Rebirth with a Space to Counterattack and Abuse the Scumbag

Old Master Gong's voice was like an ice pick, "You, Miao Qing, are of humble origin and are not worthy of my Gong family's grandson!" His sharp gaze was fixed on me like a hawk's, making me feel like I had thorns in my back.

The whispers around me buzzed like flies, and I felt countless gazes pricking me like needles, burning with pain.

I took a deep breath, trying to maintain a calm facade, but my clenched fist betrayed my anger. I have my pride too!

Gong Lin suddenly stood up and blocked my way, like a lion protecting its cubs.

“Grandpa! I know Qingqing’s abilities and character. Her background doesn’t define everything!” His voice was firm and resounding, echoing in the hall.

"Ability? Character? What ability could a small shopkeeper possibly have? Is he worthy of our Gong family?" Uncle Gong's sarcastic voice rang out, a mocking smile on his lips and gloating in his eyes.

Elder Li of the Gong family echoed, "Yes, Gong Lin, marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Your grandfather is only doing this for your own good."

"For my own good?" Gong Lin sneered. "Your so-called 'for my own good' means forcing me to give up the person I love? It means using these baseless reasons to humiliate her?" His gaze swept over everyone present, his tone chillingly cold.

I gently tugged at Gong Lin's sleeve, signaling him to calm down. Although I felt angry and aggrieved, seeing Gong Lin giving his all for our future, and knowing that I couldn't be easily defeated, the resilience I had shown when I was struggling alone instantly welled up inside me. I told myself that this was just another hurdle I needed to overcome, just like when I started my company from scratch.

I know that acting impulsively at this moment will only make things worse.

I raised my head, looked directly into Grandpa Gong's eyes, and said calmly, "Grandpa Gong, I know you have many prejudices against me..."

Before I could finish speaking, Old Master Gong rudely interrupted me: "Prejudice? What right do you, an outsider, have to call me grandpa?" He slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups jump.

"Guards! Throw this woman out of here!"

Butler Liu looked troubled, glancing at Old Master Gong and then at me, unsure of what to do.

Attorney Wu fanned the flames from the side: "You dare disobey Elder Gong's orders? Hurry up and do it!" Several servants hesitated and walked towards me. I subconsciously took a step back and tightly grasped Gong Lin's hand.

Just then, I felt Gong Lin's fingers tap my palm three times.

This is the secret code we agreed upon, meaning "trust me".

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

Gong Lin turned to look at me, her eyes firm yet gentle.

I looked at him and a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

I know that no matter what happens, he will stand by my side and protect me.

I took his hand in return and gave him a reassuring smile.

Then, I took a transparent folder out of my bag.

"Grandpa Gong, I'm about to take the college entrance exam. My goal is Tsinghua University, and I'm quite confident I can get in. Also, I think you should take a look at this first."

I handed the folder to Mr. Gong, my tone calm yet carrying an undeniable firmness.

"This is my company's performance report for the past two years and its development plan for the next three years. I think after reading it, you might change your opinion of me."

Grandpa Gong took the folder with some skepticism, put on his reading glasses, and began to flip through it page by page.

His brows gradually relaxed, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

A slight smile played on my lips.

"Hmph, even if you have some cleverness, it doesn't change the fact that you come from a humble background." Uncle Gong sneered disdainfully, trying to break the brief silence.

He walked over to Grandpa Gong and pointed to a spot on the folder, saying, "Dad, look, this investment is extremely risky. What does she, a young woman, know about business operations? She just got lucky."

Before I could retort, Attorney Wu spoke first: "Mr. Gong, I suggest we reassess the family's asset distribution plan. Based on the current situation, it seems that Young Master Gong Lin is not suitable..." Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Gong Lin's cold gaze.

“Attorney Wu, I think you should first understand your own position. You are merely the family's legal advisor and have no right to interfere in the family's internal affairs.” Gong Lin's voice was deep and intimidating, causing Attorney Wu to shiver involuntarily.

"Lin'er, don't be rude!" Old Master Gong scolded, but his tone was noticeably gentler than before.

He put down the folder, looked at me, and his eyes held a hint of inquiry.

"Miao Qing, what are your thoughts on the family business?"

I smiled slightly and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Grandpa Gong, I believe that the family's business structure is too singular and needs to be diversified. At the same time, we also need to strengthen internal management to avoid unnecessary losses."

I briefly explained my views and offered some specific suggestions.

Grandpa Gong listened attentively, nodding in agreement from time to time.

Uncle Gong's expression grew increasingly grim. He hadn't expected me to handle the situation so calmly, and even gain Old Master Gong's approval.

"Dad, you can't be fooled by her sweet talk!" Uncle Gong said anxiously. "How could an outsider like her genuinely care about the family? I think she's just..."

"Enough!" Old Master Gong interrupted him, his tone tinged with impatience.

