Chapter 47: So They Were Our Children

Hearing Jiang Xue’s words, Jiang Zhenting took a leisurely sip of water and said, "Yet I heard Qin Mu say that the woman he loves most is Jiang Li."

Jiang Zhenting’s remark caused Jiang Xue to wave her hands hastily. "No, Grandpa, don't listen to Qin Mu. He is completely out of his mind right now."

Jiang Zhenting smiled faintly without a word, only to see Jiang Jintao step forward. "Uncle Jiang, to be honest, that fellow Qin Mu is somewhat arrogant. Rest assured, once I take over our Jiang Group, I will definitely refuse to cooperate with him. I will make him pay the price."

A glimmer of understanding flashed through Jiang Zhenting’s shrewd eyes before he spoke, "Take over the Jiang Group? Why would you take over the Jiang Group? Who are you to me? Are we even that close?"

Old Master Jiang’s words left Jiang Jintao instantly stunned. "Uncle Jiang, I—I am your nephew Jintao! You are my uncle, and the two of us share the same ancestors."

Jiang Zhenting frowned. "All Jiangs under heaven belong to one family; everyone with the surname Jiang shares the same ancestors! The real question is, my assets are to be inherited by my own family, and you are not even my direct relative, are you?"

Jiang Jintao was dumbfounded. "Wait, Uncle Jiang, didn't Jiang Xiuxiu and his entire family perish in that plane crash? What are you implying by saying this now? Do you have any other direct relatives left?"

Just at that moment, Ji Han and Jiang Li walked in, and everyone stared at Jiang Li in disbelief.

Jiang Xue could no longer contain herself. "Jiang Li... how dare you show your face at the Jiang family home? You are not welcome here! Who let her in? What gives a woman like her the audacity to come here?"

Before Jiang Li could reply, Ji Han stepped forward. "Does Ms. Jiang Xue have any objections to me bringing the woman I hold dearest to meet my revered teacher, Grandpa Jiang?"

Looking at the tall figure shielding her, Jiang Xue was momentarily dazed.

That handsome face and those exquisite features were simply otherworldly, far more striking than any male celebrity.

Yet, why did such a top-tier man fall for Jiang Li, just like all the others?

Qin Mu was like that, and now here came Ji Han?

"You—Young Master Ji, have you actually taken the time to understand the woman standing right in front of you? She is far from innocent. She is utterly filthy, she—"

"Shut your mouth! Do you have anything to boast about? If she is filthy, doesn't that make you even filthier?"

"What do you mean?" Jiang Xue glared at Ji Han in front of her, her prominent cheekbones twitching with discontent.

"Ha, what do I mean? I happen to remember that back in college, you were entangled with multiple male students. Moreover, during your time working as a secretary at the Qin Corporation, you weren't exactly innocent with several managers either. Qin Mu might not have known, but did you really think I wouldn't know?"

"You—you're talking nonsense! I have no idea what you're talking about. Besides, Young Master Ji, we have no grudge between us—why would you go out of your way to investigate me? Let me tell you, I am not that kind of person at all! It's her, it's Jiang Li—she's the one who's like that!"

*Crack!* With a crisp, resounding slap, Jiang Li could no longer hold back her restraint as she stepped forward and delivered a fierce blow across Jiang Xue's face.

Then, with a hint of fury in her voice, she said, "I've tolerated you for far too long. Don't you know that spreading rumors carries legal consequences?

Jiang Xue, you know very well what kind of person you are, and whether or not you've ever given birth is something you know best. Now, what right does a woman whose entire existence is built on lies have to show her face here?"

Jiang Li's direct and piercing words left Jiang Xue stunned. "How dare you hit me? What on earth do you mean by this? Explain yourself clearly!"

Jiang Li sneered. "I am exhausted today and have no time to waste on you. If you want an explanation, come back tomorrow—I will lay it all out for you, piece by piece."

Panic flashed across Jiang Xue's face as she lunged forward. "Jiang Li, if you have the guts, say it right now! What on earth have you found out? Speak!"

Jiang Li sneered coldly. "What's the rush? Can it all be settled tonight? Let's wait until tomorrow; I will spell out every single detail for you."

"Who do you think you are, Jiang Li? What identity do you have to be making declarations here? Let me tell you, I am the true eldest miss of the Jiang family! My father is going to inherit the Jiang Group, and in a few days, this place will be my home. You don't even have the qualifications to step foot through these doors!"

Jiang Li smiled faintly. "Is that so? Then tomorrow we shall see who truly lacks the qualification to enter Grandpa's house. Butler, show them out!"

As soon as Jiang Li finished speaking, the butler stepped forward to usher the visitors out, leaving Jiang Jintao dumbfounded.

"Uncle Jiang, what is the meaning of this? What kind of relationship do you have with this woman? What gives her the right to order the butler to chase us away?

Uncle Jiang, I am the one best suited in the Jiang family to inherit your legacy! If you don't pass down the family estate to me, you will be driving the entire group to ruin! You need to think this through carefully—tomorrow is the heir handover reception!"

Old Master Jiang remained silent, merely waving a hand. "Enough, you should just go home. I need to rest."

Panicked, Jiang Xue cried out, "No, Grandpa! If you hand the inheritance rights over to my father, he will treat you like his own biological father, and I will be just like your own granddaughter! You mustn't be foolish!"

Hearing Jiang Xue's shrieks, Jiang Li directly ordered the staff to push them out the door.

Jiang Xue refused to give up, screaming frantically, "Grandpa, this woman has a chaotic private life! She even married that scoundrel Chen Shaojie just to get household registration for her daughter! For money, they even sold her daughter's kidney! She—"

*Crack!* Another resounding slap echoed through the room. "It seems a single slap wasn't enough to make you learn your lesson. Jiang Xue, starting tomorrow, I will no longer show you any leniency. Remember, if you dare yelp again, I will make you cry tears of blood."

Terrified, Jiang Xue stepped back. "What do you mean? What have you discovered, Jiang Li? Speak! If you have the guts, tell me, you—"

"Get lost! Heaven watches what mortals do; retribution is never absent, it simply hasn't arrived yet. But tomorrow, I am coming to collect what is owed. Jiang Xue, are you ready? Ha ha..."

Laughing bitterly, Jiang Li slammed the door shut. The very second the door closed, tears instantly streamed down her face.

Ji Han looked at her with a heart full of aching pity. "Bear with it a little longer, just a little longer. Tomorrow, we will make everyone who has harmed you pay the price."

Jiang Li nodded. "Mm-hmm. Assistant Lin called—the paternity test results are out. Chenchen really is my son. It turns out my son never died after all; both of the fraternal twins I gave birth to are alive. It was Jiang Xue who swapped Chenchen out with a stillborn baby."

"Alright, let's head straight to the hospital now. That doctor still stubbornly refuses to confess, so let's conduct our own interrogation," Ji Han said, his expression full of tenderness and concern.

"Good. With the facts right in front of us, let's see what excuses she has left. We'll bring the police with us."

Without wasting another moment, the two of them got into the car and drove straight to the hospital, where the police had already arrived.

In the corridor, Qin Mu was also waiting with bloodshot eyes. Seeing Jiang Li arrive, he hurried forward in a panic, his face a mask of remorse.

"Jiang Li, I was wrong! I only just found out that Youyou and Chenchen are both our children. The man on the night your virginity was stolen wasn't Ji Han... it was actually me."

Qin Mu spoke with utter remorse, his flushed face etched with wretched defeat. Clearly, knowing the truth had dealt him a massive blow, and as he looked at Jiang Li, his eyes were full of desperate anticipation, waiting for her forgiveness.