Chapter 75 Divorced, but still Grandpa's granddaughter
When the slightly static-tinged recording came through the microphone, Jin Manchuan's expression was somewhat distorted, and he seemed a little embarrassed.
Jin Qingyu's voice was incredibly clear through the microphone.
Including the time at the police station, this was the third time Jiang Xingyao had heard these words, and even so, her heart still ached.
Jin Qingyu's words were too hurtful, and she was not able to remain unmoved for the time being.
The recording, which lasted less than three minutes, was quickly played out. Once the last sound from the receiver had ceased and everything around had calmed down, Jiang Xingyao said to Jin Manchuan, "Dad, have you figured it out now?"
The plagiarism accusation was forced upon me by your son. If you really feel it's unsightly for your daughter-in-law to bear the stigma of plagiarism, then please go to your son yourself and ask him to clear my name.”
Jin Manchuan seemed surprised that Jiang Xingyao could produce a recording. His eyes flickered a few times, but in the end, he couldn't say anything.
"Boss, if you can't say anything nice, go to the hospital and get your mouth stitched up."
Instead of wasting your time gossiping like a busybody, why not enroll in an interest class to improve yourself, instead of spending your days doing shameful things?
The old man's voice came from the stairs, breaking the stalemate between Jiang Xingyao and Jin Manchuan.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Xingyao turned around abruptly and saw that the old man had come downstairs at some point, and Jin Yuanqiu was helping him walk this way.
When Jiang Xingyao's gaze inadvertently fell on Jin Yuanqiu, she noticed that Jin Yuanqiu's expression seemed somewhat awkward.
Besides the old man, Han Hui was also there, leaning against the second-floor railing looking down, watching the commotion with great interest. The old man scolding Jin Manchuan seemed to have nothing to do with her.
Feeling humiliated by his father in front of the younger generation, Jin Manchuan was quite displeased: "Dad, no matter what, their marital affairs have indeed affected the reputation of the Jin family. Even if I said something inappropriate, my intention was..."
"Shut up! Yao Yao is right. If you have so many complaints, go and manage your son. Why are you putting all your effort into your daughter-in-law?" The old man interrupted Jin Manchuan.
Jin Manchuan looked embarrassed. His Adam's apple bobbed twice, but he didn't say anything this time.
That Jin Qingyu, who claims to be his son, has never given his family a second glance since returning to the Jin family.
Unfortunately, the old man handed over all the power of the Jin family to Jin Qingyu, so he always has to be inferior to Jin Qingyu now.
Even if he had a lot of grievances in his heart, he wouldn't go to Jin Qingyu and make a fool of himself.
Seeing that Jin Manchuan had quieted down, the old man continued, "I'm warning you, eldest son, don't think that just because Yaoyao married your son, you can do whatever you want with her. That's impossible."
From today onwards, you better behave yourself in front of Yaoyao. If you want to assert your authority as an elder, do it with your son, not Yaoyao.
"If I see this again, you're getting out of this old house."
Jin Manchuan was given a severe scolding by the old man, and his face looked as ugly as if he had swallowed a fly.
But when he heard the old man's last words, he didn't even dare to refute them. For some reason, he looked up slightly and glanced at Han Hui upstairs, as if he was a little wary.
The old man had already walked to Jiang Xingyao's side. He said, "Yaoyao, come with Grandpa to the study to sit for a while."
Jiang Xingyao knew that the old man hadn't called Jin Qingyu, but had only summoned her to the old house alone, because he had something to say to her.
She did not refuse and helped the old man to the study in place of Jin Yuanqiu.
The study door closed, and the old man said, "Yaoyao, tell Grandpa, what do you want to do with that recording you have?"
Reality has already shown Jiang Xingyao that this recording cannot prove her innocence in front of everyone. She only played it in front of Jin Manchuan to shut him up.
When the old man asked, Jiang Xingyao said, "Grandpa, don't worry, I won't expose this matter again. A recording on the internet proves nothing. If you want it, Grandpa, you can have the recording."
She sat opposite the old man, her voice calm and even, but to the old man, her words always sounded very harsh.
The old man frowned slightly and pushed the phone that Jiang Xingyao handed him back: "Yaoyao, if you think this way, Grandpa will naturally believe you. You can handle this recording yourself."
Grandpa knows this is very unfair to you. It's because Qingyu didn't handle things properly and didn't consider your feelings, which led to this result.
But now that this matter is over, it's not appropriate to stir up any more trouble. Will Yaoyao understand what Grandpa means?
Jiang Xingyao understood perfectly well. The old man was clearly telling her to drop the matter.
In other words, he was also trying to persuade Jiang Xingyao to admit to plagiarism.
After all, it involves the interests of the Jin family, and the old man would never side with her. Jiang Xingyao had always known this outcome, so there was no surprise.
