Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 323 Mother-in-Law and Son-in-Law (9)

Chapter 323: Chapter 323 Mother-in-Law and Son-in-Law (9)

It wasn’t about her and Dad’s face, it was about the daughter’s self-esteem being damaged.

Xiao Yebai quietly refilled Gu Mom’s teacup and said, "Mom, actually, Nuannuan might already be carrying my child."

Ah?

Gu Mom had barely recovered from the news of her daughter’s sudden marriage, and now she was learning that she was going to be a grandmother.

As expected, the reactions of the elders were all captivated by the prospect of a grandchild, and everything else became secondary.

Gu Nuan sighed in her heart: Her family’s Da Bai, while often called a simpleton, preferred to play dumb.

In reality, he was as cunning as an old cat.

In the study, the matriarch sat face to face with Tang Sili. On both sides of her stood the Xiao sisters.

Tang Sili said, "Mrs. Xiao’s deafness is due to an external injury, not related to genetics, and will not be passed on to the next generation. I can assure you of this as a doctor, one hundred percent."

The matriarch’s steady eyes slowly surveyed his indifferent face and she said, "I understand."

"Mrs. Xiao is very healthy, and now that Mr. Xiao has appointed me as her sole doctor, I certainly won’t allow any problems to occur during her pregnancy."

His repeated use of ’I’, this young surgical professor’s unexpected arrogance and confidence, made even the matriarch take him in a new light.

"Yebai mentioned that you’re a returnee from overseas," the matriarch asked.

"Yes," Tang Sili replied.

"Who sponsored your medical studies in the United States?"

"Mr. Xiao."

The Xiao sisters were all taken aback. Had their brother, at such a young age, already been so foresighted?

The matriarch nodded, "I see."

"Any other questions, Madam?" Tang Sili asked, with a distinctly businesslike tone.

Grandma Xiao suddenly smiled, "Do you also speak to my grandson this way?"

Tang Sili said, "Mr. Xiao is my boss."

This man was sparing with his words, which was quite uncharacteristic for a doctor. A gleam of appreciation crossed Grandma Xiao’s eyes as she said, "You may go now. Of course, as a guest invited by my grandson, if you and your people have no further business, you may also stay here if you wish."

"Thank you for your graciousness, Madam," Tang Sili responded, but he did not indicate whether he would accept her offer, simply standing up to leave.

The Xiao sisters couldn’t help but think: Could this be it, then? Is the matter settled just like that?

"Grandma, about tonight’s ball—" Xiao Shuju murmured.

The ball was originally prepared for Xiao Yebai to choose a dance partner among the girls they had selected; now it was turning into a joke. How were they to explain to the well-prepared guests?

Grandma Xiao, however, remained composed and said, "What, don’t they know this is my birthday banquet?"

It was clearly written on the invitations that it was the matriarch’s ninetieth birthday, not some matchmaking event.

Xiao Shuju was left speechless.

The old lady was playing at a level that was not ordinary.

Lin Jiale seized the opportunity to hurry home to see his daughter, who had taken quite a blow.

Lin Yishan, having suffered such humiliation, didn’t dare to go home. She feared that the paparazzi, having gotten wind of the news, would already be staking out her home to take sneaky photos. Wa Zicong drove her directly to the Lin Family’s private club, which had relatively better security measures.

Having received the message, Lin Jiale immediately drove to the club.

Seeing Lin Jiale, Lin Yishan rushed into her father’s arms and sobbed, "Dad, how could they treat me this way? Am I not your daughter?"

Lin Jiale, while soothingly stroking her head, spoke with dissatisfaction, criticizing his daughter, "What were you thinking? Having so little patience, to this extent. Why bother with such people? At best, she’s a woman who clings to a profligate in hopes of climbing up. But she didn’t consider that marrying a man who can’t make money is of no use. You need to think bigger, more long-term."

"Dad!" Lin Yishan was perplexed, "Are we just going to watch her really become a Mrs. Xiao? Don’t you understand what she means to me? Am I supposed to let her walk all over me and still call her Auntie?!"

Just the thought of calling Gu Nuan ’Auntie’ sent chills all over Lin Yishan’s body. No! She would rather die than do that!

Lin Jiale had to continue patiently consoling and guiding his daughter, "Didn’t Grandma Xiao say it? Everything is up to Chairman Xiao. Why are you in such a hurry?" Lin Jiale felt a little helpless; young people really can’t keep calm, "Besides, even if she becomes Mrs. Xiao, so what? If one day the Xiao Family falls, wouldn’t she end up a beggar just the same? Why are you being so foolish? You need to think about who our primary adversary is."

Lin Yishan listened, dumbstruck. What was her father suggesting?

"Soon," Lin Jiale said slowly, but he only repeated two words, "soon."

Wa Zicong, who was listening to their conversation, couldn’t help but feel a chilling wind sweep through his heart. But Lin Jiale’s words were indeed correct. Xiao Yebai didn’t count for much, and Gu Nuan even less so. The truly fearsome one would be the man sitting on the Changda throne.

As long as that man remained, the status of this group of people wouldn’t change at all.