No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Qianqiu Mountain Villa.

The farce ended quickly. Song Qingran was about to walk up to Jiang Huai to comfort him when Bai Rui stopped her, grabbed her arm, and shook her head.

Song Qingran pursed her lips and looked at her with a puzzled expression, but in the end she did not go over. Instead, she silently stood behind Bai Rui.

Song Qingran had no idea what had happened. Why were Jiang Hua arguing with Jiang Hua out of the blue? When she saw the documents scattered on the ground, she saw a list of members from the Jewelry Restoration Association. Could it be that... Senior Jiang Hua also wanted to organize an association?

If she hadn't seen it now, she wouldn't have known about this at all.

Suddenly, she seemed to realize something. Could it be that Senior Jiang Hua disliked her because they had registered for the association first?

Xia He told Bai Rui, "You want to take them to a private room."

Bai Rui: "Okay."

After the three of them followed Bai Rui to the private room, Xue Ruyao pulled Song Qingran aside and said, "Did you see how furious Jiang Hua looked? It was so satisfying. Who told her to be so arrogant all the time?"

Xiaoyu: "That's right. She thinks she's something special and that everything in the world belongs to her. She thinks she can do whatever she wants just because she's from the Shen family. How could the Shen family possibly offend her for the sake of a woman?"

"It's one thing for Jiang Hua to act arrogantly in front of us at school, but now she dares to be so haughty in front of that important person. Now, she has not only offended Old Master Jiang, but also Madam Xia. From now on... I'm afraid Jiang Hua won't be able to stay in the capital."

Xue Ruyao's eyes were filled with undisguised schadenfreude and twisted excitement. She was just short of going to the private room to raise a glass and celebrate. It was rare to see Jiang Hua lose face in front of the public like this.

The two couldn't stop laughing, and their laughter echoed in the corridor. Bai Rui frowned slightly and remained silent, suppressing her thoughts as she walked ahead and led the way.

Song Qingran harbored her doubts but did not voice them in front of them; she felt that something was amiss about the matter.

Xue Ruyao, acting all familiar and without any sense of propriety, stepped forward and took Bai Rui's arm. "Sister Bai Rui, you don't know this Jiang Hua at all. She's shameless! Not only did she steal Qingran's boyfriend, but she's always copying us. When she saw that we founded the Jewelry Repair Association, she somehow found a bunch of people and wanted to organize an association too. When her application for the association was rejected, Jiang Hua got angry and came to Qianqiu Manor to cause trouble for Elder Jiang."

Bai Rui coldly and distantly brushed Xue Ruyao's hand away. "Is that so? She's not good. How good can someone who can gossip about others behind their backs be?"

Didn't these people know about Jiang Hua's relationship with Elder Jiang? Bai Rui had also heard some rumors about the Jewelry Restoration Association, but she was very curious about what methods they used to get Elder Jiang's signature.

"Mind your own business."

Bai Rui showed them no mercy, her words hitting the nail on the head, instantly creating an awkward and tense atmosphere.

Xue Ruyao awkwardly let go, feeling humiliated. She rolled her eyes at Bai Rui's retreating figure and muttered under her breath, "What's so great about her?"

Song Qingran said, "Ayao, please stop talking. It's impolite of us."

Outside the private room, Bai Rui stopped and looked coldly at the people behind her. "Don't think that just because you've found a few backers, you've forgotten your place. You may be here, but there's still a world of difference between us. Today, everyone here comes from a prominent and influential family. Once inside, you'd better watch your mouths."

"Don't show that inappropriate attitude, or don't say anything."

Song Qingran: "I'm sorry, sister! We shouldn't have said those things. Don't blame Ayao and the others. They were just trying to get back at me and didn't mean any harm."

Bai Rui frowned: Let's see how long you can keep up this act.

In the hall, Xia He comforted Jiang Huai, "President Jiang, you can consider the suggestion I made earlier. Let Qingran temporarily take over the important affairs of the association. When your granddaughter is ready to settle down, you can hand over the affairs of the association to her."

The secretary, who was standing nearby, also came forward and cautiously mentioned to Jiang Huai, "President, what Madam said is not without reason. You saw the young lady's attitude just now. If the young lady takes over, I'm afraid the association will not be able to win over the people."

Jiang Huai had no interest in bringing up the association's affairs. His cold and aged face was serious, clearly still clouded by what had just happened.

