[I was very angry when I saw someone bullying her. Why? — Tan Zixi]
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In Tan Zixi's world, anything he sets his sights on is considered his own.
Since it belongs to you, it means that hurting the other party is harming yourself.
Such things must be resolutely stopped. Anyone who dares to go forward without fear of death will be killed.
But right now, he simply has a good impression of Xunmi and admires this girl.
Perhaps it was her smile that attracted me, or perhaps it was her proud spirit that amazed me.
All of this made him unconsciously pay attention and stare.
After a long silence, no one stepped forward to speak, and everyone's eyes darted around, looking somewhat guilty.
Actually, they are also suffering in their hearts. They only know about Miss Qin's deeds from what others have told them.
The saying "three men can make a tiger" probably describes this situation now.
If you really want someone to talk about it, I really don't know where to begin.
There was silence on this side, but Qin Huai Se almost lost her temper.
Everything she had planned had not gone as she wished. How could she accept this, especially with the person in her heart still around?
"Sister, I know you don't want to admit those things, and I believe you definitely didn't do them."
"But there's no smoke without fire. Eventually, the rumors got out, and they weren't anything nice."
"Today is such a wonderful day, and it's also my sister's most important coming-of-age ceremony. Let's not listen to those foul words."
She blinked her pitiful big eyes, looking timidly at Xunmi, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, seemingly very uneasy.
Xunmi almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't from anger, it was from disgust.
Does this idiot really think everyone here is stupid, or does she think everyone is still on her side?
Such blatant slander and mockery—even a fool would notice something amiss.
What does it mean to say today is a good day? Don't listen to those foul words.
Sure enough, it's no exaggeration to say that scheming women are really good at playing tricks.
"Heh... Is that so? Since you know today is an important day for me, why did you still come here?"
"Do you think I'm as blind as that CEO Qin who was completely fooled by you? You're stupid."
Xunmi's disdain and contempt were completely undisguised; the slight upturn of his lips was staring directly at Qin Huai se, as if he were looking at an ant.
"Qin Xunmi, she is your own sister. What kind of attitude is this? Apologize to your sister."
Qin Sheng was furious; his chest heaved, and his face was flushed red.
This eldest daughter, who is usually so obedient and does whatever he says, is acting so disobediently today, daring to talk back to him.
I originally wanted to wait until after today to announce that my younger daughter had joined the company, but now it seems there's no need to give face to my older daughter.
Tan Zixi expressed his displeasure, saying that as his biological father, how could he be so biased?
Just as he was about to speak, he noticed that Xunmi tugged at his hand and shook her head at him when he looked over.
Tan Zixi instinctively reached out and squeezed back, only to find that it felt incredibly soft to the touch.
Like cotton, it's comfortable and has a subtle warmth.
My mind instantly filled with blooming flowers; the feeling was both exciting and alluring.
His facial expression remained unchanged, but he was actually utterly astonished.
I noticed subtle changes in the aura of the people around me; it wasn't obvious, but it was there.
A glint of light flashed in her eyes; it seemed she had unintentionally increased the male lead's favorability.
"Since President Tan is here today, I'd like to take this opportunity to announce two things to everyone."
"As I just mentioned, my daughter Qin Huai Se has officially returned to the Qin family."
"The second thing is that my daughter will join the company after she comes of age, and I hope everyone will support her then."
Qin Sheng, with the air of an unyielding yet kind and loving father, pulled Qin Huai se along, his smile radiating pride.
The father and daughter, still immersed in their own world, were completely unaware of the profound impact of these words.
At the coming-of-age ceremony of his eldest daughter, who is also the heir, the head of the Qin family announced that his illegitimate daughter would not only return to the Qin family but also join the company after she came of age. What does this mean?
Almost everyone understands that this is a blatant attempt to discredit Miss Qin.
It was also telling Miss Qin that she might not be the heir to the Qin family.
The crowd gathered in twos and threes, talking quietly, most of them looking at Miss Qin with pity.
But when they looked at the man next to her, they paused for a moment, then began to gloat.
This is going to be interesting. How could President Tan let the person he has his eye on be bullied?
Indeed, Tan Zixi was determined to take good care of the person he was going to take care of, and he also had some inexplicable feelings for her. How could he allow others to bully her?
"President Qin is really joking. The heir of the Qin family hasn't even joined the company yet."
"You can't wait to let an illegitimate daughter in. Aren't you afraid the company's stock will plummet?"
He had absolutely no liking for this muddle-headed old man, and he loathed that hypocritical woman even more.
But the words were still spoken very politely, and a brief mention was made, which is understandable for a large company.
Even the slightest disturbance can cause serious injury, let alone something as significant as this.
Some shareholders may not care about your family's affairs, but some business partners will first consider your character when deciding on their future.
Qin Sheng's face froze, and Qin Huai se cried—this time, she was truly heartbroken.
"Brother Zixi, how could you do this? I didn't want to compete with my sister for the position of heir."
"Father didn't mean anything by it, how can you say that?"
Her face was filled with disbelief, and her eyes were already red from crying. At that moment, she looked so frail and delicate that she needed to be pitied.
Tan Zixi frowned, his eyes growing even colder.
"Who are you? Don't act like we're old acquaintances. I don't know you."
Xunmi almost couldn't help but clap and cheer; she never knew the male lead could be so sharp.
She really wanted to say that she wasn't actually that familiar with him, sigh.
However, Xunmi didn't say anything; she just watched the farce unfold and found it utterly ridiculous.
"Since President Qin has said so, I, Qin Xunmi, am not one of those ill-mannered people who would want to die or live."
"Then please have Ms. Qin, your dear daughter, and your lawyer wait for me at the company at 10 a.m. tomorrow."
Since things have come to this point, she doesn't need to hold back.
Don't talk to her about eighteen years of affection; she'll find it ironic.
Eighteen years, not eight, not ten, and the result is still the same. What is there to remember?
Some people, though bound by blood, can inflict deep wounds; others, though unrelated by blood, are as close as brothers.
Just like right now, Qin Sheng and Tan Zixi!
Xunmi stood up, and Tan Zixi followed suit, looking at her with some concern.
Having made up his mind, he realized that the head of the Qin family was truly getting old and couldn't distinguish between good and bad.
When you get home, tell his mother that she should be more discerning in the future.
"Now, please leave. You are not welcome in my Qin family."