klisemfg Chapter 271 Refusal to Fall in Love Again
Chapter 271 Refusal to Fall in Love Again
Jiang Yan's last few words were like a slap in the face to Lin Zhenbiao, who had always been high and mighty.
It made him instantly feel like a fool being played.
And this person is one's own descendant.
Jiang Yan still had a part of Lin Zhenbiao's blood in her bones. The two of them were essentially the same in temperament. At this moment, Lin Zhenbiao was so angry that his face turned ashen, and the veins on the back of his hand, which was gripping his cane, were bulging and looked particularly ferocious.
"What did you say?" He actually dared to hide such a big thing so perfectly? It's easy to imagine how furious Lin Zhenbiao was at this moment. His authority had been challenged by his own descendant. He could feel that he had lost something, but how could a man like him allow himself to lose it so easily? "Yan Hui, what did you just say?! You didn't register your marriage with Xiao Rui?"
"Yes."
Jiang Yan said frankly, "I made it very clear to her back then. I didn't expect her to suddenly fly back. But it's good that she came back, so we can clarify everything."
Ying Rui arrived in City A this afternoon, which surprised Jiang Yan. It seemed like they hadn't seen each other for over two years. When they first announced their marriage, she was constantly flying back and forth between the two cities. But later, perhaps because his attitude had been too indifferent, she stopped coming back. She had called him the night before last, and he remembered that he hadn't left any room for negotiation with his words. He just couldn't understand why she had suddenly returned.
Lin Zhenbiao flew into a rage, "You're simply outrageous! You've gone too far! Are you treating your grandfather like a monkey?"
Jiang Yan looked at the furious old man, a cold smile playing on her lips, and said sarcastically, "Who made a fool of whom first?"
"What...what do you mean?" Lin Zhenbiao's heart trembled as he looked at the mocking smile on his lips, his anger mixed with a hint of unease.
"Grandpa, I always truly believed that your love for me was the most precious thing in the world, but now I realize that all the darkness and pain I'm enduring now also stems from your self-righteous love. I don't want to do anything to you because you are my grandfather, and I don't have many relatives left in this world. But the things you did in the past, even if I don't say anything, it doesn't mean I condone them. So, let's leave each other a way out, and don't let me truly despair of you."
"I don't know what you're talking about. What I do know now is that you're absolutely stubborn for a woman! Are you planning to go against me now?"
"If that's really what you think, I won't deny it."
He knew this would be the outcome. He knew very well what kind of person his grandfather was. He had made up his mind about too many things, so he wouldn't change easily. However, he didn't expect him to change anything either. Five years ago, he might not have had the power to fight against him, but over the years, he had matured quite a bit. "Grandpa, you should go back and rest early. I'll take care of this mess."
As she spoke, she snapped her fingers expressionlessly, and several tall, burly men quickly emerged from the end of the corridor. Jiang Yanhui solemnly instructed, "Send Master Lin back to the Lin residence and take good care of him. Master Lin's health hasn't been good lately, so send more people to watch over him 24 hours a day, understand?"
"Yes!"
"Yan Hui... what do you mean by this?" Lin Zhenbiao stared incredulously at the child he had raised since childhood. To him, Jiang Yan Hui's behavior was utterly heartbreaking. He pointed a trembling finger at him, "You, you unfilial descendant, how dare you treat me like this! I've cherished you like a treasure since you were a child, taught you so much, and given you the best power and status in the world. In the end, you use everything I gave you to fight me?"
Jiang Yanhui sneered inwardly.
Grandpa, do you really think that all of this is from you?
No, it was all because you forced me to achieve my goals.
However, he was his maternal grandfather, so he wouldn't really turn his back on his family. He was just too lazy to argue with him anymore, so he waved his hand and signaled his men to take Lin Zhenbiao away first.
When will Lin Zhenbiao be schemed against like this again?
The man in front of him was his grandson, and he found it all incredibly ridiculous. His cloudy eyes were filled with resentment and anger.
Guan Fengying ruined her daughter's life, preventing her from ever being happy.
Guan Fengru directly caused the death of his beloved daughter, and now Ye Siyi has his grandson completely infatuated with her.
No matter how angry he was, he knew in his heart that saying anything more at this moment would be useless.
But he will get his revenge for the humiliation he suffers today!
"Yan Hui, let me give you a piece of advice: it's not too late for you to come back to me now, otherwise you'll definitely regret it!" He said this, then turned around, straightened his back, and walked towards the elevator.
Jiang Yan looked at that aged figure. Even though he was already in his twilight years, he still had a habit of controlling the people around him. Even in this state, he still refused to admit defeat.
But that high and mighty person only started all of this many years ago for the sake of his daughter.
An inexplicable sorrow welled up in his deep eyes, and Jiang Yanhui's tall and upright figure also exuded a sense of loneliness and desolation. He couldn't help but feel a pang of loss in his heart.
Forces always act in pairs, so how can harm not be reciprocated? When you make someone unhappy, you may not feel happy yourself, especially if that person is someone you once respected the most.
"Yan Hui." A soft female voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts. Ying Rui had appeared outside the private room at some point and was standing beside him. "Why have you been out for so long? Grandpa seems to have come out too. Where did he go?"
