“I just feel upset. Why should Grandma have worked so hard back then, and now that she has made it, their whole family comes crowding over? My chest feels blocked.”
Xiao Hua felt miserable. She wanted to cry but could not. Being with Jiang Chan had made her too happy. Ever since her face was burned, she cried once, then cried again after her face was completely healed. After that, Xiao Hua had basically never cried again.
Now, even if she wanted to cry, she could not. Her heart felt tightly blocked, filled with a sense of powerlessness.
Seeing Xiao Hua frown, He Shiyu unfastened his seatbelt and leaned over, pulling Xiao Hua into his arms. “Don’t be sad. Getting upset over outsiders is not worth it. If Grandma knew, she would feel heartache for you. If you don’t want to see them, leave it to me tonight. I will definitely handle it beautifully for you and make sure they don’t get a single cent of benefit.”
Being suddenly pulled into a man’s arms like this, no matter how many emotions Xiao Hua had, they were all scared away by He Shiyu’s move. She pushed He Shiyu away and, blushing deeply, stammered, “Don’t… don’t touch me like that. Be careful, or I’ll tell my grandma.”
Looking at the little girl putting on a fierce front, she was actually like a little kitten waving its paws, trying to drive away someone who had intruded into her territory. He Shiyu could not help laughing. When he looked like he was about to reach out again, Xiao Hua pressed herself tightly against the window, looking at He Shiyu as if he were some terrifying beast.
He Shiyu ran a hand through his hair. “Is it not okay if I don’t go over? Sit properly. Don’t worry about Zhou Fugui’s side. I will help you deal with it.”
Xiao Hua held her bag horizontally in front of her chest. “Why aren’t you driving yet? Grandma will be getting anxious!”
There was more embarrassment and irritation than anything else in her voice. Seeing that Xiao Hua was not truly angry, He Shiyu felt secretly delighted. From this, it seemed Xiao Hua also had feelings for him. If she had no feelings for him, she would have gotten out of the car long ago.
At the hotel, Jiang Chan sat boldly on the sofa. Even though she was alone, Zhou Fugui and his wife did not dare to move at all. They just forced smiles and pushed Zhou Xiaobao toward Jiang Chan.
“Mom, this is my youngest son, Xiaobao. Do you remember him? Last time when you went back, we didn’t properly gather together, and Xiaobao didn’t even get to call you Grandma.”
Zhou Fugui rubbed his hands together. Seeing Jiang Chan’s unsmiling face, he felt a little panicked. Then he thought again that he was Jiang Chan’s son. What was there to be afraid of? His voice gradually grew louder.
Zhou Xiaobao was quite sensible and followed along, sitting down in the seat below Jiang Chan.
“Grandma, I met you a few years ago. Back then, you were sitting in the back seat of a car.”
Zhou Xiaobao was sweet-tongued and chatted with Jiang Chan about it. Jiang Chan glanced at him indifferently. “I remember you too. In fact, I am very curious.”
She looked at Zhou Fugui and Wang Mei sitting opposite her. “Do you remember that you have a daughter? Everything Xiaobao eats and wears is the best, but what about Xiao Hua? Have you ever had Xiao Hua in your eyes?”
Wang Mei was more eloquent. “We came this time to see Xiao Hua. Xiao Hua is definitely doing well following you. But Xiaobao is different. The two of us don’t have your abilities. Xiaobao following us won’t amount to much. Why not let Xiaobao stay by your side? That way, someone can inherit your family business in the future, right?”
They finally revealed their purpose. Zhou Xiaobao also chimed in. “Yes, Grandma. In the future, I will definitely follow behind you and study hard. I will surely carry forward the family business.”
On the way here, Zhou Fugui and his wife had already brainwashed Zhou Xiaobao, saying that everything Jiang Chan had in the future would definitely be his. This trip to the capital would let him live the life of a wealthy young master. Zhou Xiaobao was extremely expectant.
