Chapter 280 From now on, we're family.
When Jiang Xingyao received the news from Grandpa He, it was already the next morning when she arrived at the hospital.
After all, Grandpa He was an old friend of Grandpa Qu, and Qu Xinting came with him.
People from all the families in the circle who had connections with the He family sent people to visit, but He Qifeng still did not show up that day.
He's mother even cried so much that her eyes were swollen.
When He Mingzhou mentioned his younger brother, his face was filled with anger, which he could not suppress at all.
What's most infuriating is that during the time Jiang Xingyao and Qu Xinting were there, Jiang Cancan released a few more photos.
It was still an overseas account used. This time, there were no men, but a woman's selfie. The woman's profile, which resembled Jiang Xingyao's, was shown in various corners of the Qu family's residence.
It was probably taken when Jiang Cancan returned to the Qu family that day.
She was intentionally guiding the people around Jiang Xingyao to believe that the person in those obscene videos was Jiang Xingyao.
Even though these photos look normal and there's no nudity, the fact that they were posted on the same account as those obscene videos makes it easy for people to have all sorts of wild thoughts.
He Mingzhou had been keeping an eye on He Qifeng's movements. He saw the photos almost at the same time as Jiang Xingyao. He immediately apologized with a face full of remorse: "Miss Jiang, I'm really sorry. I didn't know my brother could do such a scoundrel."
Today, I can only apologize to you on his behalf. Once I contact him again, I will make sure he comes to apologize to you in person.
Qu Xinting knew that Jiang Xingyao would soften her heart again under such circumstances, so she said before Jiang Xingyao could speak: "Since Young Master He has brought this up, I hope that what you say is not just empty words. Regardless of whether He Qifeng has severed ties with your He family, this matter was still spread within your He family. You must give Yaoyao a proper explanation."
"It's Aunt Qu who's behind all this trouble. None of us in the He family can tolerate it," He Mingzhou promised once again.
Although Qu Xinting was still unhappy, she didn't make things too difficult for He Mingzhou because she remembered that he had come to visit him in the hospital.
Throughout the morning, many more people came to visit Grandpa He, but the one who was supposed to come was still nowhere to be found.
Seeing that he couldn't rely on the He family, Jin Qingyu simply turned his attention to those who had fueled the flames.
He hasn't come to the hospital recently, but Grandpa Jin comes to visit his old friend from time to time.
Grandpa He woke up the next day. As soon as he opened his eyes, he wanted to see He Qifeng. The He family knew that Grandpa He couldn't handle the shock, so they simply lied to him, saying that He Qifeng was currently locked in the ancestral hall to repent.
In order to prevent Old Master He from discovering anything amiss, He Mingzhou even took away Old Master He's communication devices under the pretext that Old Master He needed to rest, and forbade anyone who came to visit from talking about outside matters in front of Old Master He.
With Old Master He falling ill, Qu Xinting could no longer urge Jin Qingyu to make a move against the He family. She tried to arrange a meeting with Jiang Cancan under the pretext of meeting Bai Fang, but Jiang Cancan flatly refused.
Jiang Cancan's attitude was very firm; she was determined to destroy Jiang Xingyao and refused to accept any reconciliation.
She must have accumulated countless videos and photos to dare to return to the country so brazenly. Even if her face, which looks so much like Jiang Xingyao's, is ruined now, it won't help because she can't completely destroy all those photos and videos.
Jiang Xingyao was originally a hot commodity worldwide after winning the Jinle Cup competition, but now she is embroiled in this scandal, and major brands are in a wait-and-see state, and even commercial performances and endorsements are not daring to invite her.
Even if Jiang Xingyao has already proven her abilities, her career probably can't take another step forward until she clarifies this matter.
Jiang Cancan's side still occasionally releases some unspeakable things, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. With many families pushing and pulling, one batch is deleted, but another keeps coming.
According to Jin Qingyu, Jiang Cancan was sold to a red-light district before returning to China, and these things were sent to her through the manager there.
Jin Qingyu arrived a step too late; the pipe had already been hidden somewhere by He Qifeng's men.
After realizing that the information couldn't be completely cleared up, Jin Qingyu went abroad again to search for the person in charge.
Qu Xinting comforted Jiang Xingyao while continuing to inquire about Jiang Cancan's whereabouts.
Jiang Cancan has been spending all her time with He Qifeng lately. He Qifeng has always liked Jiang Cancan, and in the past few days, the two of them have been inseparable, and their relationship has become increasingly close.
He Qifeng got his wish and always liked to stick close to Jiang Cancan, but Jiang Cancan always had other plans in mind.
She knew very well that given his current situation, no family would allow her to enter.
Even if He Qifeng likes her a lot, he may not be able to openly marry her into the He family.
