Chapter 915: The Marriage Certificate Was Obtained
As Cheng Songyang’s expression became increasingly unpleasant, Ji Yan continued, "Instead of pretending to be affectionate and friendly on the surface while engaging in underhanded actions behind the scenes, I would prefer if you just call me President Ji. That way, I can at least feel more comfortable and not get goosebumps whenever you speak."
Ji Yan’s words seemed to completely tear off the facade and sever the relationship with the Cheng family.
The surrounding eavesdroppers couldn’t help but show their astonishment on their faces.
Ji Yan couldn’t care less about others’ gazes and continued, raising his hand and repeating the previous topic, "Now, Miss Bai, you can apologize."
Bai Youyou’s face turned pale. She was already thin, and now her tearful and devastated appearance made her look pitiful.
Cheng Songyang’s expression turned distressed as he reached out and held Bai Youyou’s hand, asking softly, "Youyou, did you really slander and insult my cousin-in-law?"
"I... I only said those things because I heard others say so..." Bai Youyou bit her lip, her voice choked, "Besides, Shen Hanxing also said that I had a problem in my head and that you weren’t a good person. Why should I apologize to her? I refuse!"
However, Ji Yan interjected coldly, "My wife didn’t accuse anyone falsely. She had her reasons for saying so, and besides..." He seemed to smile faintly and continued, word by word, "We, the Ji family, simply lack tolerance. Not only do we lack tolerance, but we also protect our own."
Cheng Songyang’s expression visibly stiffened. At that moment, he deeply experienced the feeling of shooting oneself in the foot. But what could he do? He couldn’t possibly force Bai Youyou to apologize to Shen Hanxing! Thinking about his own plans and the goodwill he had finally managed to build, he could only grit his teeth and try to force a smile. "Cousin, even if you have become estranged from me and don’t want to acknowledge me as your cousin, in my heart, you will always be my cousin."