Chapter 71 If you don't dare to take this too seriously, then you can only try to stay calm for now.
The Ji family's ancestral worship ceremony was held as scheduled.
At that time, Ji Tanyuan was with her mother. They were supposed to attend the Ji family clan's ancestral worship ceremony, but neither of them went.
Ji Tanyuan scooped out a spoonful of ice cream and watched TV.
The mother next to him was reading a book. Seeing that he was bored, she asked, "Why don't you go play with your friends?"
Ji Tanyuan shook her head and rested her head on her mother's shoulder. "I'll stay with you today."
Sheng Wan closed the book. "What are you worried about?"
"Have you heard the rumors that your brother has been found?"
Ji Tanyuan looked up in astonishment at her mother, who had clearly been kept in the dark.
"Your aunt told you that? Don't believe her..."
Sheng Wan found it somewhat amusing: "Of course I don't believe it. It's just that some people are deliberately causing trouble and making a scene over this incident."
Sheng Wan tucked her daughter's hair behind her ear. "Remember, I already told you you're an only child now, is that a lie?"
Ji Tanyuan held her mother's hand. Actually, she wanted to ask Ji Zhihe what his identity was and whether he was her father's illegitimate son.
But then I had to consider my mother's condition.
She didn't dare ask.
Then she smiled and said, "I know."
"So let's go see what's going on today. Mom hates those people, so we won't go."
But Huanghuang, you have to go. There are some things you have to bear. You can think of it this way: those people from the Ji family are the first batch of 'corpses' you will inherit the family business from.
Ji Tanyuan put down the ice cream and then hugged her mother.
"I understand, but don't worry about me. No matter how bad things get, I won't have a hard time."
Even if she fails, she won't be poor, nor will she fall into the hands of the powerful. After all, she's already in Zhong Yan's hands, and even if they divorce, as Zhong Yan's ex-wife, no one will dare to bully her.
As soon as Ji Tanyuan left her mother's house, she received a call from Zhong Yan, asking when she would return to Yanjing.
With only three days until New Year's Day, it will be the first time this couple celebrates the Lunar New Year, and they have already decided to spend it in Beijing first.
Ji Tanyuan didn't say when she would return, only saying, "I have something to do now, we'll talk later."
Zhong Yan: Where are you going?
"Go to pay respects to our ancestors."
Zhong Yan stared at the disconnected phone, remaining silent for a moment.
He put down his phone and remained silent for a long time.
In fact, Assistant Liang had already noticed Zhong Yan's unusually deep demeanor these days. However, Assistant Liang knew that he shouldn't pry too much into Zhong Yan's affairs.
Knowing too many secrets leads to a quick death.
But Zhong Yan spoke first, "I'll go on the overseas project after the Spring Festival."
He needs to avoid Ji Tanyuan for a while and figure out what to do next.
He couldn't keep up the act in this marriage, but he didn't dare to make it real, so he had to clear his head first.
After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes, exuding a cold and aloof aura. He remained silent until Assistant Liang became somewhat uneasy. Could something have happened? Judging from the boss's appearance, it must be quite serious.
The next second, Zhong Yan opened his eyes. "Find out where the Ji family ancestral hall is. Let's go there."
Let's watch the excitement first.
Assistant Liang: "Huh?"
"What do you mean, 'huh'? Don't you want to see my wife and father-in-law make a scene?"
Assistant Liang thought to himself, "What the hell does he want to see? She's not his wife."
In a house in Hujiang
The dozen or so luxury cars parked outside were quite a sight.
The ancestral hall inside is decorated in a simple and ancient style. There are several high thresholds in front of the hall, and the doors are deeply closed. Between the three courtyards, the dark cedar beams and pillars solemnly support a gloomy atmosphere.
Ji Tanyuan parked the car in front of the door and stepped inside.
The threshold is higher than before, and her father deserves some credit for this.
Today, this ancestral hall, which cost over 100 million yuan to build, was also fully funded by his father.
Some people have very deep feelings for their clan, and they may be able to obtain some emotional value and a sense of status and dignity here that they cannot get outside.