Although He Qifeng repeatedly promised her that he would never abandon her, leaving the He family with He Qifeng was not the outcome Jiang Cancan wanted.
Choosing He Qifeng was already a compromise for her. If she couldn't marry into the He family and become the young mistress, then everything she had done would have been meaningless.
Jiang Cancan finally waited until He Qifeng was not around, then she slipped out of the bar and went to the hospital.
During this period, it was Mr. He's mother who took care of him closely at the hospital.
Jiang Cancan bribed a nurse to temporarily send He's mother away and slipped into He's ward.
The old man was now lucid, and upon seeing Jiang Cancan, he immediately flew into a rage: "What are you doing here?"
Jiang Cancan forced a smile: "Grandpa, I've come to tell you some good news, I..."
"Get out! I'm so blind when I see you. You have nothing good to say. Get out!" Old Master He shouted before Jiang Cancan could finish speaking.
Jiang Cancan not only didn't leave, but took two steps forward, her smile becoming even more pronounced: "Grandpa, don't be in such a hurry, let me finish what I have to say. I'm already carrying the blood of your He family in my belly. Don't you think that's a great joy?"
From the moment he saw Jiang Cancan, Old Master He was so angry that he was breathing heavily. Now, after hearing Jiang Cancan finish speaking, he felt as if a breath was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't get it out.
After calming down for a while, Old Master He scolded, "You little rascal, stop talking nonsense. Do you really think we don't know what you've been doing outside these past two years?"
"Your body has been touched by countless men, and the child in your belly is of unknown origin. Now you dare to pretend to be a descendant of the He family? How can you say such a thing?"
Jiang Cancan still smiled and said, "Grandpa, what you said really hurt my feelings."
You don't know this, do you? These past few days, Brother Qifeng and I have been inseparable, whispering sweet nothings and cuddling. If this child isn't his, whose is it?
Even if Grandpa He doesn't like me, he can't let the descendants of the He family wander outside.
My request isn't much. I just want Qifeng to return to the He family and marry me. That's all I ask. I hope Grandpa He won't refuse such a small request?"
"What did you say? Ah Feng has been with you all this time?" Old Master He clutched his chest, asking in disbelief.
Jiang Cancan nodded: "Yes, Grandpa He, you know that Brother Qifeng likes me. He is willing to not come into the house for me, but he is also a member of the He family. Grandpa He doesn't want him to stay away forever, right?"
"I'm pregnant with his child now, isn't that a perfect opportunity to get him home? If you agree to let him marry me, I guarantee Qifeng will return to the He family immediately."
"Get out! Cough cough, you shameless thing, get out of here right now! Get out..." Old Master He couldn't stand Jiang Cancan's words any longer. He pointed at the door and roared angrily. The breath stuck in his throat was hard to catch, and finally he vomited blood. His coughing continued and he couldn't stop.
Jiang Cancan continued, "No matter how much Grandpa hates me, he can't abandon the He family bloodline, right? You should think about it quickly. Even if you don't agree today, Brother Qifeng will definitely come looking for you when he finds out about this later."
"Why don't you just agree to my request now, give each other a way out, and marry me first? That way, Brother Qifeng won't be angry with you anymore, right?"
"Get out!" Old Master He vomited another mouthful of blood, his violent coughing unstoppable, clearly audible in the corridor.
Jiang Xingyao came to visit again. Hearing the noise, she rushed in almost in three steps and saw Grandpa He lying on the bed with blood all over his pillow, looking weak and powerless.
She completely disregarded Jiang Cancan and quickly went to call the doctor.
Grandpa He was quickly taken to the emergency room again. When he was wheeled away, he was clearly unconscious.
Hearing the commotion, Mrs. He rushed over. She was still completely distraught and started crying as soon as she arrived: "How could things have turned out like this? Dad was fine just now, how could this suddenly happen?"
Jiang Xingyao was worried that Jiang Cancan would run away in the chaos, so she kept an eye on Jiang Cancan. She took a moment to say to Mother He, "Aunt He, don't worry, call Brother He first."
Mother He then realized what was happening and quickly called He Mingzhou and He Qifeng.
Jiang Xingyao's gaze never left Jiang Cancan, and unexpectedly, Jiang Cancan didn't seem to have any intention of leaving either.
Her unusual calmness made Jiang Xingyao feel uneasy.
He Mingzhou and He Qifeng arrived almost one after the other.
As soon as He Mingzhou arrived, he asked about Old Master He's condition. He Qifeng pulled Jiang Cancan aside and carefully examined her, while also glancing warily at Jiang Xingyao.
It was as if they were on guard against Jiang Xingyao doing anything to Jiang Cancan.
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