"I don't ask much of your Lu family. The only thing I want is for you to hand over Shen Jianyi to our Xia family. Otherwise, although your Lu family is the richest in China, our Xia family is not to be trifled with!"
Father Xia chattered on again, his face flushed with anger.
"Oh?" Lu Ziqian sneered. "Are you saying you're going to be rude to our Lu family?"
Father Xia's complexion changed when he saw Lu Ziqian's expression, and his imposing manner immediately weakened.
Although he was the nominal head of the Xia family, in fact, the communication between the major families was all handled by the old master Xia. Usually, he was only responsible for the daily operation of the company. He didn't have much courage or ability.
Mother Xia glared at him in disappointment when she saw his lack of confidence.
"Mr. Lu, this matter is not groundless. Many people saw her go to our Xia family before. If you don't believe me, I can provide witnesses."
Mother Xia raised her voice.
No matter what, she had to drive Shen Jianyi out of the Lu family.
Thinking of what that person had said to her, Mother Xia straightened her back even more. "We're not asking for anything else. We just want you to hand over Shen Jianyi. Mr. Lu, I know you don't like Shen Jianyi. So why should we fall out over this?"
She thought Lu Ziqian would agree, but unexpectedly, Lu Ziqian sneered again and slapped the table hard.
"No matter how much I dislike Shen Jianyi, she is the young mistress of our Lu family now. I won't allow you to spread false rumors here!"
After saying that, Lu Ziqian coughed violently in anger.
If he agreed, it would confirm that this matter was related to the Lu family, which would have a great negative impact on the Lu family!
He couldn't let the whole Lu family fall into the center of public opinion because of his own selfishness!
"So it seems that Mr. Lu is determined to oppose us to the end?"
Mother Xia's well - maintained face was also covered with frost.
"Then according to what you said, handing me over will solve everything?"
A cold female voice sounded.
Everyone looked over, and a woman in black casual clothes walked in from the outside.
She took off her cap, revealing her peerless beauty.
Who else could it be but Shen Jianyi!
"Shen Jianyi!"
Mother Xia immediately raised her voice. She stood up and walked towards Shen Jianyi, raising her hand to hit her, but Shen Jianyi grabbed it firmly.
"Have you thought about the consequences of this slap on my face?"
Shen Jianyi sneered and shook off Mother Xia's hand forcefully.
Before, out of consideration for Xia Liang, she had only warned her, but she didn't expect her to be so persistent and pour dirty water on her.
Since that was the case, don't blame her for being rude.
"You hurt my father - in - law, and now you're so self - righteous. Lu Ziqian, aren't you going to do something?"
Mother Xia shivered under Shen Jianyi's glare and turned her gaze to Lu Ziqian.
Lu Ziqian also looked at Shen Jianyi, then glanced behind her. Not seeing Lu Jinsheng, his face darkened.
"Shen Jianyi, is this matter related to you or not?"
Shen Jianyi raised her eyebrows and casually sat on the sofa, ignoring the venomous and suspicious looks.
"It's related, and it's not."
Her red lips parted slightly, throwing out such a sentence, which immediately ignited the atmosphere.
"What do you mean by related and not related?! If it has nothing to do with you, clarify this matter."
Lu Ziqian was so angry that his head ached.
Shen Jianyi scoffed and ignored Lu Ziqian. She looked at Mother Xia. "I gave you a chance before. Now you're pouring dirty water on me. Do you want to drive me out of the Lu family? Are you afraid I'll tell the truth about you hurting the old master Xia?"
Mother Xia hurt the old master Xia?
Everyone's expressions changed.
This statement was completely different from what the Xia family had said!
Mother Xia's eyes flickered, but she quickly regained her composure.
She sneered. "Shen Jianyi, you're really shameless. He's my father - in - law. Why would I hurt him? You're denying it now and pouring dirty water on me. Do you think you can get away with it like this?"
Shen Jianyi pursed her lips, her dark and cold eyes fixed on Mother Xia.
She seemed very calm, as if she wasn't afraid of Shen Jianyi exposing this matter at all.
So confident?
Could it be something about the old master Xia... Thinking of this, Shen Jianyi's face turned colder.
This woman was more ambitious than she thought!
Seeing that Shen Jianyi didn't say anything, Mother Xia looked at Lu Ziqian again. "Lu Ziqian, now that Shen Jianyi is back, do you still want to keep such a woman in the Lu family?"
Lu Ziqian's face was so gloomy that it seemed to drip ink.
Lu Suowei, who was standing beside them, rolled his eyes and smiled faintly. "Second brother, in my opinion... Our two families have been on good terms for so many years. There's no need to..."
"Uncle means I should divorce my wife?"
Hearing this voice, everyone present changed their expressions.
Even Shen Jianyi looked at the door in surprise.
They saw Facai pushing a wheelchair in. Lu Jinsheng was sitting in the wheelchair. His face was still pale, but his expression was so serious and sinister that he didn't seem like an ordinary person.
"Jinsheng, your leg..."
Lu Ziqian looked at Lu Jinsheng's knee in surprise, a flash of grief in his eyes.
After the shock, Lu Suowei managed to hide his joy.
"It's okay. Everyone, don't worry. Young Master Lu's leg will recover in a few days."
Facai didn't notice the undercurrents among the crowd and answered casually.
This sentence completely wiped out the little joy in Lu Suowei's heart.
"Lu Jinsheng, you're back just in time. You must give us an explanation for this!"
Father Xia came to his senses from the shock and shouted persistently.
"Explanation?" Lu Jinsheng seemed to hear something funny. He gave a cold look. "Who do I, Lu Jinsheng, need to give an explanation to? Shen Jianyi is my wife. Without my consent, who dares to touch her?"
"Fine!"
Mother Xia was so angry that she was speechless. "Your Lu family is so unreasonable, protecting this vicious woman Shen Jianyi. Is there any law or justice left?! My father - in - law is still lying in the hospital unconscious, and you're actually indulging a murderer to be so arrogant here!"
"No."
Right after Mother Xia finished speaking, Facai replied with a smile. "What are you talking about, Mrs. Xia? Young Master Lu and I just went to the Xia family. The old master Xia has woken up. I examined him myself. Don't worry, it's free."
Everyone recognized him. He was a famous medical expert in Shanghai. Usually, it was very difficult to invite him.
"What, what?" Mother Xia's face changed. She asked in disbelief. "You said my father - in - law has woken up?"
"Of course. I saw it with my own eyes. It's okay. Your daughter is beside him. She also told me to tell you to go back to the Xia family earlier."
Facai shrugged, looking very innocent.
Mother Xia still refused to believe it.
"Impossible. Who are you? Who allowed you to go to our Xia family?!"
"It's me."
Xia Liang walked in from the outside.
It seemed that she had been listening for a long time. When she came in, there were still tears in her eyes. Her wet eyes looked at her mother disappointedly.