The coffee shop was filled with enticing aromas.
Mi Yang sat opposite Jiao Yuyin, cautiously watching Jiao Yuyin's expression.
The turmoil caused by Cen Li was meticulously orchestrated by Jiao Yuyin, who had concealed numerous hidden strategies, and managed to resolve the conflicts involving Jiao Yushen and Jiao Hua'an. The once-dejected third young master of the Jiao family had not simply rebounded; his actions were flawless and meticulously planned, forcing Mi Yang to re-evaluate this man who had previously remained aloof from the family's competitive landscape.
“Cen Li is dealt with, and there’s no one left to threaten you. I think our first collaboration can be considered a perfect ending.” Jiao Yuyin glanced at his reflection in the coffee shop window, waiting for Mi Yang to reveal the purpose of this private meeting.
Mi Yang paused for a moment, withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, cleared his throat, and said, "I thought we were going to have a long-term partnership."
Jiao Yuyin said, "You trust me after only one collaboration? Aren't you going to wait until Jiao Yuchen is released from prison, weigh the situation, and then make a decision?"
Mi Yang said calmly, "I know you don't like those roundabout ways, so I won't beat around the bush with you. I did help Jiao Yuchen deliver messages a few times before, but as you saw, he didn't treat Yuwei like a subordinate. At least in terms of character, to be honest, you're an outlier in the Jiao family. Regardless of success or failure, you might hurt me, but you'll never hurt Yuwei. Regarding Cen Li's matter, you insisted that I not deliver messages to you, saying you have your own information channels, and more importantly, you didn't want my son and me to bear this risk. I'll remember that favor."
Jiao Yuyin raised an eyebrow. Mi Yang was the kind of person who wouldn't do anything without personal gain; it was unlikely he would ask to meet with him alone just to make a statement. He took a sip of coffee and waited quietly for Mi Yang to continue.
“You didn’t go back to the old house much in the past few years, so there are many things you don’t know. There’s a secret that’s not exactly a secret. Your third and fourth sisters were in a hurry to leave the Jiao family because of your second sister, Jiao Huachang.” Mi Yang glanced at Jiao Yuyin’s calm expression. “Your second sister was pregnant, not far along, and it was a boy. The old man decided at the time to name the eldest grandson of the Jiao family—Jiao Qixian—for the baby in your second sister’s womb. Your second sister was originally aligned with your eldest brother, Jiao Yushen, and your eldest sister, Jiao Hua’an. As you know, your second sister’s husband, Xin Chao, was originally considered half a member of the Jiao family, just like Tang Weiren. At that time, the old man valued your second sister no less than anyone else. When the old man made this decision, he basically decided that your second sister, Jiao Huachang, would take over the Yuhua Group.”
"Is it settled?" Jiao Yuyin asked softly.
Lu Yu had told Jiao Yuyin the meaning behind the names his grandfather gave to the children. He knew the deep-rooted patriarchal mindset in his grandfather's heart, so how could he easily decide to hand over power to his second sister, Jiao Huachang?
The only possible reason is that he saw Jiao Yushen, Jiao Hua'an, and Jiao Huachang uniting and growing in power, and he wanted to break this alliance, so he used this method to provoke Jiao Yushen and Jiao Hua'an. This is a plausible reason, and it's something Jiao Chenghui, who often used his family as tools in his power struggles, would do.
What was unexpected was that Jiao Hua'an was ruthless and vicious, and instead of competing with Jiao Hua Chang, he went straight for taking lives.
"Huh?" Mi Yang didn't understand Jiao Yuyin's meaning for a moment.
“Nothing much. After that, how did my second sister pass away?” Jiao Yuyin asked.
"Not long after, your second sister had a miscarriage and was hospitalized. I don't know what happened after she got to the hospital, but she and Xin Chao disappeared together. At that time, the old man insisted on keeping the company your second sister was in charge of himself and didn't hand it over to anyone. Anyone with a brain knows that this matter is definitely not simple, and it is at least related to the siblings Jiao Yushen and Jiao Hua'an. I don't know what scary things your third and fourth sisters found out, but after your second sister passed away, your third and fourth sisters immediately withdrew and left the Jiao family. That day, the two of them talked with the old man in the study for a whole day." Mi Yang finished speaking in one breath, and still seemed to have lingering fear when she mentioned it. "I have not told anyone about this matter."
The coffee had been cold for quite some time.
Jiao Yuyin closed his eyes briefly and said, "You're very sincere in your cooperation... Actually, even if you didn't do this, I would still protect Yuwei. Try not to ask me out alone again after this, just be careful. Especially after Jiao Yuchen is released from prison, there are many things you and Yuwei should avoid. If I really need your help, I will talk to you. Anyway, I wish us a long-term and pleasant cooperation."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com