Chen Yaozu's voice trembled slightly as he tried to appear innocent and naive, hoping to gain the Gan family's sympathy.
"I heard that Mother's restaurant was vandalized, and I was worried that she would be upset, so I came to see her. Mother... is she alright? Grandpa, Grandma, I want to see Mother!"
Hearing Chen Yaozu's words, Old Lady Gan's heart softened, and she was somewhat moved.
However, the Gan brothers knew Chen Yaozu's character very well, especially since he had come with Zhao Juan today; even a fool could guess their intentions.
Gan Mingyi mercilessly exposed him: "Since you know about the restaurant being vandalized, you must also know who did it. So, are you here today to apologize on behalf of the woman surnamed Zhao, or to interrogate her about her imprisonment?"
"I don't think so," Gan Mingli sneered. "He probably wants to beg Ali to find a way to get that Zhao guy out of jail!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao immediately recalled the arrogant way Zhao had smashed up the shop that day. Her business had been ruined and she had lost a lot of money. Her hatred for Zhao intensified.
Hearing that Chen Yaozu had come to plead for that villain, she couldn't help but spit and angrily rebuked him:
"You never called me 'Mother' before, but now that something's wrong, you come running around calling me 'Mother' this and 'Mother' that. Have you lost your conscience?"
Their words, spoken one after another, were like knives, aimed directly at Chen Yaozu present.
He blushed with embarrassment and said angrily:
"If she hadn't ruined my life, I wouldn't even bother coming here! Master Zhao was arrested because of her, so isn't it only right that she get him out?"
Steward Zhao stood aside, his face covered in cold sweat, and he was inwardly groaning!
Chen Yaozu is young and impatient. Is this how you ask for a favor?
He now regrets it; he shouldn't have given that terrible idea. Now look what's happened! The Gan family is lucky if they don't hate them to death, let alone help them.
He was anxious to salvage the situation and kept giving Zhao Juan meaningful glances, but she didn't see them at all!
Zhao Juan didn't think there was anything wrong with what her son said; on the contrary, she thought he made a lot of sense.
That's right. If it weren't for that bitch Gan Li, how could Master Zhao have been arrested?
Hearing Chen Yaozu's words, the Gan family felt chilled to the bone.
Just moments before, Old Mrs. Gan had been somewhat moved, but now she looked at her grandson with even greater disappointment, and said with heartache:
"Yaozu, how could you say such a thing? Do you even know why Master Zhao was arrested? He was the one who smashed up our restaurant first..."
Before Old Lady Gan could finish speaking, Chen Yaozu, impatient with her lecturing, rudely interrupted:
"If it weren't for that bitch Ganli using a recipe that had already been given to the imperial court to swindle money, would my grandfather have been so furious that he went to the restaurant and made a scene? In the end, it was still her fault!"
The Gan family all understood that the 'grandfather' he was referring to was not Old Man Gan, but rather Master Zhao, who was imprisoned.
The way he addressed him as "Grandpa" so naturally and intimately suggests that he already considers the man surnamed Zhao as family.
However, judging from the fact that he blamed the Zhao family's misfortune on others without reflecting on his own actions, he really was more like family to that Master Zhao!
The Gan family was utterly disappointed.
Old Man Gan stepped forward and said in a cold voice:
"Since you acknowledge the man with the surname Zhao as your maternal grandfather and the woman beside you as your mother, then you have no relation to our Gan family! In that case, we do not welcome you and ask you to leave!"
Chen Yaozu was shocked by Old Man Gan's ruthless attitude and stood there stunned for a moment.
Although he didn't think much of his maternal grandfather's family before and rarely came, the Gan family always treated him like a treasure whenever he came. So he was full of confidence before he came this time, thinking that he would definitely succeed. Who knew that Old Man Gan would actually kick him out!
He suddenly felt both angry and ashamed, and was completely at a loss.
Not only him, but Zhao Juan was also completely devastated by the Gan family's attitude! She looked at these former relatives in disbelief, not understanding what was so good about that bitch that made them want to protect her like this!
Could it be that they haven't realized that the bitch is no longer the real 'Sweet Pear'?
Yes, back when she was still Ganli, these family members doted on her. Now they're so nice to that bitch, they must not know that bitch has taken over her body!
Yes, that must be it!
A sudden thought flashed through her mind—that bitch was able to gain the Gan family's protection because she had stolen her identity. But what if the Gan family knew that she was their real daughter, and that woman was nothing more than a wandering ghost of unknown origin…
When that time comes, will my family come back to me?
So from now on, the Zhao family's money will be hers, and the Gan family's people will be hers too... No, maybe the Gan family's money will be hers too!
Since Ganli is occupying my body, it's only right that she spends the money she earns on me!
Thinking of this, she became agitated and, looking at the elderly Gan couple who were trying to drive them away, said loudly, "I have something to say to you!"
Fearing the Gan family wouldn't listen to her, she added:
"This matter concerns your own daughter, Gan Li. If you don't listen, you may regret it later!"
Old Man Gan originally didn't intend to listen to her nonsense, but when he heard that this matter was related to his daughter, and seeing Zhao Juan's serious expression, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
He glanced back at his wife and sons, only to see that they also looked hesitant, clearly preoccupied with Zhao Juan's words.
Gan Mingyi stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "My younger sister's matter? What happened to my younger sister?"
Zhao Juan glanced at Butler Zhao discreetly, but didn't say anything. With a meaningful look on her face, she mysteriously said:
“This is not the place to talk. Let’s go inside. Besides, only Father… Old Man Gan and Old Woman Gan, and you two brothers can come in and listen.”
So many conditions?
Not only the Gan family, but even Steward Zhao couldn't help but frown, wondering what the young lady was up to.
"How is it?" Zhao Juan pressed.
Gan Mingli glanced at his family and whispered, "With so many of us, why are we afraid of her? Let's hear what kind of trouble she's up to."
The Gan family thought about it and agreed.
Old Man Gan said, "Then let's go into the east room to talk."
Without hesitation, Zhao Juan took a step and went straight to the east room.
The Gan family was taken aback by what they saw, and a strange feeling arose in their hearts, though they couldn't quite put their finger on it.
Seeing that Zhao Juan had already entered the east room, Old Man Gan didn't have time to think about it. He followed closely behind with his wife and two sons and entered the bedroom together.
As soon as they went inside, Zhao Juan closed the door, shutting out all the curious stares.
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