Chapter 444 It's okay, I'm used to it.

Achu didn't say anything, but just looked aggrieved.

Nangong Tianyue couldn't understand what Xu Li and the others meant, but he could sense malice from their tone and eyes.

Then he automatically interpreted it as these people were all cursing Ah Chu and bullying her!

Nangong Tianyue was furious and shouted, "Don't you dare insult my sister! Why should she apologize?! You're the ones who should apologize to my sister!"

He spread his arms and leaned forward, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, shielding Achu behind him.

Looking at the back of Nangong Tianyue's head, Achu felt a warm feeling wash over her.

She wasn't actually hurt by Xu Li and the others' words; such words from unimportant people have no power to harm her.

Qiu Shulian, from the second wife's side, chuckled and said, "Third sister-in-law, what are you doing? Are you holding a denunciation meeting?"

"Are you talking about that show called 'Love at First Sight' that Chu Chu produced? I watched it too, it was quite interesting."

"But why do you say that Chu Chu is targeting Yao Yao? Isn't Chu Chu also on the show?"

"Your accusations must have hurt Chu Chu terribly. Anyone who didn't know better would think Chu Chu was your adopted daughter."

The second and third wives are naturally in competition with each other.

They usually appear to be amicable, but when it comes to causing trouble for the third wife, the second wife is ruthless.

Qiu Shulian's daughter, Nangong Shirui, rolled her eyes and spoke up as well.

"Ninth Sister, are you still going to make a second season of that dating reality show? I want to go and play it too. My boyfriend and I are so much fun, the audience will definitely love it!"

Ah Chu looked over and obediently replied, "Yes, Seventh Sister. The response to this dating reality show was quite good, and I'm considering a second season."

Nangong Shirui: "Then you have to save a spot for me! Don't worry, I'm not as delicate as some people who can't stand any hardship. I like challenges!"

Nangong Xueyao's face almost turned black as she gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger.

She took a deep breath, adjusted her facial expression, and was about to speak with tears in her eyes when she was subtly interrupted by A-Chu.

"Mom, Fifth Brother, Little Brother, I know you feel sorry for Xueyao, and I've tried my best to help her on the show."

"Although I decided on the program, I didn't handle all the planning details."

"This program is newly launched, and it does have many shortcomings."

“But you say I’m deliberately targeting Xueyao, that’s slander, I don’t believe it.”

Ah Chu, with a stern face, said stubbornly.

As soon as she finished speaking, the old man finally spoke up: "If you can't even endure the slightest hardship, then quit the entertainment industry and stay at home. Anyway, I heard that you take leave every few days when you're filming."

Grandpa Nangong is a very dedicated person. Although he doesn't think much of entertainers and celebrities, he believes that since Nangong Xueyao has chosen this profession, she should be dedicated to it.

Nangong Xueyao's heart skipped a beat.

The old man wasn't close to her to begin with, it wouldn't be good if he disliked her because of this!

While cursing A-Chu in her heart, Nangong Xueyao quickly said, "Grandpa, you misunderstood! I can endure hardship!"

"I also think the variety show my sister is producing is very interesting; it's a very different experience!"

"My mom and the others were just worried about me, and that's why they said those things."

"Sister, please apologize to you on behalf of Mom and the others, okay? Please don't blame them."

Nangong Xueyao said the last sentence while looking at Achu.

Achu looked at her, a slightly sad smile on her face: "It's okay, I'm used to it."

These words make it seem like everyone from the third wife's family is a villain.

It was only then that Nangong Wang stepped in to play the good cop: "Achu, your mother is just impatient and her words aren't always pleasant, so don't take it to heart."

Achu nodded and said softly, "I know, Mom is just too concerned about and dotes on Xueyao, that's why she's so angry."

Nangong Wang: "..."

He felt that his daughter was becoming more and more formidable. With just a few words, she could say things that sounded like nice, but somehow made the third branch of the family seem even less so.

Didn't you see that the old man's expression was a bit unpleasant?

Fortunately, Ah Chu changed the subject at just the right moment and started talking about the charity foundation.

Nangong Wang then thought that he was probably overthinking things.

The old man spoke, saying to Achu, "You proposed this charitable foundation, so you will be in charge of taking full control of it."

Ah Chu agreed, then turned to Qiu Shulian: "Second Aunt, you often attend charity galas. If I have any questions afterward, may I ask you for help?"

Qiu Shulian said generously, "Of course! Don't worry, Chuchu, your second aunt will definitely not hide anything from you."

"If you have any questions about company matters, you can ask your second uncle or fourth brother."

It's just the management rights of a charitable foundation; the second wife doesn't even care about it.

Xu Li couldn't stand Qiu Shulian's attitude, as if the Nangong family was now under the control of their second branch.

She is indeed an impatient person and not very bright.

Because he was angry, he was about to say something, but Nangong Wang stopped him in time.

Nangong Wang glared at her secretly, signaling her to stop talking and upset the old man.

Xu Li held her breath, but ultimately dared not speak.

Ah Chu obediently agreed when he heard Qiu Shulian's words.

Her gaze shifted and landed on the very silent Nangong Tianyu.

Although Nangong Tianyu has always appeared calm and composed, he usually seems to have everything under control.

He appears humble, but there's arrogance hidden in his eyes.

But today, there were faint bluish tints under his eyes. It seemed no different from usual, but you could still tell if you looked closely. He looked somewhat dejected.

Normally, he would pretend to stop Nangong Tianchen and Nangong Tianling after they finished scolding her, but he didn't do that today.

Achu looked concerned and asked, "Brother, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"

Before Nangong Tianyu could speak, Nangong Tiankuo from the second branch of the family couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Big brother must be feeling unwell, after all, you've broken up with your girlfriend and been suspended from all your duties."

Nangong Tianyu's face instantly darkened.

Not only him, but the faces of the other members of the third branch of the family also turned somewhat grim.

Nangong Tianchen even tried to slam his fist on the table and stand up, but Nangong Xueyao stopped him in time.

Achu's eyes widened in surprise, then she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, big brother, I didn't know..."

No, of course she knew!

The bidding for a plot of land that Nangong Tianyu was in charge of was surprisingly won by his rival, who managed to win the bid with a slightly higher price, causing significant losses to the Nangong Group.

That's not the main point. The main point is that the person who leaked Nangong Group's bidding price was Nangong Tianyu's secretary and lover!

What the old man found even more intolerable was that this secretary was a man!