CHAPTER 403: CHAPTER 403 JI FAMILY’S INTERNAL STRIFE

Listening to the other person’s words, Ji Hua’s face changed instantly, fearing that Xia Mian would be displeased. Yet, the opponent was his elder, so it wouldn’t be appropriate to retort.

At Ji Hua’s loss, Ji Changxing spoke up for him, "Miss Xia is an honored guest invited by our Ji Family to help find my father. You have no right to criticize her!"

The so-called "brothers" of the Ji family’s father were quite dissatisfied.

When father was in trouble, none of these so-called brothers lifted a finger. Now that father carved out some name and established some family business but disappeared, these so-called brothers came out to claim the Ji family’s inheritance?

What kind of people are these!

"Honored guest?" The man who spoke arrogantly of Xia Mian earlier was full of disdain, "A greenhorn girl. If you say she’s Ji Hua’s woman, I might believe you a bit!"

"Impudent! How can you be disrespectful to Miss Xia!" Ji Changlong couldn’t tolerate the other person’s unrestrained words.

As the eldest of the Ji Family, he should uphold the family’s image in father’s absence.

He felt ashamed for not upholding this image, letting these people mess around at the Ji Family.

Now, with Xia invited by Ji Hua, if she got disgusted away by these people, father might truly never return.

"Changlong! How do you speak to us? I’m your elder! When you see me, you should address me as uncle!" The other person elongated their speech, trying to assert authority.

Ji Changlong frowned, casting a displeased glance at him.

"Ji Chenglin, my dad is missing, and we invited Miss Xia to find our father. If you can’t help, fine, but don’t cause trouble!" Ji Changlong was not happy, directly addressing him by name.

This left the other person aggrieved, "Changlong, what kind of etiquette did your father teach you? Your dad has been missing for so long, he’s probably long gone! You still plan to find him? Daydreaming!"

Ji Chenglin sneered disdainfully.

Ji Chenggong is already over seventy. A seventy-year-old missing for several days, how could there be any chance? He might have died somewhere long ago!

"Shut up!" Ji Changlong’s face turned grim, his father was merely missing, yet these people were cursing him dead!

Such vicious hearts!

Within ten minutes of entering, Xia Mian witnessed the grand drama of family infighting among the Ji Family, her brows furrowing further.

With Ji Chenggong missing and his life uncertain, yet besides the Ji brothers, Ji Chenggong’s so-called brothers seemed indifferent to whether he was alive or dead.

"Changlong nephew, don’t take it badly. Your dad is already quite old, you all know, for someone his age to be missing for days, it’s certainly a bad omen, no need to deceive yourselves." Ji Chenglin sneered.

"Back then, our fathers handed the Ji Family business to yours because they valued his ability, not to keep everything solely for your branch!" Ji Chenglin’s eyes flashed coldly, "Now that your father disappeared, the three of you can’t uphold the Ji Family’s industry. It’s time we clarified what is ours and take it!"

Ji Chenglin paid no heed to Ji Changlong’s concern, instead seizing the opportunity to divide the family assets.

Xia Mian’s brows furrowed deeper.

Initially, Ji Hua invited her thinking only about Ji Chenggong’s disappearance, but now it involved internal family conflicts.

In this situation, her involvement seemed inappropriate.

Xia Mian turned to Ji Hua.

Receiving Xia Mian’s gaze, Ji Hua pleaded with her, "Miss Xia, don’t pay attention to these people. The priority now is finding my grandfather!"

If Ji Chenggong could return safely, these people wouldn’t be able to stir trouble!

Xia Mian nodded lightly, her gaze slowly scanning the crowd filling the hall.

Ji Chenggong had quite a few "brothers"!

However, few truly cared for his safety.

"Your father’s birth date and eight characters." Xia Mian really paid no further heed to the people in the hall, turning to Ji Changlong.

Ji Changlong immediately reported his father’s birth date and eight characters to Xia Mian.

A cousin of Ji Chenggong, Sun Yue, immediately rolled his eyes mockingly, "Nephew, don’t be naive. Can someone really find a person based on their eight characters? Why would police exist in this world otherwise?"

Ji Changlong ignored the other’s sarcastic remarks.

Others didn’t care about their father’s fate, but they did.

Others waited to divide the Ji Family estate, but they would not let them succeed easily!

Xia Mian received Ji Chenggong’s birth date and calculated confidently.

As she calculated, her complexion grew more severe.

"Your father’s situation is dire." Xia Mian said gravely, "Northeast direction, water region."

Northeast, water region?

Ji Changlong’s face immediately changed, "There’s a reservoir there!"

The hall fell into a silence where even a pin drop could be heard.

Sun Yue and Ji Chenglin’s faces subtly changed, exchanging glances.

"Utter nonsense, who doesn’t know there’s a reservoir northeast?" Sun Yue sneered, "Only you believe such drivel!"

Ji Changlong no longer had the mood to argue, calling the Ji brothers and family juniors, they headed out of the door.

Of course, before leaving, they instructed servants to guard the Ji Family house well, avoiding exploitation by those with ulterior motives.

Ji Hua closely accompanied Xia Mian, while Lu Zechuan followed behind.

The Ji Family drama was noisy indeed, Xia Mian was getting a headache from the commotion, and even after leaving the Ji Family mansion, she still felt her temples throbbing.

Lu Zechuan thoughtfully lifted his hand to rub her temples, "Feeling better?"

Xia Mian softly replied, knowing the Ji Family was in trouble, they couldn’t ignore it.

Thus, Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian also followed the Ji Family’s car towards the northeastern reservoir.

Ji Hua drove while nervously asking Xia Mian, "Miss Xia, my grandfather isn’t in mortal danger, right?"

Xia Mian pressed her lips tightly without speaking.

Ji Hua’s heart jumped to his throat.

"Is the situation bad?" Ji Hua’s voice trembled.

Xia Mian lowered her gaze, "Your grandfather is already over seventy and has been missing for days..."

Surviving would already be unlucky enough, how could the situation be anywhere near good?

Though Xia Mian didn’t finish these words, Ji Hua understood what she meant, his face darkened.

Grandfather is the cornerstone of the Ji Family, if anything happens to him, he can’t imagine what the Ji Family would become...