Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 222 - 222 222 Gave Her and Her Daughter a Few Slaps

Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Gave Her and Her Daughter a Few Slaps Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Gave Her and Her Daughter a Few Slaps Jiang Zhe’s eyes remained cold and she didn’t speak.

Jian Xiliang didn’t want to make a big fuss and affect the banquet that was about to start, and he also wanted to help her find a way out, so he said, “Jiang Zhe, go and apologize to your mother and sister first. As long as you promise not to do it again, I guarantee that no one will trouble you about today’s incident!”

Hearing Jian Xiliang’s words suggesting to downplay the issue, Jiang Fanyue cried out, “Great Uncle!”

“Jiang Zhe!” Jian Xiliang ignored Jiang Fanyue and only urged Jiang Zhe.

It was then that Jiang Zhe replied with boredom and indifference, “I have no sister or mother to speak of, and as for the lowlifes, if I want to hit them, I will, and now you want me to apologize?”

She was proud and disdainful, her tone even more careless.

Not only were the parties involved angry, but others also began to denounce her.

Han Jiayan shook her head and said, “Jiang Zhe, today’s occasion is not one you should be at in the first place. If you feel that Jiaheng and Fanyue’s childhood friendship bothers you, you could have simply left on your own, instead of eagerly coming here looking for displeasure, which is just disgusting!”

Hearing her say this, everyone seemed to have an epiphany, understanding why Jiang Zhe was being so excessive.

“She’s obviously here for the Gu Family’s young master.”

“But in his heart, the young master of the Gu Family only has Jiang Fanyue, so who is she to interfere?”

“Jiang Fanyue is gentle, generous, sensible, and both talented and beautiful; any normal person would choose Jiang Fanyue.”

When Gu Jiaheng heard these words, he looked at Jiang Zhe standing among the crowd, distant yet outstanding, like a flower blooming in winter, full of coldness yet unbelievably beautiful.

For a moment, he couldn’t tell whether being deeply loved by her was a nuisance or an honor.

His voice softened a bit when he spoke to her, “Jiang Zhe, great uncle is right, just apologize, and we won’t blame you.”

When Jiang Fanyue heard him say this, how could she be satisfied?

Why did everyone have to protect Jiang Zhe? She reduced her and her mother to this state; why did she have to forgive her with just an apology?

Unable to suppress her resentment, but since it was Jian Xiliang who had suggested it, she couldn’t contradict him.

“Apologize to them, what are they to me?” Jiang Zhe carelessly wiped her fingertips, precisely throwing the wet tissue into a trash bin in the distance.

As if after touching those things, she feared being contaminated with even the slightest bit of impurity.

Liang Jinlan, humiliated to this extent, couldn’t hold back anymore, “Jiang Zhe, I know you resent that you’ve lost the status of the Jiang Family’s young miss, and that’s why you deliberately play the witch in our presence. Let me tell you, my daughter is only Jiang Fanyue, no matter what, it’s not your turn, Jiang Zhe! No matter what you do, you will never be related to us! Never will be!”

She thought all she had said touched upon Jiang Zhe’s sore points.

So did everyone else.

But Jiang Zhe’s expression didn’t change, and she didn’t even lift her downcast eyes.

Seeing she showed no remorse, Jian Xiliang, not wanting to affect the forthcoming events, said, “Alright, since you’re not apologizing, and don’t want the opportunity given to you. We don’t welcome you here either, now please, leave immediately!”

“Get her out.” With her husband speaking up, Wen Xia had no reservations and directly ordered the butler.

“Who dares to throw my granddaughter out?”

A voice of authority and dignity rang out.

Everyone’s spirits lifted in unison, it seemed that Jiang Shao was coming.

All the people at the scene momentarily forgot the previous petty matter and turned their attention toward the entrance.

The Jiang Family head, Jiang Shao, who was full of spirit and vigor in his youth, left in the prime of his life, and it has already been more than twenty years since that parting.

But his fame from those days endured, and everyone knew he was the true backbone of the Jiang Family.

If he were here, the current affairs of the Jiang Family would have nothing to do with Jian Xiliang.

Now that he has returned, no one knows what kind of storms he will stir up in Jincheng.

Everyone greeted his arrival with their gazes.

A tall figure appeared at the doorway, backlit, making it hard to discern his facial features.

When Jiang Shao left, he was young; now, he was already an old man in his seventies, surely changed from his youthful appearance.

There were few among those present who had seen him back then, and now, recognizing him at first glance was difficult.

But Jiang Xiliang had spent a long time with him and naturally had more ability to distinguish him than others.

Upon seeing the old man walk in, Jiang Xiliang immediately recognized him and respectfully said, “Great Uncle.”

“Jiang Family head.” The crowd followed, greeting him.

“Dad.” Jiang Cheng and Ding Yuehua, who had rushed back from Beijing, had already arrived at the scene, following with their greetings.

“Grandpa.” Ding Xuexue, the daughter of Jiang Cheng and Ding Yuehua, also stood up.

Jiang Yaowang and Jiang Xiruo walked in from outside and sat down on the sofa in the hall before Jiang Zhang and Liang Jinlan’s faces changed drastically, recognizing them.

Jiang Fanyue was originally in Gu Jiaheng’s arms, sobbing convulsively, but when she saw Jiang Shao’s appearance identical to Jiang Yaowang’s, her crying caught in her throat as she looked at them in shock.

Han Jiayan and Gu Jiaheng were likewise astonished, unable to believe their own eyes.

How could it be possible? The legendary Jiang Shao, whose name shook Jincheng, was actually Jiang Yaowang! The very Jiang Yaowang who lived in Wangjia Alley!

The old man they had always looked down upon!

That would mean Jiang Zhe was truly the granddaughter of Jiang Yaowang, making her henceforth the genuine, indisputable young miss of the Jiang Family!

Jiang Yaowang was still dressed plainly today, albeit slightly better than usual, but the aura around him had already transformed; he was no longer the submissive figure from before, but rather exuded an added dignity.

“Great Uncle, Xiruo, welcome back.” Jiang Xiliang said with a smile, gesturing for tea to be brought over, personally pouring it for them.

Liang Jinlan exclaimed incredulously, “Big brother, don’t be deceived by them; they are not from the Jiang Family. His name is Jiang Yaowang, and he is definitely not …”

Jiang Xiliang was certain he would not recognize the wrong person, even though so many years had passed, and appearances could change, the fundamental characteristics cannot.

Especially the authoritative presence of Jiang Shao, which he had respected and feared since he was a child; if someone were impersonating him, he would not feel the same deep-seated emotions.

“I am Jiang Shao, and Jiang Yaowang was the alias I used previously. But they are just names, just a designation; which one to use doesn’t matter,” Jiang Yaowang said calmly, lifting his teacup to drink.

“Yes, Great Uncle is right, any name is the same,” Jiang Xiliang dutifully agreed.

Liang Jinlan was so shocked that her limbs curled up; it felt like a freezer was installed inside her body, continuously emitting a cold air that froze her internal organs.

Jiang Yaowang was actually Jiang Shao!

Why had no one ever informed her beforehand!

When he first came to the Jiang Family to take Jiang Zhe away, why did he dress like that and exude such an aura?