Xie Xuerong sighed heavily. "Your mother... is truly incredibly stupid. She does whatever your grandmother says and doesn't care about our Xie family at all. All her thoughts are on the Liu family."

"But did the Liu family help us at the critical moment?" Xie Xuerong was even more upset when he thought about it.

"No," Xie Wuyang thought of the time when he went to the Liu family for help. "Everyone said nice things, but when things really got tough, no one would come forward to help."

"According to my personality, I didn't even want to invite the Liu family to Xie Jing's wedding. But after the marriage with the Zhou family was finalized, they came along again, and your mother acted as if nothing had happened."

Xie Xuerong's brows were furrowed so tightly that they looked like they could be twisted into the shape of a Sichuan character. "She's like a dog raised by the Liu family. If you say something nice or give her some sweet treat, she'll immediately wag her tail and come over..."

Xie Wuyang had no choice but to speak up for Liu Liming. "Dad, Mom is just easily influenced..."

"She just has no brains," Xie Xuerong snorted coldly: "Fortunately you are like me,"

"Now Wuyou has been spoiled, and the Xie family can only rely on you in the end." Xie Xuerong leaned back in the back seat and said, "How did Wuyou become like this? She used to be so obedient and well-behaved."

Thinking of Xie Wuyou's decadent experience, Xie Wuyang couldn't help but frown: "Wuyou really needs to put in some effort. I don't know if she can change this time."

"My brother-in-law said something on the day he picked up the bride. I haven't heard any rumors about Wuyou outside yet. I guess his friends are very tight-lipped and won't say anything."

"She wouldn't normally say anything, but what if she's been drinking?" Xie Xuerong was furious at the thought of having to clean up Xie Wuyou's mess. "Even if men and women are equal now, who would be willing to marry a woman like that?"

"If Wuyou's matter isn't resolved, and it gets out later, it will definitely have an impact on the company. I'm so sinful! Why did I have to deal with something like this with your mother and your sister?"

"They can't help at all on weekdays, and they only hinder us when it matters most!"

Xie Wuyang could no longer defend Liu Liming and Xie Wuyou. To be honest, after seeing what Xie Wuyou had experienced, he himself could not accept it.

Things aren't as feudal now as they used to be. Both men and women have the right to freely fall in love. But is Xie Wuyou in a relationship? She's just having fun! And she's having a pretty crazy time.

Despite society's insistence on gender equality, people are still more demanding of women. For example, if a man is out and about, he'll be labeled a playboy at best, but when he returns home, the world will comment on his return as a true prodigal.

If a girl does this, the gossip she receives will be enormous. Even if she gets married and has children and lives a stable life, her experience will still be brought up from time to time and become a topic of conversation among people.

Most of the time, it's women who bring up these experiences. It's fair to say that it's often not men who make things difficult for women, but women who make things difficult for women.

They shout about gender equality, but when something really happens, they will be the first to point the finger at women due to this centuries-old slave education.

"Once the company is stable, I'll think of a way to deal with Wuyou. Those people she used to hang out with..." Xie Wuyang sighed, "I'll try my best to pay them off and keep them quiet."

"Paying them off to keep quiet is the lowest tactic," Xie Xuerong said, tapping his chair, a gesture he often made when deep in thought. "I've already had people investigate these people. When the results come in, you can go and take a look."

"If you pay them off, it will only make their appetites grow bigger. Only by holding something against them will they obey." Xie Xuerong did not forget to teach Xie Wuyang: "If you hold someone's lifeline, they will obey you. It's much more effective than just giving them money."

"But there are certain risks in doing so. You have to accurately understand the other party's psychology and not push them too far. If necessary, you can offer some sweet treats. You have to learn how to strike the right balance."

"Look at what Xie Jing did back then, and you'll understand."

Xie Xuerong was naturally angry when he thought of Xie Jing, but at least he was better than Liu Limin in one respect. Xie Xuerong only saw the interests, so he would basically consider things from the perspective of interests, unlike Liu Limin, who talked about feelings with others without any real words.

I'm dying of laughter. Is there any such thing as love between Liu Limin and Xie Jing? I'm not afraid of making others laugh when I say it.

As for Xie Xuerong, he naturally saw the benefits, but he also knew that Xie Jing had a grudge against her family. So he would not talk about feelings with Xie Jing, but would always prioritize benefits.

Xie Wuyang understood what Xie Xuerong meant: "Dad, I understand."

"Ever since the marriage with the Zhou family was finalized, the company isn't as troubled as before. Some partners have also become more approachable. Plus, with the Zhou family's funds arriving the day before yesterday, the company is now able to operate."

Xie Xuerong: "Those partners have become more easygoing, isn't it because of the Zhou family's face? If the Zhou family continues to support them, things will only go more smoothly in the future. It's your mother who is now at odds with Xie Jing."

"Don't rush things when it comes to Xie Jing. Your mother and I have almost no affection for her anymore. Wuyou has always been a pushover, and then something like this happened during the bride-picking ceremony. The fact that she and Wuyou didn't fight is a testament to Xie Jing's good behavior."

"I see you have a good relationship with her. You should move around more often in the future. Don't bring your mother and Wuyou with you. It will only cause trouble."

Xie Wuyang nodded: "I know, I wanted to give her money on the wedding day, but my sister refused."

"How can people's hearts be warmed so easily?" Xie Xuerong sighed. "If I had known Zhou Jiyun loved her so much, I would have prepared a lavish dowry for her, even if it meant scraping money from my teeth."

"One wrong step leads to another. Let's take it slow from now on."

Xie Wuyang agreed. When the car was about to arrive at the company, he couldn't help but be curious: "Dad, my sister is the eldest daughter. Why do you and Mom seem to dislike her?"

Xie Xuerong paused and said, "I just don't like daughters. I just want a son. What's wrong with being the eldest daughter? As long as she's not a son, I don't like her."

Xie Wuyang was a little skeptical: "Dad, I don't find it strange that you think this way, but Mom... her attitude towards me and Wuyou is completely different. Look at her attitude towards Wuyou, she gives him whatever he wants."

"As for me, I basically just turn a blind eye."

Xie Xuerong was a little annoyed: "That's because your mother is superstitious. Seeing that you and Wuyou are twins, she naturally loves you two more."

"Okay, get out of the car quickly, there are still a lot of things to do at the company."

He was upset by Xie Wuyang's words. Why didn't he love Xie Jing? Of course there was a reason. And the fewer people who knew about this reason, the better, because if this secret were to be exposed, it would not kill one or two people, but a whole group of people.