On the day of her return to China, she was tied up and coaxed by the richest man to get her marriage

Yu Zongxian's pupils dilated rapidly, and his chest shuddered violently.

A heart weathered by hardship and bitterness gradually warmed in her warm embrace, as if a thousand-year-old frozen surface was being pierced by a surge of heat.

He lowered his head, his eyes filled with tender affection as he looked at his daughter, who reached his shoulder, and the emotions surging within him grew even stronger.

For a moment I felt a little dazed, thinking it was all an illusion. I dared not move, and even my breathing became slow, for fear of ruining this warm moment.

It had been far too long since Chaochao had called him that or hugged him, making him think that it must have been a past life for Chaochao to have considered him her father.

I still remember when Chaochao first went abroad, she only reached his chest. Now she's grown up to be a graceful young lady.

Time flies, and it changes many things imperceptibly.

It had been a long time since Chaochao had held him so affectionately.

I only hope that Chaochao's feelings are not just a passing fancy, and that she can continue to love and rely on him as much as she does now. I also hope that in her heart, she can always regard him as her father and rely on him, and that she can talk to him about anything.

Seeing the father and daughter reconcile, Lin Hui felt a strong sense of crisis and her heart pounded wildly.

She tried.

Given Yu Zongxian's doting nature, she couldn't change his ways no matter what she tried.

So she focused her efforts on Yu Jinzhao.

This bastard has been raised to be too proud and cares too much about his family. The more he cares, the less he can bear being hurt by his closest relatives.

That's why the conspiracy three years ago was planned, in order to make the bastard lose the trust of his father and brothers, and at the same time, make the bastard disappointed in his father and brothers, creating estrangement and alienation.

All they had to do was watch from the sidelines, and incidentally take the opportunity to replace the inferior child and live a life of great wealth and success.

She put in so much effort and finally succeeded in dismantling the bond between this bastard and the Yu family.

I thought Yu Jinzhao would never turn back, but what triggered her today?

He suddenly changed his mind and took the initiative to make peace with Yu Zongxian?

Beyond what was expected, Lin Hui inexplicably felt that the fire she had set out was turning against her, heading towards self-immolation, and she suddenly felt a sense of unease...

Jiang Xintong was pale and biting her lip. From Uncle Yu's eyes, one could see his deep affection for Yu Jinzhao.

But such feelings are something she can never win over, no matter what.

I am not willing to accept this. I am so unwilling to accept this.

In Uncle Yu's eyes, Yu Jinzhao hurt Grandma and was the murderer who made his mother a vegetable. So why doesn't he hate Yu Jinzhao at all?

Why is he so magnanimous in forgiving her? Isn't he afraid that his grandmother will scold him for being unfilial in her dreams?

Why can't I give all the care I have for Yu Jinzhao to her?

Jiang Xintong grew increasingly resentful as she thought about it, her breathing quickening and aggravating the wound on her cheek. Yet, she felt that the pain Yu Jinzhao had inflicted on her was nothing compared to the excruciating pain in her heart at that moment.

Uncle Yu only saw her attack Yu Jinzhao, but didn't he see how badly she was beaten?

She had been carefully trying to please him in this family for years, and he didn't care at all?

After calming down in her father's arms, Yu Jinzhao suddenly raised her head and said with red eyes, "Dad, my sister told me that Grandma is not going to live much longer. I was very angry and lost control and hit her. I know I was impulsive. It was all my fault. Dad, please don't be angry with me."

Her voice was weak and timid, filled with fear and unease. Yu Zongxian's heart sank, and a dark look instantly crossed his face. He abruptly turned to look at Jiang Xintong.

"Who told you the old lady is dying? Are you cursing my mother?"

His cold and sharp tone was like a boulder crashing down, carrying an aura that intimidated the entire audience.

Jiang Xintong was stunned. She looked up and met his cold, angry gaze, which sent chills down her spine.

Her breathing tightened, tears welled up in her eyes, and she said, with a wronged expression,

“Uncle Yu, how could I dare to curse Grandma? She was my beloved grandma. I only told my sister about Grandma's illness because I felt she missed her very much…”

"You mean, Chaochao is trying to frame you?" Yu Zongxian's expression turned cold, and his voice became even colder than before.

Jiang Xintong trembled slightly, inexplicably unable to meet his sharp gaze.

Yu Zongxian's expression grew increasingly cold and stern, his breathing became heavier, and he spoke again in a sharp voice, filled with scrutiny and interrogation.

"Jiang Xintong, have you forgotten that the old lady is Chaochao's biological grandmother? Would Chaochao joke about the old lady's life?"

Jiang Xintong's heart skipped a beat, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.

Uncle Yu is saying that only she would not care about the old lady's life.

The memory of the last medicine auction has clearly taken root in Uncle Yu's mind.

Uncle Yu's attitude towards her had become much colder these past few days. Just when things were starting to ease and were about to pass, Yu Jinzhao has stirred up Uncle Yu's resentment towards her again. In Uncle Yu's heart, she is no longer that innocent and naive girl.

Moreover, last time, he called her by her full name just like this, and she thought he was just angry and would be fine afterward.

I thought that this time, he would be the same, his tone even colder and harsher than last time, without any warmth at all.

Her heart sank little by little.

If things continue like this, she might be worse off than a maid in the house...

Just then, Aunt Chen's voice came from not far away, "Young Master is back."

Yu Jinzhao's heart skipped a beat, and when she looked up, she met his slightly somber gaze...

The man in the black suit had a handsome and upright face, and his gentle and refined features were as elegant and cultured as a cup of tea.

With each stride, her light bangs swayed gently between her brows, bathed in sunlight, radiating a warm glow as they fluttered in the wind. She seemed to be edged with a bright gold, possessing an ethereal, otherworldly quality, like a scene from a traditional Chinese ink painting of Jiangnan.

Yu Jinchao discovered that his temperament seemed to have returned to its former gentle and refined state, delicate and serene, unassuming, yet somewhat different.

Now, compared to before, he has a more detached and indifferent air, like a lake in March, devoid of all emotion.

It seems like he doesn't care about anything anymore...

Perhaps noticing her gaze, he glanced at her as well.

The calm lake surface remained undisturbed. He paused briefly for a few seconds, then casually moved away, before his thin lips parted slightly.

"what happened?"

As he finished speaking, his gaze fixed on Jiang Xintong's swollen face, and a slight ripple finally appeared in his pale amber eyes.

Jiang Xintong's nerves suddenly tensed, and her palms became sweaty.

If her elder brother knew the whole story, it would be because she had spoken recklessly and threatened Yu Jinzhao with their grandmother's life.

Wouldn't that destroy the image of her in his heart, which was as obedient and pure as a blooming jasmine flower?

She absolutely couldn't let him know, otherwise the brother-sister relationship she had worked so hard to build might crumble.

Uncle Yu already has a problem with her, so she must hold onto her older brother as her protector. With her older brother, she has everything.

She knew better than anyone how much her older brother cared about their grandmother. It was because of their grandmother's fall that she had the opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Combined with the gift incident, she was able to successfully drive a wedge between him and that bitch.

Therefore, he could be able to break apart because of his grandmother's closeness to her...