Chapter 397. Useless
Grandfather stroked her head affectionately. “Silly girl. In what way is he better than Ah Heng? Although our family is indebted to the Yan family, if only I’ve known that you will suffer so much, even if we had to become beggars, grandfather wouldn’t send you to the Yan family in the first place.”
Xuxu recomposed her emotions and pushed grandfather away. She smiled while wiping away her tears. “Grandfather, what’s the point of saying these? If I’ve not entered the Yan family at that time, I should be toiling at the farmland now, constantly exposed to the sun till my skin is charred. I don’t want that type of life.”
After wiping away her tears, she looked up at the old man. Her eyes were red and her voice still choking with emotions, “One look and one can tell that someone is jealous over Flourish & Prosper’s collaboration with Country Y. Hence all these started due to a power struggle. Please don’t drag Ah Heng into this matter.”
‘I have nothing to hide’ was only a self-consolation. Any celebrity or famous personality, including her, would be affected by such scandals. No one would remain cheery and open-minded.
Grandfather understood her and replied coldly with a sigh, “Ah Heng had already guessed that someone started all these and he was afraid that he might create further baseless gossips for you. Hence lately, he calls to check on me daily.”
Whatever Xuxu had mentioned earlier, Jiang Zhuoheng had already stated his view with regards to the situation with him over the phone. It had to be the doings of their business competitors who were jealous over Flourish & Prosper and resorted to such despicable method to embarrass them.
But he was angry with Third Yan because he didn’t stand up for Xuxu and protect her in this current situation. He was angry that of all people, his ex-girlfriend had to come into the picture to further embarrass Xuxu.”
“Alright, let’s stop talking about this.” Xuxu held the elderly man’s hand and smiled. “It’s rare that I’m sick and I want to use my illness as an excuse to demand your attention.”
She grabbed his hand and walked towards the counter as she spoke.