Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 298: 203 Wanwan Protects Her Husband, Wants to Divide the Family and Starts a Dispute (2 more updates) – 3

“I think you’ve eaten enough; you should head back to your room to rest.”

Xie Elder was all but telling him to get lost.

Xie Jing clenched his teeth, stood up to leave, and paused when he passed by Shen Zhixian. He gave her a deep look, “Don’t be heartless.”

Shen Zhixian’s brows never lifted as she didn’t even glance directly at him, merely saying indifferently, “Is it any of your business? What right do you have to speak to me like this?”

“You…”

Had this been the usual Xie Jing, he wouldn’t have been so irate, but this time he had been provoked by Tang Wan and then encountered Shen Zhixian talking about dividing the family property. His temper flared, and he lost control.

Shen Zhixian was twirling her chopsticks, unfazed.

After he left, Xie Elder finally relaxed with a smile, “This matter really should be put on the agenda. With the New Year fast approaching, everyone is busy with a lot of things. After the New Year, I will have someone handle it. Zhixian, what do you think?”

There were indeed only four days left before the New Year; it was too rushed.

Shen Zhixian nodded, “As you arrange.”

“Don’t just stand there, keep eating. Yanting, let’s have a drink…”

…

Tang Wan looked at the Xie Family members present, even Xie Tongtong had a changed expression. Proposing to divide the family’s estate at such a time was indeed abrupt; her reaction was actually quite normal.

However, the Xie Family members were all well-mannered. The awkward atmosphere only lasted a short while before the previous warmth was restored, as if the matter had never happened.

In reality, Shen Zhixian could have chosen to discuss this matter in private. After all, it was the Xie Family’s private affair. Bringing it up in front of the Jiang brothers and Tang Wan obviously left no room for the Xie Family to retreat.

It had a strong flavor of forcing their hand, no wonder Xie Jing couldn’t help but lose his composure.

Proposing to divide the family at this time was indeed inappropriate…

“Eat up.” Jiang Jinsang smiled as he picked a boneless piece of fish for Tang Wan.

“Thank you.”

Their eyes met, and Tang Wan’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, realizing that the bad idea about what Shen Zhixian would do must have come from someone.

What had he said at the time:

“It’s only when the Xie Family is cut off from all retreats and hopes that the ghost lurking behind them might be compelled to emerge.”

At the time, Shen Zhixian thought this method was too hurtful and wanted to refuse, “Actually, I really don’t care about the Xie Family’s fortune.”

Jiang Jinsang laughed, “The Xie Family is not a small household. Do you know how many stocks and investments they have under their name? How much real estate exactly? All of this must go through meticulous accounting, and dividing the estate can take a long time…”

“It’s not like declaring to divide the estate today means you’ll get results tomorrow. The point isn’t the division, it’s to force out that ghost from their family.”

“In the end, whether to divide the estate or not is up to you.”

“This person has hidden for so many years; do you think they will come out without a strong antidote?”

Jiang Jinsang’s reasoning was sound, and Shen Zhixian agreed with a nod. But she also had her concerns, “How can I bring up such a matter in front of you and the Jiang Family?”

It wasn’t easy to get everyone together.

And this matter couldn’t be discussed in front of the old lady of the Jiang Family and others; after all, the Jiang Family might overthink and it would reflect poorly on Shen Zhixian. It could only be among a few insiders.

At that time, Jiang Jinsang and Jiang Yanting exchanged glances and smiled. Jiang Yanting said with a smile, “Don’t worry. You stay over at our place tonight, and for sure, the Xie Elder will want to invite me to your house for dinner before the New Year, to suss me out as well.”

“If he doesn’t invite us, during the New Year when gifts are given, there’s always a way to create an opportunity.” Jiang Jinsang echoed.

Hence, the current situation was entirely within expectations. It was just a matter of how long the Xie Family’s ghost could endure.