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When Huo Qizhen arrived at the old house, it was already past nine o'clock at night.
Huo An and Huo Yunzhen had already returned and were waiting in the living room with Old Madam Huo.
Xu Que brought over a few cups of tea, and Huo An pulled her to the sofa, saying, "Just let the servants take care of things."
Xu Que said, "I like to make tea for you."
Huo An smiled helplessly, "Just don't tire yourself out."
Xu Que said, "I'm not tired, I know what I'm doing."
Mrs. Huo was already angry, and seeing the two of them behave like this, her anger flared up even more.
Huo An found his original daughter-in-law to be from a prestigious family, but she was not attentive enough. She only knew how to leave her food, clothing, and shelter to the servants, and never even brewed a cup of tea for him, her husband.
The daughter-in-law, who had never lifted a finger to do housework, was naturally unwilling to compromise.
The couple argued constantly.
Old Mrs. Huo couldn't understand it before, but after Xu Que entered the family, she realized that Huo An was using the same methods Xu Que used to serve him to demand things of his wife.
Since you like Xu Que to serve you, why are you now asking to hand over the task to a servant?
When Old Mrs. Huo got angry at Huo An, her anger towards Huo Qizhen lessened considerably.
As Huo Qizhen walked in, everyone in the room turned their attention to Old Madam Huo.
Grandma Huo adjusted her shawl. "Have you eaten?"
Huo An and the others thought the old lady would get angry, but to their surprise, her attitude softened considerably when she spoke.
Xu Que, Xu Niannian, and Huo Yunzhen looked at each other, puzzled as to why they had changed their attitude so drastically in the blink of an eye, after just moments before being so angry.
Huo An picked up his teacup and took a sip to conceal his emotions.
Huo Qizhen said, "I just ate."
He sat down next to Grandma Huo and casually moved the tea in front of her aside. "It's too late, Grandma, why don't you have a calming tea instead?"
Grandma Huo shook her head, "I won't drink anymore."
Huo Qizhen nodded and didn't say anything more.
Grandma Huo seemed to be deep in thought and didn't speak for a moment.
After Huo An finished his cup of tea, Old Madam Huo said, "Your house was worth two hundred million, why did you give it to Jian Yu?"
“She saved Tingzhen, and now she has nowhere to live.”
Xu Que couldn't help but say, "Even if Jian Yu saved Ting Zhen, he wouldn't need to give her a house worth two hundred million, would he?"
When she was pregnant with Huo Yunzhen, Huo An gifted her a house worth ten million.
"Compared to Tingzhen's safety, this little thing is nothing."
Xu Que said, "Then just give her some money, there's no need for so much."
Huo Qizhen lowered his eyes, his emotions unreadable. "How much do you think would be appropriate?"
Xu Que immediately looked at Old Madam Huo.
Grandma Huo was still deep in thought.
Xu Niannian said, "I heard that Jian Yu grew up in an orphanage and only recently returned to the Yu family. He has never seen money before, and even if he had money, he would be reluctant to spend it."
Xu Que said, "Children in orphanages can't even earn a million in their entire lives."
The two were unaware that Huo Tingzhen had promised a reward of 1 billion yuan; their intention was clear: a few million yuan would suffice.
Grandma Huo said, "I heard she had a falling out with her family. The promised compensation would be enough to ensure she has no worries about her future. She can't live in such a big house by herself, so why not give her an apartment?"
Old Mrs. Huo had heard Huo Tingzhen say that he would give Jian Yu a reward of 1 billion.
She was against it at the time, believing that Jian Yu was taking advantage of her daughter's misfortune, and that her granddaughter had no choice but to agree.
Seeing that she was about to back out, Huo Tingzhen changed his mind and said that he would only agree to give 100 million.
Upon hearing the figure of 100 million, Mrs. Huo said nothing more and did not mention it to anyone else.
Since he has already received a reward of 100 million, he cannot accept the 200 million mansion.
