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That evening, everyone ultimately did not sit together for dinner.
“Grandma, let’s go eat in the private room next door. It’ll be quieter for everyone. Why don’t you come with us?” Jiang Chen suggested.
“Alright.” The elderly lady cast a deep glance at Zhou Pingyong, her eyes filled with reproach, before leaving the room with Jiang Chen’s family.
Zhou Duanmei and Zhou Lianhua’s family stood frozen in place, at a loss for what to do. They felt like reeds swaying in the wind, uncertain which way to lean.
“Zhou Duanmei, Lianhua, let’s eat together. Don’t forget, we are the real family. You shouldn’t get too close to Zhou Rongli’s family. I’ve made myself clear: Jiang Chen is young and impulsive; he won’t end well. History shows that no arrogant person has ever had a good ending,” Zhou Pingyong said.
“Elder brother, are you serious? Jiang Chen really killed that many people?” Zhou Duanmei asked, disbelief evident in her voice.
“This is what I’ve managed to find out; there’s surely more I haven’t uncovered. What era are we in? Murder is a crime! I refuse to believe the law can’t touch that kid Jiang Chen,” Zhou Pingyong replied coldly. He had gone to great lengths to gather evidence against Jiang Chen, which could serve as testimony later on.
“However, I see that Jiang Chen doesn’t seem worried at all. He should be fine. The only thing I know is that Hu Sanxiong’s son was killed by Jiang Chen, but I heard that Hu Lao treats Jiang Chen with great respect and hasn’t mentioned reporting him. Perhaps Jiang Chen is more formidable than we imagine. I think, elder brother, it would be best if you didn’t oppose Zhou Rongli anymore. It would be better to resolve things peacefully,” Zhou Duanmei said thoughtfully.
“What you see is only the surface,” Zhou Pingyong said meaningfully.
“What deeper truths can you see then? Is Hu Lao’s respect for Jiang Chen just an act?” Zhou Duanmei frowned.
“You’ll know when Jiang Chen falls from grace. Now, let’s eat,” Zhou Pingyong smiled.
“I think I’ll go have dinner with Zhou Rongli instead,” Zhou Duanmei said firmly after a moment of thought.
“I’ll go too,” Zhou Lianhua added.
Although Zhou Pingyong confidently claimed that Jiang Chen would soon fall from power, both Zhou Duanmei and Zhou Lianhua were skeptical. Over the past two years, they had thrived thanks to their connection with Zhou Rongli’s family and were more inclined to trust them over Zhou Pingyong.
“Heh, once you leave this room today, don’t regret it tomorrow,” Zhou Pingyong said coldly, displeasure evident in his tone.
“No regrets; Jiang Chen is my nephew by marriage, and Zhou Rongli is my sister. Of course I support them. Elder brother, there’s really no need to create enmity. Just don’t report him tomorrow; it’s better to keep our distance than to sever ties completely,” Zhou Duanmei earnestly advised before stepping out the door.
“Yes, elder brother, sister is right. You and Zhou Rongli’s family have no deep-seated hatred between you. If you can soften your stance and considering Jiang Chen’s relationship with Miss Yue, our family could soon rise to become one of Hangcheng's top families,” Zhou Lianhua added.
“Heh.” Zhou Pingyong sneered repeatedly.
“Since you enjoy flattering Zhou Rongli’s family so much, go ahead. After all, a married daughter is like spilled water; she no longer belongs to our family,” he said sharply.
“Elder brother, what do you mean by that?” Both Zhou Duanmei and Zhou Lianhua turned pale with anger; his words were deeply hurtful.
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