After Jiang Tuo left, Jiang Chi also advised Jiang Zhi and Qiao Chu to leave.
"I feel much better after the IV drip. Nangong Jin, doctors, and nurses are here. You can go about your business and don't stay with me."
Jiang Zhi wanted to persuade his grandfather to rest and stop worrying, but Qiao Chu called him and they left the VIP ward together.
...
As soon as they stepped out of the ward, Qiao Chu showed Jiang Zhi the news.
"Domestic media outlets haven't even published their reports yet, but foreign media outlets are already buzzing about it. It's obvious that someone is stirring things up behind the scenes."
"I asked Qin Yun to investigate."
"There's no smoke without fire... The other side seized on the Jiang family's scandal and struck with great precision."
"It's Wei Yuan; she has someone backing her up."
"Moreover, she deliberately made a big scene, even at the cost of mutual destruction."
"She's really scheming!"
“Honey, let’s stabilize the situation first and prevent the media from exaggerating and making a big deal out of Grandpa’s illness.”
"Dongyang Group's stock price has fallen, but I can still hold it together. Honey, call Grandpa Qiao and ask him to come to the hospital. Just say you're playing chess with my grandpa, and that will dispel some unscrupulous media speculation."
"Honey, that's a good idea. Everyone has health problems at their age, so it's perfectly normal to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up. It's just that some media outlets are making things up."
"Furthermore, keep the news under wraps and let Grandpa stay in the hospital to recover. We'll handle those old matters. Nangong Jin also said that he can't be agitated, and he shouldn't know anything about them."
Qiao Chu nodded in agreement.
...
Since Qiao Chu spoke up personally, Qiao Yijue naturally agreed.
Li Wanyue accompanied him to the hospital.
He even made a few special comments right at the hospital entrance.
Media: "Mr. Qiao, we heard that Mr. Jiang is seriously ill. Is that true? Did you come here specifically to see him?"
Qiao Yijue scoffed and retorted, "Who said Old Master Jiang is seriously ill? That's utter nonsense! Next month, I'll also be staying at the hospital for a few days for a thorough check-up. Are you going to report that I'm about to die? Hmm?"
Media: "So, Mr. Jiang is fine, he was just hospitalized for a thorough examination? Mr. Qiao, you are still in good health, we will not make false reports."
Qiao Yijue: "Don't make it sound so nice. You media people are really good with your mouths and pens; you can make up anything. Forget it, I'm not talking to you anymore. You're wasting my time. I'm going to play chess with Old Man Jiang. I lost to him yesterday, and I'm not satisfied. Today, I'm determined to beat him."
In an instant, Li Wanyue chimed in, "You should watch your mouths when you make things up. They're doing just fine, don't let them embarrass you later. I'm too lazy to argue with you anymore. When the two elders are playing chess and getting into a fight, I have to go through the trouble of mediating!"
Qiao Yijue disdained the media and told the driver to close the car windows and drive away.
Regardless of whether the news is true or not, the media has reported on it live and published articles about it.
Not only that, but the eldest daughter of the Jiang family has not yet come to the hospital, and there has been no movement from the Jiang family mansion. It seems that Jiang Chi is not seriously ill.
...
In this way, Jiang Chi got past the media scrutiny, which displeased Wei Yuan.
Heh... It's not over yet, let's continue our exchange.
She would absolutely not let the old man of the Jiang family get away with it.
Not long after, rumors resurfaced online, and people brought up Song Zhongqian's death again.
Some people even insist that Song Zhongqian was forced to his death by Jiang Chi.
...
Recently, Rong Yan has been much more well-behaved.
She didn't cause any trouble.
Upon seeing this news, she smiled broadly and was in a very good mood.
Even if Jiang Zemin hadn't died, he'd have gotten himself into this mess. He deserved it!
Let them make a scene; it would be best if this old man died of anger soon.
...
While the commotion outside was intense, Jiang Chi was resting in his hospital room.
Jiang Zhi had someone tamper with the television, so Jiang Chi could only watch pre-recorded programs and couldn't see the gossip and scandals happening outside.
Jiang Zhi also tampered with Jiang Chi's phone, and he also got Uncle Bin to cooperate in keeping it a secret from his grandfather.
Jiang Zhi had also spoken with Uncle Yun, and he had agreed to keep it a secret from the chairman.
Nangong Jin also cooperated, letting Grandpa Jiang sleep more and trying not to give him the energy to deal with those ups and downs.
...
That evening, Jiang Zhi and Qiao Chu had dinner at Diecuixuan.
Luo Luo showed them all the information she had obtained.
Luo Luo: "The DNA comparison results of the two hairs are in, and they are most likely direct relatives, such as siblings."
Qiao Chu: "Eternal love, the person in the painting should be Wei Yuan's mother. She has never let go of her resentment, and this painting is probably something she has been looking for for a long time. Now she is going to deal a blow to the Jiang family. Her target is Grandpa, to disrupt the Jiang family and avenge her father."
Luo Luo: "I checked the buyer of the painting. He was just bidding on behalf of someone else. The real buyer is overseas and did not show his face or reveal his identity. This painting will be exhibited in Haicheng for a month starting tomorrow."
Jiang Zhi frowned. "Grandpa is already angry enough about this. If Aunt finds out, I wonder if she'll go crazy. This matter will definitely throw the Jiang family into chaos."
Luo Luo: "Raising your man's illegitimate daughter with your own hands is indeed very painful, and I doubt many women could come to terms with it. Jiang Yan loved so deeply, she probably couldn't bear such a truth even more."
Jiang Zhi: "Back then, Grandpa wanted to send Wei Yuan away, but Auntie came back herself and insisted on raising her by her side. She always threatened to kill herself with A Tuo. At that time, Grandpa was afraid of her, so he probably didn't tell her the truth. Grandpa always protected her and protected the whole Jiang family. They still quarreled for so many years, like enemies."
Qiao Chu: "Does she even care about her younger brother? What she did will still hurt Jiang Tuo. If Grandpa and Aunt both get into trouble, Jiang Tuo will be devastated. Perhaps he won't be able to handle the truth. Tuo isn't stupid; he's guessed some of it. I'm more worried about Tuo now."
Luo Luo: "It can be quite troublesome for introverted people if they can't figure things out. No matter the purpose, reopening this wound is always painful."
Jiang Zhi: "Tomorrow, Qin Yun and I will go and talk to Wei Yuan, and try to persuade her."
Qiao Chu looked at Jiang Zhi, "Alright, you two talk. It would be best if you could persuade her. Hopefully, she'll back down for A Tuo's sake. Also, Luo Luo, go find Xiao Qin tomorrow. She should know who's behind Wei Yuan."
Luo Luo: "Okay, I'll meet with Agent Xiao tomorrow."
Jiang Zhi held Qiao Chu's hand and said, "Wife, thank you for your understanding."
“It’s okay, I understand. Tomorrow is JOE’s jewelry show, so I won’t go with you. In three days, it’s the awards ceremony. Wei Yuan should value this result quite a bit, and she shouldn’t cause any trouble before then.”
Luo Luo: "That man surnamed Song is despicable. Even after he's dead, he still sets up a scheme to turn a father and daughter against each other. He spent Jiang Yan's money to treat another woman's illness, and he lived with himself completely at ease yesterday? He even tricked Jiang Yan into raising his daughter for him. He's utterly scum!"
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