Chapter 384 Her protective nature towards her family VS His soft heart towards his wronged child (42 chapters)

Jiang Zhiyi didn't know what was wrong with her.

Her words and actions were completely beyond her control.

In his presence, her emotions seemed to be magnified many times over, and she couldn't hold back at all; she would ignite at the slightest provocation.

She recalled that several times when she went home, her elders couldn't help but tease her, saying that she had become more and more like a spoiled little girl as she grew up, and that her temper had also grown a lot. However, they said that she was more lovable now, so it didn't matter.

Fu Chengyan patted the tea that had splashed on his shoulder and asked her coldly, "When did I ever say that I wanted you to be a mistress or a lover? Didn't I tell you that we should be a proper boyfriend and girlfriend? The Fu family will never allow the existence of illegitimate children. Do you think my child is something that just any woman can get pregnant with? Why would I want you to have a child? When have you ever seriously thought about what I really meant? You never have."

"Our previous relationship... it was something we both tacitly agreed to. Before we got together, didn't I repeatedly ask you if you also agreed willingly? In these three years, where have I wronged you? I gave you whatever you wanted, what else were you dissatisfied with? Later, you wanted a formal relationship, you wanted a legitimate one, and I agreed. But what was the result? You chose to betray me, you did those things behind my back. What more do you want from me? Sometimes I really want to kill you."

Jiang Zhiyi blinked, her curled eyelashes trembling slightly.

He stood up and walked over to her, pulled her up from the chair, placed one hand on her shoulder, and used the other to lift her right hand up.

"Look at this hand, how beautiful and fair it is. Do you remember what it looked like three years ago? It was covered in calluses that made my heart ache. Now that it's healed, you start throwing things at me, trying to kill me, don't you?"

"Who gave you permission to smash things on my property? Who dares to treat me like this? Do you know what intentional assault is? If it were anyone else, I would have reported them to jail long ago. You cause trouble in front of me whenever you're unhappy, hitting people, smashing things, burning down houses... Who taught you all this? Would you do this in front of your family, your lover, or even a complete stranger? Would you dare to do this?"

His gaze was incredibly sharp, each word piercing her heart as he continued to speak of facts she didn't want to face but were utterly undeniable: "You dare say I'm not good to you? You act so recklessly in front of me simply because you know I like you, know I'll treat you well, know I'll spoil you, and know I can't bear to discipline you. Do you dare admit these things? You don't. Of course, even if you don't want to admit it, you can't deny it at all."

Jiang Zhiyi kept a tense expression and didn't say anything.

Fu Chengyan released her, took a few steps back, and distanced himself from her.

"Before, you took advantage of my feelings for you and acted recklessly. And now? What makes you think I won't hold it against you? Do you really think I'll still like you after what you've done?"

Jiang Zhiyi's heart suddenly trembled, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. As if someone had caught her red-handed, she said angrily, "Then go ahead and argue with me. I'm not afraid of you. Go ahead and sue me. Go ahead and put me in jail."

Fu Chengyan stood in front of her, looking at her.

Looking at her aggrieved expression, at her gushing tears, at the sadness she herself didn't even realize.

for a long time.

He sighed almost imperceptibly, but still reached out to wipe away her tears.

Jiang Zhiyi tried to back away and refused to let him touch her, but he forcibly pulled her over.

He wiped away the tears on her face little by little.

He said softly, "I'm too lazy to waste my time with you, it's pointless. It's good that you don't care about me, you'd better have completely forgotten me."

She turned her head away from him.

Fu Chengyan remained silent, gazing at her intently.

After a while, he said again, "You don't have to make your brother transfer schools. That's already the best school in the whole city of A. Where else do you want him to study? I'm not going to argue with a brat. Let him stay in that school. I won't do anything to him."

The room remained quiet for a long time.

Jiang Zhiyi knew he wouldn't lie, and since he had already said so, she naturally wouldn't go back on her word.

She didn't linger and left with her bag.

As she pushed open the door, Fu Chengyan suddenly said something, which could be considered a reminder to her.

However, there was a subtle hint of annoyance in his tone.

“The Ji family is different… You can’t get into their house. Even if they try their best to let you in, you might not be happy.”

With her background and identity, it would only be a cannibalistic golden cage.

“It’s none of your business,” she said.

...

Six months later.

Jiang Zhiyi had a relatively peaceful six months, without encountering any unpleasant events.

But I always felt heavy-hearted and depressed.

She opened her phone and checked the messages from the Fu family.

In the past six months, the Fu family has frequently made the news, and the company has experienced considerable turmoil.

Several of Fu's investment's mega-projects have been frequently reported, forcing them to halt construction and undergo investigations, resulting in a tight cash flow.

Furthermore, there are rumors that Lin Chengtian, a director of the Lin Group who has a long-standing feud with Fu Chengyan, has acquired a large number of Fu Group shares through various channels, and his shareholding has reached the standard stipulated in the company's articles of association for nomination to the board of directors...

These next few days will be the Fu family's shareholders' meeting.

Jiang Zhiyi clicked on the news message.

Just yesterday, Lin Chengtian, who successfully joined the board of directors, now holds more shares than Fu Chengyan. He then demanded Fu Chengyan's removal from his post, citing multiple major decision-making errors that caused huge economic losses to the company.

Following a vote by the shareholders present, as Lin Chengtian had hoped, Fu Chengyan was removed from his post.

This is the latest news, released three hours ago.

Jiang Zhiyi looked at it repeatedly, confirming it again and again.

She was completely stunned and couldn't believe it.

In just a few short months, the Fu family changed hands.