Just then, Xie Huai, Shen Yebai's secretary, dressed in a gray suit, walked over. "Mr. Jiang, the mayor has something he wants to tell you. Is it convenient?"

"It's about Miss Jiang..."

Old Jiang waved his hand, looking helpless. "I've already made up my mind. There's no need to say anything more. Her attitude today is the best proof. We'll talk to her again when she calms down."

It was clear that Fang had become completely disappointed with Jiang Hua's behavior earlier.

After night fell and Jiang Hua fell asleep, Pei Zhan summoned Kager to the study and inquired about the source of the information Jiang Hua had mentioned regarding Xia He.

Kagel: "Madam, this is not the first time I have met Miss Jiang. The first time was on the roadside when you sponsored a pair of homeless beggars. After seeing this, Miss Jiang spoke disrespectfully to you and said some unpleasant things."

"Therefore, the lady was also dissatisfied with her. Later... the lady was robbed. At that time, the situation was critical. Just as the bodyguard was about to take action in the dark, he happened to meet Miss Song."

"He was probably attracted by Miss Song's kind nature, so he kept her by his side and treated her the same way he treated Miss Huo Ling."

“Young Master, Madam and Miss Jiang are currently at odds. If she finds out about your relationship with Miss Jiang one day, she will be disappointed and dissatisfied. At that time, the entire Huo family will not agree to this marriage. You will eventually have to return to the Huo family to inherit everything. You will return to your original identity. At that time, your current identity will be cancelled and everything will be null and void.”

Considering Pei Zhan and Jiang Hua's current relationship, Kagel could also see that the young master was truly in love. Kagel's words seemed to be a subtle reminder of something.

Upon returning to the Huo family, he no longer bore the surname Pei, and Pei Zhan, the president of the Jiang Group, ceased to exist in the capital. He only retained the identity of the Huo family's heir. Everything in the capital was meaningless, not even his marriage to the eldest daughter of the Jiang family.

"Young Master, don't you understand?"

“Miss Jiang has never been sincere towards you. The only reason she hasn’t divorced you is because you can support the Jiang family business. Once the Jiang family finds out your true identity, they will only harass you even more.”

"Relying on her position as the young mistress of the Huo family, she will only become more ignorant and reckless."

"Young Master should understand better than I do that there's a saying in China: 'It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.'"

"Even Elder Jiang disagreed with his own granddaughter taking charge of the jewelry association. It is conceivable that Elder Jiang also clearly understood that Miss Jiang's personality was indeed not suitable for taking on this responsibility."

"Her outburst at Qianqiu Manor today is common knowledge, and it's no surprise that it's already reached the ears of those in power."

"It will only make people feel even more that she is unworthy of her position."

"The documents for the association application submitted by Miss Song were reviewed by Mr. Jiang himself before he decided to sign them."

"Since it was Elder Jiang who made the decision, there's no point in us interfering. Besides... this matter isn't something Elder Jiang can decide on his own. The inheritance of jewelry restoration culture is a great responsibility. If Miss Jiang really cares about this, she shouldn't only care about the position of vice president."

"What she needs to do right now is to calm down and do what she is supposed to do."

"Miss Jiang is in poor health and has a hereditary heart condition. Even if she really wants to take over the management of the association, I'm afraid she won't be able to handle the immense pressure. It would be better for her to take care of her health first and act within her capabilities."

Pei Zhan's expression clearly showed hesitation. "What's Shen Yebai going to do?"

Kagel: "Shen Yebai wanted to talk to Jiang Huai again, but he refused, and now everyone has left."

The reason why Elder Jiang refused was simply because of Huahua; he felt that she was not capable of shouldering this responsibility. However, only Pei Zhan knew that without Jiang Hua, the association was nothing more than a disorganized mess.

They underestimated Jiang Hua's abilities, but overestimated them. The jewelry restoration workshop temporarily set up by the Imperial University was extremely difficult to carry out, as Pei Zhan had witnessed firsthand.

It wasn't without reason that Jiang Weiguo organized Jiang Hua to get involved in jewelry repair; it was too taxing on her body.

"A bunch of rabble."

"What does the young master mean?"

Pei Zhan: "Tell her to stop interfering in this matter. Only the capable can do it. The association will eventually return to Huahua's hands."

"There are some things that they can't do just because they want to."

Pei Zhan was only afraid that Huahua would overthink things.

