"Second Aunt, what brings you here?" Xie Zhuzhou asked without changing his expression, completely disregarding Gao Jilan across from him.
Gao Jilan was very dissatisfied with his attitude. Her smile was somewhat stiff as she said, "Today, your second aunt wants to discuss some things with you, about Shanyan's uncle."
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhuzhou immediately retorted, "If it's about your cousin and uncle, then go find your cousin! Why are you coming to me? Do you want me to make a fool of myself?"
Xie Zhuzhou was in a bad mood today and didn't want to beat around the bush.
Upon hearing this, Gao Jilan's expression froze slightly, then her face flushed red, and she trembled with anger. This brat really doesn't know what's good for him!
"My second aunt wants to ask you to have your eldest brother drop the lawsuit against Gao Weixiao by Aurora Future..." she pleaded through gritted teeth.
"I can't speak for my elder brother, and my elder brother can't speak for the interests of everyone at Aurora Future. If everyone in the company were to commit crimes and harm the company's interests like Manager Gao, then Aurora Future would have no future. Don't you agree, Second Aunt?" Xie Zhuzhou crossed his legs, his long, slender, white fingers fiddling with the fluffy tassels on the sofa armrest.
Li Yankai thought Xie Zhuzhou's mouth was simply unbeatable. How could Xie Zhuzhou say such hurtful things in such a bored tone? It was truly admirable!
"Aren't your second uncle and aunt good enough to you? Why are you being so aggressive?" Gao Jilan walked up to him and sat down. Her fierce eyes suddenly softened and became pitiful.
Xie Zhuzhou wasn't buying it. He said bluntly, "My father treated you all very well in the past, but you didn't seem to have much of a conscience. How did the second and third wives, as well as my aunt's family, make things difficult for our eldest son's family? Do you want me to list them all out for you?"
Gao Jilan silently clutched the bracelet on her hand, trying her best to control her expression so as not to lose control.
Seeing that she was speechless for a moment, Xie Zhuzhou took the tea leaves that Li Yankai had found, and said coldly, "My father doesn't hold it against you because he is the elder brother of my uncles and aunts. But I am different. I will retaliate against anyone who tries to harm me. I will repay them tenfold."
It seems you're unaware of what happened that day.
Your brother tried to murder me, and failed. Even so, you still want me to forgive him? You even want my older brother to forgive him?
Gao Jilan's face turned pale and then red. Even after Xie Zhuzhou laid his cards on the table, she refused to admit it. "There must be some misunderstanding here. Your Uncle Gao isn't that kind of person."
"That's true, how could a bad person admit to being a bad person?" Xie Zhuzhou skillfully boiled water in the kettle, then took out his cup from the school board office and scalded it.
Last semester, if he was too lazy to go back to his dorm to rest, he would come to the board of directors' office, which the board of directors agreed to, even though the board members were often not in their offices.
Watching the water flow over the cup, he suddenly thought of something, so he looked up and smiled, saying, "Compared to the meager amount you gave me last time, which is more, the small change or the amount my father gives Ji Shanyan every year?"
Every word Xie Zhuzhou said felt like a slap in the face to Gao Jilan, leaving her red-faced and embarrassed.
In just a few words, Gao Jilan was utterly humiliated, and Li Yankai was practically clapping and cheering!
"All you can do is cause trouble using your father's name. What else can you do? So what if what you're saying is right? This world is black and white. You're the one who makes people hate you, and you blame others for wanting to kill you?" Gao Jilan couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up, took off the bracelet on her wrist, and smashed it hard against Xie Zhuzhou's face.
Xie Zhuzhou casually dodged with a sideways movement, but the jade bracelet behind him slammed against the wall, shattering with a crisp sound and breaking into pieces on the floor.
"You said it yourself, the world is black and white. He lost, and that's it. He's stupid and useless. Why should he blame others for being too cruel? Second Aunt, how old are you? Still so naive?"
"Oh, by the way, didn't Second Uncle's concubine come to see you today? It's a shame you had so much time to come see me." Xie Zhuzhou finished speaking, then covered his mouth, his eyes widening, looking regretful for letting something slip.
Upon hearing this, Gao Jilan's face instantly drained of color. "What did you say?!"
