Jian Yixue remained silent, wanting to see how the people present would react to this situation.
Awakening from his memories, Xu Dongsheng suppressed his emotions and said coldly, "So what if she's just a country bumpkin? I believe in her, that's enough. It'll just take more time and money, more experience. She's Dongfang Tinglan's daughter, and I believe some things are ingrained in her bones and will never change."
After speaking, Xu Dongsheng looked at Jian Yixue with his deep gaze.
Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng's gaze, sharp as a blade, fixed intently on Xu Dongsheng.
At this moment, Jian Mingpeng became even more certain of his previous guess and hated Dongfang Tinglan, who was no longer alive, even more.
It's unbelievable that even after all these years since that shrewish woman died, she still has admirers who would even stand up for her daughter!
Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue vaguely understood the source of Xu Dongsheng's kindness towards her.
This made her even more curious about what kind of extraordinary woman her mother was. From the old man to Xu Dongsheng, everyone told her how special her mother was back then.
But now, there is a possibility that she may perish, and even if she survives, she will no longer have the glory of the past.
How cruel this is for a mother!
And Jian Mingpeng was the executioner who caused everything!
Where no one could see, Jian Yixue dug her long nails into her flesh, the pain shooting from her hand to her brain allowing her to slightly suppress the endless hatred that raged within her heart like an omnipresent, chilling wind.
Jian Yixue lowered her head, then looked up, revealing no emotion in her eyes. She looked at Jian Mingpeng coldly and said, "How do you know I didn't go to school? Who told you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward Jian Yixue.
She took something out of the file bag in her hand and threw it directly onto the conference table.
From a distance, it was impossible to tell what it was, leaving everyone puzzled.
Seeing this, Li Zhi, who was relatively close to Jian Yixue, got up and walked over. When he saw that the document clearly stated "graduation certificate," he was somewhat taken aback.
Then he picked up the document on the table, opened it, and his eyes widened instantly, wondering if he had misread it.
How could that be? Didn't Jian Mingpeng say she hadn't even gone to school?
Li Zhi rubbed his eyes and looked closely. He saw that the graduation certificate clearly bore Jian Yixue's name and the official seal of the university she graduated from—Sbridge University.
Xu Dongsheng looked at Li Zhi, who was standing not far away, holding documents and staring blankly, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi quickly came to his senses, his surprise still lingering. He took the document and walked over to Xu Dongsheng, handing it to him.
Xu Dongsheng took the document, opened it, and was momentarily surprised, but then a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Nodding to himself, he looked at Jian Yixue and praised, "I knew I was right. You are just as outstanding as your mother, just as capable as any man."
Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue became even more certain of her guess.
The man before her must admire her mother, but she didn't know which kind.
Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng glanced at Xu Dongsheng with disdain.
The person has been dead for so many years, what's the point of him still here professing loyalty? Who is he trying to impress?
Even if you do it, what's the point?
He really thinks a young girl with blond hair can be anything special, and he really thinks everyone else is as stupid as him.
Jian Mingpeng scoffed inwardly.
Cheng Fei, who was standing to the side, was already puzzled by Jian Yixue's actions, and then Li Zhi and Xu Dongsheng's actions made him even more puzzled and curious.
"What is this? Let me see it!" Cheng Fei said urgently.
Seeing that the others were giving him the runaround, Cheng Feishi couldn't wait any longer and decided to see for himself, so he reached out to Xu Dongsheng.
Upon seeing this, Xu Dongsheng handed the graduation certificate in his hand to Cheng Fei.
Cheng Fei eagerly got up and took it. When he opened it, his surprise was no less than that of the other two.
He stared wide-eyed at Jian Yixue not far away, then carefully checked the document in his hand, exclaiming in surprise, "You actually graduated from Sbridge College! And you have a doctorate!"
Sbridge College, one of the top three comprehensive universities in the world, is a place where you can get in. Those who graduate from there are generally prominent figures and are sought after by people from all walks of life.
Back when we were in school, it was the ideal university in the minds of so many people, especially those from business families. No one didn't want to send their descendants there for further studies.
Unfortunately, Sbridge College never opens doors for those in power or influence. Only those whose abilities are recognized by the faculty can be recommended and admitted through examinations.
This is also why this university is famous.
Upon hearing this, Jian Mingpeng was immediately shocked and refused to believe what he was hearing.
"How is that possible!"
Not long ago, Jian Jiaojiao told him that her goal was to get into Siqiao University and then come back to help him manage the Jian family business after she had completed her studies. At that time, he praised Jian Jiaojiao for being sensible and ambitious, and for being a good child with excellent character and academic performance.
But now I hear that Jian Yixue, who is about the same age as Jian Jiaojiao, has already graduated from Siqiao College and is even a PhD!
This caused Jian Mingpeng considerable shock.
Suddenly, Jian Mingpeng stood up and strode towards Cheng Fei. When he got there, he snatched the graduation certificate from Cheng Fei's hand. At that moment, Jian Mingpeng didn't care about anything else; he just wanted to see it with his own eyes.
He couldn't believe that Jian Yixue, whom he had given up on, could be so outstanding. If it were true, it would be a slap in the face to him.
After opening the paper and seeing the glaring name and the seal of Siqiao Academy, Jian Mingpeng shook his head and roared at Jian Yixue, "How is this possible? This must be fake! You must have forged it! You're just a penniless girl, how could you possibly have the money and ability to get into Siqiao Academy?"
Besides, how could you have graduated at only twenty years old? You must have faked it. Do you know that doing so is illegal?
"If Sbridge College finds out, do you know how much you'll implicate me, how much you'll make Jane's family lose face in the world!"
Xu Dongsheng frowned as he looked at Jian Mingpeng in front of him.
Is it so hard to acknowledge that others are excellent?
Such a petty and narrow-minded man was truly beneath his notice.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Old Jian, be rational. No matter how outstanding Jian Yixue is, she is still your and Dongfang Tinglan's daughter. The more outstanding she is, the more proud you should be!"
As her father, you've made a huge mistake by not taking on any responsibilities as a father all these years. She became an outstanding person through her own efforts, and as her father, you shouldn't have this attitude. You don't even act like a father should."
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