The Sickly Villain Only Wants to Survive

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Liu Jianbai suddenly announced the purpose of the banquet, and his words were like a thunderbolt on a sunny day to Zhu Shoushan.

Treating his son and daughter as his own? Then what did that make him?

But more than anger, Zhu Shoushan felt a deep sense of fear.

Why would Liu Jianbai do this? Was it prompted by the old master? What exactly was he planning?

Not only was Zhu Shoushan caught off guard, but so were the guests attending the banquet today.

Zhu Tong knew about this matter beforehand, so he didn't react much. What surprised him, however, was that Xiao Xin also managed to remain calm. After a brief moment of surprise, she quickly regained her composed and poised demeanor.

In handling such situations, Xiao Xin had more experience than he did.

While they maintained their composure, the guests could not.

The attendees' first concern was their own interests. Liu Jianbai suddenly recognizing the Zhu family's children as his own—how did Zhu Shoushan feel about this?

Almost everyone turned their heads towards the figure by the fountain, which they had spotted earlier.

Zhu Shoushan stood by the edge of the fountain, holding a wine glass, watching the person on the stage with a faint smile. He showed neither smugness nor surprise, making it difficult to discern his attitude.

Had this matter been discussed and agreed upon by both families?

The Zhu family was one of the industry leaders in City A. People didn't think Zhu Shoushan would do something as drastic as selling out his children just to curry favor with Liu Jianbai. No matter how influential Liu Jianbai was, he hadn't reached a level where people feared him to that extent.

The only possibility seemed to be a collaboration between the two families.

If that were the case, the Zhu family might soon surpass the Xia and Jiang families, changing their status from "one of" the leaders to "the" leader.

But why did Liu Jianbai choose the Zhu family?

"If I'm not mistaken, Liu Jianbai's actions are related to Zhu Shoushan's late ex-wife, right?"

By the rock formation, Jiang Wan and Cheng Chen remained, observing the group under the crowd's attention in the distance.

Cheng Chen did not deny it.

Aunt Lan's background had always been a mystery in City A. No one knew much about Zhu Shoushan's ex-wife. When things can't be explained by surface facts, people tend to dig deeper. If Jiang Wan could think of this possibility, others would soon follow suit.

Thinking about it is one thing; whether they could find out the truth, that depended on their abilities.

Cheng Chen remarked, "If President Jiang is so curious, you could investigate it yourself."

"..."

Still holding a grudge, huh?

Jiang Wan couldn't help but grow even more curious about the relationship between Cheng Chen and Zhu Tong.

But she decided to hold back for now.

Jiang Wan smiled faintly and said, "I know Young Master Zhu can't be touched anymore. I apologize for what happened this time."

Cheng Chen's expression softened a bit. "So what do you plan to do next?"

Jiang Wan asked, "What?"

Cheng Chen: "Your marriage alliance failed. The old-timers in the Jiang family won't let it go easily, will they?"