klisemfg Chapter 332 Ending Countdown 1
Chapter 332 Ending Countdown 1
Lin Zhenbiao can be quite particular at times, for example, when it comes to food.
He always had a renowned chef with him, and wherever he went, whenever he needed to eat, he would meticulously select the food. These chefs were all hired at high prices from all over the world, specifically to serve him. Jiang Yan had known before that after Lin Zhenbiao said he was retiring, he had been living a life of luxury, ruling his empire with absolute authority, and always displaying an imposing and dignified demeanor no matter who he met.
However, when facing his grandson, he would still treat him with utmost respect.
Even though there were clearly many problems between them, Li Zhenbiao could act as if nothing was wrong. After all, playing dumb was one of his strengths. "How is it? Do you like these dishes? They are all your favorites. Your Uncle Ming has always remembered your tastes. Come on, eat. You haven't eaten with your grandfather in a long time."
Undeniably, Lin Zhenbiao was somewhat surprised that Jiang Yanhui had suddenly agreed to stay and have dinner with him today.
There are things he doesn't want to admit, such as loneliness and solitude, but he certainly can't remain indifferent to his grandson, whom he's determined to keep by any means necessary.
"I'm not very particular about food." Compared to Lin Zhenbiao's enthusiasm, Jiang Yanhui's tone was indifferent.
Lin Zhenbiao didn't take it seriously. He knew very well why Jiang Yan had stayed today. After a moment's thought, he said, "Is it because you want to know where Ye Siyi is, so you stayed to have a meal with me?"
"Actually, I really want to know where she is; it's just a matter of time." Jiang Yan didn't even lift her eyelids. "I'll find out sooner or later. This world is only so big. Do you really think I could go my whole life without finding her?"
"Maybe she wanted to leave and didn't want to come back?" Lin Zhenbiao personally served Jiang Yan Hui a bowl of soup, glancing at her face as he did so, before saying seriously, "Yan Hui, think about it, it's been a long time since we, grandfather and granddaughter, have sat down and had a proper meal like this. Grandpa knows you're still angry about what happened before, but now that things are like this, Grandpa doesn't want to dwell on it anymore. Ye Siyi is gone, so be it. She's just a woman; there are countless women in this world. If you don't want to get married, then don't get married. You can do whatever you want, even those two children, I'm willing to accept them."
Jiang Yan scoffed inwardly—
Don't want to care about anything anymore?
How could he talk about everything so casually? As if he was the one who ultimately suffered the most, so he felt there was no need to dwell on it anymore, and that everything was fine now?
"Grandpa knows what you're thinking. I won't force you. You can do whatever you want from now on, just don't think about that woman anymore. Let bygones be bygones. You know I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Maybe one day I'll close my eyes and never see you again." Lin Zhenbiao spoke as if he were very sad. "We are family after all. You are my only grandson in this world. You are my closest relative, and I am your closest relative. Can't we really give in to each other? Please forgive Grandpa, okay?"
Jiang Yan gave a cold, unresponsive smile. "Grandpa, what are you saying? You never do anything wrong, so why would you need my forgiveness?"
Lin Zhenbiao's expression stiffened, but after a moment he managed a weak laugh: "Hey, you've got a really stubborn temper!"
Jiang Yan merely chuckled, not even bothering to glance at his face. The table was laden with menus, bathed in the warm glow of the lamplight, a feast for the eyes and the palate.
"Try this." Lin Zhenbiao could sense Jiang Yanhui's distance and indifference, but his attitude was normal. It wouldn't be easy for him to accept it all at once, but at least now that he was willing to sit down and have a meal with him, he felt that everything he had done had a good start. He became even more enthusiastic, picking up food and putting it into Jiang Yanhui's bowl. "Don't you like lion's head meatballs? Back in City A, you said that the chef at home made big meatballs. This time, Grandpa invited him from Suzhou. Come on, try his cooking."
Jiang Yan remained silent. The people standing below had already brought over the porcelain bowl. The braised lion's head meatballs were very flavorful, but he only dipped them in his teeth and put them back in the bowl, showing no appetite whatsoever.
Suddenly, Lin Zhenbiao said again, "Are those two children with you now? Grandpa plans to go back to City A tomorrow. Why don't you come back with me? As for the children, you..."
