's daughter's marriage is in trouble, but he doesn't care about her situation; he only cares about projects and profits!

It really proves the saying: "If there's a stepmother, there's a stepfather!"

“My surname is Jiang, not Lin. The Lin family’s project may have an impact, but it has nothing to do with me.”

Jiang Shiyuan exuded a cold and aloof demeanor, as if saying, "Keep away, Lin family." He added, "From now on, please refrain from speaking about anything concerning your Lin family."

"When my mother's company was in trouble, you stood by and did nothing. Now you want me to help Lin Zhixin clean up her mess? Do you think that's even possible?"

After saying that, she took Yin Meng's hand and turned to leave.

"Jiang Shiyuan! You stop right there!" Lin Chengchou's usually gentle and refined face turned red with anger!

Lin Zhixin whispered with tears in her eyes, "Dad, it's fine if my sister won't help. I'm alright, I can handle it..."

"Brother Cheng, you have high blood pressure. Be careful not to get angry and ruin your health."

Liu Nianrou hurriedly patted her husband's trembling back and sighed helplessly, "Otherwise, I'll swallow my pride and ask President Xie for help. He's always been very good to our Lin family and to Xinxin. Didn't he say before that we should come to him if we had any difficulties? With President Xie stepping in, this matter will definitely be resolved properly."

From the perspective of the Lin family mother and daughter, they still hope that Xie Jinghuai can step forward.

Jiang Shiyuan's identity and her relationship with Xie Jinghuai should remain buried deep underground, never to see the light of day.

Naturally, Liu Nianrou was also worried that if the fact that Jiang Shiyuan and Xie Jinghuai were husband and wife were exposed at this critical moment, her precious daughter would likely be criticized even more harshly!

After much deliberation, it was decided that Xie Jinghuai personally taking charge was the safest course of action.

Lin Chengchou remained silent, but his expression showed hesitation.

Jiang Shiyuan lowered her long eyelashes, her eyes filled with desolation.

Yes, no matter how things get, Xie Jinghuai will do his best to solve any trouble Lin Zhixin encounters; and he will rush to her side as quickly as possible whenever she needs him.

Go find him, no problem.

"I really threw up."

Yin Meng has always been a girl with an overflowing sense of justice. Before she had even taken two steps, she couldn't help but complain, "She's clearly a mistress, but she still tries to put on a big facade. Isn't she afraid that one day a strong wind will blow her down and smash her to pieces?"

"Wait, what did you just say?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhixin stepped forward, pointed at Yin Meng's nose, and angrily questioned, "Who are you calling a mistress?!"

Yin Meng stuck out her tongue. "I didn't say it was you, why are you so anxious? Are you taking it personally?"

"You—!" Lin Zhixin stared intently at her, determined to remember that face!

"Alright, Xinxin, there are people coming and going here. You're in the eye of the storm right now. If we make a scene, we'll suffer. Let's go back and talk about it!"

Liu Nianrou hurriedly went over and pulled away Lin Zhixin, whose eyes were red with anger, and glanced at Jiang Shiyuan with an ambiguous look.

Lin Chengchou shook his head angrily, "They can't be tamed, they really can't be tamed!"

Seeing the family of three leave, Yin Meng was still not satisfied and spat fiercely:

"Two green tea bitches! They're like lotus root sticks with sores on them, not one of them has a kind heart!"

"Mengmeng, thank you for standing up for me. But please don't do that again."

Jiang Shiyuan looked at her seriously, "Lin Zhixin will soon officially take over Xie's R&D department, and she will be your direct supervisor from now on."

You've offended her; you'll definitely have endless trouble in the future.

"Don't be afraid, Sister Shiyuan."

Yin Meng grasped her hand, her eyes crinkling with a smile. "I've already resigned. I submitted my resignation yesterday. I handed over all my work and left Xie's before Lin Zhixin arrived."

Jiang Shiyuan stared in astonishment, "Mengmeng, why..."

"Actually, I've had this idea for a while, but as soon as I mention resigning, my mom gets angry and argues with me, so I can only stay at Xie's Group and go to work every day like I'm going to a funeral."

Yin Meng looked at her intently, "Now, I feel more relaxed than ever before. It was Shi Yuan's departure that gave me tremendous courage."

I believe life is your own; don't worry too much about what others think, live for yourself!

Jiang Shiyuan gazed quietly into the girl's bright and radiant eyes, feeling both gratified and deeply moved.

Live for yourself.

It took her five whole years to finally understand those six simple words.

"Let's go, Sister Shiyuan, let's have a good look around and not leave those unlucky people!" Yin Meng always seemed full of energy, dispelling the gloom in Jiang Shiyuan's heart.

...

After browsing for a while, Jiang Shiyuan bought some snacks that the old lady liked, and walked out of the mall with Yin Meng.

Suddenly, a commotion arose.

Hey! Look over there!

"Good heavens! A fight has broken out? What's all this commotion? Let's go see!"

Jiang Shiyuan and Yin Meng exchanged glances for a moment, then looked in the direction of the sound—