Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

"What did the Yang family say?"

"What else can I say? My cousin said he wanted to take some people to smash up the Tan Kong Building. He's just making trouble for no reason."

"I'm actually starting to feel like I want them to smash it up..."

Su Zhenfeng drove while holding the steering wheel, constantly asking Yang Qiuyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, about the current situation.

The old-fashioned folks felt that the Yang family and the Su family were not the same size family at all. The Su family was much larger and had no worries. In order to prevent Yang Qiuyun's family from having objections after her divorce from Su Zhenfeng, they had already informed them in advance.

To put it bluntly, it means that the daughters you married into the family are being sent back to you now, and you are not allowed to have any objections in the future. Of course, you will be given some benefits.

Would the Yang family agree?

Go dream!

We sent our family's precious daughter to your Su family just to be treated like this?!

You should know that Yang Qiuyun was the darling of the Yang family, with a group of cousins ​​who doted on her.

Su Zhenfeng had just received a text message from Qiu Yun's cousin, asking if he, as the head of the Su family, would have any objections if he led people to vandalize the Su Group headquarters.

To be fair, Su Zhenfeng had no objection.

You'll feel better if you smash it!

Su Zhenfeng was truly heartbroken by the Su family.

But Yang Qiuyun still took his phone and told the Yang family that there was no need to take any action.

Do you think you can solve the problem by making a scene at the Su family's house?

That sounds nice, but it will only backfire. Not only will it exacerbate the conflict, but the Yang family members will probably be arrested by the police for causing trouble, and they won't be able to explain themselves even if they are in the right.

Sigh... You know, I'm naturally beautiful, incredibly intelligent, and calm, so why are my cousins ​​all so impulsive?

Even at this point, Yang Qiuyun couldn't help but boast a few words to herself.

"arrive."

Su Zhenfeng slammed on the brakes and looked up at the office building that he knew all too well through the car window.

"Tankong Mansion".

.................

The once spacious and bright conference room felt unusually oppressive and heavy-hearted today.

The two groups of people sat upright, facing each other in a tense standoff.

On one side were the elderly members of the Su family, numbering in the dozens.

On the other side, there were only two people: Yang Qiuyun, who had just arrived at the company, and...

Su Zhenfeng.

If Su Zhenfeng had sat here alone, he wouldn't have been able to ignite the tension in the air.

As soon as Yang Qiuyun arrived, all the elders immediately changed their expressions.

That was as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Is it really necessary to be so afraid of me...?

The more they acted this way, the more Yang Qiuyun knew that today was likely to be a dangerous day.

It seems that the elders' suspicions have reached an irreversible point.

After Yang Qiuyun sat down, she wasn't even allowed to touch the teacup that was there. Instead, the elder representative of the family, an old man with a long beard, tapped the table with the walnuts he was holding.

"Let's get straight to the point. Miss Yang, now that you're here, let's settle this matter clearly today."

Yang Qiuyun feigned surprise: "Oh dear, Second Uncle, are you alright? Are you still healthy?"

"What's the meaning...?"

"I mean, when I first married into the Su family, until a few days ago, you were so affectionate, calling me Qiuyun and saying you would treat me like your own daughter. How long has it been, and you've already started calling me 'Miss Yang'? Sigh, I'm really worried that you might be experiencing memory loss or have some Alzheimer's tendencies."

That is, Alzheimer's disease.

"You bastard! Cough cough!"

"Second Brother!" "Are you alright, Second Brother? Don't take it to heart! That vixen, she's got a whole repertoire of insults! And she's so sarcastic!"

"Hum~"

With just a few words, the elderly people opposite him were thrown into chaos and rushed to check on the second uncle who was upset.

Yang Qiuyun was secretly delighted.

Deserve it.

Back then, you were all so sanctimonious and kind-hearted, but now you're all about self-interest. If you feel I'm a threat, you just eliminate me without a second thought.

Yes, I can understand, but Yang Qiuyun really hates this kind of treatment of being discarded after being used and then discarded.

So I just made a slightly sarcastic remark~

Su Zhenfeng asked in a low voice with considerable concern, "Hey, Qiuyun, are you alright like this now that you've arrived?"

"Huh? What's the problem? Should I grovel and speak to them in a subservient manner?"

"That's not the case, but... if we talk things out properly, there might still be a chance to reject their proposal and find a solution that satisfies both sides."

"Hey."

Yang Qiuyun patted her husband's shoulder with a helpless expression.

"You're great in every way, except you're too naive. Let me tell you, judging from the current situation, there's no hope. They're determined to make me disappear from the Su family completely today. Since the outcome is already decided, why shouldn't I stand up for myself?"

"You've always been so tough, okay..."

