Xu Guanshan didn't expect that meeting this woman again would be like this.

His brows were grim, and he didn't say a word for a long while.

He underestimated Xia Xi. When he was negotiating the deal with her, he never expected this day to come.

Seven years passed, and Xu Yanfeng finally fell into her hands.

You are really capable.

Putting aside the fact that Xu Yanfeng was his son, Xu Guanshan had to express his admiration for her.

Is this another form of "sleeping on straw and tasting gall"?

Zhong Yinghong's worst fears had come true—this was the first time her son had brought his girlfriend to visit, and even if Xu Guanshan wasn't happy, he still had to show some basic courtesy. He didn't even respond when someone greeted him.

Xu Guanshan used to be very particular about etiquette and manners, but this time, no one knows what happened and he was so disrespectful to the younger generation.

Zhong Yinghong was so anxious that sweat broke out on her forehead. She reached behind her and nudged her husband, reminding him not to overdo it. He was the one who wanted to see her, and he shouldn't have that attitude.

Xu Guanshan stared at Xia Xi for a long time and only said "hmm" lightly.

Zhong Yinghong finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was willing to respond, it would not embarrass her.

"Please sit down, don't be shy." Zhong Yinghong raised her hand with a smile, pressed her palm downward, and tried to adjust the atmosphere.

While Xia Xi wasn't paying attention, Zhong Yinghong secretly gave her husband a look that advised him to stop.

Xu Guanshan pretended to be kind and said, "I ordered a fish and the housekeeper went to pick it up. I just got a call that there was a problem with the car on the way. Xu Yanfeng, go pick it up."

Xu Yanfeng was stunned when his name was called. What did that mean? Did they want to get rid of him?

Xu Junmo thought of this, and his heart tightened. He knew that his father wouldn't be so easy to deal with, even with his mother's mediation. He cleared his throat and took the initiative to take the task: "I'll go."

He turned around and asked Xu Yanfeng: "Is your car parked in the yard? Give me the car keys."

Xu Yanfeng pointed him in a direction. The car keys were on a metal tray on the table at the entrance. His action meant that he agreed with Xu Junmo's suggestion and ignored Xu Guanshan's words.

Xu Junmo still felt a lingering fear of his father and glanced at him. Xu Guanshan's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes showed a hint of emotion. Knowing his father, Xu Junmo knew he was furious. For a moment, he felt a tingling sensation, his scalp tingling.

In the stagnant atmosphere, Xia Xi pulled Xu Yanfeng's sleeve and looked into his eyes. Her eyes were filled with peace and tranquility. "You should go."

Xu Yanfeng also looked at her, but he said to Xu Guanshan: "There are so many servants and cars at home, they don't really need me to go. It's just a fish, it's okay not to eat it."

Xu Yanfeng was an expert at adding fuel to the fire. Xu Junmo was sweating for him after hearing what he said, fearing that his father would lose control and slap him again.

What is coming cannot be avoided, Xia Xi thought.

She had anticipated various possibilities before coming here, so the current situation was not unexpected.

"But I want to eat fish. Freshly delivered fish must be delicious." Xia Xi didn't want to ruin Xu Yanfeng's plan, but she had no choice. "Just go. It's so hot, if you're late, the fish will die on the way."

Xu Yanfeng's eyes were deep and fixed on her face, as if he wanted to see into her heart.

Xia Xi said softly, "Don't worry, I'll be fine." Then, even lower, so only they could hear, "Your family won't eat me."

After struggling for a long time, Xu Yanfeng moved, took the car keys and went out.

The door opened and closed, and the room became almost dead silent.

Xu Junmo could clearly see his father's face change; he had been so calm just a moment ago. But he could also understand why Xu Yanfeng ignored his words, not even paying attention. As soon as Xia Xi spoke, Xu Yanfeng obediently followed his orders. He must have felt his fatherly authority was offended, and he felt suffocated.

Xu Guanshan raised his hand, pointed at Xia Xi, and said, "Come with me."

As he spoke, Xu Guanshan took the lead and walked towards the study.

"Old Xu!" Zhong Yinghong couldn't maintain her gentle expression anymore and anxiously stopped Xu Guanshan. "What are you going to do?"

"What can I do?" Xu Guanshan snorted sarcastically, "I'm just chatting with Miss Xia. I want to ask you what you want to do."

"What can't be said in front of everyone?" Zhong Yinghong was anxious and angry.

Not only did he send Xu Yanfeng away, but now he doesn't allow her and Jun Mo to attend the trial. Is he trying to make things difficult for Xia Xi?

Xia Xi was right beside them. There were some things Zhong Yinghong couldn't say directly. She tried to warn Xu Guanshan with her eyes, but he didn't seem to understand what she meant. She had no choice but to speak, her voice very low: "Every child is the apple of their parents' eyes. You can't treat other people's children the same way you treat Afeng."

Although she felt sad and resentful towards her husband because he beat her own child, it was not something she could not get over. If he beat someone else's child, that would be unacceptable.

The more she thought about it, the more scared she became. Zhong Yinghong shook her head and said, "No, we must not let Xu Guanshan go."

"If you have something to say, just say it here." Zhong Yinghong said firmly.

If Xia Xi was bullied here, not to mention that she would have to explain to Xu Yanfeng, she herself would not be able to get over the psychological pain.

Xu Guanshan frowned and said unhappily, "Get out of the way. It's embarrassing to be stuck here."

Ever since he slapped Xu Yanfeng, Zhong Yinghong had been like a frightened bird, constantly worried that he would hit her. He was almost laughing with anger. He wasn't that ignorant. In all those years, he had only hit her that once.

Xia Xi pulled the corner of her lip and tried to comfort Zhong Yinghong: "Auntie, the chairman just wanted to talk to me for a few minutes, it's nothing serious."

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