Jiang Xingyao didn't respond immediately, and the old man continued, "You've loved music since you were little. This is something that Qingyu and the Jin family have wronged you about."
Grandpa heard from your maternal grandfather that your dream is to become a student of the world-class piano master Rieslia. Grandpa has asked someone to pull some strings for you, if you're willing…”
"Grandpa, is this the compensation the Jin family is giving me? Don't you think it's cruel?"
You knew perfectly well that Master Rieslia was my idol, yet you made me, now burdened with a reputation for plagiarism, go to see her.
"You keep saying you've pulled some strings for me, and on the surface it's all right, but what will people think of me behind my back? What will Master Rieslia think of me?" Jiang Xingyao asked.
She was always obedient and docile in front of the old man, but now, when she heard the compensation plan he proposed, she couldn't control her temper. She wished the old man had never said it.
No one wants to meet their idol looking their worst.
Even though the old man meant well, it cannot be denied that he never considered things from his own perspective.
They were worried about the fluctuations in Jin's stock market, so they made her accept Jin Qingyu's plan, confirming her plagiarism. What would happen if she went to see Master Rieslia as arranged by the old man?
The rich man's wife, not content with plagiarism, also wanted to use her power and money to force someone to take on apprentices. This was clearly meant to make her unable to hold her head up when she mentioned her idol's name in the future.
This is clearly a way for her to deny once again that all her efforts over the past ten years have amounted to nothing.
Jiang Xingyao added, "Grandpa, if I want to become an apprentice, I will do so honestly and fairly by earning the other party's recognition through my own strength."
If I can't get it, I'd rather not become a disciple than try to achieve my goal through other means.
I don't need any compensation from you. After this matter is over, consider it repayment for the kindness you showed me by bringing me out of the Jiang family. From today onwards, I owe the Jin family nothing.
"What do you mean by that, Yao Yao? Don't you want to be Grandpa's granddaughter-in-law anymore?" the old man asked.
His expression was unusually solemn as he scrutinized Jiang Xingyao's eyes.
When they met again, she could clearly sense that Jiang Xingyao was different from before.
Jiang Xingyao remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
The old man sighed heavily: "Yaoyao, that boy is a scoundrel. He has wronged you, and I have no face to advise you anymore."
Okay, whatever decision you make in the end, Grandpa will respect it. But promise Grandpa that even if you can't become the Jin family's granddaughter-in-law in the future, you will still be Grandpa's granddaughter and give Grandpa a status that can support you, okay?
That way, when Grandpa goes to the afterlife, he can face your maternal grandfather.
The old man didn't mention the agreement again this time, which clearly meant he had backed down.
Jiang Xingyao said, "Okay, I'll do whatever Grandpa says."
The old man gave Jiang Xingyao a deep look. He didn't let her leave immediately, but instead kept her in the study to talk.
This time, we talked about memories, including things from Jiang Xingyao's childhood and her maternal grandfather.
Most of the time, it was the old man who did the talking, while Jiang Xingyao listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a word or two.
The atmosphere wasn't exactly harmonious, but it wasn't stiff either.
Outside the study, Jin Manchuan lay on the doorway, trying to peek inside.
Han Hui walked past him without stopping, the sound of her high heels fading into the distance. Instead, Jin Manchuan got up and caught up with Han Hui first. He said, "Wait, don't you have anything to say?"
"What are you talking about? Like you, making sarcastic remarks to a little girl? Is that interesting?" Han Hui retorted.
Jin Manchuan blushed, but still blocked Han Hui's way: "You know that's not what I'm talking about. Aren't you curious about what Dad talked about with Qingyu's wife in the study for so long?"
He already cared a lot about his old friend's granddaughter, and now that Qingyu has been wronged, do you think Dad will impulsively give her shares?
Han Hui lifted her eyelids and glanced at Jin Manchuan: "What does this have to do with you?"
"How can it be that it's not related? Han Hui, I know you've blamed me all these years, but don't forget, Yan Zhou is also your son."
"Now Yan Zhou and Qing Yu hold the same number of shares, and Qing Yu has already gained control of the company. If Dad gives Qing Yu's wife another share, then there will really be no place for Yan Zhou in the company. Are you really planning to just ignore everything?" Jin Manchuan asked.
He reached out to grab Han Hui's arm, but Han Hui gave him a cold look, so he awkwardly withdrew his hand and added, "That happened so many years ago, and Yan Zhou has grown up now. Can't you think about Yan Zhou a little?"
Han Hui said, "If you care so much about Yan Zhou, why don't you just give your opinion to Dad? Or if Dad really gave Qingyu's wife a certain amount, you can transfer that amount of your own shares to Yan Zhou. That way, Yan Zhou and Qingyu will still be the same."
I've already told you what to do, move aside and don't block the way.
"Han Hui!" Jin Manchuan's face darkened. "I'm talking to you about serious business. Don't you care about Yan Zhou at all?"
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