C10 10 You Are Not Qualified

He kept talking, but inside he was cursing up a storm. Once the contract is signed, he was determined to get rid of them!

“Where’s your dad?”

Chen Mengyao was still unsure if she should agree, so Xiao Tian asked for her, “He didn’t come?”

“My dad had something urgent, so he sent me to apologize to Yao and hopes my brother-in-law can forgive me. After all, we’re family, and there’s no point holding grudges overnight.”

Chen Wenchao felt so frustrated. He even apologized to this son-in-law. For the sake of the Chen family heir position, he endured it.

“You should go back.”

Xiao Tian shook his head and said, “You can’t make this decision. Get your dad to come and personally invite Yao back.”

Chen Wenchao was instantly furious. This was too much. He had already apologized, what more did they want?

“You... you can trust me, I can handle this.” Chen Wenchao held back the urge to lash out, speaking softly.

Chen Mengyao glanced at Xiao Tian, her face showing a hint of worry.

Chen Wenchao had come to apologize, maybe she should just go back with him. If they offended his father and son, what if they cut off the family’s support?

“I said, get your dad here, didn’t you hear me?”

Xiao Tian put down his utensils and said coldly, “You’re not qualified to invite Yao out, your dad has to come.”

His voice wasn’t loud, but to Chen Wenchao, it was like a clap of thunder.

The words sent a shiver down his spine.

"Xiao Tian, you've gone too far," Chen Wenchao couldn't hold back any longer, glaring at Xiao Tian.

"Too far?" Xiao Tian let out a cold laugh, standing up with a fierce glint in his eyes. The icy, indifferent gaze locked onto Chen Wenchao, scaring him out of his wits.

"Don't make me say it a third time!"

"You..." Chen Wenchao wanted to snap back, but fearing Xiao Tian might lash out again, he swallowed his words, shot him a fierce look, and slunk away.

Qin Yulian and Chen Mengyao exchanged worried glances.

"Wasn't that a bit much?" Given Chen Wenchao's vindictive nature, this wasn't over. They knew all too well what kind of people Chen Yong and his son were. If truly provoked, Old Madam Chen wouldn't lift a finger to help them.

"Don't worry," Xiao Tian said calmly. "Right now, they need us more than we need them. They can't stir up any trouble."

Easy for you to say, but what if they retaliate? Qin Yulian felt a wave of anxiety. This son-in-law of hers was nothing but a troublemaker, causing offense left and right without any real skills.

"Mom, don't worry. If they retaliate, I'll handle it," Xiao Tian reassured with a smile. If they came to apologize sincerely, that would be the end of it. But if they dared to play any tricks, he'd make sure they regretted ever crossing him.

Chen Qiang listened to the conversation outside, feeling incredibly anxious. To calm his nerves, he turned up the volume on the TV, finding a bit of solace in the noise.

"You don't understand them," Mengyao sighed. Her uncle always looked down on their family. Apologize and admit fault? No way.

"I don't want to understand them. I just want to understand you," Xiao Tian said, his eyes clear and fixed on her, making Mengyao feel flustered.

"Uncle, you..."

"Trust me, kiddo. I'll protect you and make sure nothing harms you."

That night, Mengyao tossed and turned, unable to sleep. The bright moonlight streamed in, and she instinctively glanced at the floor, meeting a pair of bright eyes.

"Uncle, why aren't you asleep?" Mengyao asked shyly.

"You're not asleep either."

With those words, the room fell silent.

"Don't take what my mom said to heart. She's all bark and no bite."

"I know," Xiao Tian chuckled. "Your mom's right, though. I can't just freeload. Once you're back at the company, I'll find a job."

"Back at the company?" Mengyao gave a bitter smile. "I'm afraid that's not possible. You don't know my uncle and cousin's temper."

Knock, knock, knock! Just then, there was another knock at the door.

The knock on the door was especially clear in the quiet night.

In the room next door, Chen Qiang was so startled he dove under the covers. Qin Yulian froze, her eyes wide with panic.

They’re here!

Chen Yong and his son have come to settle the score!

This is bad!

On the bed, Mengyao tensed up too. She walked to the living room, turned on the light, but hesitated to open the door.

Creak.

Qin Yulian opened the door and anxiously called out, “Who’s there at this hour?”

“Mom, just open the door and see,” Xiao Tian replied before she could stop him.

Xiao Tian swung the door open, revealing none other than Chen Yong and his son.

Seeing Xiao Tian at the door, Chen Yong’s smile froze, but he kept it up. “Oh, it’s you, Xiao Tian. Is Yao asleep? I came by to invite her back to work.”

Mengyao was stunned. Qin Yulian was too.

Chen Yong really showed up?

Xiao Tian gave Chen Yong a knowing look and stepped aside.

“Thank you!” Chen Yong quickly expressed his gratitude and walked in with Chen Wenchao. The moment they entered, they saw Mengyao standing there, slightly dazed.

“Yao, I meant to come by earlier, but something came up. Don’t be upset,” Chen Yong said, pointing to Wenchao. “This was all Wenchao’s fault. I gave him a good scolding on the way here. As the older brother, he should’ve protected his sister, not let Grandma fire you. It’s truly shameful.”

In the conversation, all the blame was shifted onto the shoulders of the Old Madam.

"I'm sorry, Yao. If anyone's at fault, it's me, your big brother," Chen Wenchao said. "But the company isn't at fault. Please don't let my mistakes affect everyone else there."

"Come back," he continued. "Tomorrow, I'll be waiting for you at the company entrance to explain everything in front of everyone. Please give your uncle another chance."

As he spoke, Chen Yong bowed, and Chen Wenchao quickly followed suit. The sincerity of the father and son was undeniable.

Seeing this, Mengyao was unsure of what to do with her hands. What should she do? She instinctively glanced at Xiao Tian, who nodded, giving her the answer she needed.

"Uncle, I'll come back," she agreed.

"Great," Chen Yong said with a smile. "I'll be waiting for you at the Fuhua Group entrance at 9 a.m. tomorrow."

With that, Chen Yong and his son left. Mengyao felt as if she were dreaming. Her uncle had actually come to personally ask her to return to work. It was unbelievable.

"Did Big Brother really come to ask Yao back?" Chen Qiang asked incredulously as he opened the door.

"He did!" Qin Yulian exclaimed excitedly. After all these years, she finally felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. Hearing Chen Yong humbly plead with Yao, she could barely contain her urge to shout with joy.

"That jerk finally needs something from us."

Seeing her parents' excited faces, Mengyao felt a mix of emotions. She had always known how much they suffered under her uncle's oppression. Today, they finally got a chance to stand up to him, even if just this once.

Meanwhile, Wenchao followed behind Chen Yong, not daring to utter a word. He could feel his father's simmering anger and was terrified of saying anything that might get him caught in the crossfire. Chen Yong's pride had taken a massive hit today, and the worst part was that it was all because of the son-in-law he had brought into the family. This infuriated him completely.

"Notify all employees to gather at the company entrance two hours early to welcome Mengyao!" Chen Yong's eyes were cold and calculating, like a snake lurking in the shadows. "And quietly spread the rumor that Mengyao and Zhang Qiubai are having an inappropriate relationship..."

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