"I didn't say anything, maybe I just misheard." Xie Zhuzhou lowered his hand, a naive smile playing on his lips, then slowly fading away. He said meaningfully, "That's true, how could Second Uncle be that kind of person?"
Gao Jilan rushed out before she finished listening, looking like she was going to settle scores with someone.
Xie Zhuzhou's ears were instantly quiet; he realized that he really had to open his mouth to exhale.
Li Yankai stood there dumbfounded, his expression complicated. "No, Zhouzai, are you serious? Your second uncle really cheated on you?"
Xie Zhuzhou's expression returned to calm, and he said lightly, "It's fake, but it can also become real."
Gao Weixiao, that idiot, wouldn't dare kill him. Second Ji Wulin wanted to use his wife's younger brother Gao Weixiao, to kill him.
This way, we can both eliminate him and, incidentally, get rid of that blood-sucking tick from the Gao Family.
He managed to kill two birds with one stone, which shows that his second uncle really understood how to play the game.
Unfortunately, my second uncle encountered him, and from then on, his life became difficult.
"Damn, Zhouzai, you're ruthless! And... I know all this, is that really okay?"
"Sure, most people know this." If Li Yankai wanted to know, he could easily look it up.
The school board member, who was secretly keeping watch outside the door, was shocked. He thought to himself, "This wealthy family... is too terrifying!"
Friday
Ji Wangyan paid close attention to Chu Yanzhang's every move. He sent people to monitor him, feeling that Chu Yanzhang was preparing to make a big move!
Could it be that he's planning to confess his feelings to his younger brother?
Damn Chu Yanzhang, is he in such a hurry to destroy the Ji Family?!
Ji Wangyan had someone follow Chu Yanzhang, but they lost track of him! Chu Yanzhang, being so love-struck, must have gone to prepare a surprise for his younger brother.
Ji Wangyan hesitated, his face gloomy, his long hair making him look like a frightening, gloomy male ghost.
The butler prepared a glass of juice for him. "Young Master, the Second Young Master is away on a business trip and needs you to walk the dog for him."
"Doesn't the Aolai go play by itself? Why does it need someone to walk it? Can't you walk it yourself?"
Butler: "My back is bad; a fall could be fatal."
Where are the servants in the house?
"Maids walking dogs are likely to be bullied by the neighbors."
Ji Wangyan: "..."
Ji Wangyan looked at the pitiful-looking Aolai squatting at his feet. He frowned and patted its head. "Be good, don't yell. You're a grown dog now, understand?"
Aolai stood up on all fours and rubbed against Ji Wangyan's trouser leg in a fawning manner.
In this family, Aolai's biggest fear is Ji Wangyan.
Because Ji Wangyan was always fierce to it, but also willing to play with it, Aolai was still very happy.
Ji Wangyan picked up the dog leash, and suddenly a brilliant idea flashed through her mind. "!"
Chu Yanzhang was busy popping up a bunch of balloons when a call came in from an unknown number.
"Hello?"
" Chu Yanzhang, come back and walk your Brother Wangyun's dog. I'm busy right now. My little brother's five-day leave is over, and he has to go to the company to work overtime after class. You're the only one at home who's free."
Chu Yanzhang: "..."
"Okay, Brother Wangyan, I understand."
Half an hour later, Li Yankai appeared at the Ji Family.
Ji Wangyan remembered—this person was her younger brother's classmate! They had gone to the haunted house together!
What are you doing here?
Li Yankai shook his head, looking somewhat bewildered. "I don't know. Someone told me about a part-time job walking dogs and asked if I wanted to do it, so I came."
Ji Wangyan: "..."
"Is this Brother Wangyun's dog? It's so cool!" Li Yankai squatted down and shook hands with it.
Today, Aolai is wearing a cool black and gold collar. It's very happy to meet a new friend, who is also its little owner's classmate.
"I really want to steal a dog." Li Yankai couldn't help but sigh, then covered his mouth and looked at the kind-looking butler.
Butler: "..." As expected of the young master's classmate, his words are frightening.
Ji Wangyan looked up at the starry sky and felt that it was all over; the Ji Family might really be doomed.