"Yes, I will tell Madam."

Suddenly, the sound of a glass breaking came from the room. Two pairs of eyes in the study turned to the closed door at the same time. Pei Zhan, fearing that something might happen to Jiang Hua, went over to her. Kagel quietly withdrew and left.

Jiang Hua, wearing a thin silk nightgown and with her long hair loose, was squatting on the ground, preparing to pick up the shards of glass. Seeing this, the man stepped forward and pulled her up. "Go and rest, I'll handle this." Seeing that she had just woken up, Pei Zhan wasn't sure how much she had heard.

Jiang Hua simply ignored it all, sat on the bed, picked up her phone, and saw that it was already midnight. Her gaze fell on Pei Zhan, who was bending down and skillfully picking up the broken pieces, then wiping the floor clean with a tissue. Seeing him like this, Jiang Hua's already bad mood worsened, and she wondered if he would act this obsequiously towards Song Qingran, even in a glamorous setting.

"I know about the association's affairs. The reason why Elder Jiang refused to sign is because he was afraid that your body could not withstand too much intensity."

"Huahua...you need to rest. I know a hospital abroad that specializes in treating this condition. Should we go and have them checked out...?"

Jiang Hua replied to Bao'er's message without looking up, saying casually, "It's not necessarily true that doctors in China are any worse than those abroad. In my current situation, there is no other way but to have a heart transplant. Dad has been looking for a heart match for me all these years, so you don't need to worry about it."

“I don’t trust you that much, enough to entrust my life to you…” Jiang Hua glanced at him and said.

Going abroad? Jiang Hua simply can't get used to flying. She starts to feel uncomfortable after just three or four hours.

"I'll just refuse the association's matter. I won't stop people who lack self-awareness. I'm just afraid... that your Song Qingran won't be able to withstand the backlash from jewelry restoration."

"However, I must say this beforehand: don't use the relationship between the Shen family and the Jiang family to clear obstacles for Song Qingran. You alone cannot represent us!"

us?

This represents the relationship between Jiang Hua and Shen Yebai. Pei Zhan is excluded from this relationship. From beginning to end, Jiang Hua has treated him as an outsider, with no marital relationship whatsoever.

Even if they exist, they are merely transactional relationships.

Pei Zhan: "Huahua, you know perfectly well that's not what I meant."

"Mmm." She replied perfunctorily, and after finishing the last message, Jiang Hua put down her phone. "I'm going to sleep now. Don't forget to close the door."

Anyway... no matter what, Song Qingran will always be her first choice.

Pei Zhan didn't understand what she wanted, but Jiang Hua knew what Pei Zhan was thinking.

It was simply to leave her a way out. Jiang's dismissal meant she couldn't fulfill her dream of becoming a jewelry designer, but at least... she could still manage this jewelry restoration association, which was even more valuable than the gilding she received at Jiang's. If Pei Zhan also helped, and Song Qingran really managed the association well, it would only be a matter of time before she was formally employed and entered the political arena.

Having suffered so much disappointment in her past life, Jiang Hua had long since become numb and immune to all poisons.

When Professor Guo returned from his leave, Jiang Hua, who had a class at 10:30 a.m., didn't come downstairs until 9:30 a.m., where Xu Qiulan had already prepared breakfast.

"Miss, Young Master Pei is still waiting for you. He got up a little late today."

Jiang Hua fiddled with her earrings, placed her bag on the dining table, and sat down at the head of the table to take a sip of milk. "Aunt Xu, Ye Bai brought over some wontons last time. Remember to make some chestnut cakes this afternoon and send them to the Shen family. Bao'er said yesterday that she wanted to eat some."

"Yes, Miss."

"By the way, if Bao'er asks where I live now, just say... I live in the school dormitory. Bao'er doesn't know I'm married yet."

Jiang Hua said this calmly, and Xu Qiulan glanced at Pei Zhan to the side, "Okay...okay."

Pei Zhan knew that she still cared about the association, and her cold attitude meant that this cold war would last a long time.

"About the association..."

Before Pei Zhan could finish speaking, Jiang Hua interrupted him.

"No need, someone has already done what I wanted to do for me." Jiang Hua had only drunk half a glass of milk. Seeing him made her lose her appetite. She picked up her bag, stood up, and prepared to rush back to school. "Pei Zhan... you don't even know what I want. What are you talking to me about love for?"

"To whom do you truly place your love?"