Xi Xinyi glanced at Deng Wenwen before looking at Yue Lingsi's concerned gaze . She closed her eyes and clenched her fists slightly . “What should we do now? Sister seems like she's not going to let it go . She…”
“How did that 17% of shares go under her name? That's one heck of a large sum of money . It's impossible for her to have just bought it! Where did her money come from? Mother, I think something fishy is going on!” Yue Lingsi gave it some thought and then voiced out her opinions .
“She probably had some unknown deal with Glory World . Didn't you see Liu Lingyu's behavior just now? We can only wait and see now that things have come down to this . Our top priority now is to collaborate closely with Qi Kai . Lingsi, Xin Er, you guys have to put more effort into that,” Deng Wenwen concluded in exhaustion as anxiety was written all over her face .
Yue Lingsi nodded . “Don't worry, Mother . I'll talk to my second brother about it . I didn't expect that witch Xi Xiaye to be so wicked . She even tried to mess up Xinyi's role just now . Everyone has to be careful now that she has her hands in Yueying!”
“Your mother is right, Xin Er . She's not going to let us off . She's coming right at us because of her past grudges, so be alert as well . Your scandal hasn't died down yet and you need to take extra precaution about that . Don't reveal yourself in public too much . We'll decide on what to do next after things calm down . ” Deng Wenwen looked in the direction Xi Xiaye left, her tone heavy .
“Yes, Grandmother, Mother . I understand . I'll be careful . ”
Xi Xinyi replied with her head bowed downward . Her closed eyelids hid the icy gleam under her eyes . “However, I won't just suck it up anymore if she forces me . I've got no comments about Grandmother forgiving her for what she did today . I don't care how she treats me, but if she continues to hurt you both, I won't just let her be anymore!”
Xi Xinyi's voice was determined while her pale expression seemed much more willful than before as Deng Wenwen and Yue Lingsi nodded .
“It'd be great if your sister was half as understanding as you . Then, we won't be where we are today . I'm really worried about leaving Yueying in her hands with that personality of hers . If Yueying goes down, then I…” Deng Wenwen sighed and did not finish her sentence .
On the other end, Xi Xiaye walked out of Yueying without any particular expression on her face . She just seemed a little down and her eyes held a tinge of anger .
“Get in the car, Director Xi . The rain is pretty heavy outside,” Liu Lingyu spoke up as the car came around the corner .
Xi Xiaye raised her head and looked at the sky . She then only realized that the cloudy sky had finally started to pour .
Without them noticing, the rainy season had arrived just like the sadness within her . However, she wondered if it would last very long this time .
After some time, she took a deep breath before nodding and got into the car .
The car slowly left Yueying and went on the broad highway . Xi Xiaye leaned onto the window in exhaustion after she got into the car and soon, she started to lose focus as well . She did not even notice her phone ringing and only came back to her senses when Xiao Mei reminded her .
She took out her phone and realized it was a call from West Park…
After a moment of hesitation, Xi Xiaye picked up the call .
“Hello?”
Her hoarse voice reached the other side .
“Is this Xiaye?” Xi Jiyang's old voice responded to her . “I'm Grandfather . Are you free now? I want to meet up with you . ”
“Stop the car,” Xi Xiaye said quietly after hanging up on the call with Xi Jiyang . “Xiao Mei, you go back with Vice President Liu first . I'll go back later . ”
“Got it, Director . ” Xiao Mei observed Xi Xiaye from the rear-view mirror and could sense that her emotions were a little odd . Nevertheless, she did not say much and just got down the car after it stopped by the roadside .
“Go to Bamboo Teahouse in the north,” Xi Xiaye told the driver after Xiao Mei got down from the car .
It was past noon when she arrived at Bamboo Teahouse . There were many customers enjoying tea and playing Chinese chess inside .
“Ms . Xi, you're here!” The waiter greeted Xi Xiaye passionately .
Xi Xiaye nodded and went right inside . As expected, she saw Xi Jiyang's gaunt figure at a corner beside the window . From afar, he looked like a candle about to be blown out as his hands holding onto the teapot trembled slightly .
Xi Xiaye started to feel sorrowful . She walked over and grabbed the teapot from him, pouring a cup for him .
“You're here . Sit down . ”
Xi Jiyang withdrew his hand . His eyes were not as sharp as before . All that was left now was just calmness and an indescribable sense of loss .
Xi Xiaye nodded and then sat down . “Grandfather, how did you find out about this place?”
“Your father told me about it . I've been itching to visit here myself . How have you been?” Xi Jiyang's voice was filled with care and concern while his eyes were kind . “Are you still angry about me making you sign the document before?”
Xi Xiaye looked down as she grabbed a cup and poured some tea for herself . She replied, “Nope, I know you weren't involved…”
She sipped some tea as she took a deep breath . “Besides, I know about your situation as well . I've never blamed you . ”
Xi Jiyang still treated her very well . Every time something happened, it would usually end up coming under his influence, and for that, she was grateful for him .
Xi Xiaye knew well that even though Xi Jiyang was the head of the family, Deng Wenwen was the one in power of Yueying . Aside from having some of Yueying's shares, he did not have any authority . Just like Xi Mushan, they were focused on their political careers and rarely had any concern for Yueying .
“It's good that you understand . I know that it must've been tough for you . I'm really alright, but as for your father, it's been really difficult for him all these years . ” Xi Jiyang took a deep breath as he sounded remorseful .
Chapter end
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