Jing Ning said anxiously, “Grandfather, don’t listen to her nonsense. It’s not like that at all! There are many reasons for the Shi Family’s downfall!”
Jing Yan also said, “Grandfather, Young Master Shi is a brilliant young man. My brother really thought highly of him, which was why he introduced him to younger sister. Who would have thought our younger sister would slander his name because she didn’t like him. She caused the Jing family to lose face in front of all the big clients from the capital. You still remember the financial reports from that period, right? It is because of this! Big brother was afraid that you’d get mad at younger sister, so he had endured it until today.”
Gu Yan also said timidly, “Old Master, I’ve known Shi Feng since we were young. Shi Feng is a bit of a playboy, but he’s not as awful as Third Miss Jing made him out to be. The media are writing these slanderous articles on him because the Shi Family has lost its power. Old Master, you know what kind of person Jing Ning is. You know he won’t harm his beloved sister!”
Jing Ni smiled.
Mai Qi and I also smiled. Gu Yan was such a good helper to Jing Ning and Gu Yan!
Jing Ni looked at the hesitant Old Master Jing. “Grandpa, since my brother and sister as well as Miss Gu have said so, then what is there for me to explain? Furthermore, the truth can’t be covered up with a few words. I didn’t expect I had the need to defend myself this, so I didn’t bring over any evidence. However, there is one thing that I wish for Grandpa to consider.”
Jing Ni paused to ensure that Old Master Jing and other people’s attention was all on her. “Grandpa, you know that eldest brother is kind to his sisters, but you also know that eldest sister is his favorite. Since we were young, eldest brother made sure that eldest sister had the first pick of the best toys and food. In this world, the person who loves eldest sister the most is not eldest aunt and uncle but eldest brother. Am I correct?”
Old Master Jing nodded.
The others’ expressions shifted.
Jing Ni smiled and uttered, “In that case, if eldest brother really had such a high approval of Young Master Shi, why didn’t he introduce him to eldest sister but to me?”
Old Master Jing was startled.
Jing Ning hurriedly said, “That’s because your temper is nicer and you’re more sensible than Jing Yan! Young Master Shi suits you better. I was afraid that you’d miss out on such a good man! You’re not getting younger!”
“Really? Eldest brother, does your conscience not hurt saying things like that? I’m only nineteen. I don’t mind missing out on this man. Plus, eldest sister is older than me, so shouldn’t she be your first choice? Moreover, didn’t you just complain about how insensible I was moments ago? What is it? Am I sensible or insensible? At the end of the day, you wouldn’t allow eldest sister to be with that disgusting beast. But I worth far less than the piece of land Shi Feng can give you! This is a business transaction that you can only profit from!
“Grandfather, if I had followed eldest brother’s wishes, I would not be standing before you now. But instead, I’d be a ghost. That is why I have to ask, has the Jing family weakened to the point where they have to sell their daughter to the highest bidders in exchange for profits?” Jing Ni looked at Old Master Jing. Her voice was even. She didn’t lose her temper. She merely spoke facts.
Old Master Jing’s expression was extremely dark.
Ye Qian quickly tried to smooth things over. “Old Master, there are still many unsolved mysteries in this matter. Please don’t be angry. Perhaps there’s some misunderstanding between Jing Ning and his sister.” Ye Qian turned to us, “Come on, we should leave and talk over this outside. We shouldn’t disturb the Old Master.”