What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

95

In stark contrast to the peaceful days at the Huo family, the Jiang and Qin families found themselves in a disastrous situation.

Huo Xiaozheng's conversation with Huo Guining that day was far from empty words.

Even as Huo Xiaozheng kept vigil at Ning's bedside, Old Master Huo had already begun making arrangements.

Between the Jiang and Qin families, the Jiang family held more influence.

The Qin family, known for their scholarly background, had seen their influence in the business world steadily decline in recent years.

After Qin Zhiyi's marriage to Jiang Suyuan, the Qin family had shown signs of recovery.

But that didn't matter.

Huo Xiaozheng had been secretly planning to absorb both the Jiang and Qin families.

However, Ning's appearance had temporarily put this plan on hold.

But now, since Ning was anxious because of it, why not expand the original plan a bit more?

Although it would require some effort, once the first step was completed, the rest could be gradually consumed.

That night, in the study of the Panlong Bay villa, Huo Xiaozheng was conducting a video conference.

"Xi Chuan, how is Jiang Corporation's project in Country A progressing?"

"The project has been approved. Next, they'll need a large amount of capital for turnover."

Huo Xiaozheng said in a deep voice, "I see. Keep a close eye on their movements."

Xi Chuan couldn't help but speak up, "Mr. Huo, the project in Country A is something you put a lot of effort into securing. To just hand it over like this..."

Huo Xiaozheng leaned back in his chair, "It doesn't matter. Just do as I say."

Xi Chuan nodded.

...

After being threatened with death by Huo Xiaozheng that day, Qin Zhiyi's first reaction upon recovering was to demand they call the police.

But Jiang Suyuan stopped her.

"Why not? You almost died!" Qin Zhiyi shouted emotionally, "Huo Xiaozheng had murderous intent!"

Jiang Suyuan swallowed hard, his throat still hoarse from the cold wind that had rushed into it on the rooftop that day.

"Zhiyi, this is what we owe his daughter."

Qin Zhiyi screamed as if she had gone mad, "That's what Jiang Hui owed them! We were just kept in the dark!"

Recalling Huo Xiaozheng's parting words that day, Jiang Suyuan said weakly, "Zhiyi, I'm sorry."

Qin Zhiyi was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Faced with Qin Zhiyi's clear gaze, Jiang Suyuan couldn't bring himself to speak.

He lowered his head, "Zhiyi, it was Huo Xiaozheng who was kept in the dark, not me. Do you understand?"

Qin Zhiyi's voice trembled, "Are you saying that when Jiang Hui did this, you... knew about it?"

Jiang Suyuan nodded helplessly.

"I was so jealous at the time. I was jealous of the bond between you two, jealous of Huo Xiaozheng's excellence."

Jiang Suyuan confessed self-deprecatingly, "When Jiang Hui was planning that incident, although I didn't participate, I knew about it beforehand and didn't stop it."