“Director Yan, you are a smart person. After my explanation, you should know why I am here today.”
Yan Jiapeng’s anger was evident.
His gaze fell upon Shi Kainan, the heir of the Shi family.
The Shi family was one of the four prominent families in Yan City, their influence second only to the Fu family.
Yan Jiapeng looked at Shi Kainan and said, “I am indeed dull. I truly don’t know why Mr. Shi is looking for me. Perhaps, Mr. Shi could enlighten me?”
“Regarding Fu Yanting submitting your criminal evidence to the District Attorney’s office, besides me, no one can help you, nor would anyone dare to. And you are a businessman; you know very well there are no free lunches in this world.”
“Mr. Shi, what do you want? As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree.”
Shi Kainan curved his lips into a smile. He had been waiting for Yan Jiapeng to say this.
With Yan Jiapeng’s words, Shi Kainan slowly spoke, “I heard Director Yan has a daughter.”
Yan Xi usually kept a low profile, rarely appearing in public. Now, she was even the young madam of the Fu family.
Yan Jiapeng dared not think of Yan Xi.
However, Shi Kainan was also an exceptional individual. If Yan Xiao could be with Shi Kainan, it seemed like a good option. Yan Jiapeng nodded vigorously and said, “Yes, yes, yes, Mr. Shi, you are absolutely right. My younger daughter, Yan Xiao, is currently single.”
“No, I want your elder daughter, Yan Xi.”
Shi Kainan had no interest in Yan Xiao; he was very interested in Yan Xi.
He wondered what Fu Yanting’s wife tasted like.
Yan Jiapeng thought he had misheard, and he looked at Shi Kainan incredulously.
The Shi family and the Fu family maintained a facade of harmony, but in reality, they had been in conflict for many years. Now, Shi Kainan wanted to snatch Fu Yanting’s wife. Yan Jiapeng didn't understand the Shi family's intentions.
Moreover, that little vixen Yan Xi was unreliable. He still wanted Yan Xiao to be with Shi Kainan, which would give him a backing in Yan City.
No one would dare to defy him in the future.
Seeing Yan Jiapeng frowning, Shi Kainan smiled charmingly and asked, “Problems?”
Yan Jiapeng did not respond to Shi Kainan, merely looking up at him.
Shi Kainan was silent for a moment before speaking again, “Mr. Yan, don't forget that you are in a predicament now with no other options. Give your daughter to me, or go to jail. Take your time to consider and choose.”
Shi Kainan was a skilled negotiator. He knew that lingering here to bicker with Yan Jiapeng would yield no results and waste time. Therefore, after dropping these words, he left without looking back.
However, just as he stepped out of the Yan Corporation building, Yan Jiapeng’s call came through.
Shi Kainan sneered, making a decision so quickly.
In the evening, Yan Jiapeng called Yan Xi and asked her to come home for dinner. He specifically instructed her to come back alone, as he had something very important to discuss with her, something related to Yan Yi. He also told Yan Xi to keep it a secret, not even mentioning it to Kong Yalan.
Although Yan Xi harbored many grievances against Yan Jiapeng, he was, after all, her and Yan Yi’s biological father. Furthermore, Yan Yi was Yan Xi’s bottom line. As long as Yan Yi was involved, Yan Xi had no choice.
Regarding that day when Yan Xiao went to the hospital to cause trouble for Yan Yi, Yan Xi also needed to settle the score with her.
At five o'clock in the evening, Yan Xi prepared to return to the Yan family.
Fu Yanting saw that Yan Xi was dressed beautifully and had not reported to him, seemingly with no intention of taking him along.
He suddenly felt displeased.
Was he that insignificant?
After Yan Xi finished dressing and was about to leave, Fu Yanting suddenly stopped her.
With a cold gaze, he inquired, “Where are you going?”
“I have an urgent matter to attend to.”
Yan Jiapeng had warned her not to let Fu Yanting know, otherwise, Yan Yi would be in mortal danger.
Yan Xi dared not gamble with Yan Yi’s life.
After careful consideration, she still did not tell Fu Yanting.
Between husband and wife, there should be openness.
But now, Yan Xi’s attitude showed that she did not regard Fu Yanting as her husband, otherwise, she wouldn’t have concealed it from him.
Thinking of this, Fu Yanting’s dark, brooding eyes fixed on Yan Xi.
Yan Xi didn’t understand why Fu Yanting’s expression suddenly changed. One moment he was fine, and the next he was filled with rage, as if the whole world owed him.
Yan Xi’s heart was currently solely on Yan Yi, leaving her with no mood to ponder Fu Yanting’s true thoughts.
Yan Xi turned to leave.
Fu Yanting quickly grabbed Yan Xi’s hand and coldly questioned, “To be the young madam of the Fu family, you must always remember your status.”
“I am returning to the Yan family for urgent matters, Fu Yanting. I will not do anything to betray you, you don’t need to doubt me like this.”
Hearing Yan Xi say she was returning to the Yan family, Fu Yanting finally released her hand.
Yan Xi turned and walked out.
Although Fu Yanting did not accompany Yan Xi back to the Yan family, he worried that Yan Xi would be bullied if she went back alone. He summoned his hidden guards and instructed, “Xin Yi, accompany her and protect her secretly.”
Xin Yi???
Boss, aren’t you indifferent?
Why are you sending me to protect the young madam?
Despite his inner displeasure, Xin Yi still chased after her.
After Yan Xi returned to the Yan family, Yan Xiao was sitting on the sofa, painting her nails. Upon seeing Yan Xi, she said sarcastically, “I thought it was someone else, but it’s the young madam of the Fu family.”
Yan Xi frowned. If Yan Jiapeng didn’t have important matters to discuss with her, Yan Xi would have gladly torn Yan Xiao’s face apart right then and there.
If it weren’t for Yan Xiao, her brother wouldn’t have almost lost his life.
Seeing Yan Xiao, Yan Xi’s anger had no outlet.
She clenched her fists tightly, her reddened eyes coldly locking onto Yan Xiao.
However, Yan Xiao seemed unfazed.
She put down her nail polish, stood up, and walked in front of Yan Xi, mocking her word by word, “Originally, the engagement with the Fu family was mine. If I hadn’t yielded, would you truly think the position of the Fu family’s young madam was yours to have? Yan Xi, one must know how to repay kindness.”
Hmm?
Yan Xi sneered. What kindness had the Yan family shown her?
If Fu Yanting hadn’t fallen into a vegetative state, would Yan Xiao have generously let her be the Fu family’s young madam?
Now, seeing Fu Yanting awaken, she regretted it and wanted to take her place and care for Fu Yanting.
But, it was too late.
She and Fu Yanting were already husband and wife.
“Yan Xi, what is your attitude? I gave you the position of the Fu family’s young madam, and you don’t even know how to repay kindness. You are here deliberately targeting our Yan family, simply betraying us and being ungrateful.”
“Oh, right, Yan Xi, there’s something I need to tell you: not every sparrow that flies onto a branch is a sparrow; it could also be a crow.”
After speaking, Yan Xiao turned to leave.