For a moment, the courtyard was eerily quiet.

You can hear the needle drop.

Everyone looked at Chen Yuan with a gloomy face in great surprise. Even the other two leaders did not expect this. Then they fell silent and did not interrupt to comfort him, as if they approved of Chen Yuan’s behavior.

The leader named Yang didn’t expect to be scolded. He was stunned and stared at Chen Yuan for a long time.

But Chen Yuan did not dodge or avoid, and met his gaze.

Qi Yingchen, who was lying on the floor, was dumbfounded. He couldn’t believe that his biggest backer, the man who could make everyone tremble with just a stomp of his feet in Mingzhu City, would actually be warned by a junior.

This caused his worldview to collapse somewhat, and he was in a trance for a moment.

The air around was as if in a quagmire, very stuffy.

Chen Yuan didn’t have the slightest favorable impression towards this leader named Yang. Since the matter of the two sisters was touched upon, he would not give face to anyone.

This is a matter of principle.

He had no choice but to get involved with this leader before, and in order to make a big deal out of a small matter, he reluctantly informed the other party, hoping that the matter would end as soon as possible.

In fact, he knew clearly that this leader was just a villain who used power to exchange interests. He indulged his subordinates in doing countless bad things. This time, he met him because Chen Yuan had Jiang as his leader behind him, so he bowed his head.

What if it is an ordinary citizen?

I’m afraid this leader won’t show any mercy, but will ruthlessly clear away the obstacles before him for the sake of profit.

Deep down, he is a cold-blooded animal like Qi Yingchen.

Thinking of Jiang Yao’s crying and injuries after the car accident, Chen Yuan was no longer willing to pretend to be hypocritical and continue to flatter her.

“Mr. Jiang, there’s no need to be so angry.”

As expected of an old fox, after being scolded by a young man who was much younger than him, Leader Yang was able to quickly calm himself down after he came to his senses.

His extremely ugly expression changed from livid to normal.

“My fiancée is still lying in the hospital. Does the leader want to let this matter go lightly?” Chen Yuan said coldly.

The leader choked for a moment.

“Okay, okay, we are all here to solve the problem. I am also responsible for what happened in Mingzhu City. Xiaoyuan, I have to apologize to you.” Secretary Lin gave a timely speech to persuade.

“How dare I ask the secretary to take responsibility?” Leader Yang was a little panicked. He turned around and took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Jiang, I apologize to you. Qi Yingchen is the child of a distant relative of mine and we are from the same hometown. It is entirely my responsibility that I did not discipline him strictly. I don’t know what I should do to make this matter go away. Please don’t hurt the relationship.”

“How can I heal the damage done to my fiancée? She was so scared that she didn’t sleep well all night.”

“I can go and ask for the best doctor in Kyoto.”

“There is no shortage of doctors.” Chen Yuan didn’t buy it at all.

“This……”

When Leader Yang saw that Chen Yuan was so difficult to deal with, he felt a bit troubled. Since he had already stood up, he couldn’t sit back down, so he could only stand there awkwardly.

“I’m not trying to make things difficult for you. If you want to let this matter go, that’s fine. I’m very busy and don’t have time to keep nagging you,” Chen Yuan pointed at Qi Yingchen. “I’m sure this bastard has done a lot of evil things over the years. It’s better for him to turn himself in and get rid of this evil for the people.”

“Mr. Jiang!” Leader Yang frowned suddenly. He never expected that Chen Yuan would not give him any face at all.

“Beyond that, no discussion.”

Qi Yingchen couldn’t believe what he heard. He widened his eyes and looked at Chen Yuan for a long time, then raised his head and looked at his backer for help.

If I really went to jail.

Then his life would be over.

A person cannot be so cruel.

Today he was humble and got beaten, but he didn’t expect this to be the result.

“Leader…” Qi Yingchen cried, “I know I was wrong. Please give me a chance to reform. I don’t want to go to jail.”

Leader Yang’s face turned pale, and after a moment he said, “Is it really impossible to discuss this further?”

however.

Chen Yuan did not give a direct answer, but instead greeted Secretary Lin.

“Uncle Lin, I have other things to do, so I’m leaving first. I hope you can give me an explanation for this matter.”

This is the final word.

Qi Yingchen’s eyes suddenly became desperate.

“Go ahead,” Uncle Lin nodded with a smile, “I’m going to Kyoto for a meeting in a while. If you have time, let’s have dinner together.”

“Then I’ll take my leave first.”

Chen Yuan walked out without even glancing at the two men.

The secretary quickly followed him out and saw him off politely.

……

There was a gentle breeze and the sky was blue.

The sunlight outlines the contours of the green leaves on the roadside, and a golden halo flashes in the lush greenery.

After May, people’s clothes become lighter and lighter.

Chen Yuan did not change his clothes and was still wearing white sportswear.

In the sunlight, he looked particularly dazzling standing on the roadside.

“Damn it, my hands are swollen from being hammered.” Pei Youwen said angrily.

After leaving Secretary Lin’s door, Pei Youwen was obviously not so nervous anymore, and he used a drink to cool his swollen hands.

