He spoke slowly, enunciating each word clearly and forcefully.

This arrogant tone was an insult to Jiang Jieting, and a denial of all her contributions to the Li family and the Li Corporation over the years.

She laughed in anger, raising her voice, "Li Guanyu, put your hand on your heart and tell me, if I really only cared about the Li family, why would I have gone to all that trouble to attract investment when the Li family's economic chain broke down a few years ago?"

Do you really think your son is a business genius in Liangcheng?

"If I hadn't secured investment in time back then, no matter how talented Li Jingchen was, he would have just watched helplessly as the Li Group went bankrupt! What he did was merely delaying the Li Group's collapse; it didn't change the fact!"

She was very agitated, and her usual poise and elegance crumbled at this moment.

The butler watched the two of them silently from the side.

The servants had been dismissed long ago, leaving only the two of them and the butler.

Logically speaking, this was the master's private matter, and as the steward, he had no reason to interfere in their dispute.

But today's situation is special.

The butler sighed and said softly, "Sir and Madam, Mr. Zhong will be visiting tonight, and it will be soon. Please stop arguing."

Upon hearing this, Li Guanyu turned around and looked at the butler with a puzzled expression.

"Zhong Guan? What's he doing here?"

Jiang Jieting let out a cold, indifferent snort from the side, her expression haughty. She adjusted her shawl, regaining her usual elegant demeanor.

She spoke before the housekeeper: "Zhong Qingya has been missing for several days, and your good son himself admitted that he locked her up. So what do you think Zhong Guan is here for?"

"Did you really think he came to have dinner with you?"

That's hilarious!

Marriage is marriage, but do you really think that someone who has long since retired from the core position of the group has much influence, enough to make Zhong Guan personally visit him?

Li Guanyu's face turned pale and then green, it was hard to tell whether he was angry at Zhong Guan or at Jiang Jieting's attitude.

The butler raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

This is really bad. What's going on lately? Not only is Young Master Li constantly causing trouble, but even the usually peaceful old house is starting to become unsettled.

Li Guanyu, his face darkening, waved his hand dismissively. "Get ready. When is he coming?"

"It's about seven o'clock, it's almost time."

"Himself?"

The butler nodded. "Yes, should we call the young master over?"

Jiang Jieting crossed her arms and made sarcastic remarks, "Why call him over? Zhong Guan has already met with Jing Chen, and their talks broke down. Otherwise, why would he remember you, his father who has always been practically invisible?"

Li Guanyu was furious and pointed at her: "You!"

Jiang Jieting raised her eyebrows slightly. As her gaze sharpened, her originally elegant red lips now took on a touch of the domineering aura of a powerful woman.

She pushed away Li Guanyu's hand that was pointing at her.

"I hate it when people point at me, and you feel the same way."

Li Guanyu's breathing was heavy. "How do you know so much? Have you been... all along?"

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Jieting interrupted him, sounding rather impatient, "Yes, it's just what you think. I've been sending people to monitor your son."

"Fine, Jiang Jieting, after all these years, you've finally decided to show your true colors, haven't you!"

Jiang Jieting found it amusing, "The real face?"

Li Guanyu didn't want to talk to her anymore. The things that happened a few years ago were too complicated, and there was no point in arguing about them. Besides... that woman had long since left.

Jiang Jieting shared the same thought.

For her, only the Li family's shares and management rights are currently attractive.

Otherwise, do you really think she has nothing better to do than send someone to keep an eye on what Li Jingchen is doing?

She picked up her bag and left.

The butler sighed and said, "Sir, Madam is actually doing this for the good of the Li family."

Li Guanyu gave the old butler a cold look, his eyes clearly showing his disdain for his meddlesome words. "Do you really think she's doing this for the good of the Li family?"

The old butler wisely shut his mouth and remained silent.

About half an hour later, Zhong Guan's car drove into the underground parking garage of the Li family villa.

A short while later, Zhong Guan entered the room alone.

Li Guanyu stepped forward with a smile and extended his hand to shake hands with him, "President Zhong, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Zhong Guan's attitude was indifferent; he merely patted Li Guanyu's hand lightly, without even a proper handshake, showing extreme disrespect. The smile on Li Guanyu's face froze for a moment.

He calmly withdrew his hand. "Please come in, Mr. Zhong."

Zhong Guan had no intention of moving. He stood still and said bluntly, "Mr. Li, I have urgent business to discuss today. I'm not here for a meal. I, Zhong Guan, have plenty of food to eat."

Although there was some disagreement during their last meeting, Zhong Guan's dissatisfaction was mostly directed at Li Jingchen, and they actually had a pleasant conversation.

Today, Li Guanyu truly witnessed Zhong Guan's sharp arrogance.

His voice also turned several degrees colder, "Mr. Zhong, please speak frankly if you have something to say."

Zhong Guan: "My daughter is being held captive by Li Jingchen. I don't know where she's being held. Mr. Li, I must see my daughter today. Tell your son to release Qingya!"

Li Guanyu exclaimed in surprise, "How is this possible? This can't be!"

"How is it impossible? My daughter has been missing for so long! And your son admitted it himself!"

"Is that so?"

Li Guanyu still looked surprised. He patted Zhong Guan's shoulder and gave the butler a look. The butler understood, took a few steps forward, and gestured for him to enter.

He said while taking out his phone, "President Zhong, please go inside and have a seat. I'll call Jing Chen right away."

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Song family's residence.

The Maybach was parked at the entrance and did not drive into the garage.

Lin Xuan sat in the driver's seat, wearing an earphone in one ear, and reminded the man in the back seat: "President Li, Zhong Guan has arrived at the Li family's old residence, and Mr. Li is at home."

He had barely finished speaking when Li Jingchen's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID on the screen, his eyelids twitched, but a nonchalant smile appeared on his lips.

"What's up?"

Li Guanyu turned on the speakerphone and said, "Jing Chen, why don't you bring your fiancée home for a meal?"

"Now?"

"Okay, right now. The food at home is ready. Bring the person over immediately."

For some unknown reason, Li Jingchen's smile turned somewhat wicked. He lazily hummed in agreement, "Li Guanyu, do you think I'm idle? Just say what you want to say."

"I'll tell you when you get here."

What if I don't go?

Zhong Guan looked at him with a look of disdain and sneer, as if mocking him for having his son ride roughshod over him and for having no fatherly authority whatsoever.

Li Guanyu was displeased, but his tone remained friendly, "Is the company very busy?"

"No."

"Since you're not busy, why don't you come over? You're getting married in a couple of days, you have your own lives, I won't bother you. Let's make tonight the last family gathering."

Family gathering.

That's quite a grand and dignified way of putting it.

To help Zhong Guan get his daughter back, Li Guanyu was quick to lie; he had completely underestimated him.

"I'll be there later."

Li Guanyu's eyes lit up, and he glanced at Zhong Guan, his eyes filled with smugness.