Chapter 24 Scheming and Spoiled Stepsister VS Cold Childhood Sweetheart Brother
International Airport.
Jiang Yin stood in the lobby, where a huge display screen in front of her was changing information, and passengers were coming and going all around her.
"Miss." The assistant took the things from her hands with a respectful expression.
Knowing she was coming back, Grandpa Jiang sent someone to pick her up at the airport well in advance.
Let's go.
On the way, she sat in the car looking at the scenery outside. It had really been many years since she had been back, and everything had changed.
The Chiang family.
Upon learning of Jiang Yin's return to China, the Jiang family members each had their own thoughts.
Now that the old man's health is deteriorating and the company has not yet been divided up, Jiang Yin's sudden return to China must mean that she has something to announce.
"You finally decided to come back. I thought I'd never see you again until I died." Old Master Jiang looked at his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for so many years. Although he was complaining, he was actually very happy inside.
“Dad.” Jiang Yin stepped forward and hugged him.
“It’s good that you’re back, Ayin. We all missed you so much. Don’t leave again this time. Stay and spend more time with your second uncle; he misses you terribly,” Jiang Ke said.
Grandpa Jiang nodded in agreement: "Ah Yin, your brother is right. What's so great about foreign countries? This is where our roots are."
Jiang Yin smiled but didn't reply.
"Why hasn't Xunzhou arrived yet?" Jiang Ke asked.
"I haven't told him yet. There's a family dinner in a few days. I'll ask Xunzhou to come over then."
...
This time, the Jiang family's banquet was not held at the old house, but at a hotel.
Near the end, staff came in and cleared the area.
Grandpa Jiang sat in the main seat: "Xunzhou, your mother came back to China this time to settle your marriage. Once you're married, I'll hand over all of the Jiang family's assets to you."
"Grandpa, I'm not thinking about these things for now."
"You should consider it. I've found quite a few candidates for you. Your mother happens to be here too, so go and meet them these next few days. Make a decision as soon as possible."
"Grandpa, I have my own plans."
Grandpa Jiang glanced at Jiang Yin discreetly, then turned to Fu Xunzhou and said, "These past few days, rumors about you and that girl Jiang from the Fu family have been circulating widely. Is it true?"
Fu Xunzhou felt the gazes cast upon him by the people at the banquet, and spoke in a steady voice: "It's true."
Grandpa Jiang stated directly: "I disagree with your decision. Your mother shares the same opinion."
"Grandpa, I hope you can respect my decision. We love each other very much, and I will not separate from her."
Grandpa Jiang looked at him, and the current situation was so similar to that of twenty years ago.
He said slowly, "We naturally respect your opinion. But given her status, have you considered your mother's feelings?"
"Your father wronged the Jiang family back then, and now he's caused such a disgrace. Where do you put the Jiang family's reputation?"
“If you insist on doing this, then I will not acknowledge you as my grandson. From now on, the Jiang family’s assets will have nothing to do with you.”
Grandpa Jiang's attitude was very firm, and he did not give in the slightest.
The banquet hall was completely silent; the atmosphere was frozen.
Everyone could tell that Old Master Jiang was not joking.
Fu Xunzhou knelt down immediately: "I respect you and my mother very much, and I have no intention of harming the Jiang family. It's just that the grudges of the previous generation have nothing to do with her."
"I have no objection to how you decide to handle the Jiang family's assets."
"I still hope to receive your and my mother's blessings."
The Jiang family was shocked, never expecting that Fu Xunzhou would go to such lengths for that woman.
Grandpa Jiang looked at him, sighed deeply, and said, word by word, "Xunzhou, you've always been very measured. I thought you wouldn't act impulsively. Do you know what you're saying?"
"Grandpa, I am well aware of the pros and cons involved. But my mind will not change, and I will take responsibility for every word I say today."
The two stood facing each other, neither daring to speak.
"Mr. Jiang!" a voice called out.
Everyone looked up and saw that it was Fu Chengzhao, with a girl beside him.
Many people recognized that the girl was Jiang Zhiyi.
It's worth noting that Old Master Jiang had always been very dissatisfied with this former son-in-law, and he never expected that they would actually come to the Jiang family's banquet today, especially in such an embarrassing situation.
However, no one showed any sign of anything unusual; they simply watched quietly.
He greeted Grandpa Jiang and said, "It's rare for Ayin to come back to China, so I came to visit."
Fu Chengzhao's eyes turned cold when he saw Fu Xunzhou kneeling.
"In addition, there is something else I need to tell you."
Grandpa Jiang didn't seem surprised by his appearance at all, and simply gestured for him to continue.
"It's about Zhizhi and Xunzhou. Actually, it's all a misunderstanding. Zhizhi, you tell us."
Jiang Zhiyi lowered her eyes and met Fu Xunzhou's gaze as he knelt there.
“My relationship with Brother Xunzhou is not what the rumors say. It’s just that I wanted to avoid the marriage alliance with the Xu family at that time, so I asked him to help me put on an act.”
"I have someone I like, but from beginning to end, I have only regarded Brother Xunzhou as a respected older brother."
"Our relationship isn't that kind of dirty thing."
dirty.
She used that word.
Fu Xunzhou stared at her, even smiling, "Zhizhi, don't be afraid. Did they tell you to say that?"
"Brother Xunzhou, thank you for helping me. Now that the problem is solved, we don't need to pretend anymore."
Fu Xunzhou stood up and tried to take her hand, but Jiang Zhiyi dodged him.
"These are all the truths I'm telling you. I never expected that the scene I acted in back then would have such a big impact on you. You don't need to take it too seriously. It's all my fault."
Fu Xunzhou stood there looking at her.
"Alright, now that things have been explained, let's head back."
Fu Chengzhao spoke at the opportune moment.
After they left, Old Master Jiang also dismissed the rest of the Jiang family.
In the entire banquet hall, only Fu Xunzhou remained standing there, motionless for a long time.
Jiang Yin turned back and walked up to him.
"This was all planned by you, wasn't it?"
Jiang Yin shook her head: "It wasn't us, it was her."
She took out a voice recorder.
The girl's voice was exceptionally clear.
“Brother Xunzhou likes me very much. He’s willing to do anything for me. He’s so silly. I can break up with him and clear up those rumors, but I want 5% of the shares.”
"It's nice to be by his side, but I can't be tied to someone I don't like for the rest of my life."
“Being with him means facing so many of your difficulties. I’m not stupid; I don’t want to suffer with him.”
Jiang Yin sighed.
“Your father did want me to stop you two, but I wanted you to be happy. So I went to find that girl and asked her what she thought.”
"But she has no feelings for you at all. These are all conditions that she brought up with me."
"And even if you truly love each other, today's outcome won't change anything. Your father and grandfather disagree; do you think you had a choice?"
"It's actually the best thing that she doesn't like you. Cut your losses in time."
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