She was just curious why her father still cared about the Ji family, which hadn't been very helpful to his career and hadn't even valued him before.
Ji Tanyuan could only think of one explanation
[Those who crave approval will become their enslavement.]
Ji Tanyuan stepped across the threshold and walked inside.
Some people have already spotted Ji Tanyuan, but they all look surprised, as this is the first time they've seen her.
Ji Tanyuan chuckled, "Hello, uncles and elders, am I late?"
Ji Tanyuan's third uncle was the first to come to his senses and asked, "Why are you only arriving now?"
Ji Tanyuan wore a beige coat, her hair was neatly combed into a low ponytail with a middle part, her makeup was exquisite, her eyebrows were not drawn sharply, her lips were naturally full, and she wore lipstick with a texture as delicate and luxurious as velvet.
It was her full, plump lips that made her look dignified and gentle, especially her smiling eyes, which gave people a kind and benevolent impression.
Ji Ting snorted coldly, "Ji Tanyuan, you've come at the perfect time."
"Before our ancestors, tell me properly, how could you have committed such a heinous act?"
Ji Tanyuan asked in surprise, "What did I do, Uncle?"
Ji Ziqian, who was standing at the back, stepped forward to support his father, who was leaning on a cane, upon hearing this. "Tan Yuan, you should give an explanation for my father's leg injury."
"Fourth Uncle, you don't know this, but my father's leg might be related to Tan Yuan. Shouldn't you do something about this fratricidal conflict within the family?"
Ji Qing seemed unsurprised by Ji Tanyuan's sudden appearance. He glanced at Ji Ziqian after hearing what he said.
He said in a deep voice, "You yourself said it's just a possibility; you can't say things without evidence."
Ji Ziqian sneered, "No evidence? Come on, how about a recording?"
One of the elders asked, "What recording?"
"Of course she admitted that she made the recording!"
Ji Tanyuan stood with her hands behind her back, slowly looking at the interior decoration. "I didn't admit it. I just scolded my uncle for being a traitor."
"It's also my fault, I was too angry." With that, Ji Tanyuan turned her legs to face them.
She stood before the ancestral tablets, her back to them and the enormous plaques, her posture upright, her face kind, but her eyes pierced Ji Ting like cotton needles:
"Why did you have to go after Shen Xichen? Do you think you can outmaneuver him?"
Ji Ting took a step forward, leaning on his cane. He had lost a lot of weight recently due to the car accident, and his face was haggard. His eyes were filled with suppressed hatred: "Ji Tanyuan, don't go too far! How can a junior like you be yelling at me and lecturing me like this? Kneel down and admit your mistake right now!"
Ji Qing: "She doesn't need to kneel."
Then he looked at his daughter and said, "You go back first."
Ji Tanyuan chuckled, "Go back? Going back will make it easier for you to recognize your son, and by the way, bring him back to life in the family genealogy today?"
Ji Qing warned, "Ji Tanyuan, don't talk nonsense."
Ji Ting sneered, "You know? Yes, we have to thank our Young Master Shen for that; he also helped out."
"Otherwise, the body would be cold by now. Fourth brother, your daughter killed me because I said I found Zhihe, didn't she?"
"How can someone who disregards their siblings for the sake of family property be worthy of being an heir?"
"The other shareholders are also worried! If our partners find out about this scandal, have you thought about the future of the Ji family?"
Ji Qing didn't answer his questions. "You said you found Zhihe, but where is she?"
Ji Ting snorted coldly, "You have to give me an answer first, otherwise I'm afraid he'll lose his life again if he comes back."
The scene quieted down, and everyone was waiting to see what Ji Qing would do to force Ji Tanyuan to admit her mistake.
Ji Ziqian's eyes revealed a hint of schadenfreude. He looked down at the message on his phone, and his expression changed drastically.
[Ji Zhihe] was kidnapped?
Before he could tell his father, he heard the clatter of leather shoes on the floor outside the door.
"I'm sorry, I ran into him on the way, so I brought him along."
Ji Tanyuan was stunned when she suddenly heard the gorgeous and melodious voice.
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