"I will consider this matter carefully. You should all go back now."

As everyone left, Gong Lin took my hand and said softly, "Qingqing, you did a great job." I smiled at him, but a vague unease lingered in my heart.

What Attorney Wu just said made me realize that Uncle Gong's ambitions are far greater than I imagined.

What is his purpose this time?

Is it merely to suppress Miya Rin?

As I watched Attorney Wu's departing figure, a thought suddenly flashed through my mind...

"Gong Lin, wait a minute."

I called out to Attorney Wu, who was about to leave, "Attorney Wu, please wait." My tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable authority.

He paused, turned around stiffly, and forced a smile: "Miss Miao, is there anything else?"

“I have some questions about the property distribution plan you just mentioned, and I would like you to explain it in detail.” I raised the folder in my hand and stared at him sharply. “Especially the part about the reassessment, I hope you can explain it point by point.”

Attorney Wu's expression changed slightly, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. "This...this plan is still in the preliminary drafting stage, and many details still need to be further improved. It may not be appropriate to talk about it now."

"Inappropriate?" I sneered. "Attorney Wu, as the family's legal advisor, shouldn't you be absolutely confident in your plan? Or do you have some unspeakable reason?"

My words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight to his vitals.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, his eyes darted around, and he stammered, "I... I just feel that now is not the right time to discuss these issues..."

"Isn't the time right?" I pressed on. "Then when will it be right? Are you waiting until you've laid all the traps before you present them to us for signature?"

I took out another document, which Gong Lin had given me in the car. It was fortunate that I had made this preparation. It clearly listed the loopholes and unreasonable aspects of Attorney Wu's proposal and analyzed in detail the possible consequences of these clauses.

"Attorney Wu, I think you should be well aware of the enormous losses this plan will bring to your family if implemented. And who will be the biggest beneficiary?"

When those around me saw the document in my hand listing the flaws in Attorney Wu's proposal, they all gasped in shock. The previously whispering hall fell silent instantly. Uncle Gong's face turned bright red, his eyes filled with terror, while Attorney Wu swayed as if his spine had been removed, almost collapsing to the ground.

I handed the document to Grandpa Gong. “Grandpa Gong, I think you should understand that some things cannot be judged by just one side of the story.”

Grandpa Gong took the document and carefully looked through it.

His face grew increasingly grim, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger.

He suddenly looked up at Uncle Gong, his tone chillingly cold, "Second brother, do you have anything else to say?"

Uncle Gong opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. He slumped back into his chair, utterly defeated.

Looking at Uncle Gong's disheveled appearance, I felt no pride, but rather a sense of sorrow.

Power can truly cloud one's judgment, even to the point of betraying family ties.

Just as I was about to speak, Old Li suddenly stood up, pointed at me, and roared, "What right do you, an outsider, have to interfere in the affairs of the Gong family? No matter how wrong Gong Er is, he is still a member of the Gong family, and it is not your place to lecture him!" He spat as he spoke, his face turning red, looking like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

I remained unmoved and calmly pulled another document from the folder. "Mr. Li, you might want to take a look at this." I handed him the document, which clearly recorded evidence of Uncle Gong's embezzlement of public funds, failed private investments, and collusion with Attorney Wu to tamper with his will in recent years.

Every single item is documented in black and white, with irrefutable evidence.

As Mr. Li took the document, his face turned from red to white, and then from white to green.

His hands trembled, his lips moved, but he couldn't utter a single word.

The elders who had originally supported him looked at each other, not daring to utter a word.

Grandpa Gong looked at Old Li and shook his head in disappointment. "Old Li, you have disappointed me greatly." His tone was heavy, with a hint of helplessness and sorrow.

I thought the matter was over and I was about to breathe a sigh of relief when I suddenly felt a cold gaze on my back.

I turned around abruptly, but only caught a glimpse of Butler Liu's fleeting figure.

He hurriedly left the hall, looking flustered.

My heart tightened, and a sense of unease welled up inside me.

Could there be someone else behind all of this?

My gaze swept over everyone present, each with a different and enigmatic expression.

Gong Lin noticed my unusual behavior, gripped my hand tightly, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

I shook my head. "It's nothing, I just feel like something's not right." I looked in the direction where Butler Liu had disappeared, and secretly resolved to find out the truth of the matter.

I always felt that things weren't that simple.

Uncle Gong's ambition and ability are limited; there must be someone behind him directing him.

But this person is the real mastermind.

Gong Lin suddenly turned his head and looked at me. "Qingqing, I want to go to the old house. Maybe the old house can give us the answer we want."

My expression also turned serious. "Okay, I'll go with you."

We immediately set off for the old house.

However, when we arrived at the old house, we found the gate tightly closed, and Butler Liu stood at the door, blocking our way with a cold expression...

"No one is allowed to enter without the old man's order."