"Zhiyan, right now, the Cheng Family can only rely on you. The Huo Family is suppressing the Cheng Family, and if they continue, we’ll be facing bankruptcy." Zhang Yueru also heard this from Cheng Qianxu.
Cheng Qianxu sat on the sofa smoking a cigarette. Although he hadn’t spoken, he was listening to the commotion on their side.
"Such a big issue at home, why didn’t you say it earlier? At the beginning, I told Jiaojiao to be more restrained. Helian Xi is just too lazy to bother with her. Isn’t this the result of your indulgence?" Cheng Zhiyan wasn’t aware of these issues at home until he returned to the country.
"Brother, why are you blaming me? It’s all because of that bitch Helian Xi. Anyway, she always acts so cheap and is constantly chasing you. Just a slight gesture from you, and she’d come running like a dog to lick your toes."
Cheng Jiaojiao was indeed spoiled by the Cheng Family. Truth be told, she wasn’t bad-looking, but her arrogance completely ruined the beauty of her face.
These words showed absolutely no upbringing.
"Cheng Jiaojiao, she’s a bitch? And what about you? Are you worse than a bitch?" Cheng Zhiyan’s voice was ice-cold. "Have you not even thought of repenting yet? Do you think a little money in the Cheng Family can compete against the Helian Family?"
"Did I say anything wrong? If she’s not cheap, why would she cling to you? Everyone knows you despise her. And that Third Young Master Huo, how could he have such a peasant fiancée? Two bitchy women, why not just die? Brother, hurry up and deal with Helian Xi. I don’t want to live anymore."
As soon as Cheng Jiaojiao finished speaking, Cheng Zhiyan slapped her hard across the face without holding back.
"Brother, you actually hit me? What did I do wrong?"
"If you want to die, just go die yourself. I’ll go get a knife for you right now. These words, when heard by the Helian Family and the Huo Family, the Cheng Family might as well not exist." Cheng Zhiyan had pride, but the Huo Family and the Helian Family were not forces he could confront.
"Jiaojiao, get back to your room." Cheng Qianxu finally spoke, and as the head of the Cheng Family, his words carried authority.
"Dad..." Cheng Jiaojiao was unwilling but didn’t dare say more, reluctantly returning to her room.
After she returned to her room, Cheng Qianxu said, "Zhiyan, I know this matter has wronged you. But a man must be flexible. For now, you should go find Helian Xi. She is after all Huo Jincheng’s cousin. Besides, she has feelings for you..."
"Dad, I understand. Don’t say anything more." Cheng Zhiyan didn’t want to hear any more; lately, his head had been pounding.
He hadn’t had a proper rest during this period.
Just as he entered his room, his phone rang.
Looking at the message, it was from Shen Xinzhu.
[Zhiyan, how have you been lately? Is your family issue resolved? Do you need any help?]
Cheng Zhiyan quickly sent her a reply.
[No need, take care of yourself!]
Shen Xinzhu wasn’t merely concerned for Cheng Zhiyan; she had her own motives. [Zhiyan, although I’m not a biological member of the Helian Family, I can still speak on matters. Jiaojiao is still young, just needs some guidance. I also think Third Brother has been too harsh due to his fiancée!]
Before Cheng Zhiyan could reply, she sent another message.