"Why do you think that my sitting down to have a meal with you means I agree with what you've done?" Jiang Yan reached out and nudged the bowl and chopsticks in front of him. The spoon hit the porcelain bowl with a crisp sound. His expression was blank, but his words were full of hidden turmoil. "Now that you've finished taking advantage of me, you're going to start interfering in my child's life?"
Lin Zhenbiao raised an eyebrow slightly; was he finally losing his temper?
It's good to lose your temper, but after you've vented, you still have to behave and listen to others!
“Yan Hui, if you really want to know where Ye Siyi is, I will tell you. Yes, I bought the plane ticket, and I even went to her and asked her to leave you. But why don’t you think about it? If she’s truly determined to stay with you, nothing I say will make a difference, right?” He had planned all of this perfectly, even the excuse he gave Jiang Yan Hui was flawless. He pulled a check from his pocket and handed it to him. “Look, this is proof that she took my money. This is the stub. If you don’t believe me, you can have someone check her household registration. She said herself that with this money, she’s willing to leave you and start over. Because she doesn’t want to go to jail, she asked me to handle the Ying family’s affairs.”
"You really have always treated me like an idiot!" Jiang Yanhui's pent-up temper finally erupted, and she slammed the delicate porcelain spoon onto the bone plate with a clang. "I've given you chance after chance, but you've never been willing to put yourself in my shoes. Do you think Sisi is the kind of woman who only cares about money? She's the kind of woman who has no shortage of money. What doesn't she want? Do you think money can buy her two children? That's ridiculous! You always measure things by money and power. Have you ever thought that one day you'll be consumed by these things?"
"There's nothing in this world that I can't control!" Now that Jiang Yan Hui had already laid it all out, he felt there was no need to keep things under wraps any longer. His expression became confident and arrogant. "Doesn't everything we've seen prove my abilities? Yan Hui, what's wrong with going back to your grandfather's side? Whatever you want, your grandfather will give you. She's just a woman. If she truly loved you, she wouldn't have left you twice for any reason. Five years ago it was once, and five years later it's once again. Don't let a woman ruin your life if you're bewitched!"
"Five years ago?" Jiang Yan sneered. "You have the nerve to talk to me about five years ago? Do you really think that just because I don't say anything, it means I don't know anything? I didn't want to hold a grudge about the good deeds you did five years ago because she was safe and sound, because in my heart I still consider you my grandfather. I've always made excuses for myself before. I can understand the pain you felt when you lost my mother and your daughter... But five years later, you're still stubbornly clinging to your delusions. You're trying to drive her away from me. What is it all for? Is it really for my own good? I doubt it. Besides the fact that you don't like Ye Siyi, what other secrets do you have that you can't let me know?"
"What are you talking about?" Lin Zhenbiao paused, "What secret? I have no secrets I can't tell anyone!"
Jiang Yan glanced at Lin Zhenbiao across from her and noticed his strange expression. He chuckled lightly, "Why are you so nervous? I didn't say anything, did I? Or did something I said just now hit a nerve?"
"You... I don't know what you're talking about. What could I possibly have that's unspeakable and happens to be related to Ye Siyi? I just don't like this woman!" He was probably somewhat embarrassed and angry, suddenly standing up from his stool, slamming his hands heavily on the table, and roaring angrily, "She's from the Ye family, and the Ye family has an irreconcilable hatred for my Lin family. I will absolutely not let her stay by your side. I can tolerate those two children because they have your blood in them, so I can overlook it. Don't push me any further. Yan Hui, I've already been very tolerant of you! For a woman, you've repeatedly provoked me. This is the last time. I can tell you clearly, if she dares to come back, I will definitely not let her live again! I know your limitations. You should know that you can deal with others, but you might not be able to deal with me. I've always shown you mercy because you're my grandson!"
"What about Ye Zhenghao?"
Jiang Yan's cool voice suddenly interrupted Lin Zhenbiao's words. He slightly curled his lips, his eyes cold and aggressive, "Grandpa, since you hate the Ye family so much, is Ye Zhenghao a very special exception for you? You don't seem to hate him that much, do you?"
"You..." Lin Zhenbiao's expression changed drastically, and his eyes even flickered.
Jiang Yan's doubts became even more certain. He smiled slightly, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Grandpa, I am indeed very aware of your influence. But I wonder if you remember what happened when my father got into trouble? If I remember correctly, it was because people in Southeast Asia found out that he had embezzled a batch of goods back then, right?"
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I don't want to write a title anymore!