"Good to know~"

The couple were whispering to each other when the second uncle, who had just recovered from his shock, slammed the walnut against the table again in even greater anger, making a loud noise.

"Outrageous! Cough! Young lady of the Yang family! Aren't you being a little too arrogant? Do you even know who you are here tonight?"

"Huh? Identity? Did I break the law? Is this a court? Oh dear, Uncle, setting up a court in private is illegal."

"Shut up!" an angry old man on the other side snapped. "You talk back to us every time we ask a question. Is this how you talk to us? You have no manners. It seems that letting you leave the Su family was the right decision. No need to say more, now you and Zhenfeng go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the divorce procedures!"

Why are you in such a hurry?

So you really don't beat around the bush at all?

Yang Qiuyun blinked, glanced around at the crowd glaring angrily at her, and sighed heavily.

“Oh, elders, why do you have to make things difficult for a young, weak woman like me? I have a family and a career... You insist on making me bear the blame for infidelity, subjecting me to the condemnation of the world, and tearing my family apart. Is this right? No, this is not right.”

What a despicable woman! She just said she wouldn't lower herself, and now she's immediately trying to say nice things.

But the result was just as she expected.

The other party's stance was completely and irrefutably resolute.

"You have no choice but to do as we arrange. In return, we can guarantee the prosperity of your Yang family. We can vouch for this with our personal integrity."

Upon hearing this, anger flashed in Su Zhenfeng's eyes: "Second Uncle... what if I said we just wouldn't agree?"

"Then there's nothing we can do."

My second uncle actually threw the walnuts he was holding into the corner of the wall.

The walnut rolled twice and stopped next to the trash can.

"It's a pity, Zhenfeng, you've been blinded by this woman. I've always thought you, as the new head of the family, have great potential and will definitely lead us to a bright future. But now... we elders have reached a decision. If you insist on going your own way and protecting this vixen, then we'll have no choice but to make a painful decision."

A cold glint flashed in the second uncle's cloudy eyes: "If you don't want to be the head of the family, I can take over. But you unfilial son, I hereby declare on behalf of your deceased father that you must immediately take this vixen and get out of Fenghai! Never let me see you in this city again!"

Just as Yang Qiuyun guessed.

They've decided to completely break off all ties.

15. Using both soft and hard tactics

The head of the family, Su Zhenfeng, was also present. Even if he was an elder, wasn't it a bit excessive for him to speak like that?

The answer is yes. This is not just about not taking Su Zhenfeng seriously. In fact, in his opinion, does his second uncle want to take over the now-growing Su family in a short-sighted way?

Su Zhenfeng was not one to argue, but he would not condone such utterly absurdity.

Requirements.

He didn't care about anything else. His still-warm blood and strong desire to protect his family made this 32-year-old man slam his fist on the table in anger!

"Absurd! Shameless! Did you even think before you said those things?! Qiu Yun and I are leaving now? Fine! I couldn't be happier! If it weren't for the Su family that gave me life and raised me, would I be fighting you to the death here?! What has Qiu Yun done wrong since coming to the Su family? What has she offended you about?! Even without principles, there's a limit. What kind of elders are you? I think you're just scoundrels!"

"You...you you you! Have you gone mad, Su Zhenfeng! How dare you talk to us like that?!" Second Uncle's fingers trembled with anger.

"You're the crazy ones!" Su Zhenfeng retorted. "What has brought the Su family to where it is today? It's cohesion and unity! Now you're thinking of eliminating dissidents and taking the stage for yourselves, is that it? Fine! I'm not going to deal with this mess anymore. Qiuyun, let's go! We're better off not staying in a family like this!"

A powerful statement, even from a powerless patriarch, could issue a accusation befitting his position.

In fact, several elders had already lowered their heads and stared at the table without saying a word.

They were guilty...they were guilty from the very beginning.

In this standoff, the two sides held the moral high ground: maintaining the Su family's control over the company and preventing the Yang family from taking control of its economic lifeline.

But... if you ask them if they really have evidence that Yang Qiuyun wanted to usurp power and take over?

No, there really isn't...

Since arriving at the Su family, this girl has been diligent and hardworking, achieving remarkable feats time and again. Although she seems a bit lazy, she has never complained, and she has even raised such outstanding children as Yu Zhe and Yu Che...

Alas, everyone knows that the greater the merit, the greater the suspicion one will face; there's nothing that can be done about it.

In ancient times, there was Han Xin, who strategized and helped Liu Bang pacify the world. But after the world was at peace, didn't this unparalleled strategist still face a tragic end?

It's not about whether you have a rebellious heart, but whether you have the ability to rebel.

Having ability comes with hidden dangers and makes people uneasy.

Yang Qiuyun was well aware of this.

Su Zhenfeng suddenly realized that the room had fallen silent after he said those words.

Could it be... that it's working?