"He went back." Jiang Yanshou composed herself, turned around, and said in a calm tone, "Go inside, I have some things to say to your parents."
"Yan Hui." Ying Rui suddenly reached out and grabbed Jiang Yan Hui's wrist. She was actually quite pretty, and being young, she exuded a vibrant energy. It was hard for any man not to be attracted to such a woman. She possessed a quiet charm with a touch of lively cuteness. Although she was only in her early twenties, she came from a large family and had lived abroad for a long time, so she appeared conservative, yet she possessed a certain allure deep down. Every smile and gesture was captivating. "I know what you want to say, but before you make a decision, is there something I can ask you for?"
Jiang Yan frowned, but seeing her hesitant expression, she finally asked, "What is it?"
Ying Rui's eyes reddened slightly, her mood exceptionally low. "I came back suddenly this time because I know my father has health problems. Yan Hui, I know you don't like me. You told me on the phone before that you had found the person you were waiting for, so you would definitely explain everything to my parents, but now... now it's really not possible." She tugged at Jiang Yan Hui's sleeve, looking pitiful. "I'm begging you, my father... he has cancer, it's in its late stage. The doctor said he has at most six months left. Can you... help me, just six more months, don't let him suffer any more shocks. You should know, if he knew that you and I deceived them back then, he would definitely... worsen his condition."
By the end, Ying Rui was almost crying, her tears falling like pearls from a broken string.
Jiang Yan's heart skipped a beat. No matter how much he wanted to explain things clearly, Ying Rui was now so pitiful, tugging at his sleeve and crying as she begged him. How could he really ignore everything?
Three years ago, without her help, he might not have made it this far.
He frowned slightly and glanced at her. "When did this happen? How come I had no idea?"
Ying Rui's eyes flashed, her red-rimmed eyes seeming to accuse Jiang Yan Hui of being so cold and ruthless. "Yan Hui, I know you don't like me, but I helped you wholeheartedly back then. You said you couldn't marry me, and I knew you had many difficulties at the time, so without saying a word, I joined you in deceiving my parents and doing that. Now I'm just asking you to postpone things for six months to clarify things. Are you really that heartless? Or do you think I would joke with my father's life?"
Jiang Yanhui pursed his thin lips. Ying Rui had already said so much, so how could he say anything more? In the end, he agreed, "I promise you."
Ying Rui's eyes were red, but at this moment a relieved smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, Yan Hui."
Jiang Yan's heart wasn't made of iron after all. After all, she owed her a lot. At this moment, she reached out and ruffled her long hair, and the coldness in her eyes faded a lot. "No need to say thank you. Actually, you are much younger than me. If you are willing, I can be your brother. Of course, all these years, I have always treated you like a sister."
His words left no room for retreat, clearly a rejection of Ying Rui. Ying Rui, a woman of great intelligence, understood perfectly. Her face turned pale instantly, but she forced a smile and avoided the sensitive topic, saying, "Right now, I don't want to think about anything. I just hope to spend my father's last moments with him."
The two entered the private room together. The two elders of the Ying family had been waiting for them. Jiang Yan Hui simply made up an excuse, saying that Lin Zhen Biao was unwell and left first. The Ying family parents knew what kind of families the Jiang and Lin families were, so they were quite accommodating to Jiang Yan Hui. In fact, if it weren't for their daughter's insistence, they wouldn't have readily agreed when Lin Zhen Biao proposed the marriage alliance.
The meal was rather somber. Ying Rui's father wasn't feeling well, so he didn't linger after finishing and quickly left the restaurant. It was Ying Rui's first day back, so naturally she went back to her and Jiang Yan's place that evening. They had bought a new house three years ago when they got married, and Jiang Yan hadn't slept there a single day in all these years. However, outsiders didn't know this; only Ying Rui knew the truth.
After exchanging a few words with Jiang Yan Hui, Ying's father got into the car first. Ying's mother, however, kept Ying Rui there. Seeing that the mother and daughter had something to say, Jiang Yan Hui simply got into the car first as well.
Ying's mother put her arm around her daughter's shoulder and asked, "Xiao Rui, were you crying just now?"
As a mother, how could she possibly hide her daughter's every move from her?
Ying Rui lowered her eyes. "It's nothing, Mom, don't overthink it."
Mother sighed, "Alright, I knew you would have come back even if it weren't for your father's health. So I had already told you about your school procedures abroad. Although you never said anything or revealed anything to anyone, I knew everything."
Ying Rui's expression tightened. "Mom, what are you saying?"
"Sigh, you silly child, do you think I don't know? Your father knew about your feelings for Jiang Yanhui back then. You started collecting news reports and articles about him when you were very young. You hid your feelings so deeply, but how could parents not know at all? So when Old Master Lin brought it up, your father agreed. But all these years, I've seen your relationship..."
"Mom!" Ying Rui covered her cheeks with her hands, biting her lip. Her voice was soft but exceptionally firm. "Don't say anything more. I know you all know what I'm thinking. I'm your daughter. You should understand me. Once I've made up my mind, I won't easily give it up."
Looking at her daughter's determined expression, Ying's mother knew her daughter's temperament; she seemed gentle, but deep down she had an indomitable stubbornness.