Chapter 219: Suzhou Yun Family
In the villa, a group of people were gathered around the TV playing VR games!
The atmosphere was very joyful!
Jiangnan sat to the side, while Zhong Yingxue pillowed her head on his lap, lying down and peeling an orange.
"Here~ try it! It's really sweet!"
Jiangnan took the orange and ate it, his entire face scrunching up.
"Ew~ it's so sour! Xuexue, you've learned to be naughty!"
Zhong Yingxue blinked her big eyes: "Hehe!"
Phone vibrated!
Jiangnan took out his phone and saw it was a WeChat message from Xia Yao.
Lang Mie: Something came up at home. You guys have fun, I'll head back first.
Nan Shen: Need any help?
In the car, Xia Yao looked at the message on her phone screen, biting her lower lip hard, forcing herself not to cry out loud.
Tears fell drop by drop onto the phone screen!
Lang Mie: No need! Take good care of Xuexue!
Nan Shen: (´◔‸◔`)
Xia Family villa, brightly lit!
Eight Rolls-Royce Cullinans were parked outside!
And a group of men in suits with earpieces stood guard outside.
By now, Xia Yao had calmed down. With a cold face, she walked into the villa.
Inside the villa's living room.
Xia's father and mother sat somewhat nervously on the sofa.
Across from them sat a young man in a white suit, wearing gloves!
He had an elegant demeanor and handsome features!
A pair of gold-rimmed glasses.
Beside him sat a girl!
Her delicate features were unrealistically exquisite, with bright eyes and pearly teeth. A head of big black wavy hair fell straight to her waist!
Her skin was as fair and tender as mutton fat jade, with a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye. She wore light makeup, stunningly beautiful!
Almost unreal.
Her out-of-this-world looks put even A-list actresses to shame.
Xia Yao entered the door, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
"Mom, Dad, I'm back."
Xia Yao glanced at the visitors and sat down on the sofa.
The young man in white said calmly, "This must be the young lady of the Xia family? Let me introduce myself."
"I am Yun Lei, from the Suzhou Yun Family."
"And this is my sister, Yun Fei."
From the moment Xia Yao entered the room, Yun Fei's gaze was fixed on her, full of aggression!
A slight smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, carrying a hint of arrogance!
"Brother, there's no need to make this so complicated, is there?"
"Surely you both know why we're here."
Xia Yao bit her lower lip, saying nothing.
Yun Lei said flatly, "Drop out of Jiangnan's team. Yun Fei will take your place."
"She needs a chance to enter the Spirit Pool. If you agree, we'll take care of the paperwork on our end."
Xia Yao clenched her delicate fists, a stubborn look in her eyes. "What if I don't?"
Yun Lei adjusted his glasses: "The Xia Corporation's capital chain is broken. Your father will go to jail for failing to pay the huge penalty—starting at fifteen years."
"Your Xia family built such a large enterprise in the north with no small effort, but all of it will turn to nothing in an instant."
"Even your villa will no longer be in the Xia family's name starting tomorrow. You don't have the right to refuse."
"Since we came to you, naturally we are confident."
A flicker of panic appeared in Xia Yao's eyes as she looked at her father: "Dad, is what he said true?"
Although Xia Yao didn't understand business, she knew roughly how much her family was worth. A business giant with assets over ten billion—how could it collapse just like that?
Xia's father let out a long sigh, as if he had aged overnight. His face was haggard.
"Everything he said is true. The Yun family has that kind of power."
"Child, it's your father who let you down, it's your father—"
Xia's father covered his face with his hands, bowed his head, and silently wept.
Seeing this, Xia Yao's tears immediately couldn't be held back; they streamed down in large drops.
In her heart, her father had always been the pillar of the family, a man as strong as a mountain!
Seeing her father sob, Xia Yao's heart felt like it was being twisted with a knife; the pain made it hard to breathe.
"Isn't there any other way? Can we ask someone else for help? What about the Zhong family—"
Xia's father just shook his head.
Yun Lei said calmly, "You still don't understand what the four words 'Suzhou Yun Family' mean."
"The Yun family is involved in industry, manufacturing, internet, finance, spirit martial industries—everything you can think of, my Yun family has a hand in."
"I know your Xia family has some connections, but asking for help? Have you really thought it through?"
"Can you truly shake the Yun family?"
As he spoke, Yun Lei slightly released his aura!
So young, yet he was a Platinum Rank powerhouse!
Xia's mother held Xia Yao's hand and shook her head: "The Yun family has a Star Glory Rank powerhouse! They're deeply rooted and extensive. There's nothing we can do."
"Child, just agree. Your father—"
Xia's father shouted angrily, "Woman! Shut up! Whatever Yao'er decides is her own business!"
"Daughter, don't listen to your mother. Dad is fine. So what if I go to prison? Haven't we lived through hard times before?"
"Don't wrong yourself. We—"
Xia Yao rubbed her eyes, her knuckles white from clenching. She shook her head: "Dad, don't say anymore. I'll agree to their terms."
For a moment, she truly felt powerless.
Yun Fei said arrogantly, "Don't think we're bullying you."
"A woman like you doesn't deserve Jiangnan. You can't give him anything."
"A Spatial System user is destined to shine on the world stage. And my Yun family will be Jiangnan's strongest backing."
"Leaving is for Jiangnan's own good."
Xia Yao suddenly stood up, her big eyes glaring fiercely at Yun Fei, wanting to say something.
But she couldn't get a word out; tears kept falling.
She wiped her tears, turned around, and ran upstairs, locking herself in her room.
Yun Fei sneered: "Ungrateful brat."
Yun Lei smiled: "Mr. Xia, happy cooperation. Yun family funds will invest in the Xia Corporation, helping you through this crisis."
Xia's father suddenly stood up, grabbed a teacup, and smashed it on the floor: "I don't want your damn money! Get out! Get out!"
Yun Lei gently brushed the porcelain shards off his clothes: "Seems we're not very welcome here. Sister, let's go?"
Yun Fei sneered and followed Yun Lei out the door.
In the car.
Yun Lei: "The old man's instructions—"
Yun Fei smiled lightly: "Brother, don't worry. I don't feel wronged at all. On the contrary, I'm a bit looking forward to it."
"That's... good."
In the Xia family villa, living room. Xia's mother silently cleaned up the broken teacup pieces.
Xia's father came to Xia Yao's door, hearing the faint sobbing from inside. His hand, raised to knock, paused in mid-air.
In the end, he let out a long sigh...
Xia Yao was buried in her blanket, curled up into a ball, sobbing uncontrollably, wetting the covers with tears.
How could she bear to leave!
Xuexue, Xiao Nan, Wu Liang, Xiong Er, and so many good friends!
But how could she bear to watch her father go to prison?
At that moment, Xia Yao felt so wronged!
Why did it have to be her?
She was the one who had found Jiangnan first!
They had experienced so many happy things together!
And then suddenly some woman pops up, wanting to take everything from her.
Kicking her out, and she could do nothing about it...
"Wuwu~ wu~"
Xia Yao cried until she fell asleep. This night, she was truly heartbroken.