Chapter 631: Chapter 631
Xiao Jianming won, Chairman Liu lost. So, for all these years, Chairman Liu’s bitterness wasn’t just about losing his beloved. It’s fair to say that his hatred definitely included not only Xiao Jianming but also Ruan Ruzhen, which is why he inevitably contemplated harming their children. Dıscover more novels at 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚫𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵
With a sudden touch to his face, which was like a map of deep scars formed by wrinkles, Xiao Jianming whispered, "You hate me, hate her, but you were cowardly and incapable, lacking the guts to take us down directly. All you could do was go after the weak, the women and children, our children. Before this, you pretended to be so friendly, continuing to be a good friend to us, when in fact you were scheming all along, always looking for the right opportunity."
Chairman Liu remained silent.
"Your mistake was suddenly harboring evil thoughts of killing me. You should know that we are about the same age—"
"Indeed, we are, but I am far healthier than you, and that is the opportunity heaven has given me for revenge and a turnaround," Chairman Liu said assertively.
"Have you ever considered that even if you managed to turn the tables, the era that lies ahead no longer belongs to us old people at sunset but belongs to the young generation of the future?"
Chairman Liu slightly raised his eyelids, the corners of his mouth revealing a hint of sarcasm. "Don’t tell me you think that son of yours, who does nothing but squander your assets, could bring any hope to you and her? Isn’t that the biggest joke in the world? This is all your fault, Xiao Jianming. If it wasn’t for you, she gave up her life to have that child, only for you to raise him into nothing but a waste. You’ve let her down, down there beneath the nine springs!"
"Is that so? But I heard from Chen Jiaming’s son that previously, you were praising my son in front of him, saying he couldn’t compare to my son at all. So was it Chen Family’s boy being modest, or is it you being inconsistent? In fact, you didn’t need to go out of your way to laud my son to keep Chen Family’s boy happy." As he spoke, Xiao Jianming gestured towards Kang Junjia beside him, "Just like them."
Kang Junjia pursed his lips, having already become mute, a mute who could only listen to Xiao Jianming’s commands.
Yet, Chairman Liu was visibly startled. What? Based on what Xiao Jianming said, did Chen Jiaming not get swayed by him that time? Otherwise, why would Chen Jiaming tell Xiao Jianming what he said?
"That day," Xiao Jianming began recounting the incident, "after he left your place, he came to mine. Fortunately, that day, my prodigal son had stopped my coma-inducing medication. He stood in front of my hospital room, thinking no one was there, believing I was unconscious and couldn’t hear, so he talked to himself for quite a while. He was very conflicted because his father had said some ambiguous things to him just before his death, which he couldn’t quite understand, and it’s precisely that uncertainty that you exploited in him. It might be that old Chen had vaguely realized he was being used by you but didn’t know how to explain it to his son."
Cold sweat broke out anew all over Kang Junjia’s body.
Truth be told, Kang Baojun himself remained puzzled as to why his father was intentionally courting Chen Jiaming. He simply followed Kang Junjia’s instructions and did as told.
What was the benefit of winning over Chen Jiaming?
According to Kang Junjia and Chairman Liu, Chen Jiaming was the only young man in the company who could compete with Xiao Yebai in terms of age, education, and background, making him a man of great potential whose ascent they aimed to support.
On one hand, as a young man, Chen Jiaming naturally found their sweet words touching and was deeply moved. On the other hand, the rational part of Chen Jiaming’s mind couldn’t help feeling a sense of guilt and introspection.