Chapter 240: Chapter 240 Extremely Angry! Chapter 240: Chapter 240 Extremely Angry! Wen Xia barely squeezed out a smile, “Regarding this matter, it’s not our place to say much. Whatever decision Grand Uncle makes, we’ll go with that.”

No one else expressed an opinion.

Having just delivered speech that was too sanctimonious, Ding Yuehua now found herself without a foothold to continue the argument.

Jiang Yaowang glanced at everyone, his wise eyes already penetrating everything.

He said,” I’ll leave it at that. However you all usually live your lives, just carry on as you were.”

Ding Yuehua was very upset, murmuring in a low voice, “I need to wash my hands.”

Jiang Cheng stood up and followed her.

“Don’t follow me.” Once outside the private room, Ding Yuehua shook off his hand.

“Didn’t you just agree that what Dad said was right? He didn’t do this for any personal gain.” Jiang Cheng somewhat approved of his father’s approach.

Ding Yuehua was so angry that her eyes were bloodshot, “Then how could he do this? After so many years of neglecting us, now that he finally returns, I thought he still had a bit of affection for you, his son. Who knew he wouldn’t leave anything behind?”

“We’re not lacking those…”

“It’s not about lacking; who would complain about having too much money? If it’s something we’re legitimately entitled to, why can’t we have it? Does money burn your hands? Does it hinder your political career?”

Ding Yuehua was becoming increasingly angry the more she thought about it.

She kindly invited the whole family to Beijing to celebrate the new year, took care of everything, treated them to meals, and made all the arrangements.

In the end, a flippant remark from Jiang Yaowang was all it took to dismiss her.

Is this how he treats his children?

Jiang Cheng could only attempt to comfort her with gentle words, as Ding Yuehua was driven to tears by her frustration.

Xia Enci was simple-hearted and didn’t pay much attention to these matters. Hearing how the inheritance was divided, her only worry was about the tens of thousands of spending money her mother had given her before.

She approached Jiang Xiruo and asked, “Mom, the spending money you gave me the other day, I haven’t even used many of the things I bought. Should I return them and give the money back to you?”

Jiang Xiruo looked at her daughter with loving eyes, feeling guilty for not providing her with a comfortable life over the years.

With such a significant announcement in the family, instead of resenting it, she was concerned the family wouldn’t have enough money. Jiang Xiruo felt a great tenderness, “Don’t worry about it, we don’t miss that little amount. It’s fine since you’ve already bought them.”

Seeing that her mother didn’t seem to be lying and remembering that the mushroom business at home seemed to be doing quite well before the new year, with good yields, Xia Enci didn’t insist any further.

Ding Xuexue sat fidgeting, noticing Jiang Zhe seemed completely unconcerned about the matter and was continuously chatting with someone on his phone. With Xia Enci and Jiang Xiruo having a close mother-daughter talk, Ding Xuexue could only suppress her emotions.

Jiang Zhe was talking to Qin Jingchen and casually asked about the West Suburb matter.

Qin Jingchen told him that it was Jiang Yaowang who insisted on donating the land for free, without taking a penny.

Qin Jingchen’s persuasions had been ineffective.

“Since Grandpa made the decision and you agreed, then that’s that.” Jiang Zhe was indifferent; he just wanted to ensure Grandpa wasn’t coerced and so he asked.

“What, you worried I’d take advantage of Grandpa?” Qin Jingchen joked.

“People at your level have intentions too complex to feel entirely comfortable with.” Jiang Zhe also half-joked.

Qin Jingchen: “Do you want me to open up my heart for you to see?”

Jiang Zhe: “No need, I’m not into that.”

Seeing she didn’t rise to the bait, Qin Jingchen didn’t tease her further but mentioned, “I heard from my aunt that your birthday has been changed?”

“Yes, it’s been brought forward by half a year from what was on my original documents.”

Originally a June birthday, after corrections, it was now just after the new year.

“Good.”

Qin Jingchen’s lips curved slightly, finding that she would turn eighteen earlier than expected.

Jiang Zhe didn’t feel there was any good or bad about it, for her, it made no difference.

As she was talking, Ding Yuehua returned with very red eyes.

Jiang Cheng smiled and said, “The wind outside is strong, Yuehua got some dust in her eyes.”

“Then my sister-in-law should go back and use an egg to soothe them, don’t let it form dark circles under your eyes,” Jiang Xiruo said with her usual smile.

With those words, this year’s New Year’s Eve dinner had to come to an end.

Upon leaving, Ding Yuehua and Ding Xuexue quickly got in the car, instead of waiting for Jiang Yaowang to leave first.

Jiang Cheng greeted everyone and hurriedly followed them into the car.

Ding Xuexue comforted her mother, “Mom, don’t be angry.”

“How can I not be angry? Either give no hope at all, or why burst the bubble after giving it?”

Now, Ding Yuehua felt not only anger but also resentment.

Remembering how Jiang Zhe and Xia Enci had both been very composed, Ding Xuexue whispered, “Mom, do you think Grandpa was making an excuse targeted at us? Jiang Zhe and the others seemed like they didn’t care at all.”

“Don’t talk about Grandpa like that,” Jiang Cheng interjected.

“Dad, I’m not speaking carelessly. Aunt Enci and Jiang Zhe looked so pleased with themselves, do you really think Grandpa didn’t leave them anything?”

Ding Xuexue didn’t believe it.

She had seen the joyful expressions of those three very clearly.

Jiang Cheng also felt a little doubtful; in these matters, if there really was nothing, then that was that.

It is not the lack of wealth that brings discontent, but the uneven distribution.

“Husband, you should check when you get back,” Ding Yuehua said right away.

This matter wouldn’t be settled by just one person’s word, there was clear evidence to check.

After Jiang Cheng returned, he immediately looked up the relevant information.

The information was not confidential; with the construction in West Suburb approaching, it had already become semi-public.

He soon accessed all the information and silently handed it to Ding Yuehua.

Ding Yuehua saw the content which was exactly the same as what Jiang Yaowang had said.

She was speechless for a long time.

As this couple made their checks, of course, Jian Xiliang and Wen Xia wouldn’t sit idle.

They also accessed the information, and indeed, Jiang Yaowang had not lied.

Wen Xia, infuriated, slammed the documents on the table, “How could he be so old-fashioned! For the sake of his own good reputation, he really doesn’t treat his own family like people! We might let it go, but even his own son, he hasn’t set aside a single word for!”

At this point, Jian Xiliang felt powerless to change anything.

Jiang Zhe and Xia Enci returned to their residence, where Jiang Yaowang sat down and Jiang Xiruo brought him some tea.

Jiang Yaowang took a sip and then slowly asked, “Xiaozhe, Enci, I hadn’t discussed this matter with you previously, such a large sum of money and I didn’t set aside any of it for you, do you have any thoughts about it?”

Xia Enci, who was incapable of hiding her thoughts, immediately said, “Oh, as long as we are all together and living well, does it matter whether we have that money or not? Aren’t we lacking nothing right now?”

In any case, she hadn’t given it much thought before.

Jiang Yaowang spoke fondly, “You this kid, so careless in your speech, which is also good.”

“I can be very delicate too, alright? Like today, I could tell that some people were not happy. But then again, didn’t they live well when they didn’t know, Grandpa, that you had those assets? Why are they disappointed now?”

Xia Enci was just someone who didn’t hide what was in her heart, unable to empathize with those people.