If he just hands it over to Jian Yixue like this, then what was the point of all those things he did back then?

How could he willingly step down from the pinnacle he had worked so hard to reach in his entire life?

Seeing this, Jian Yixue was not surprised, but found it amusing.

The Jian family never belonged to Jian Mingpeng from the beginning. If it weren't for his mother's help, there would be no Jian family in the world.

Whether it was initial capital or connections, it all depended on my mother's help.

In the end, Jian Mingpeng, that heartless bastard, still chose to harm her mother for the sake of power.

Jian Yixue never expected such an ungrateful person to have a change of heart.

He then snorted coldly, "Whether you're willing or not is none of my business. I'm here today simply to reclaim what rightfully belonged to my mother. For so many years, you've lived a carefree life, relying on the Jian family business that my mother built from scratch, openly supporting your mistress and her daughter. You should be content!"

Please remember, this wasn't given to me by you, it's something you owe me. None of this ever belonged to you!

His words carried an unspeakable coldness and ruthlessness.

However, Jian Yixue felt that she had been kind enough to someone like Jian Mingpeng.

As soon as Jian Yixue spoke, the three shareholders, including Xu Dongsheng, were stunned for a moment, and then shocked.

Xu Dongsheng, who had originally invested in Dongfang Tinglan because of his appreciation for her, was shocked and incredulous at the moment.

How could such a beautiful woman choose such a man as her husband? You must know that 20 years ago, Dongfang Tinglan was one of the most talented women in the capital, regardless of her stunning beauty.

Not to mention other places, there were so many people pursuing her in the capital city alone that the line couldn't keep up, and he was once one of them.

Back then, he didn't have the status he has now; he was just a recent college graduate starting his own business.

By then, Dongfang Tinglan was already renowned, a far cry from his former self.

He was fortunate enough to meet Dongfang Tinglan at a banquet, and Dongfang Tinglan, who was like a fairy descending to earth, instantly captivated him.

He couldn't find any adjectives to describe that stunningly beautiful woman.

She was stunningly beautiful at the banquet, and wherever she went, she was the object of pursuit by celebrities and the wealthy. At that time, almost every eligible bachelor in the capital wanted to win her heart.

However, she did not get close to anyone, politely declining all offers, just like an elegant peony, existing proudly and beautifully on her own.

That's why, thinking that he had nothing, he had even less confidence to go up and get to know Dongfang Tinglan.

Throughout the banquet, his gaze would be drawn to other things from time to time, and fearing that Dongfang Tinglan would notice, he would force himself to look away.

But Kexin was lost at that time and has not been found to this day.

However, after returning from the banquet, he began working day and night, hoping to gain enough ability as soon as possible so that he could have more opportunities to meet Dongfang Tinglan.

Unfortunately, before he could succeed, he heard that Dongfang Tinglan had married an unknown ordinary person.

God knows how desperate he was at that time.

He was depressed for a long time before he finally came to his senses.

Since it has already happened, all he can do is wish her happiness. As long as she feels this is the life she wants, he will silently protect her and bury this feeling deep in his heart, devoting himself to his career from then on.

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Later, when he achieved some success in his career, he felt that he was finally able to protect her. Just as he was happy, bad news came.

Dongfang Tinglan died in a car accident!

In an instant, he couldn't believe it. He found out which hospital Dongfang Tinglan was in and rushed there without thinking.

But he was still too late; when he arrived at the hospital, Dongfang Tinglan was no longer there.

The nurse told him that her husband had already picked her up.

He didn't even get to see her one last time.

Looking back, he realized that he seemed to have never had any formal communication with Dongfang Tinglan.

He never told her about his feelings for her.

He deeply regretted not having mustered the courage to step forward at the banquet, and now, he had no chance anymore.

That period was the darkest and most decadent time for Xu Dongsheng.

For a full six months, apart from work, he rested for no more than five hours a day. It seemed that only endless work could lessen his regret and sorrow.

He worked non-stop for six months, which severely depleted his health, and he fell ill.

But he didn't care; even in the hospital, he would work as long as he was conscious.

Finally, it was his parents who pleaded with him. Seeing the expressions on his parents' faces, now white-haired and aged, he broke down!

Yes, he has parents to take care of, he can't be so selfish.

He then pulled himself together, but even now, at over forty years old, he remains a proud bachelor.

Yes, he still can't forget that wonderful woman who appeared in his world more than 20 years ago.

It seems that there is nothing in this world that can move him anymore.

The thought that Jian Mingpeng was such a hypocrite, daring to treat her like this after marrying her, filled Xu Dongsheng with anger.

Such a wonderful woman, yet Jian Mingpeng didn't cherish her at all and even betrayed her.

In that instant, Xu Dongsheng made a decision.

Xu Dongsheng looked at Jian Yixue in front of him and fell into memories. This was his daughter.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the girl's appearance was almost identical to hers, but their temperaments were worlds apart. She was like a lotus rising from the mud, untainted by its surroundings, while the girl before him had a colder temperament, like a winter plum blossom.

Therefore, when the girl first appeared, he did not realize that Jian Yixue was Dongfang Tinglan's daughter.

Suddenly, the image of the woman appeared in his mind, and a touch of tenderness appeared in his eyes.

Fortunately, she has not completely disappeared; her fate will continue to unfold in this world.

Thinking of what Jian Yixue had just said, he felt a pang of heartache.

He didn't know what Dongfang Tinglan's married life was like. He had assumed she had found true love, so after learning of her marriage, he hadn't inquired much about her.

He thought that someone as intelligent as her must have good judgment and must have found someone who deeply loved her. Otherwise, why would someone as outstanding as her choose a man who had nothing?

Later, although he invested in the Jian family and worked with Jian Mingpeng, and although he disliked Jian Mingpeng's way of doing things, he never imagined that Jian Mingpeng's private character would be so despicable.

If he had known, he would have done everything in his power to stop it from happening, and he certainly wouldn't have stood idly by after her death.

He believed that even if Dongfang Tinglan passed away, as her husband, he would surely treat their daughter well.