Speaking of direct descendants, he is actually Chen Yuan’s true confidant, the only person who was both a teacher and a friend to him when he first entered the business world, and he is also the qualified assistant talent selected for him by Jiang Zhengfeng.

Therefore, he was not afraid of Chen Yuan who was unhappy just now.

“Okay, those two kicks really made me feel better. It was not in vain that I brought you here today.” Chen Yuan chuckled while drinking Coke.

“Of course, boss. Do you think I work out every day for nothing? I’m obviously the type who looks skinny when I’m dressed, but has muscular body when I’m undressed.”

After being praised, Pei Youwen even gasped and pounded his chest a few times to show his strength.

But as soon as the fist landed, he gasped in pain.

Forgot about the swollen hands.

“Come on, pack up and go have a meal. We have some important things to do in the afternoon.”

Chen Yuan patted the driver in the front seat and asked him to find a restaurant at random.

Today he not only had the task of teaching Qi Yingchen a lesson, but also had been planning for many days. Chen Yuan’s most important purpose in Mingzhu City was to meet Jiang Ruxue in the afternoon.

He had already made arrangements with his connections and planned this for the afternoon.

No matter what his future circumstances with the two sisters will be, Jiang Ruxue is a hurdle that he must overcome. Marriage is not as trivial as dating. One day he will meet the other’s family.

Although Chen Yuan didn’t seem to be under any pressure on the surface, he was actually anxious about this matter for several days.

He thought about that scene.

If I tell the sisters’ mother my thoughts honestly, what will be her reaction?

Maybe it was to yell at him to stop daydreaming like that.

Maybe just tell him to get out.

Or maybe they were sneering at him for being too young and saying things that were totally irrelevant.

Chen Yuan also knew that from a mother’s perspective, marrying her two daughters to the same person was indeed an exaggeration.

No matter how much he wished, since he had made the promise, he had to settle his marriage with Jiang Yao.

Ding-ling-ling-ling——

Suddenly, the cell phone in his pocket rang. Chen Yuan took it out and saw that it was Jiang Yao calling.

He quickly adjusted his state and got out of his endless thoughts. …

“Why did you change your clothes? Have you arrived in Linzhou?”

As soon as the video call was connected, the pure white scene in the ward came into view, and Jiang Yao, who was lying on the bed in hospital gown, asked.

“I just arrived.” Chen Yuan took half a second to react and lied, “My clothes were dirty, so I changed.”

“Dirty?” Jiang Yao blinked, looking puzzled.

“I spilled coffee all over myself. I had no choice but to change it.”

“Oh my god, you didn’t lie and said you went to Linzhou and slept with another girl? You changed your clothes, and it’s not credible to say that coffee was spilled on you,” Jiang Yao snorted twice, “Tell the truth.”

“What are you talking about…” Chen Yuan’s cheeks were slightly red. He moved the camera of his mobile phone slightly to reveal Xiao Pei’s arm next to him, “There are other people in the car.”

“Ou, sorry,” she said, a little embarrassed, and changed the subject: “My sister asked me to ask for the phone number of your bank manager. Please send it to her. There are some handover procedures to go through.”

“Got it, I’ll send it to her right away.”

“Okay, then you go ahead and do your thing. I’m hanging up now.” Jiang Yao said obediently.

“Wait, do you…does the incision from the surgery still hurt?”

“Of course it hurts. I went to the toilet this morning and cried when I came back and lay on the bed,” Jiang Yao said with great grievance. “I don’t even dare to think about what I’m going to do in the next few days.”

“Just bear with it for a while. The doctor said you’ll recover quickly…” Chen Yuan thought for a moment. “If the wound hurts, it won’t hurt as much if you divert your attention. When I get back, I’ll get you a game console and a screen so you don’t get bored and keep focusing on the wound.”

“Is this true? Master, you are so nice~ Hehe.”

“Okay, let’s not talk anymore and hang up.”

To be honest, Chen Yuan was not used to showing affection in front of his subordinates. While he was on the phone, he also felt the gaze of Xiao Pei beside him.

So I hung up in a hurry.

“The chairman dotes on her so much even before he gets married. He’s a good family man.” Pei Youwen joked.

“That’s it. Since you’re injured, you need to take better care of yourself than before.”

He pretended to be calm and waved his hand.

But before he finished speaking and even put down the phone, another call came in.

Chen Yuan thought that Jiang Yao had forgotten to tell Ning Ning what she had asked him to do, so he picked up his phone and took a look.

The note clearly reads: Mother.

Chen Yuan looked at the phone answering interface for a long time, but did not answer it. It was as if he was preparing himself mentally, and his expression was extremely solemn.

“Why don’t you answer it?” Pei Youwen glanced at him and said, “Forget it, stop the car first. I want to get off and have a cigarette.”

He is worthy of being Chen Yuan’s gold medal assistant, and is always willing to accept advice.

I took the driver and found a shady place on the roadside to smoke.