Jiang Chan rudely interrupted Zhou Xiaobao’s grand ambitions. “No need. All my assets will be left to Xiao Hua in the future. I already made a will long ago. All the shares and property under my name belong to Xiao Hua.”
Zhou Fugui immediately grew anxious. “Mom, aren’t you being muddle-headed in your old age? What use is a girl? She will have to get married sooner or later!”
Jiang Chan waved her hand. “You don’t need to worry about that. I’ll make myself clear here. I know exactly what your purpose is for coming today. I’m telling you, even if you don’t acknowledge Xiao Hua, I do. I don’t care how many sons you have. The only one I acknowledge is Xiao Hua. Everything I have belongs to Xiao Hua. If anything happens to Xiao Hua, I will donate everything. You won’t get a single cent of benefit!”
The room door was not fully closed. Xiao Hua and He Shiyu happened to hear Jiang Chan’s words when they reached the doorway. Tears immediately welled up in Xiao Hua’s eyes. She did not expect Jiang Chan to protect her so fiercely.
She pushed the door open and walked in. “Grandma, don’t be so angry. It’s not worth ruining your health for a few outsiders.”
Being called outsiders, Zhou Fugui instantly flared up, especially when he saw Xiao Hua. Thinking that all of Jiang Chan’s things belonged to Xiao Hua and that they were left without even the slightest benefit, Zhou Fugui and Wang Mei found Xiao Hua displeasing no matter how they looked at her.
Right then, Zhou Fugui pointed at Xiao Hua, jumping in fury. “Is this how you talk to your own father? Huh?”
He Shiyu pulled Xiao Hua behind him. “Mr. Zhou Fugui, I advise you to watch where you speak. If you don’t know what’s good for you, I don’t mind suing you until you sit in prison for the rest of your life.”
Seeing He Shiyu confront Zhou Fugui and his wife head-on, Xiao Hua sat down beside Jiang Chan. She wrapped her arm around Jiang Chan’s. “Grandma, I love you the most. I want to stay with you forever.”
Jiang Chan patted Xiao Hua’s hand. “I will only say this once. No matter what scheme you came with today, it will never succeed. The only granddaughter I acknowledge is Xiao Hua. As for your son Zhou Xiaobao, I already divorced Zhou Dayou. We have no relationship at all.”
“But Mom, Xiaobao is still your grandson after all. If you don’t acknowledge Xiaobao, does that mean you don’t even acknowledge me, your son?” Zhou Fugui panicked. He never expected Jiang Chan to say something like this. It was tens of thousands of miles away from what he had anticipated.
“That’s right. I just don’t want to acknowledge you. I gave birth to you and raised you until now. Have you ever been filial to me? Why should I acknowledge you? You’re already in your forties or fifties. Have some shame. Don’t treat everyone else like a fool!”
After saying this, Jiang Chan did not say anything more and left the situation to He Shiyu to handle. She believed that as a seasoned lawyer, He Shiyu would definitely be able to send Zhou Fugui and his wife far away.
The outcome was naturally exactly as Jiang Chan had expected. He Shiyu had not been a lawyer for so many years for nothing. With pieces of evidence laid out one by one, Zhou Fugui and his wife gained not a single cent of benefit. They took Zhou Xiaobao and returned to Guizhou Province in disgrace.
In all likelihood, they would not want to come to the capital again in this lifetime. Before leaving, Zhou Fugui even spouted harsh words, saying that whether Jiang Chan lived or died in the future would not have even half a cent of relationship with him, Zhou Fugui.
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Another point against He Shiyu: Xiao Hua says don’t touch her, and he immediately goes to touch her again. Meanwhile, Xiao Guang, yeah he was a brat as a kid, but well, a lot of kids are brats! In the meantime, this is a full grown man, He Shiyu, and he doesn’t take “no” for no. The worse Xiao Guang has done now that he’s older is accidentally say Xiao Hua is pretty.