Chapter 136, but the final outcome will not change.
The old man suddenly raised his voice, "Tan Zhengli, don't tell me you were involved in this too!"
After finishing his tea, Tan Zhengli put down the tea table, saying, "What am I involved in? I'm busy with national affairs every day, why would I have time to care about these things?"
puff--
Tan Jiani let out a suppressed laugh.
Laughing out loud in this situation was really inappropriate, and she was afraid that her grandfather would take his anger out on her. Fortunately, her brother spoke up, "Uncle, get to the point."
Tan Zhengli glanced at his nephew indifferently, "What should I say? The point is how you forced that girl? Tan Zhaojing, I'm not trying to criticize you, but can't you be a decent human being? Zaoyi was such a good girl, and you ruined her like this."
What seemed like mockery was actually a sympathetic response.
The old man realized that these people were all in cahoots!
He took a deep breath and looked towards the second son's house. So far, the second son has not expressed his opinion.
He didn't speak, but his second uncle already felt the pressure. He touched the cold sweat on his forehead. "That Zhaojing, I think what you did was unethical. You should—"
“That’s really unfair,” the second wife chimed in. “You know perfectly well that I like Zaoyi and want her to be my daughter-in-law, yet you try to steal her away from me. Isn’t that a waste of my feelings!”
Tan Zhaojing nodded as if he had been taught a lesson, "I'm sorry, Second Aunt, it was my fault."
Uncle Tan turned to look at his wife, who winked at him. He understood; his wife was choosing Zhaojing as her base.
Actually, he can stand on either side.
"Um, I'd like to say a few words."
The third uncle, who was sitting closest to the old man, spoke up, "Zhaojing, you're in the wrong. If this gets out, not only will your grandfather lose face, but the entire Tan family will become a laughing stock."
"Who's laughing?" Tan Zhaojing lifted his eyelids, his expression indifferent. "Give me a few names, and I'll go and ask them myself."
Third Uncle choked for a moment, "Don't argue, being with that girl was a mistake! It's ridiculous!"
Tan Zhaojing calmly retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? Her surname is Lin, and mine is Tan. What's the difference? Do you want me to read the Marriage Law to you?"
Third Uncle choked again, "That's immoral!"
Upon hearing this, Tan Zhaojing's lips curved slightly, but his tone was icy, "Are you sure you want to talk to me about morality? If so, I don't mind breaking it down and having a proper discussion."
that is.
Tan Jiani silently replied in her heart, "It's one thing to keep two mistresses, but how dare she talk about morality with her brother when her eldest daughter-in-law climbs into her younger son's bed?"
Uncle San was completely speechless, his old face flushed red with anger.
The old man's complexion wasn't much better; his cloudy eyes darted back and forth.
How could the uncles not understand? After exchanging glances, the eldest man cleared his throat and was about to speak when Tan Zhaojing cut him off, "Before you attack me, think about whether you've resolved the issues in your own backyard. And while you're at it, let's talk about official business. I want to ask whether the project is losing money or whether you're lining your own pockets."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was complete silence. All the members of the Tan family's collateral branches shut their mouths, and the atmosphere fell into a deathly stillness.
Tan Jiani couldn't help but applaud her brother in her heart; with that mouth, he could be a lawyer.
She glanced at her grandfather secretly. His face was so gloomy it could drip water. No wonder he was so angry. She thought she could use this old man who relied on his age to control her brother, but what happened? Not only did she not move him, but her brother almost exposed her secrets.
Grandpa suddenly burst into a chuckle that sent chills down her spine, giving her goosebumps.
The next moment, his frosty tone lashed out at his brother, "Tan Zhaojing, if you really get together with that girl, you'll be in for a world of trouble!"
"random."
Tan Zhaojing remained unmoved, saying, "It doesn't matter if we change the person in charge."
After saying that, he stood up from his chair, buttoned up his suit jacket, and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"Where are we going!" The old man jumped up excitedly, pressing his chest and breathing heavily.
"I'm with my girlfriend." Tan Zhaojing left without looking back.
The master was so angry that he swayed backward. Everyone reached out to help him, and Butler Zhao, who was closest, quickly steadied him, saying, "Please calm down."
"It can't be eliminated!" The old man stared at his eldest son's eldest son with trembling fingers. "Look at you, look at the fine son you've raised!"
Tan Zhengli interjected calmly, "If I remember correctly, Zhaojing grew up by your side."
The old man: "...Shut up!"
Before shutting up, Tan Zhengli still had to say one thing: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings; why worry so much?"
"Stop interfering!" The old man shoved the butler aside, sat down in a chair, and slammed his fist on the table several times. "This is utterly indecent!"
"Where did you fail?" Father Tan frowned. "Zao Yi doesn't have the surname Tan, nor did she grow up in the Tan family. Where did she fail?"
"I don't think you, as a father, can think straight!" The old man raised his voice and smashed a teacup in frustration. "I'm telling you right now, I will never agree to this!"
...
Night fell quietly.
Lin Zaoyi sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy. Her mother called her, but she didn't hear her until her mother came over and patted her, saying, "Go get something to eat."
I can't eat.
Mingxian also lost her appetite and sat down next to her daughter. Lin Zaoyi shifted her position and leaned against her mother. "Do you think... Grandpa Tan will agree?"
Without hesitation, Mingxian uttered two simple words: "No."
Lin Zaoyi: "...At least hesitate before answering."
Mingxian chuckled, "Is that all the courage you have?"
Lin Zaoyi pouted, "I'm your daughter, don't you know how bold I am?"
"It looks quite big to me."
Lin Zaoyi clicked her tongue and said rudely, "Speak properly."
Mingxian pushed her daughter's head away with two fingers, looked into her eyes, and said, "Zaoyi, you need to be prepared. It will be difficult to get Grandpa Tan to agree."
Then, changing the subject, he added, "Of course, Zhaojing's attitude is clear. Let's see who wins in the end, grandfather or grandson."
Lin Zaoyi was comforted. From beginning to end, he kept telling her not to be afraid, but when she thought of the fierce look on Grandpa Tan's face, she couldn't help but worry.
"Mom, will Brother Zhaojing get beaten, like Grandpa Tan whipping him with a thick, sharp whip?"
Mingxian replied, "It might happen between the two of them in private, but not today. There are so many people here, and besides, your Uncle Tan will also stop us."
The phone rang at that moment, and she sprang back to her previous position like a spring, grabbed the phone, and answered it quickly the next second, her voice steady and clear, "It's okay, don't worry."
Then he asked again, "In Xi Garden?"
She hummed in agreement. "When are you coming back?"
"We've arrived."
As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed a car pull in, its bright headlights flashing twice. Without even putting on her coat, she grabbed her phone and ran out.
The night was cold, but Lin Zaoyi didn't feel it at all and headed straight for the parking lot.
Tan Zhaojing pushed open the car door and got out. Before his eyes could focus, a slender figure entered his field of vision. He subconsciously reached out his arm, steadied her, and then took off his coat and wrapped it around her shoulders.
Lin Zaoyi blinked. The answer was already clear, but she still wanted to hear what he had to say.
The man in front of him casually opened his mouth and said, "Grandpa is angry."
His chin was lifted, and he gazed at her in the pale moonlight. "But the final outcome will not change."
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