“Zhengyu, I’ve always thought you were steady and prudent in your work, so I was at ease having Xiaoyi with you. But now it seems I trusted you too much.”
Startled, Jiang Zhengyu abruptly looked up, "Uncle, you..."
"Leaving aside the fact that he's divorced for now," Ouyang Ming said, his expression turning solemn, his tone revealing deep displeasure, a departure from his usual gentle demeanor. "Given all the trouble he's caused, if Xiaoyi really gets together with him, will she have any good days ahead?"
"It's one thing for Xiaoyi to act impulsively and jump in, but why did you all join in the chorus of gossip?"
It's true what they say, you don't know until you investigate. He originally just wanted to learn about Xu Yanshu out of curiosity, but who knew he would find out so much.
After gaining some ability, he went to great lengths to plan a divorce, and in the end, he even sent his father-in-law, who had once wholeheartedly nurtured him, to jail. Putting aside the rights and wrongs for now, such a ruthless character is definitely not someone my daughter can handle.
He and his wife only have one daughter, so naturally they cherish her like a precious treasure.
Years ago, in order to protect Shengyi, they sent her to Baoning to study, but unexpectedly, she suffered so much injustice... This matter has always been a source of heartache for the couple, so now they absolutely cannot allow their daughter to have any risks or mishaps.
This attitude was within Jiang Zhengyu's expectations. He carefully spoke, "Uncle, he is the senior who protected Shengyi back then."
"Really?" Ouyang Ming was stunned and asked incredulously.
Jiang Zhengyu nodded firmly, "It's true, and Shengyi was the first to recognize him. I was also surprised by this coincidence."
So that's the reason.
Ouyang Ming suddenly realized that he knew that a boy had stood up to protect Shengyi at a critical moment, and that Shengyi's transformation from weakness to resilience was also due to his influence.
Logically, he should thank the other party, but...
"Uncle, I understand your concerns, but please trust my and Shengyi's judgment in judging people."
“Yan Shu’s abilities are in no way inferior to those of other scions of noble families, and he is calm and patient in his work. You can continue to maintain a skeptical attitude, but please don’t dismiss him completely so quickly!”
Ouyang Ming turned around and sat down on the sofa. Just as he was about to say something, Qin Shengyi walked back from outside.
"Brother, why are you back? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
Caught off guard by Jiang Zhengyu's sudden appearance, Qin Shengyi's eyes lit up. It wasn't until she rushed forward that she realized something was wrong. She tentatively asked, "So... what happened?"
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back. Ouyang Sheng
"Hmph, what else could be going on? You're always in the law firm, and you don't even know how to date or find a partner. If this continues, your aunt will be worried to death."
Receiving a look from his uncle, Jiang Zhengyu instantly understood. He shrugged helplessly, "These things depend on fate; you can't rush them!"
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the fact that his uncle hadn't pointed it out meant that he had taken his words to heart.
Xu Yanshu, you owe me such a huge favor again, how can I ever repay it?
Qin Shengyi couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. When it came to being pressured to get married, she and her brother were in the same boat.
She suddenly realized it was Wednesday, and her gaze toward Jiang Zhengyu became excited. So, did he come back with Brother Yan Shu?
Cough cough—
Jiang Zhengyu coughed lightly twice as a reminder. He knew that his uncle was a complete doting father to his daughter, and the more eager she was to act, the more likely he would develop a prejudice against Yan Shu.
Unfortunately, the person in question didn't realize that Yan Shu might come looking for her later. She looked up at the person sitting on the sofa, oblivious to her surroundings.
"Dad, I might have to go out with Zhengyu to take care of some things later."
Jiang Zhengyu's face darkened. He thought to himself, "Does this silly girl still think she's hiding it well?"
Seeing his daughter's eagerness, Ouyang Sheng couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, but he couldn't bring himself to say anything, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement.
The brother and sister left the Ouyang residence one after the other. Seeing that Shengyi was still immersed in excitement, Jiang Zhengyu wanted to say something, but in the end, he chose to remain silent.
This is a test that Xu Yanshu must face; there's no need to make Shengyi worry about it so early.
"Brother, so you came back with Brother Yan Shu?"
Jiang Zhengyu nodded truthfully, but before he could say anything, his phone suddenly rang.
"Look, your brother Yan Shu is calling!" Jiang Zhengyu waved his phone at the person next to him and said with interest before swiping to answer, "Hello, it's me!"
It was close to lunchtime, so the three of them arranged to meet at a Western restaurant.
"So, have the formalities been completed?"
"The initial materials have been submitted. Once the review is completed, we can officially register." Xu Yanshu nodded, but his expression was not relaxed.
Qin Shengyi keenly sensed something was wrong. "What's wrong? Is something not going well?"
Faced with two questioning gazes, Xu Yanshu knew he couldn't escape, so he took a breath and began to explain the whole story.
He had already learned about the relevant procedures beforehand and thought it would go smoothly. However, when he arrived, the staff told him that there were problems with his credibility and funding, and also mentioned that he had been taken away for investigation.
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