Ji Fei’s rant directly left Qin Second’s family speechless.
Initially, they had almost been swayed by Zhao Jianghe’s blatant bias, nearly letting their thoughts be twisted into thinking his actions were somewhat justified. Granted, their Fifth Aunt Qin was already wonderful, but it seemed like this other woman had given even more, so what could they do if Zhao Jianghe’s heart had wandered?
But now, listening to Ji Fei’s words, they felt absolutely livid.
The younger generation couldn’t speak up, but Qin’s Father and Qin’s Mom were not going to let Zhao Jianghe off the hook.
Qin’s Father spoke coldly, “Heh, Zhao Jianghe, you should really get your eyes checked—no, better yet, get your brain checked!”
Zhao Jianghe was startled and looked unconvinced at Qin’s father, convinced that he wasn’t in the wrong.
“Let me ask you,” Qin’s Father continued, “Fifth Aunt Qin wasn’t into socializing back at home, so why did she suddenly need to integrate into some so-called ‘Ladies’ Circle’ over there, just to socialize and indulge in her hobbies? Even if I don’t know the specifics, I can guess it was all for your sake, wasn’t it?”
Zhao Jianghe’s expression subtly changed.
Fourth Uncle Qin had the most authority on the matter. “When I first arrived in G City, it was my wife who helped me expand my network. She said she wanted to introduce me to more influential people so that I wouldn’t get stifled by local snakes in my business. But after she got involved, I encountered numerous stubborn hurdles. I’m grateful for all she did, even though all I ever wanted was for her to do what she enjoyed.”
If Fourth Uncle Qin was wielding a soft knife, then Third Uncle Qin was using a hard one. He bluntly analyzed, “So, the safety of your business now—does it have something to do with my sister’s social connections?”
This time, Zhao Jianghe’s face completely paled. He had to admit that the men behind those women were indeed powerful, with connections that ran both black and white…
“What’s even funnier,” Qin’s Mom chipped in coldly, “is your claim that our family’s sister only needs to make phone calls. I don’t know the exact details, but I’m guessing when Fifth Aunt Qin heard about your troubles, she couldn’t have been sleeping soundly or enjoying her meals, could she? And after you got out, all you did was marvel at how others risked their lives for you? Never once did you wonder why everything at home was stable, why the company was still intact. In a place as chaotic as yours, do you really think the rescue teams would be so thorough and quick? If no one had been monitoring the situation and taking action, do you think you’d have been rescued so promptly?”
Zhao Jianghe’s eyes flickered uncertainly as he glanced at Fifth Aunt Qin.
Even the Eldest Brother-in-law couldn’t hold back and chimed in, “That place must have had terrible signal, making it extremely inconvenient to stay in touch. If Fifth Aunt Qin wanted to get you rescued as fast as possible, she had to arrange for external help, didn’t she? Are you saying you’re blaming her for not dropping everything and coming to find you herself? Our Fifth Aunt Qin isn’t some clueless idiot who’d do something so counterproductive.”
Zhao Jianghe’s face turned a shade of green.
“Honey, don’t be too harsh,” Auntie smirked. “Maybe his mistress is some kind of superman who can save him with just love, right? No mess, no foul. But I wonder… while my unassuming sister was tirelessly arranging rescue operations, what exactly were you and your lover doing? Were you exchanging sweet nothings, swearing eternal love? Or were you cozy and cuddly, waiting for some miracle to happen?”
Wow, absolute annihilation! This is so satisfying to listen to. It’s clear that everyone is sharp—Zhao Jianghe deserved every bit of this verbal beating for being blind and clueless. Deserved it!
Meanwhile, Qin’s Father and Qin’s Mom secretly applauded Ji Fei in their hearts. If it weren’t for her, they might have also been misled. Thankfully, they brought up the doubts, and others followed suit. Otherwise, their sister would have been left feeling disheartened.
At this point, Zhao Jianghe couldn’t help but think back to those days, but he couldn’t recall the hardships—only the moments of emotional bonding. Even though she was so delicate and had suffered for him, as a man, how could he not be moved?
Yet, what everyone said made sense. Still, he felt their words exaggerated. Their strenuous efforts to survive were the main story, and what Yu did was more like a nice touch—not the lifeline.
Even without her, someone else would have stepped up. But only one person was willing to risk everything for him.
No one had experienced the same despair he had, which was why they could speak so flippantly.
“I… I know Yu did a lot. I’m not denying that, but… I can’t lose everything and start over. I need to give her a stable life. At least leave me a company team—you can take everything else.” Zhao Jianghe said in a defeated tone.
Fifth Aunt Qin’s eyes reddened slightly. “You really are quite the romantic, aren’t you? I…”
【Argh, don’t back down! Why give them anything? If the company is left intact, the Zhao family can easily step in and restore everything. Letting them live comfortably is just adding fuel to your own misery. A woman must be ruthless to hold her ground!】
Qin’s Father and Qin’s Mom heard this and hesitated to speak, as this was Fifth Aunt Qin’s decision. But judging from Ji Fei’s words, it seemed Fifth Aunt Qin was planning to let him off the hook.
Just as they were thinking, a voice suddenly interrupted.
“Mom, since Dad’s demands are so low, if you don’t agree, aren’t you being a bit unreasonable?”
【Huh?】
Ji Fei was stunned and turned to see a young man who looked quite similar to the Qin cousins, all of whom were quite good-looking. He was supporting a frail woman with a sad expression.
The woman had long flowing hair and wore a pure white dress, like a serene daffodil in a tranquil room.
At that moment, Lu Yunqing’s eyes were red and swollen.
Fifth Aunt Qin was about to ask about her injuries when Zhao Jianghe interrupted.
“Are you hurt?” Zhao Jianghe suddenly asked.
The surrounding people found the question momentarily strange but quickly got distracted, as Lu Yunqing had rushed to Fifth Aunt Qin’s side, her tears brimming. “You really want a divorce? After all these years together, how can you just say you’re leaving? Don’t be impulsive—many wealthy families go through this kind of thing!”
Facing her, Fifth Aunt Qin’s expression softened slightly. “I know you’re worried about me, but I don’t want to continue like this.”
But Lu Yunqing turned to Zhao Jianghe. “Brother Zhao, please reconsider!”
Zhao Jianghe’s face was bitter, but he insisted, “I want to give her a home.”
Tears streamed down from Lu Yunqing’s eyes.
“I don’t oppose your divorce, but regarding the property division you mentioned earlier, I don’t agree.” Zhao Chengle stepped forward again to voice his opinion.
【What a great son. Apparently, sons just can’t sympathize with their mothers, huh?】
Qin Xian and Qin Zhao immediately sided with their mother, making it clear they were nothing like that!
【Though, something feels… off. This son, and this best friend… it feels like there’s something strange going on. Is this just a regular affair-induced divorce? I need to check it out.】
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