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Jiang Hua felt extremely awkward. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, âWas Lingâerâs hospitalization really Jiang Junâs doing?â
He had never been able to find the cause, so he couldnât be sure if Jiang Jun was behind it.
A cold glint flickered in Old Master Jiangâs eyes as he replied icily, âWhat do you think? Only someone as malicious as Jiang Jun and Bai Xue could employ such ruthless tactics.â
Jiang Hua retorted sarcastically, âWell⦠he does take after his biological father. Iâm just grateful that his biological father has already faced legal consequences.â
Old Master Jiang chuckled lightly without saying much, and they continued their game of chess.
Over an hour passed, and Jiang Hua lost once again.
It wasnât as if Jiang Hua was letting his father win; he genuinely couldnât compete with the old man.
Frowning at the chessboard, Jiang Hua sighed and said, âDad, youâve won again. Donât you ever get tired of winning every time?â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Old Master Jiang took a sip of tea and replied, âNo, I quite enjoy this kind of amusement.â
Internally, Jiang Hua couldnât help but feel somewhat helpless. He stood up and said, âAlright, I have to go now. 1 have an early meeting tomorrow.â
Old Master Jiang suggested, âYouâve been working hard lately. How about having a late-night snack before you leave?â
Jiang Hua declined, saying, âNo, Dad, Iâm not hungry, and itâs almost ten. If I eat now, Iâll need to work out to burn off the calories.â
Old Master Jiang nodded and commented, âSelf-discipline is a good thing. Your ability to maintain it is commendable.â
Old Master Jiang was very satisfied that neither of his two sons had squandered their wealth recklessly.
After this brief exchange, the two of them moved to the living room.
The butler approached them and said, âOld Master, Master, Young Master Jiang Jun called to say he wonât be coming home tonight. He mentioned heâs with the Madam.â
Old Master Jiang and Jiang Hua looked at each other. It seemed that something was going to happen soon.
Old Master Jiang instructed, âVery well, you may leave.â
The butler stepped back.
After a few more words between father and son, Jiang Hua took his leave.
Upon returning home, Jiang Hua found Lin Lin and Jiang Jun there, which was unexpected. The butler had mentioned that Jiang Jun and Lin Lin were together, and Jiang Hua had assumed they were at the villa Lin Lin had asked for.
When Lin Lin saw Jiang Hua, she approached him with anger in her voice.
âJiang Hua, whatâs the matter with you? I agreed to the divorce, so why did you bring up that matter? When you married me all those years ago, you promised to keep it a secret. Donât you realize that itâs a stain on my life?â
Hearing Lin Linâs words, Jiang Huaâs heart grew colder. It seemed that he had been wrong all these years.
Jiang Hua said, âBack then, you were very proud when you were pregnant with his child. You said that you wanted to use the child in your belly to get to the top. Unfortunately, the long arm of the law catches up eventually. You couldnât fulfill your wish.â
After pausing for a moment, Jiang Hua continued to mock, âEven if he were still here, you would never have obtained your marriage certificate with him. And as for the child you were carrying, it would have been aborted. Do you even know who his original wife was? Are you still so delusional?â
Lin Linâs heart ached, but she gritted her teeth and said, âHe loved me deeply. If it werenât for his illegal actions, we would have been married. I donât care who his wife was. I only know he loved me. Who are you to compare me to that sad excuse for a woman?â
Jiang Hua looked disdainfully at Lin Lin, acknowledging that among people of their age, she did take good care of herself. It was because of her appearance that he had been hopelessly in love, but now, he realized she wasnât that special.
Jiang Hua said, âIs that so? Well, what if I were to reveal that he had another son? How do you think the news would spread across the country?â
Lin Lin scornfully replied, âSo what? Heâs no longer alive. Do you think anyone would care about us, mother and son?â
Jiang Hua sneered, âEveryone is busy with their own lives; they wonât pay attention to the two of you. Iâm talking about his wife, that woman you look down upon. Do you think she wouldnât do anything to get back at you?â
Lin Lin hesitated, her heart in turmoil. Though she hadnât met this woman, she knew she was a foreigner.
Jiang Hua self-mockingly said, âIâve tried many ways to protect you and your son all these years. What did 1 ultimately achieve? Well⦠considering you gave me two children, I wonât betray you. But I warn you, be careful.â
Lin Lin looked at Jiang Hua sinisterly and said, âAre you really not afraid that 1â11 tell that old fart about Jiang Junâs identity?â
Jiang Hua said with a cold face, âWeâre still husband and wife. Iâm warning you to watch your words. Since Iâve decided to get a divorce, Iâm naturally prepared. If you donât mind losing everything, be my guest!â
Lin Lin glared at Jiang Hua with malice.. âAre you threatening me?â