Jiang Youli nodded, "I understand, Grandpa. I know my identity very well. I am the true daughter of the Jiang family."

After hearing Jiang Yonghe's words in the recording yesterday, Grandpa Jiang thought a lot. He sighed, "It's a pity that compared to Jiang Yonghe, you only studied until junior high school before dropping out. Even if we find a way to get you into a prestigious university now, it won't help. We can't let you start high school at your age. So what are your plans? What do you want to study? Or what are your plans for the future?"

At this point, he added, "Jiang Yonghe was raised by your own parents to become a renowned talented woman in Beijing. This is the most important reason why your parents are unwilling to give her up. All the other talk about raising her for twenty years and developing feelings for her is utter nonsense."

Jiang Youli understood the old man's unspoken meaning: if she wanted to prove her worth in the Jiang family, she had to be better than Jiang Yonghe.

The reason she dropped out of school after junior high was that she discovered she could learn the content from books by herself, while the pace of teaching by teachers at school was too slow.

So she asked someone to buy her textbooks, and by the age of 16, she had already completed the majors that interested her in high school and university. As for any skills outside of school that interested her, she also learned them all.

Jiang Yonghe's proficiency in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and five foreign languages ​​is merely her least remarkable talent.

"In wealthy families, people are ruthless and can be quite ruthless. If you want others to respect, admire, and revere you, you must demonstrate real ability to earn their respect. This is the first lesson I will teach you as my granddaughter since you returned home," Grandpa Jiang said solemnly, looking at his resolute granddaughter.

Jiang Youli laughed, "Grandpa, you're overthinking it. The living conditions before I came back were much harsher than here. I understand this basic survival principle."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "What Jiang Yonghe knows is mostly about pleasing others, but what I know is all about how others ask me for favors."

"Oh? What can you do?"

"Grandpa, to be honest, I know a lot of things, such as medicine."

Grandpa Jiang looked at him with suspicion.

He had investigated the girl; she was just an ordinary female doctor in the village who made a living by selling medicine and treating patients.

"It seems you don't think you're any less capable than Jiang Yonghe?"

Since the old man had gotten straight to the point, Jiang Youli naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony. So she said, "Of course, Grandpa, I'm not just competing with Jiang Yonghe, but also with the Jiang brothers, Jiang Xing and Jiang Zhao. If I'm capable, would you consider handing over the family's pharmaceutical company and Starlight Media to me?"

Grandpa Jiang was surprised by what she said; how dare she ask for such an exorbitant amount?

Could it be that she really has other skills?

The Jiang family is now on a downward trend, largely because his children and grandchildren are not capable enough.

The eldest son is capable, but he lacks ambition and only thinks about protecting his own small plot of land.

The second son's family is ambitious, but lacks ability, often doing more harm than good.

By the time it came to their grandson's generation, the Jiang brothers, Jiang Xing and Jiang Zhao, were able to make a name for themselves, but they were never able to achieve anything greater or lead the Jiang family to greater heights. As a result, they now have to resort to marriage alliances with the Qi family to strengthen the Jiang family.

Grandpa Jiang had some expectations for Jiang Youli's words. "If you really have the ability to surpass your father... your second uncle and your cousin Jiang Xing, I can hand over our Jiang family's pharmaceutical company and Starlight Media to you!"

Jiang Youli smiled and said, "Alright, Grandpa, you must keep your word!"

Grandpa Jiang said solemnly, "Of course, I will never look down on you or limit your development just because you are a girl! In short, just remember that if you want to establish yourself in the Jiang family, then work hard to prove yourself. If you are really more capable, it will not be a problem for you to inherit and manage the entire Jiang family in the future."

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, it's getting late. Go back and rest with your parents."

"Yes, Grandpa, you should get some rest too." Jiang Youli replied politely before leaving the ancestral hall.

There wasn't a single unnecessary pleasantry.

Grandpa Jiang sighed and said to the head butler beside him, "My granddaughter really doesn't want to show any human touch at all."

The head butler smiled slightly and said, "Yes, Miss is indeed intelligent, but she is too clear about her likes and dislikes and cannot tolerate any imperfections. However, it is understandable. Miss has been wandering outside for twenty years and she did not survive by relying on human relationships."

Old Master Jiang's gaze was unfathomable.

Let him see just how capable his granddaughter really is.

……

Although the old man told them to leave first, Zhang Susu and Jiang Yehan, still worried, waited in the pavilion outside the ancestral hall.

Seeing Jiang Youli come out of the ancestral hall, Zhang Susu quickly got up and went over to her, asking with concern, "Youli, what did your grandfather say to you?"

Jiang Youli smiled and said, "It's nothing, just asking what skills I need to learn now and what my future plans are."

"I see." Zhang Susu breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried that the old man still secretly wanted Youli to recognize his second brother and sister-in-law, so he put pressure on her alone. "Then how did you tell your grandfather?"

Jiang Youli said, "I said if I were more capable than Jiang Yangxu and his eldest son Jiang Xing, would they hand over the family's pharmaceutical company and Starlight Entertainment to me?"

Jiang Yehan and Zhang Susu were both surprised to hear this.

Zhang Susu said, both amused and exasperated, "I thought you wanted to learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and foreign languages."

“Mom, you underestimate me. What good is this? I want all of the Jiang family’s assets.” Jiang Youli said bluntly, “Didn’t Dad say today that he will no longer back down in front of my second uncle and aunt’s family? He will fight for everything that belongs to us.”

Jiang Yehan nodded, "This is my decision. Your mother and I could have ignored the Jiang family's assets before, but now it's different. With you here, I must fight for more security for you."

Jiang Youli smiled and said, "That's it. Me too. Only by taking over all of the Jiang family's businesses can our future be guaranteed."

Jiang Yehan and Zhang Susu exchanged a smile. It seemed they had underestimated Youli. She hadn't returned to the Jiang family to be a caged bird, but rather to soar through the sky.

……

Night has fallen completely.

"Where did you go, brother? Why are you back so late?" Qi Huan had just returned home when he heard Qi Yue's voice behind him. He gestured to his assistant, Cheng Jing, to turn his wheelchair and look behind him.

Besides Qi Yue, Qi Yu also walked over.

Qi Yu looked at Qi Huan, a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.

Ignoring the strange look in Qi Yu's eyes, Qi Huan smiled faintly and said, "Let's go out for a walk to clear our heads."

Qi Yue looked at his legs, his eyes filled with feigned concern, "Brother, you should go out less in the future. What if another accident happens?"

Qi Yu also feigned guilt, saying, "It's all my fault. If it weren't for redeeming me, you wouldn't be crippled. The engagement banquet next Saturday is about to announce your marriage to Miss Jiang. I wonder if the Jiang family will change their minds and not want Miss Jiang to marry you after this incident."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "After all, there are rumors circulating outside that not only has my elder brother injured his leg, but he has also lost his fertility. It's certain that he will have to hand over the position of heir to the Qi family."

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