Su Chen's voice was not loud, and his tone was very calm.
His face did not show any fierce expression either.
It seemed as if he was speaking of a very ordinary matter.
But Yang Jiajun knew.
This man who appeared calm on the surface could be very terrifying once he got ruthless.
After all, he had never expected that Su Chen would take action the moment he said he would.
And it involved shoving a lit cigarette butt down his throat.
At the moment, his throat felt like it was about to explode.
The atmosphere in the living room was somewhat silent.
Xia's mother didn't speak, but Xia Yan's seven aunts and eight great-aunts were not so polite.
All sorts of mocking and offensive words were spoken.
"Xia Yan, do you know what you're doing? This is being unfaithful. If this were ancient times, you'd be put in a pig cage."
"In my life, I despise women who commit adultery the most..."
"Yeah, what's wrong with Yang Jiajun, and how did he not treat you well? Without him, could you live such a good life?"
Listening to the words of her aunts, Xia Yan was extremely aggrieved.
It was Yang Jiajun who had done wrong.
Why did it end up looking like she was the one at fault?
These relatives, wasn't it just because they usually received gifts from Yang Jiajun?
Those gifts were bought with her own money.
Xia Yan's living conditions had indeed greatly improved after being with Yang Jiajun.
Especially in the past two years.
But that was only at the beginning.
In the past two years, it had been her spending money all the time.
But these relatives only knew about Yang Jiajun's company.
As for Xia Yan's achievements, they conveniently ignored them.
Facing the relentless words from her aunts, she really wanted to escape.
But she couldn't just leave her mother behind.
"That man, how is he better than Yang Jiajun? He's not as good-looking as him, right? His financial strength is even weaker, and he's a few years younger than you, isn't he? It might be nothing now, but what about in a few years, a decade or so, when you're old, will he still like you?" The words from her aunts seemed to have gone too far, so they softened their tone.
Indeed, Su Chen was 22 years old this year, and Xia Yan was 25.
Three whole years older than Su Chen.
And women tend to age faster than men.
Although it doesn't show now.
But what about another seven or eight years?
By then, Su Chen would be 30, still in his prime.
But Xia Yan would be 33.
Turning 30 is a significant hurdle for women.
"Yes, by then you'll look like his mother, even if he doesn't mind, wouldn't you feel inferior?"
"Listen to your aunt's advice, if Yang Jiajun is willing to forgive you, that's the blessing of your ancestors. The best choice is to live well with Yang Jiajun."
He's willing to forgive me?
Xia Yan found it laughable in her heart.
How could Yang Jiajun possibly forgive her?
He just wants to use her to get a loan.
Moreover, it's not about Yang Jiajun forgiving her.
It should be about whether she forgives Yang Jiajun.
Even now, there's been nothing over the line between her and Su Chen.
But in her mind, it's been long...
Back on that island...
But what about Yang Jiajun?
He actually made her...
Is this what a man does?
However, Xia Yan simply couldn't speak up.
She also didn't know how things went for Su Chen.
In fact, she didn't hold much hope in her heart.
Because she understood Yang Jiajun's character.
She also knew Yang Jiajun's situation.
If he couldn't get that loan, he would be done for.
In a sense, she was Yang Jiajun's last lifeline.
Yang Jiajun wouldn't just give up so easily.
If they want to scold, let them scold.
As long as they don't scold Su Chen, everything else is fine.
Xia Yan's mind was in turmoil.
She really didn't know what to do.
It was all because she was too stupid.
"Xia Yan, I'm giving you a choice, either go back and live well with Yang Jiajun, or don't recognize me as your mother anymore," Xia's mother finally spoke.
Go back and live well?
How could she go back?
It was no longer possible.
She couldn't fall in love with this man anymore.
Now, just seeing Yang Jiajun made her feel nauseous, wanting to vomit.
But Xia Yan knew her mother's character.
If she didn't agree, her mother might really cut ties with her.
Just when Xia Yan was at a loss, Su Chen finally came out.
Yang Jiajun did not come out.
Because he didn't dare face that man again.
Everyone's gaze immediately fell on Su Chen.
Especially Xia Yan, who looked at him worriedly.
She was worried about herself and also worried about Su Chen.
After all, it was her personal matter, but now it had dragged Su Chen into it.
Those nuisances just now were really unnecessary.
Su Chen flashed Xia Yan a reassuring look.
For some reason, seeing Su Chen's eyes made Xia Yan feel much more at ease.
Just like that time on the island.
She had already despaired and lost the courage to live.
But this man brought her out of despair step by step.
As if there was nothing this man couldn't accomplish.
Su Chen walked up to Xia's mother and said, "Auntie, I want to take Xia Yan with me. Name your condition."
"What a joke?" Xia's mother scoffed bitterly.
Her words were very unpleasant.
This made Xia Yan feel very uncomfortable.
The problem was, nothing had happened.
No one would probably believe it...
Su Chen's expression remained calm as he said lightly, "Auntie, I don't want to argue about right and wrong with you anymore. I can only say that Xia Yan and I are guiltless. If you love your daughter, let me take her away."
"Guiltless?" The coldness on Xia's mother's face intensified.
If this matter was known only to her.
She might have let it slide.
But the key issue was, now the seven aunts and eight great-aunts all knew.
And Xia's mother was particularly strict about propriety and especially cared about her image.
That's why her stance was so unyielding.
"Auntie, name your condition. Whatever it is, I will satisfy it," Su Chen said.