Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 288: Background and Past (4)

Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Background and Past (4)

"Grandfather." Jiang Zhe stood in front of Jiang Yaowang, "I hit Jiang Fanyue."

Jiang Yaowang had already heard about what Jiang Fanyue had done; his expression was calm as he said, "If you hit her, then you hit her, she deserved it!"

Jiang Zhe was slightly surprised and lowered his gaze.

Jiang Xiruo comforted Jiang Zhe, "None of this is your fault, don’t take it to heart. We will handle the matters that follow."

"Then I will first take Yunxuan to Aunt Kang’s place," Jiang Zhe nodded.

Jiang Yaowang and Jiang Xiruo entered the Jiang Family house and saw Liang Jinlan hitting Jiang Fanyue, while Jiang Zhang sat beside them, dispirited and dejected.

"Enough!"

Upon hearing Jiang Yaowang’s authoritative voice, Liang Jinlan finally let go and began to sob uncontrollably.

"Grandfather, Aunt!" Jiang Fanyue struggled to speak, her face swollen and unsightly, knowing that the only people who could protect her now were the two relatives before her.

She regretted, regretted not going back with Jiang Yaowang when he came to pick her up, regretted everything that happened thereafter.

But now the regret was no use, all the missed opportunities could not be relived.

Jiang Zhang pointed at Jiang Fanyue, and said to Jiang Yaowang, "You take her away."

"Jiang Fanyue was originally my granddaughter, her parents are no longer alive, and I indeed have a duty to provide for her, a responsibility to take her away," said Jiang Yaowang, his voice heavy with sorrow.

Jiang Fanyue was overjoyed, no matter what, now that she still had a place to stay, she wasn’t asking for much else.

Jiang Yaowang looked at Jiang Fanyue, "However, the wrongs you have done, you should also bear the responsibility yourself. Whatever responsibilities you should bear, you will bear them."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fanyue couldn’t help but step back. She had thought that grandfather and aunt would acknowledge her, that they would help her.

She never expected them to speak such heartless words.

"My duty to provide for you will also only extend until you are eighteen years old, after which the cost of attending university, our relationship will end there," Jiang Yaowang said with authoritative and sorrowful tone, each word indisputable.

Jiang Fanyue shrank back. How could she possibly follow such a Jiang Yaowang back?

After returning, would she just be sent to the police to bear the responsibility?

She absolutely could not go back!

Jiang Xiruo spoke earnestly, "Fanyue, I hope you can recognize your mistake this time, correct it in the future and start anew."

"I won’t, I won’t go back with you..." Jiang Fanyue shook her head in refusal.

Jiang Yaowang and Jiang Xiruo exchanged a glance, knowing her refusal to go back was actually a refusal to take responsibility.

They truly did not expect that at this point, she still did not show remorse.

Both felt truly disappointed, thinking that her nature was already set; if she wouldn’t change herself, who else could make her change?

"Fanyue! Even if you don’t go back, we can’t keep you here any longer," Jiang Zhang said weakly. Now that the entire Jiang Family had dispersed, whenever he saw Jiang Fanyue, he would be reminded of all these matters.

If Jiang Fanyue didn’t leave, where could she go?

"I will leave, but I won’t go back with them!" Jiang Fanyue said defiantly.

Once convicted by the police, how could she attend university, how could she build a career?

She absolutely could not!

She turned and ran away.

Jiang Xiruo was a bit concerned, but Jiang Yaowang said, "Since she has made up her mind, let’s not force her. She won’t even correct her mistakes; we needn’t worry about her doing anything foolish."

...

Jiang Zhe and Jiang Yunxuan sat in the same car, neither of them speaking, the atmosphere somewhat somber.

Both knew the tremendous courage it took for Jiang Yunxuan to make the decision to leave the family that had been somewhat good to him.

But false is false, and that facade cannot last forever.

The car arrived at the orphanage, and Jiang Yunxuan got out.

Xiaoqi and Fang Ting ran over: "Yunxuan!"

Jiang Yunxuan managed to muster a smile.

"Sister Xiaozhe said you’ll be living with us from now on, is that right?" Xiaoqi asked.

"Yes," Jiang Yunxuan nodded.

"This cake is for you to eat," Xiaoqi presented it.

"And this," Fang Ting stuffed something else into his hands.

Children’s friendship is that straightforward and pure; it begins to thaw from sweets and toys.

Jiang Yunxuan’s smile became genuine: "So I’m going to school with you guys from now on?"

"Of course," Xiaoqi pulled him and they started heading inside.

Jiang Zhe watched them go in, and Qin Jingchen, seeing her somber expression, said softly, "Yunxuan’s situation is not your fault."

"But there never seems to be an ideal solution," Jiang Zhe had to admit this fact. Ever since he was artificially brought into the Jiang Family, no matter what period he left, the damage had become an inevitable companion for his lifetime.

"To a certain extent, he is stronger and more decisive than we thought. He had made up his mind about this matter from the moment he knew, and it wasn’t easy for him."

Jiang Zhe looked in Jiang Yunxuan’s direction and did not speak.

Director Kang came over, went over some documents with Lawyer Luo, and then said to Jiang Zhe: "Don’t worry, we’ll take good care of him."

"Thank you for the concern," Jiang Zhe nodded.

"You child, being so formal with me," Director Kang laughed and shook her head, "I’ll keep a close eye on him. He may seem fine now, but the true reaction to pain usually emerges after a few more days."

Xun Yining approached: "I will also keep him company often."

Back at Lushan Courtyard, Jiang Zhe received a newly customized miniature Rubik’s Cube from Qin Jingchen, its difficulty level now five times higher than the previous one.

She held it in her hand, inspected it, and said, "The smaller it is indeed more challenging than the larger one."

In some ways, the smaller size makes it more difficult to restore and much more fiddly to handle.

Jiang Zhe played with it idly in her hands.

Qin Jingchen stood up to pour her a glass of water.

Fen Ye chatted with Qin He: "Qin He, I’m not sure if it’s just me, but have you noticed that Xiaoqi’s leg seems much better than before?"

"It’s not just your imagination. I noticed Fang Ting’s arm issue doesn’t seem to be as severe anymore either," Qin He had also noticed this.

They had spent more time with the two kids and therefore paid more attention to their issues.

Jiang Zhe was engrossed in the Rubik’s Cube and paid no attention to them.

Qin Jingchen glanced at Jiang Zhe, fully aware of why such progress had occurred.

He placed the water in front of Jiang Zhe: "Drink some water."

Jiang Zhe handed the Rubik’s Cube to him and then picked up the glass in front of her, gulping down two full mouthfuls.

It quelled the slight irritation in her heart.

Qin Jingchen looked down and realized that Jiang Zhe had completely solved the Rubik’s Cube.

It was meant to be a puzzle that could occupy her for a whole day, but she’d solved it already, just in the time it took him to pour some water?

Qin Jingchen looked thoughtfully at Jiang Zhe, recalling what Qin He had said last time: that it had taken Jiang Zhe over half an hour to solve the previous cube?