Chapter 25 Ah Yu, fire Secretary Jiang.
To Jiang Xingyao, Jin Qingyu's words sounded like utterly incomprehensible madness.
Jiang Xingyao had no interest in arguing with him today, so she simply ignored him.
Jin Qingyu, who is usually not very talkative, seemed to have lost his mind and kept turning around to question him.
Jiang Xingyao remained silent, probably having exhausted his patience. Suddenly, the car braked sharply, and Jin Qingyu turned around and said, "Jiang Xingyao, am I right? You're making a fuss about getting a divorce now because you've found someone else."
The sudden jolt made Jiang Xingyao feel dizzy. She covered her mouth and forced down the urge to vomit: "Stop looking at others with your filthy eyes. Instead of getting hung up on these baseless things, President Jin should think about how to deal with the old mansion tomorrow."
Jin Yanzhou made him go to the police station today, so how could he let this matter end so easily?
It's unclear what Jiang Xingyao said that stung him, but this time Jin Qingyu didn't say anything more, and the car's speed became steady.
The next morning, the old house received three phone calls, all urging Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu to come over.
One of them was called by my grandfather himself.
When Jiang Xingyao arrived at the old house, she realized that what happened yesterday was more serious than she had imagined.
Someone filmed the video and posted it online. After a night of this going viral, every time I opened my phone, I saw news of her and Jin Qingyu's marital breakdown everywhere.
Some people even made analysis videos, guessing the answers in great detail.
The Jin family members were all present; they rarely managed to gather like this except for major occasions.
As soon as Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu entered, Jin Yanzhou eagerly greeted them: "Second brother, sister-in-law, you're here! Your eldest brother has been waiting for you."
Just wait and see how ridiculous it becomes. Jiang Xingyao added to herself.
She had no doubt that the overwhelming news coverage was Jin Yanzhou's doing.
It was deliberately released late at night when everyone was asleep, and by morning it had fermented enough that even if it was deleted in time, the memory left in people's minds could not be erased.
Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu ignored Jin Yanzhou.
Jin Yanzhou wasn't embarrassed at all, and kept talking to himself with a smile on his face.
He only calmed down after the old man glared at him.
But the look in his eyes when he looked at Jin Qingyu was still malicious.
It wasn't just Jin Yanzhou; everyone else in the Jin family was also looking at Jiang Xingyao and Jin Qingyu with strange expressions.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze.
"Ayu, Yaoyao, you're here. Please have a seat." Aunt Jin spoke, breaking the silence.
Breakfast was already laid out on the table, but no one seemed to be in the mood to eat.
The old man's gaze fell on Jiang Xingyao, and he asked, "Yaoyao, the one you and Shen Jiaxin came back with..."
“Grandpa, we’re just ordinary friends. Yesterday’s incident was just that President Shen wanted me to work at Shen’s, which caused A-Yu to misunderstand.” Sensing what the old man wanted to ask, Jiang Xingyao pressed her fingers on the table and quickly interrupted him.
She saw that the old man seemed visibly relieved: "That's good. Grandpa knows that our Yaoyao is a good child and wouldn't do anything to bring shame to the Jin family."
"But Yaoyao, you are, after all, the second young mistress of the Jin family. You should keep some distance from men in public. Do you understand what Grandpa means?"
Jiang Xingyao could understand, of course, that the old man still didn't quite believe her and wanted her to sever ties with Shen Mingsu.
Jiang Xingyao looked at the old man, then at Jin Qingyu, and met one pair of indifferent eyes after another.
She did not compromise, but instead asked, "Grandpa means that once I become the second young mistress of the Jin family, I can't have normal social interactions, right?"
Jiang Xingyao always felt that Grandpa Jin was her maternal grandfather's friend and had been kind to her.
Even when Grandpa Jin forbade her to get a divorce last time, she never had the thought of talking back to him.
This is the only time.
She felt that the price of being Jin Qingyu's wife was far too high.
It's as if becoming Mrs. Jin means she'll be confined to that tiny space in Xiyuan forever, unable to have any social life or work, and can only wait for Jin Qingyu to come home like the legendary Waiting-for-Husband Stone.
But what about Jin Qingyu…
Yesterday at the banquet, he disregarded his own dignity as Mrs. Jin, openly wearing matching outfits with Jiang Cancan and leaving the banquet with her, as if no one could see it.
It's as if they saw it, but just didn't think it was important.
Grandpa Jin sighed: "Yaoyao, that's not what I meant. I know you're feeling wronged."
If you're bored at home, you can go work at Jin's company. There's no need to associate with those shady people outside.
You've been having problems with A-Yu lately, isn't it all because of his secretary? Well, Grandpa's on your behalf, she'll be fired. You can go work at Jin's Corporation, which will give you a chance to get to know A-Yu better. What do you think of Grandpa's arrangement?"
He looked at Jiang Xingyao, asking questions, but his tone was firm and left no room for argument.
As soon as the old man finished speaking, not only Jiang Xingyao, but also the other members of the Jin family had different expressions, especially Jin Manchuan and his son.
The agreement that Jin Qingyu signed before Jiang Xingyao entered the Jin family was not a secret within the Jin family.
