Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 309: 208 Recognizing Relatives (3) Even with the Warmest Smile, Ready to Kill with a Knife_3

The security on one side lay hidden in wait, estimating that one more rash move and a swarm of people would tackle him to the ground.

“You’ve stayed with our family for so many years, and we haven’t treated you badly. Since the company can no longer accommodate you, our Xie Family cannot either. From this point forward, you and our Xie Family…”

The old master gripped his cane, his expression stern, his gaze piercing.

“Will cut ties, unrelated in life or death!”

“Grandpa—” Xie Jing was thunderstruck, frozen on the spot.

Everyone below was buzzing with speculation, even more curious about what exactly was written in those documents to make the old master so resolute.

This matter could be considered Xie Family’s dirty laundry, something that could be resolved privately yet displayed openly.

It was essentially crushing Xie Jing completely, leaving no room for escape.

“All the things you have done, any illegal actions in here will be transferred to the public security authorities for handling. Your fate will no longer concern me.”

Expelled from the Xie Family and handed over to public security?

This was leaving him no way out; even if it was to give Zhixian an explanation, was it necessary to be so ruthless?

“Grandpa?” Xie Jing hadn’t expected the old master would go to such lengths; his body unwittingly softened, nearly collapsing even without Xie Duo’s interference.

Xie Lao then turned his head toward Shen Zhixian, “Is this explanation sufficient?”

What Shen Zhixian wanted was merely to kick him out of the Xie Family. She nodded slightly, “It is sufficient.”

“What are you all standing around for? Take him away!” Xie Duo furrowed his brows.

Xie Jing was completely drained of strength. Everything happened in a flash, too quickly for him to even find the words to defend himself.

He thought Xie Lao was on his side, but suddenly being yelled at was unexpected, all so sudden and overwhelming, leaving him helpless like a puddle of mud, dragged away by two security guards…

Instantly, scornful and mocking laughter came from below, staring hard at Xie Lao as if suddenly realizing something, then bursting into laughter.

“Grandpa! You are formidable, truly formidable!”

“Haha…all the effort spent for her, how could I possibly outplay?”

“You’ve known about my dealings all along, you’ve known… I’m just a stepping stone for her, Shen Zhixian, right! Prepared only to advance her position!”

…

Xie Lao merely glanced at him indifferently, and then the security covered his mouth.

And the people below were left stunned:

So, the old master knew all along that he had slandered Shen Zhixian and did nothing for a long time. All these years of indulging him, boosting him, was it all to pave the way for Shen Zhixian’s rise today?

Jiang Jinsang bowed his head, continuously twirling the cup in his hands!

For Shen Zhixian to establish herself, even if people inwardly do not accept her status, they dare not disrespect her casually. This must involve a sacrifice to show that she is not to be trifled with, and Xie Jing…

was the chess piece chosen by Xie Lao for Shen Zhixian.

Previously, Jiang Cuo worried if Shen Zhixian would not act or if something unexpected happened. But in reality, there was no accident because if Shen Zhixian didn’t act, he wouldn’t act, and Xie Lao…

would act!

Xie Jing… ultimately could not escape!

Xie Lao’s intentions were apparent, and everyone’s backs went cold instantaneously, but he was indifferent to everyone’s gaze, just watching everyone below.

“Alright, a drama for everyone’s amusement, please enjoy your meal and don’t take it to heart.” The old master chuckled, facing inquiries, and others’ fear and dread, unconcerned.

He wanted everyone to know:

Shen Zhixian is one of the Xie Family, someone he would protect, even if it means sacrificing one or two people…

He! intends to elevate Shen Zhixian!

It was the first time Shen Zhixian saw Xie Lao in such a manner, beneath the calm and gentle exterior…

lay a blade for killing!

Uncompromisingly cutting, as if totally unrelated to Xie Jing.

“Zhixian, help me down.” Xie Lao smiled at her, his expression no different from usual.

Shen Zhixian immediately went over to support his arm, and the two slowly descended from the stage. Only then did the old master whisper:

“This period must have been hard for you. I let Xie Jing be as was waiting for the right moment. I roughly know all that he has done.”