Chapter 23 Jiang Xingyao has been flamboyant since childhood
Jiang Yuncheng ignored everything and made a huge commotion, immediately attracting the attention of many people.
Some busybodies kept pointing and asking about the situation.
"What's going on? Isn't that President Jin's secretary? Why was she beaten?"
"Who has the audacity to hit even President Jin's secretary?"
"You don't know this, do you? That's President Jiang, the former son-in-law of the Qu family. He's supposedly Secretary Jiang's father."
Compared to his identity as CEO Jiang, most people in this circle remember Jiang Yuncheng as the son-in-law of the Qu family.
This title is like a hat that can't be removed; no matter how much Jiang Yuncheng tries to escape it, it can still stick firmly to his head.
Jiang Yuncheng's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.
Fortunately, what those people were investigating today wasn't his title as the son-in-law of the Qu family, but rather why he hit Jiang Cancan.
Soon, someone in the crowd recognized Jiang Xingyao as Jin Qingyu's wife, and some people started talking about Jiang Cancan's clothes.
Jiang Cancan's eyes reddened. She looked at Jiang Xingyao, who was standing next to her with her arms crossed, and said aggrievedly, "Sister, I have explained to you many times that I am President Jin's secretary and that I only have a working relationship with President Jin. Why are you still unwilling to let me go?"
I can let bygones be bygones, but how could you let my father come and humiliate me on a day like today?
I know my birth was an accident, and it's normal that my father doesn't like me, but in a public place like this, can't you at least show me some dignity?
By the end, Jiang Cancan was already sobbing uncontrollably.
Her shoulders trembled as she cried, yet she still stubbornly looked towards Jiang Xingyao.
Jiang Cancan is one year younger than Jiang Xingyao.
Back when Qu Xinting was pregnant with Jiang Xingyao, Jiang Yuncheng was having an affair with Bai Fang, but in order to maintain his image as a good man and a good son-in-law.
He has always claimed to the outside world that Bai Fang seduced him.
He doted on Jiang Xingyao in public, but treated Jiang Cancan very badly.
Now that Jiang Cancan is crying like this, people immediately changed their tune and started gossiping about Jiang Xingyao.
Jiang Xingyao looked at Jiang Cancan's frail appearance, like a camellia flower battered by a storm, and a mocking glint flashed in her eyes.
She didn't waste any words arguing with Jiang Cancan, but instead turned her gaze to Jiang Yuncheng: "Dad, she doesn't seem to want to admit her mistake yet. Look at her wearing a dress that matches my husband's. Isn't she provoking me, Mrs. Jin?"
Jiang Xingyao spoke slowly, her voice and eyes filled with arrogance.
Jiang Cancan has already smeared her. If she doesn't solidify this reputation of bullying others, wouldn't she be letting down Jiang Cancan's good intentions?
Jiang Yuncheng wanted to save face for his beloved wife and daughter, so let them fight like dogs.
Jiang Yuncheng glanced at Jiang Xingyao, who spread her hands and smiled at him indifferently.
Even though Jiang Yuncheng was now absolutely certain that Jiang Xingyao was doing it on purpose, he was already in a bind. So he simply grabbed Jiang Cancan's arm and said, "I'm not listening to what you're saying. You'd better come with me and change your clothes. Even if you're President Jin's secretary, the position next to him isn't yours."
If I ever see you and your sister going against each other again, I'll beat you up...
"Stop!" Jin Qingyu shouted, grabbing Jiang Cancan's other arm and pulling her behind him.
He stared coldly at Jiang Xingyao: "What exactly do you want to do? Are you and your father trying to drive Secretary Jiang to her death?"
"Mr. Jin, please don't blame my sister. She's used to being pampered at home, and she doesn't understand that it's only natural for me, as your secretary, to have a lot of contact with you at work."
"This is all my fault. I didn't consider my sister's feelings, which made her and Dad so angry. I..."
"That's enough, this isn't your fault." Jin Qingyu interrupted Jiang Cancan, then looked at Jiang Xingyao, "You went too far today, quickly apologize to Secretary Jiang."
He stood in front of Jiang Xingyao, his broad shoulders completely obscuring Jiang Cancan from his back; Jiang Xingyao could only see a small section of Jiang Cancan's skirt peeking out.
Jiang Xingyao looked up and met a pair of extremely cold eyes.
That gaze seemed to pierce through her chest, freezing even her beating heart.
There was a time when Jiang Xingyao also longed for someone to stand in front of her without hesitation.
But it never has.
"Apologize." Jiang Xingyao didn't speak, so Jin Qingyu repeated it again.
Along with Jin Qingyu's voice, there were also rustling whispers around him.
Jiang Xingyao saw Jiang Cancan peek out from behind Jin Qingyu, her eyes seemingly filled with provocation.
Jiang Xingyao picked up a glass of red wine from the table and swirled it in her hand. She asked, "Mr. Jin, you asked me to come with you today so that I would apologize to her?"
The wine in the glass swayed and swayed, its scarlet liquid less vibrant than the bright red skirt of the woman before him.
Jin Qingyu looked into Jiang Xingyao's deeply sarcastic eyes, and amidst the countless whispers, she still stood tall.