Now, this father and son couldn't wait to see Jin Qingyu and Jiang Xingyao's marriage break down and that they be kicked out of the Jin family business. But the old man's attitude clearly showed that he was biased towards Jin Qingyu, so the two of them naturally didn't look happy.
Jin Manchuan nudged Jin Yanzhou with his elbow, and Jin Yanzhou immediately understood: "No..."
"no!"
He had barely begun to speak when a voice rang out almost simultaneously—it was Jin Qingyu.
Jin Yanzhou looked at Jin Qingyu with some surprise.
Jin Qingyu said, "Grandpa, you can't fire Secretary Jiang for such a nonsensical reason. That's not appropriate."
"What's inappropriate? How is it inappropriate? She's just a secretary, what can't I, as the chairman, do?" the old man questioned.
Jiang Xingyao rested her chin on her hand and turned to look at Jin Qingyu, her eyes full of mockery.
How come she only woke up now, only realized now that she couldn't warm Jin Qingyu's heart?
Knowing full well the trouble the rumors of their marital discord would cause him, he was even willing to step forward in this situation just to keep Jiang Cancan's position as her secretary.
How could she not have seen such true love so clearly right in front of her for so long?
Under the old man's questioning, Jiang Xingyao looked at Jin Qingyu seriously.
She wanted to know what excuse Jin Qingyu would use to defend Jiang Cancan next.
Jin Qingyu spoke in a businesslike tone: "Secretary Jiang has been with the company for a year, she is dedicated to her work and has never made a mistake. Grandpa should not treat private matters as official business."
He then looked at Jiang Xingyao: "Moreover, Grandpa knows that the Jin family is under a lot of pressure and is not suitable for Yaoyao."
Jiang Xingyao found it amusing when she heard him say that he had never made a mistake. If she remembered correctly, Jiang Cancan had messed up the contract with Yunpu Group just two days ago, making him work overtime every night.
She wanted to ask Jin Qingyu if, in the end, as long as he could help Jiang Cancan resolve her troubles, Jiang Cancan would never be at fault.
But Jiang Xingyao still didn't ask. She was determined to get a divorce, and she didn't want to argue with Jin Qingyu anymore.
Jiang Xingyao didn't want to argue, but the old man wouldn't allow it.
He slammed his hand on the table and looked at Jin Qingyu: "Don't think I don't know how many messes you and your secretary have cleaned up behind the scenes."
What, she sits in this seat, but our Yao Yao can't sit here?
Don't try to brush me off with excuses like being under a lot of pressure. Even if you are under a lot of pressure, can't you help Yao Yao cope?
That's settled then. Call your secretary now and tell her to resign.
“No,” Jin Qingyu said. “Grandpa, I won’t make this call. I promised Secretary Jiang, she…”
"Get out! Get out of here now and go to the yard to calm down." The old man interrupted Jin Qingyu before he could finish speaking.
His words were harsh, seemingly meant to protect Jiang Xingyao, but they only made Jiang Xingyao's heart ache even more.
Grandpa wasn't protecting her; he was worried that Jin Qingyu might say something inappropriate that hurt her feelings and cause her to make a scene at the dinner table in front of Jin Manchuan's family, thus affecting Jin Qingyu's position.
Compared to Jin Qingyu, her granddaughter-in-law should be kept at a distance.
Jin Qingyu left, but the atmosphere at the dinner table didn't improve much.
Jiang Xingyao watched all of this coldly without saying a word.
The old man promised again, "Yaoyao, don't worry, Grandpa will stand up for you. Grandpa will make that bastard fire his secretary."
“No need, Grandpa,” Jiang Xingyao said.
"Why not? Grandpa knows what you're worried about. You don't need to care about A-Yu's thoughts."
No matter what, you are his lawfully wedded wife, and no one can change that. As for his secretary, it's just a passing fancy. Once Grandpa gets rid of her, you and Ayu will spend every day together, and feelings will naturally develop.
If you have another child then, will you still worry that he won't come back to the family?
As for that secretary, Yao Yao doesn't need to take that kind of person to heart. The old man looked at Jiang Xingyao and spoke earnestly.
He didn't hide it from Jin Manchuan's family, or perhaps he was saying it specifically to them.
It was as if he was silently telling everyone here how much he valued Jin Qingyu.
When she met the old man's eyes, Jiang Xingyao felt that familiar sense of oppression again.
She lowered her head, not wanting to respond.
A loud scraping sound came from across the street, the sound of a chair scraping against the floor. Jin Yanzhou stood up abruptly, his face pale, and went out the door.
The old man's face also froze. He looked at Jin Manchuan and said, "Control your son. Who are you giving that attitude to? Since when has it become your place to put up with his attitude at home?"
Jin Manchuan readily agreed, but when he looked up, he glared at Jiang Xingyao, his dissatisfaction evident in his eyes.
Jiang Xingyao was no exception.
Jin Manchuan disliked Jin Qingyu, so naturally he disliked her as well. Ever since she married into the Jin family, she had never received a kind word from Jin Manchuan's family.
Today, the old man openly defended Jin Qingyu, so it's normal for her to be implicated.
Jiang Xingyao couldn't stand the oppressive atmosphere any longer, so she stood up and said, "Grandpa, I've finished eating. I want to go out for some fresh air."
"Go ahead, but stay home for lunch."
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