Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Old Master Jiang gazed at Jiang Lingâer affectionately and replied, âSeeing you so well-behaved, how can I ever be angry?â
Seeing that the old man was still in the mood to joke, Jiang Lingâer relaxed even more. She quipped, âGrandpa, if you keep complimenting me like this, I might start flying.â
Old Master Jiang chuckled, âThankfully, the bastard is Jiang Jun. If it were you,
I definitely wouldnât be able to take it.â
Jiang Lingâer was taken aback. The original host held such a significant position in the old masterâs heart. It was no wonder the old master had been hospitalized due to his anger for her previously.
Jiang Lingâer grinned and replied, âGrandpa, Iâm relieved that youâre fine. When I saw you clutching your chest just now, 1 thought you couldnât bear it.â
Old Master Jiang expressed gratitude, âIt was nothing. I just felt fortunate that nothing happened to you, so I instinctively patted my heart. Who knew that you would misunderstand it.â
Jiang Hua joined in, his anxiety dissipating, âDad, your reaction earlier scared both of us. Lingâer and I were most afraid that you wonât be able to take it.â
Old Master Jiang nodded and said, âLingâer, if it werenât for you, our Jiang Family might have gone through a major transformation. Grandfather thanks you.â
With that, Old Master Jiang shifted his attention to Jiang Hua and expressed his contentment, âJiang Hua, Iâm very glad that you took the initiative to speak up. If it had been someone else, 1 would have been disappointed.â
Jiang Hua and Jiang Lingâer exchanged glances, both relieved that they had acted promptly. If Jiang Jun or Lin Lin had informed the old master, the situation could have been much worse.
Seeing the father and daughter share a look, Old Master Jiang furrowed his brow and inquired, âWhatâs going on? Is there something else you havenât told me?â
Jiang Hua hesitated for a moment before confessing, âDad, Iâm prepared to divorce Lin Lin.â
Old Master Jiang asked further, âWill Lin Lin agree to it?â
Jiang Hua replied nonchalantly, âLin Lin isnât foolish.â
Old Master Jiangâs expression turned serious as he warned, âShe may not be foolish, but she wonât let you off easily. Does she have any specific requests?â
Jiang Hua nodded, âIn addition to my shares in the company, weâve divided one-third of our shared assets, including a house.â
Old Master Jiang raised an eyebrow, âA house as well? Thatâs quite audacious. Where did you find this house?â
Jiang Hua revealed, âItâs a newly rented villa in North City.â
Old Master Jiang chuckled, âYou certainly have an eye for choosing a place. If you give her the house, donât expect to receive a single cent. Tell her itâs for Lingâerâs sake and hope sheâll appreciate it.â
Jiang Hua agreed, â1 understand, Dad.â
Jiang Lingâer was surprised by the old masterâs shrewdness. He wasnât easy to deal with, but dealing with Lin Lin was necessary. Although Lin Lin had given birth to the original host, Lin Lin hadnât treated her daughter well.
Old Master Jiang said affectionately, âLingâer, the national competition is approaching. Do you feel confident?â
Jiang Lingâer replied humbly, âGrandpa, one can never be too sure, but Iâm giving it my ail.â
Although her response sounded modest, both Jiang Hua and Old Master Jiang sensed her unwavering confidence.
Old Master Jiang gestured toward a nearby chessboard and suggested, âJiang Hua, letâs play a game of chess.â
Jiang Hua nodded, agreeing to the game, and took a seat opposite the old man.
Jiang Lingâer stretched and joked, âYou two enjoy your game. Iâm heading back to my room.â
Old Master Jiang bid her goodnight, âAlright, make sure you get a good rest.â
Jiang Lingâer nodded and exited the room.
After Jiang Lingâer left, Jiang Hua and Old Master Jiang began their game of chess. After some time, Jiang Hua couldnât help but ask, âDad, are you really going to forgive me so easily? Iâve made such a big mistake.â
Old Master Jiang moved his chess piece and responded calmly, âJiang Hua, youâre not foolish enough to pass someone elseâs son as the eldest grandson of the Jiang family. Iâm relieved that youâve finally seen the truth.â
Jiang Hua felt puzzled and asked, âDad, you say that so confidently. Is it because of Lingâerâs influence? Donât you feel sheâs different somehow? Why has she changed so much?â
Old Master Jiang looked at the chessboard and said, âTo be honest, I donât understand either, but how stupid can my granddaughter be?â
Jiang Hua frowned and said awkwardly, âDad, 1 even suspected that Jiang Lingâer might not be my daughter, so 1 secretly did a test and the results prove that Lingâer is my daughter.â
Old Master Jiang said disdainfully, âYou idiot, how can you say that Lingâer isnât your daughter? She was tricked by Bai Xue and Jiang Jun and almost lost her life. She had no choice but to fight back. I guess Lingâer has thought it through and knows that itâs impossible to make those who bullied her stop. She has no choice but to fight back..â