Chapter 119 My home has been turned upside down.
Zhong Yan's face turned cold:
“Chairman Ji, not everything is under your control. You are cowardly but also cunning. You have worked hard to get to this position from scratch, but that is no reason to exploit your daughter to the extreme.”
Ji Qing interrupted him: "In a family like yours, even if you do your job well, problems will still arise and it's only a matter of time before it falls apart, thanks to your wife's understanding."
Of course, he didn't want Ji Tanyuan to get a divorce, since a political and business partnership would be better, but he didn't want Ji Tanyuan to be worn down into a resentful woman by such a family of in-laws.
“Zhong Yan, we both understand that to stand firm in this society, it’s not just about intelligence, but also about character.”
A person who isn't ruthless can't stand firm; relying on others is not as good as relying on yourself.
Ji Tanyuan is too beautiful. A beautiful but naive woman is destined for a short life. At her level, it's not a matter of using her beauty to climb the ladder, but rather how to avoid being coveted and dragged down by those ruthless people in the business world.
Zhong Yan got up and left. "I'm sorry, but your own marriage is a mess, and Tan Yuan is not satisfied with you either. What you've done is completely your own willful act. Even if you're doing it for her own good, it's still mental abuse. I can't agree with this kind of education."
Zhong Yan remained silent throughout his journey back to Yanjing.
He remained indifferent and boarded the plane directly, surrounded by bodyguards.
Chu He followed, but the master's mood had been unpredictable these days, and no one dared to provoke him.
Even the most easygoing and approachable person would have a gloomy face now, and no one dared to mess with them.
Assistant Liang and others were at Yanjing Airport. When they saw the person coming out, they followed and said, "Boss, Chairman Xiang from Zhong Heng's headquarters has submitted a request to the board of directors to convene a shareholders' meeting, which is expected to be held in two weeks. The meeting will discuss the issues that arose during your public relations efforts a couple of days ago, as well as the equity change issue of Zidian Technology."
Zhong Yan walked forward and said, "I know, we'll talk about it later. I'm very busy right now. I need to convene a meeting of the Huashi Board of Directors first. Zhong Heng's matter can wait."
Assistant Liang pursed her lips and said, "Okay."
"A lawyer also asked whether we should start preparing evidence for your divorce."
Zhong Yan stopped walking quickly, turned her head to look at him, her expression indifferent, her voice cool: "You also think I will get a divorce?"
Assistant Liang shook his head, "Just in case."
Zhong Yan scoffed lightly, said nothing, and got into the car to go back to the old house.
The Zhong family sat together as if they had been waiting for a long time. Even the second uncle and Zhong Yi had arrived, so it was clear they were waiting to interrogate him.
Upon seeing Zhong Yan appear, Old Master Zhong said coldly, "Kneel down."
The study was filled with an antique charm, with the fine sandalwood exuding its own fragrance. The clean, gleaming glass windows offered a clear view of the red tiles and white walls in the distance, but Zhong Yan began to dislike the smell again.
"I am 27 years old."
This time, Zhong Yan didn't kneel. He took off his suit jacket and casually draped it over the mahogany chair. He sat directly opposite his grandfather and said, "Let's talk."
"You know you're 27! Look what you've done!" The old man's voice was strong, showing that his healthy body didn't look like that of an 80-year-old.
That's right. The old man and woman have always been very healthy, even healthier than him. The number of steps they take in the park every morning is equivalent to his entire day's worth.
Thinking of this, Zhong Yan chuckled: "You and Dad have made my life a mess. I have to manage the company and appease my wife. Otherwise, why would I come back to help you?"
The old man roared, "Zhong Yan! Your surname is Zhong!"
Zhong Yan hummed in agreement, "I know, otherwise why would I have come back?"
"Don't be angry, it won't help."
Zhong Shuqing was furious. "I'm not angry, but your wife has acted like this! You think I'm not angry?"
“It’s almost over,” Zhong Yan interrupted him.
"You didn't know that Tan Yuan divorced me?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked up.
Zhong Fangqi first said, "We can't leave now."
Zhong Yan said "Oh," and then added, "If we can't divorce, why are you all keeping an eye on her family? Aren't you just forcing her to divorce me?"
“You know what a marriage alliance is, right? It's about forming a faction. You turn around and send her father there. What do you mean by that?” Zhong Yan said to her father.