Thinking that Jian Yu's eyes were still not healed, Old Madam Huo said again, "Then let's give Yu's Enterprise another hand."
The so-called "helping the Yu family business" means collaborating on some new projects.
It is beneficial to both companies.
Grandma Huo thought her suggestion was excellent and could indirectly help ease the parent-child relationship between the Yu family and Jian Yu.
Once the relationship eases, the Yu family will take Jian Yu away, and she won't need to be taken care of by them anymore.
When Xu Que and Xu Niannian heard about the cooperation with the Yu family, their expressions froze. It would be better to cooperate with the Xu family than to support the Yu family.
"I understand what you mean. I know what I'm doing. If there's nothing else, I'll head back."
After Huo Qizhen finished speaking, he stood up.
Knowing he was unhappy with her arrangement, Old Mrs. Huo asked, "Isn't this better?"
Huo Qizhen said, "Tingzhen said that there is no possibility of reconciliation between Jian Yu and her family."
How can you have a falling out with your own parents?
Are you planning to never see each other again?
Old Mrs. Huo's impression of Jian Yu plummeted instantly. After thinking for a moment, she compromised and said, "Then give Jian Yu a reward of 100 million and an apartment. We don't need to cooperate with her family anymore."
One hundred million?
The Xu family aunt and niece gritted their teeth, trying to hide their jealousy.
"The house has already been given out; there's no reason to take it back."
Mrs. Huo was willing to spend 300 million to get her granddaughter back.
Seeing Huo Qizhen's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to say, "Never mind."
As soon as the words "Forget it" were uttered, not only Xu Que and Xu Niannian, but also Huo An and Huo Yunzhen looked displeased.
They can't even freely dispose of 50 million in the company now, but Huo Qizhen can give away 300 million in assets just like that.
Seeing that Huo Qizhen was about to step out, Xu Niannian couldn't help but ask, "Qizhen, are you dating Jian Yu, which is why you gave the house to her?"
Huo Qizhen paused, and Xu Niannian immediately became very nervous.
"What's it to you?"
He stepped away.
Xu Niannian clutched her chest, her legs feeling weak.
Huo Yunzhen helped her up and looked at Old Madam Huo, "Grandma, my second brother and Jian Yu are barely even engaged, and you've already given away a house worth 200 million. What will happen in the future...?"
Xu Que chimed in, "If they start dating like this, won't Qi Zhen be showering her with money? And after they get married, will he give her the entire Huo family fortune?"
Huo Yunzhen said, "If this house were my second brother's betrothal gift, then it would be fine. But it clearly isn't."
Grandma Huo raised her hand to stop them from continuing, saying, "The house is just a thank-you gift."
Once Old Mrs. Huo spoke, no matter how dissatisfied the others were, they could only shut up.
Xu Niannian was so angry that her stomach ached. She returned to her room and began asking around about Professor Cao's latest plans.
After getting the answer, he ran to find Xu Que.
"Aunt, could you help me contact some people and ask them to persuade Professor Cao to arrange a performance for Jian Yu?"
Xu Que asked in confusion, "Why arrange a performance? Doesn't Professor Cao arrange it for Jian Yu himself?"
"Don't even mention it. I heard that Jian Yu refused the commercial performance that Professor Cao arranged for her, and she even stopped attending classes recently. She doesn't go out, so she doesn't meet any other men."
Xu Que still didn't understand.
Xu Niannian said, "I have carefully studied Jian Yu's upbringing. According to psychology, she is definitely a person who lacks love. Her family of origin could not give her the love she needed, so she could only seek it from outside. Xu Zian is very good at dealing with women and knows a lot about music. If he makes the first move, I don't believe Jian Yu will not take the bait."
Xu Zian is Xu Niannian's younger brother. He has his own band and is a well-known playboy.
Xu Que's eyes lit up. "Once Jian Yu falls in love with Xu Zi'an, she will leave the Huo family, and then you can continue to pursue Huo Qizhen."
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