Luo Nianzhen and Cheng Yuanshan were very surprised to learn that Jiang Tian had to receive treatment there because of a chronic illness.

Because they had recently witnessed their daughter-in-law's sharp tongue.

She was very lively and healthy at that time, how could she suddenly become seriously ill?

"Her illness is not serious and she can live for a long time, but it is difficult to treat. She must receive long-term treatment there. For her sake, she will not be coming back."

Cheng Yuanshan and Luo Nianzhen's impression of their daughter-in-law is still somewhat vague. At first, they thought she was a virtuous daughter-in-law in their eyes, but later, when she argued with them for her husband, they felt that she was a bit too unruly.

In short, since they hadn't had time to develop a relationship before she was going back to live with her family, the impact on them was minimal.

"The interests of both parties should not be harmed in any way."

Cheng Yuanshan was still most concerned about that big project.

Cheng Yanzheng shook his head: "No, it's just for treatment. The marriage alliance isn't over. In the eyes of outsiders, we're still family. Besides, our willingness to treat her illness makes us the beneficiary in other people's eyes."

Since their son had already made arrangements, the couple didn't say anything more. They didn't have much control over him anymore; he was now the backbone of the group.

"Then get her treated properly. If she can't be cured, you should divorce her as soon as possible. You're still young, it's not too late to find someone suitable."

“Yes, yes, yes, once this project is over, we should divorce her as soon as possible. She’s sick, and we don’t know if she’ll be able to have children in the future. We can find someone younger and healthier.” Luo Nianzhen agreed with her husband.

Cheng Yanzheng glanced coldly at his parents, then added, "Gao Yaohong took his girlfriend to the snow mountain and ran into Jiang Tian at the airport. Jiang Tian was just standing with a little girl, and he spread rumors that she was pregnant out of wedlock, sent me the photos, and even told Jiang Tian's father. The Jiang family has already come to me, believing that we are not sincere enough in this cooperation. They cannot accept that their innocent daughter has been slandered."

Cheng Yuanshan and Luo Nianzhen's expressions immediately changed.

“I hope you will not believe the rumors spread by the man surnamed Gao, and do not provoke Jiang Tian’s condition to worsen. If anything happens to her, the Jiang family will hold us responsible. It’s a matter of reputation. The project currently cannot do without the Jiang family’s cooperation. If Gao Yaohong wants the Cheng family’s assets, let him come and fight me for them himself. Don’t resort to any underhanded methods.”

"Yan Zheng, how could you say that about your brother? He admitted his mistake, and that's that. Maybe he was just trying to be helpful by reminding you. Why do you always think the worst of people?" Luo Nianzhen looked extremely sad.

Cheng Yanzheng sneered, looking at his biological parents: "Didn't you notice? You chose to believe me from the very beginning because I don't lie, and I'm always the most honest person. Since I didn't lie, you know in your hearts who did."

“From childhood to adulthood, how many times has Gao Yaohong harmed me? Do you dare say you don’t know at all? You’ve poured all your affection and love into a son who has no blood relation with you, so you always choose to protect him. It’s fine if he causes trouble for me, but he doesn’t need to drag unimportant people into it. Others work hard from within, but he spreads rumors about this person and lies about that person. Your good son is always someone who can’t stand up to scruples!”

"Smack!"

A heavy slap landed on Cheng Yanzheng's face.

Cheng Yanzheng showed no intention of resisting; he simply continued to sneer, "The group is mine. I rescued it when it was on the verge of collapse, and it has been my asset ever since. Gao Yaohong can take it if he wants; let's see if he can get it. If your good son dares to spread rumors about me again and try to embarrass me, don't blame me for having the foundation cut off his funding first. You can protect him if you want; I also want to see how much money can satisfy his appetite."

"You don't want this so-called family affection and my filial piety, so there's no need to put on an act anymore. If you need anything, contact my secretary. Let's see each other less often."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Luo Nianzhen covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face: "How could he do this? How could he do this..."

A few days later, Gao Yaohong returned. During dinner, he mentioned Jiang Tian to his parents, intentionally or unintentionally.

“I saw my sister-in-law at the airport a few days ago. She was very affectionate with a little girl. If you didn’t know, you would think that was her daughter. The little girl was very pretty.”

Gao Yaohong had been asking Jiang's father about the outcome these past few days, only to find that the father had blocked him.

He was somewhat surprised, but not panicked; perhaps it was just a momentary lapse in judgment.

Unable to get an answer from Jiang's father, and desperately wanting to know the result, he could only try to get information from the Cheng couple.

The upper class is full of snobs. After learning that most of the Cheng family's assets would be inherited by his biological son, Gao Yaohong's social standing plummeted.

He has virtually no connections right now, and while he wants to pay someone to investigate, he's reluctant to spend his meager living expenses.

So let the adoptive parents do it; they'll eventually find out the truth.

However, to his surprise, during a casual chat at the dinner table, Cheng Yuanshan suddenly put down his chopsticks.

"Gao Yaohong, when exactly does your school start? Is your schedule so relaxed? I've always taught you from a young age to increase your knowledge, improve your abilities, and broaden your horizons through learning! Sending you abroad was also in the hope that you could go further and further! But not long ago, my secretary contacted your school, and they said your name wasn't on the list! Where have you been studying all these years?!"

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