Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Qiao Nian suddenly wanted to laugh. The corners of her mouth curled up into a mocking smile. She was quite frustrated and didnât explain too much to Jiang Zongjin. She only said, âThatâs my friend. I havenât seen her in a long time. She happened to be in Beijing on business, so we arranged to meet.
âAs for Half Mountain Clubhouseâ¦â
Qiao Nianâs tone was dry, suppressing her aggressiveness and coldness. âIâm drinking water with my friend in the clubhouse.â
âI know. I believe you.â Jiang Zongjin could hear the girlâs cold tone on the other end of the phone and quickly said, âI never suspected you. Itâs your freedom to play with your friends. I didnât want to interfere with you. Itâs just that Jiang Yao⦠He called your grandfather. I just wanted to tell you.â
Jiang Zongjinâs tone was helpless. He asked her carefully, âNian Nian, why donât you come back first?â
Qiao Nian didnât speak. The light in her eyes darkened.
Jiang Zongjin was afraid that she would feel uncomfortable, so he quickly explained, âDonât think too much. Your grandfather and I believe you. Itâs just that Jiang Yao has been staying at your grandfatherâs place. Your grandfatherâs health is not good. If he doesnât leave, your grandfather wonât be able to rest. I just asked if you have time to come over.
âNian Nian, donât worry. Just come back. No one can bully you with daddy here!â
Qiao Nian nodded and hung up. She put down the phone and said to Jian Jin, âThatâs all for today. I have to go back.â
âNow?â Jian Jin stood up with her and looked at her worriedly. âWhat happened at your house?â
Qiao Nian recalled the call. Her good mood seemed to be covered by a layer of frost. Her eyes darkened slightly, and she did not elaborate. âNothing. Itâs just a few clowns causing trouble.â
âHow dare a clown cause trouble in front of you?â Jian Jin narrowed her eyes and her expression was cold. âTheyâre tired of living!â
âI donât know. They live quite comfortably. Iâll go back and find out what they want.â
Qiao Nianâs face was expressionless and cold. Thinking of something again, she suddenly stopped and turned around. âBy the way, thereâs no need to discuss the business you just mentioned. Weâre not cooperating. Thereâs no need!â
She might have considered it because Jiang Zongnan was doing well as an elder before Jiang Yao and the others caused trouble.
But there was no need now.
Tang Wanru was right. Since the Jiang family had already split up, they were two families.
She wasnât a saint to the point of helping people who caused trouble around her day and night for free, and the reason she helped them was only that they were so-called blood-related.
But there was no need if that was how blood relations were used!
âYou mean the matter about the cooperation with the Jiang Corporation?â
âYes, cancel the cooperation.â
Seeing the girlâs cold attitude, Jian Jin realized what was going on and didnât ask further. Or perhaps this matter wasnât worth asking. She said directly, âOkay, Iâll go back and inform them that they donât have to cooperate with the Jiang Corporation anymoreâ¦â
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In a sanatorium in Beijing.
Jiang Zongjin had just finished his call when he bumped into Jiang Yao.
Jiang Yaoâs eyes were a little evasive and guilty at first upon seeing him, but he seemed to calm down a moment later. He frowned and blocked Jiang Zongjinâs path. âUncle, I have something to tell you.â
Jiang Zongjin stopped in his tracks expressionlessly. His expression was cold. âSpeak. Hurry up and tell me. I still have to go in and accompany your grandfather.â