Zhong Yan sighed: "It's normal for them to want a divorce now. If they don't, will they just have to wait for a second chance?"
Zhong Shuqing: "I told you nothing would happen."
"100%?"
"Ayan, when did you become so childish?"
Zhong Yan wiped his face. "Grandpa, I haven't had a good night's sleep in ages."
He was already showing signs of exhaustion. These days, work and family matters were all intertwined, and he was tired because Ji Tanyuan had divorced him. He was anxious every day, anxious about how to resolve this matter.
But I only realized today that it can't be solved.
"I don't want to get a divorce, but the marriage isn't my own, and I can't force it."
Zhong Shuqing understood the implication in his words: "Are you blaming me?"
"Zhong Yan, are you blaming me?" the old man repeated.
Zhong Yan closed his eyes briefly. "Yes, Ji Tanyuan will not come again, regardless of whether I get a divorce or not."
“My home has been completely destroyed. In less than a year, I haven’t even celebrated my wedding anniversary.”
Zhong Fangqi warned, "Ayan, don't talk nonsense."
Grandpa Zhong's expressionless face softened slightly as he looked at his grandson sitting opposite him, head tilted back, hand on his forehead:
"You can't be bound by romantic feelings for your children."
Zhong Yan opened her eyes, her gaze mocking: "Then what am I supposed to do? Get mixed up with your interests and emotions like you all? This incongruous family, I only have a few coins, and you think it would kill me to fall in love with someone?"
Zhong Shuqing: "Is the person you like an ordinary person? It's Ji Tanyuan! You know how capable she is. Her newly established Jinglong Shares directly signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with the Qingdao State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Now that you're getting a divorce, tell me, how will all these big and small interests be divided?"
"You think you're like your older brother, able to protect your wife at will? Does Ji Tanyuan need your protection? You'd be lucky if she didn't eat you alive!"
How could Zhong Shuqing not be angry when his grandson treated him with such resentment?
Madam Zhong nodded, "He's even disregarding family ties when he gets married."
Zhong Yan slammed his foot on the table: "From beginning to end, did any of you ever consider our family ties?"
"They didn't care about me when I was little, but now that I'm grown up, they've started using rules to oppress me. People say rules are rigid, but people are flexible. You insist on using rigid rules to try and suppress living people!"
Old Madam Zhong was startled. Zhong Fangqi stood up and asked, "Zhong Yan, did you come home and go crazy?"
He was about to raise his hand when Zhou Yanyu stopped him, standing in front of Zhong Yan for the first time: "What are you doing?! Hitting me again, hitting me again."
Zhong Yan pulled his mother away, his face cold. He was nearly 190 cm tall, a bit taller than his father. This was the first time the father and son had been at each other's throats.
"I'm not here today to complain about you, I just want to say that you should stop interfering in my marriage."
"This is a marriage of convenience! Not a romantic relationship!" Zhong Fangqi roared.
“The marriage alliance has long been invalid! It failed as early as last year and has been failing ever since. Haven’t you noticed?” Zhong Yan asked.
“I deserve what I’m going through now. Back then, when I saw her being humiliated by you and forced to kneel in front of everyone, I waited until she vomited before I took action. Now I’m getting my comeuppance.”
After Zhong Yan left.
Zhou Yanyu maintained a serious expression and withdrew her hand. "Tan Yuan has already been quite dignified."
From the very beginning, the Zhong family showed that they disliked Ji Tanyuan and her previous life, and they also deliberately suppressed her in order to discipline the new daughter-in-law in the traditional way.
But Ji Tanyuan was disobedient. She wouldn't listen to these things. She said they made her uncomfortable, so she wouldn't do them. She was a person with a strong sense of self.
Therefore, Zhou Yanyu disliked Ji Tanyuan because she thought Ji Tanyuan was disobedient and spoiled, and because her "workload" would increase.
Even so, Ji Tanyuan could tolerate it. Apart from the bottom line issue, she still sweetly called her "Mom" in their daily interactions and even brought her gifts for the New Year, putting on a facade of family harmony. In fact, she was quite decent and cooperative.
However, later, when Ji Tanyuan's dog was inexplicably taken away by her father to warn and threaten her, the girl felt that she was never treated as a member of the community of interests.
The marriage alliance did not solidify the relationship of interests; instead, it added another layer of threat to her family, which is why she couldn't bear it.
Without hesitation, and without the slightest concern for the Zhong family.
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