Compared to the frail and disheveled Jiang Cancan behind her, she was far too sharp, like a newly sharpened knife, razor-sharp and straight, unyielding, and capable of easily cutting people.
In front of her, Secretary Jiang, who could only cry, seemed very pitiful.
Jin Qingyu said, "Secretary Jiang did nothing wrong. You went too far. You should apologize to her."
“Okay,” Jiang Xingyao said. Jin Qingyu was still a little confused. Why did she suddenly agree?
The next instant, Jiang Xingyao flicked her wrist, and the red wine in the glass splashed directly onto his face.
Jin Qingyu heard her say in an extremely sarcastic voice, "Instead of making me apologize, I'd rather ask President Jin to wash his brain first."
The wine did not spill on Jin Qingyu's face.
Jiang Cancan peeked out and blocked it.
Red wine was being poured over her head, and water droplets rolled down her head in a few scattered drops.
She looked extremely disheveled, like a small flower ravaged by a rainstorm, and even her carefully applied makeup was ruined.
"Jiang Xingyao!" Jin Qingyu's voice was a little impatient, but Jiang Cancan tugged at his sleeve. "Never mind, Mr. Jin. My sister has always been like this. I'm used to it. It's nothing for me to suffer a little grievance. Just don't argue with my sister because of me."
The cold air from the air conditioner made Jiang Cancan shiver. Jin Qingyu glared coldly at Jiang Xingyao again, then took off his coat and draped it over Jiang Cancan: "I'll take you to get it taken care of."
The two left quickly.
Jiang Xingyao watched their figures disappear into the distance.
The man's hand rested lightly on the woman's shoulder, and she leaned against his shoulder, looking like a little bird clinging to him. Coupled with their matching dresses, they were truly a match made in heaven, making Mrs. Jin look like a villain.
Jiang Xingyao heard that people around her were still discussing this farce.
It seems some people are speculating whether Jin Qingyu and Jiang Cancan are about to get married.
Nobody took her, Mrs. Jin, seriously.
Inside the banquet hall, glasses clinked, and elegantly dressed guests mingled.
Every now and then, people would glance at Jiang Xingyao, some with pity, others with mockery.
Jiang Xingyao felt a bit stuffy and wanted to go out for some fresh air.
Jiang Yuncheng followed.
Before he could speak, Jiang Xingyao preemptively said, "You saw it yourself just now, how your illegitimate daughter deliberately tried to sow discord between us."
"The inability to have the child isn't just my problem. If you're really worried, go find her."
With no one around, Jiang Yuncheng's doting fatherly demeanor vanished: "This can't be entirely blamed on Cancan. In the end, it's because you're useless, just like your mother, unable to even keep a man by your side. You..."
"Shut up! Why don't you say that all men are filthy-minded? You're always looking for something better than what you have, and then you blame women for your mistakes. What right do you have to talk about my mother?"
"I advise you not to mess with me. You know Grandpa Jin only recognizes me as his granddaughter-in-law. If you want shares, you can only rely on me. You'd better take good care of my mother. If I find out you're mistreating her, don't blame me for fighting to the death," Jiang Xingyao said.
Jiang Yuncheng's face turned ashen. He raised his hand slightly, then quickly lowered it again.
Jiang Xingyao is right. Although Jin Qingyu is now managing the company, the absolute power still lies with the old man.
The old man only recognized Jiang Xingyao; he knew that from the time of the arranged marriage.
He really didn't dare to fight Jiang Xingyao.
Jiang Xingyao said, "I've already agreed to your request. I can't give birth to the child on my own. You know what to do."
Until she finds Qu Xinting's whereabouts, she can only keep Jiang Yuncheng calm for now.
She knew very well that, given Jiang Yuncheng's personality, he would next focus his efforts on Jiang Cancan.
Jiang Yuncheng would be best off pushing Jiang Cancan to her limit.
She was actually hoping that Jiang Cancan and Jin Qingyu would have a falling out, so that her divorce would be settled.
Jiang Xingyao breathed a sigh of relief after Jiang Yuncheng left.
Suddenly, a series of heavy, powerful footsteps sounded behind me.
Jiang Xingyao turned around, a hint of embarrassment gradually flashing across her face.
Meanwhile, in the upstairs lounge, Jin Qingyu looked out the window with a somber expression. From his angle, he could see his wife standing under the flowering trees in the hotel courtyard, looking as beautiful and elegant as a blooming rose.
She was smiling and chatting with a man.
She hadn't smiled at him like that in a long time.
Jiang Cancan came over from the dressing room and saw this scene. She sighed and said, "My sister has always liked to be in the spotlight. She is beautiful and is always the focus of men wherever she goes."
I never expected that even now that she's married, so many people would still want to chat her up.
However, on the other hand, so many men pursued my sister back then, and the fact that she ultimately chose to marry President Jin shows that she definitely had feelings for him.
Jin Qingyu's face darkened further, and Jiang Cancan continued, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't upset my sister, she wouldn't have thrown a tantrum at you, and she wouldn't have..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jin Qingyu pushed open the door to the lounge and left.
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