Hearing Qin Yaoyao's question, Su Jialan sized her up and down, then scoffed, "She's indeed more suitable than you to marry A Yan. She also knows better how to conduct herself in the world."
Hearing these words that belittled her, Qin Yaoyao clenched her fists tightly. She felt it was a great humiliation.
It was she, Qin Yaoyao, who had been brought back by Xiao Yanzhi to meet the parents. Why did they keep bringing up Jiang Li in front of her?
"But so what? You're just low - class people," Su Jialan said calmly, but there was obvious disgust in her eyes. "People like you will never be able to make it to the big stage relying on your ancestors. So you dream of getting ahead through marriage and changing your fate."
As she spoke, Su Jialan seemed to think of something. She threw the scissors in her hand out forcefully. Her impatience was more evident. Her voice suddenly rose sharply, "I hate people like you the most. You're so low - class and vulgar!"
Qin Yaoyao was startled. She couldn't help but let out a scream and took several steps back. Her eyes were full of panic, and her heart was in her throat.
Su Jialan was definitely a madwoman!
The first thought that came to Qin Yaoyao's mind was that she was a complete lunatic!
"What kind of look is that in your eyes?"
Su Jialan noticed the disgust and fear in her eyes. Suddenly, her pupils dilated, and her breathing became rapid. She couldn't help rolling her eyes. "You... you slut..."
"Madam!"
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In the study of the Xiao family mansion.
Xiao Yanzhi was sitting on the chair opposite the desk. His expression was quite natural, as if he wasn't worried about the situation of the two people in the garden at all.
"You seem very tired recently," Xiao Yuanfeng was still sharp even though he was old. "I heard from Xue An that you've been compressing your schedule recently?"
The Xiao family's business was huge. It wasn't only concentrated in Beicheng but also had a presence in various countries and cities.
At the beginning of each year, as the heir of the Xiao family, Xiao Yanzhi would surely go on business trips for inspections and arrange a series of work progress.
Recently, Xiao Yanzhi seemed to be extremely "dedicated". He traveled around non - stop without giving himself a chance to catch his breath.
"Is that worthless company really worth all your trouble?"
Among all of Xiao Yanzhi's assets, Jiangyu could be considered the least valuable one.
Of course, it was also founded by him.
Xiao Yanzhi pursed his lips. His blood - shot eyes couldn't hide his tiredness. It was obvious that he hadn't had a good sleep recently.
Hearing the probing in Xiao Yuanfeng's words, Xiao Yanzhi absent - mindedly replied with an "um". "I've nurtured it myself, so I naturally have to pay more attention."
This sentence seemed to be full of meaning.
Xiao Yuanfeng glanced out of the window. From the study, one could just see the scene not far away in the garden.
"Since I didn't allow you to marry Jiang Li, you found a woman who's worse than her to deliberately anger us?"
Xiao Yuanfeng looked at him sideways. His pupils were as black as a deep pool. "Your little tricks can deceive your mother, but not me."
"You're old now. Don't be too suspicious," Xiao Yanzhi said casually. "If I didn't really like her, I wouldn't have brought her back."
Xiao Yuanfeng snorted, his meaning unclear.
"Since you like her, then keep her," After a moment, Xiao Yuanfeng squinted his eyes and said indifferently. "A few women are nothing. The Xiao family can afford to support them."
Hearing this, Xiao Yanzhi frowned imperceptibly.
"As long as it's not a matter of principle, just turn a blind eye and it will pass,"
As he spoke, he coughed twice. "A Yan, as a man myself, I won't be as strict with you as your mother in terms of personal feelings. Do you understand?"
The meaning in his words was self - evident.
Xiao Yanzhi smiled. His expression remained unchanged. He lowered his eyes and said in a very casual tone, "In this aspect, you do have the right to speak."
The atmosphere in the study suddenly dropped to freezing point because of Xiao Yanzhi's words. Xiao Yuanfeng's face visibly turned gloomy.
"Xiao Yanzhi! You unfilial son!"
Xiao Yuanfeng's voice turned cold. His deep voice was full of power and an intimidating air pressure. "Your father doesn't need you to teach!"
Feeling the oppressive aura from his father, Xiao Yanzhi still looked well - dressed and his expression remained calm. "Before you teach me, you'd better think about how to cover up your own dirty deeds."
He stood up and straightened his suit. His voice was very cold. "If you know what's good for you, don't interfere in my private affairs."
"You dare to threaten me?" Xiao Yuanfeng's face became even more gloomy. His voice was cold and stern. "Don't forget, the Xiao family is not up to you to decide yet!"
Xiao Yanzhi didn't even raise his head. He was too lazy to continue arguing with him. He turned around and was about to leave the study.
Looking at Xiao Yanzhi's decisive back, there were some emotions mixed in Xiao Yuanfeng's worldly eyes. Suddenly, he said, "You just want to marry Jiang Li, right? I agree."
Xiao Yanzhi stopped in his tracks.
It was a long time before he slowly turned around. Just as he was about to say something, one of the maids who always followed Su Jialan rushed in. Her face was panicked. "Sir, Young Master, Madam suddenly fainted!"
Xiao Yuanfeng and Xiao Yanzhi glanced at each other. The topic stopped abruptly. Their expressions both became very serious. They almost rushed out of the door at the same time.
...
In the hospital corridor.
Qin Yaoyao had been crying at the door until her eyes were almost swollen. She could hardly catch her breath. "A Yan, I really didn't mean to anger Auntie. You have to believe me..."
Xiao Yanzhi had a cold face. He looked at her expressionlessly, and his expression became colder.
He looked down at her in a condescending manner, his aura extremely overbearing.
Qin Yaoyao lowered her head. She waited for a long time but didn't hear Xiao Yanzhi's comforting words. She was extremely flustered.
She never expected that just after she retorted a few times, Su Jialan would suddenly have a heart attack because of anger.
Now, Su Jialan was sent to the emergency room for rescue. There was no one else around at that time, so she had become the biggest suspect.
"A Yan, I..."
"Stop crying," Xiao Yanzhi stared at Qin Yaoyao with his dark eyes. Impatience appeared on his face. "Since you didn't do anything wrong, there's no need to worry about being misunderstood."
"Everything will be clear when my mother wakes up."
Hearing this, Qin Yaoyao's heart skipped a beat. She didn't feel any better than before.
If Xiao Yanzhi knew what she had said to Su Jialan at that time, he would probably kick her out of Jiangyu and even blacklist her.
Thinking of the possible consequences, Qin Yaoyao shivered.
She even secretly prayed that Su Jialan would never wake up.
The rescue operation lasted for more than three hours. It wasn't until almost evening that the door of the operating room opened.
"Where are the patient's family members? Come here."
Looking at the doctor's solemn face, Qin Yaoyao's heart was in her throat.