Chen Yuan has never been afraid of anyone since he was a child. The only person he is deeply afraid of is Liu He. Now that he has grown up, he is not as afraid as he was when he was a child, but he still has a conditioned reflex.

He now shudders when he thinks of how Liu He slapped him in the face when he made a mistake as a child.

Chen Yuan didn’t need to guess why his mother called him…

He pressed the answer button just as the call was about to end.

“Hello, Mom…” Chen Yuan’s tone was soft, and he seemed like a completely different person from the one who had just appeared in Secretary Lin’s doorway.

“What do you mean?”

Liu He’s questioning tone almost came through the phone and was reflected in his face.

Listening to her voice, Chen Yuan seemed to have seen his mother frowning with her eyebrows raised.

He swallowed.

“What’s wrong? I’m busy outside, Mom——”

“Answer my question. Tell me, Chen Yuan, what do you mean? You are getting more and more exaggerated now. You even learned to act first and ask for permission later? You don’t have me as your mother anymore, right?”

“No way, mom, don’t talk nonsense.”

“Don’t call me mom. I don’t have a son like you.”

Listening to her irritated tone, Chen Yuan’s scalp felt numb. Fortunately, this was on the phone. If it was face to face, he couldn’t imagine how much pressure he would feel.

Even the national server’s stress-resistant king cannot withstand such pressure.

“…”

“Why did you arrange a marriage with Yaoyao? Why didn’t you marry Ningning? Where did you put her? Have you completely forgotten what I said to you from the bottom of my heart when I left Lanjing? Huh? Speak!?”

Liu He’s voice was a little sharp, and you could tell that she was really anxious.

Before Chen Yuan could answer, he suddenly heard a deep and urgent voice coming from the other end of the phone.

“Son, Dad supports you. This is the right decision. If you hesitate, you will suffer the consequences! Yaoyao is indeed a good girl——”

The sound started out very clear, then became increasingly distant, followed by a flurry of sounds of things being thrown, mixed with curses like “Shut up, motherfucker.”

Chen Yuan had a complicated expression and silently sympathized with his father in his heart.

“Mom, I’m already an adult, can’t I decide for myself who to marry… You can’t really control me for the rest of my life, and you’ve met Yaoyao, don’t you like her? She’ll be twenty-seven after her birthday this year, didn’t you teach me to be a conscientious person since I was a child?”

“You have a shitty conscience!” Liu He cursed.

Chen Yuan quickly moved his phone away with a bitter expression.

“Yaoyao is 27! Ningning is only 18, right? Tell me, are they the same age as twins? You married her just like that, but are you worthy of Ningning? Have you forgotten how good she was to you? Look at her attitude when your father and I went to Lanjing, look at her sincerity towards you, and you still have the nerve to talk to me about conscience? Pah, I want to spit in your face, why did I raise such an ungrateful person like you.”

“No, Mom, you don’t understand the situation, why do you have to blame me for everything?” Chen Yuan was a little angry after being scolded, and frowned, “I don’t want to let her down, but Ningning has her own ideas. She is such a strong-willed person, I can’t change her.”

“Then why can’t you give in to him a little? You are a grown man, but you are so petty.”

“If I indulge her, I will be sorry for Yaoyao, mainly.”

“I don’t care about all that. Anyway, I don’t agree with your engagement. You don’t need to ask your father to be a lobbyist. No matter who says it, it won’t work!” Liu He’s attitude was extremely tough.

“Mom, don’t do this.”

“What’s wrong with me? You two bastards are really pissing me off. Ningning is the daughter-in-law I want. Either you marry her or never return to Qishui in this life.”

“You misunderstood,” Chen Yuan explained helplessly, “It’s not that I don’t want to marry her, but she doesn’t want to marry me with Yaoyao.”

“You figure it out yourself. Anyway, I just have one thing to say. If you don’t marry Ningning, you don’t have to talk to me about the engagement anymore. Go find a mother on the street to organize your engagement party. Do you understand?”

“Can you please stop being unreasonable?” Chen Yuan clenched his clothes tightly, feeling like he had a lot of anger but didn’t know where to vent it.

“Get out of here! Get away from me!”

The words fell.

The call was immediately hung up.

Chen Yuan was stunned in the car for a long time. More than a minute passed before he took the phone down from his ear.

Then, he felt a little weak all over and leaned back in frustration.

He had just taken half a step towards marrying Yaoyao when he stumbled. Things were far from being as simple as he thought. He couldn’t even get past Liu He.

In fact, think about it carefully.

He knew that Liu He liked Jiang Ning as his daughter-in-law from the bottom of her heart. Not only was she a lady from a noble family with good looks, but she also had a very good personality and knew how to manage the household.

She is a good woman who has no faults at all from the inside out.

Liu He had thought more than once how proud she would be after Chen Yuan married Jiang Ning, and she would feel at ease letting the young couple live their own lives… But now Chen Yuan was going to break her dream with his own hands.

There was no way Liu He would agree to that.

“Jiang Ning, how can I change you…”

Inside the car, Chen Yuan muttered in pain. (End of this chapter)