Hearing these words, the three members of the Shao family were stunned.
Shao Zhengkang was the first to ask, "Xiao Jun, what did you say? Your injuries were inflicted by Xiao Xu? Why would she hit you, you're her cousin!"
"Wuwuwu, Third Uncle, it's precisely because I'm her cousin that she hit me," Shao Jun said tearfully, covering his face. "She can't stand us Shaos, as you all know, and her attitude towards our family has always been cold and harsh. Today, Grandma asked me to apologize to her, so I went to the small restaurant she runs. The waitresses were all watching. She directly gave me a cold shoulder."
"I told her Grandma sent me to apologize to you. Do you know what she said? She said that old hag still has the nerve to apologize? If she comes herself, I might consider it."
Shao Jun fabricated the story without batting an eye, looking at Old Madam Shao with feigned anger. "Grandma, listen to what she said!"
At this moment, Old Madam Shao's face, full of wrinkles, was grim.
She slammed the table and coldly demanded, "Did Shao Xu really say that?!"
"Yes, Grandma. How would I dare to speak nonsense in front of you? I guess she's still holding a grudge from last time I went to Second Uncle's house to move things," Shao Jun nodded, speaking with a wronged tone.
"Hmph, disrespectful and ignorant!"
Old Madam Shao said coldly, "Then what about your injuries? In broad daylight, how dare she hit someone?"
Mentioning this made Shao Jun even more aggrieved. "It was alright when she cursed me, but she cursed you. So I taught her a few words, telling her not to disrespect Grandma. She said she's not my Grandma, I have nothing to do with the Shao family, and to get lost!"
"I had Grandma's instructions in mind, thinking I had to resolve this rift no matter what."
"But but but! I never expected it! She actually sent people to drive me out and beat me up! She even told me she'd beat me up every time she saw me!"
Shao Jun squeezed out a few more tears, wiping them away as he looked pitifully at Old Madam Shao.
Old Madam Shao's face turned green with anger, and she gasped for breath. "Truly unfortunate for the family! How could the Shao family have such a troublemaker!"
"Mom, please don't get too angry and harm your health."
Shao Zhengchang quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Old Madam Shao. "Don't worry, even without Shao Xu, our family won't be affected. Tomorrow I'll sign the contract with Eurasia Group. By then, perhaps Shao Xu will be the one begging us."
"Yes, for tomorrow's project, you must ensure everything is foolproof. Zhengchang, the future of our Shao family depends on your branch," Old Madam Shao said faintly.
Hearing this, Shao Zhengchang's old face showed an excited smile. The Old Madam's words clearly indicated that she would favor his family in the future division of assets.
"Mom, don't worry, I definitely won't disappoint you."
Seeing Shao Zhengchang's demeanor, Shao Zhengkang was displeased and said sarcastically, "Big Brother, don't forget the Jin family's influence in Jiangcheng. Huangqi Group controls eighty percent of Jiangcheng's economy. Offending Shao Xu means offending the Jin family. A mere Eurasia Group project is nothing compared to that."
"The Jin family..."
A hint of hesitation appeared on Old Madam Shao's face. She looked at Shao Zhengchang and his son. "Yesterday, Qingqing and I both saw the Jin family's madam wearing that jade bracelet. That indicates Shao Xu and Young Master Jin haven't broken up. If Shao Xu says anything to Young Master Jin..."
Just then, Shao Jun suddenly spoke, "Don't worry! Grandma!"
"Shao Xu and Young Master Jin broke up long ago. Young Master Jin already has a new girlfriend. How could he still be with her? At most, Madam Jin might still have contact with Shao Xu, but as for Young Master Jin, that's absolutely impossible!"
His confident words surprised the other three.
Shao Zhengkang questioned, "Xiao Jun, where did you hear this? Shao Xu and Young Master Jin haven't reconciled, but she's on close terms with Madam Jin?"
"Third Uncle, my friend saw Young Master Jin with another woman at a bar. And that woman looked very much like Shao Xu before. It makes sense, doesn't it? Young Master Jin is so rich, how could he be hung up on just Shao Xu?"
Shao Jun sneered. "As for Madam Jin, her wearing the bracelet Shao Xu gave her shows their relationship is probably quite good. But..."
"But what?" Old Madam Shao asked.
"But Huangqi Group is ultimately managed by Young Master Jin, so it's difficult for us to get close to him."
Shao Jun analyzed seriously.
His words caused everyone present to fall silent.
Suddenly, Old Madam Shao spoke, "Even so, we cannot easily let this opportunity pass. Even a tiny bit leaked from Huangqi Group is enough for our Shao family to soar."
"Grandma, what's your good idea?" Shao Jun asked curiously.
"Heh heh," Old Madam Shao sneered, narrowing her eyes. "Since we can't get through Shao Xu, we'll bypass her and approach Madam Jin directly. If relatives come to visit, Madam Jin wouldn't refuse them, would she?"
"But what if Shao Xu says something..."
Shao Zhengchang worried.
"She's not that foolish to proactively tell Madam Jin that she's on bad terms with her family."
Old Madam Shao said faintly, "Who would proactively publicize complex family relationships? Moreover, she's the one who most wants to maintain a good image in front of Madam Jin, isn't she?"
Listening to this, Shao Zhengchang, his son, and Shao Zhengkang all realized the truth!
That's right!
It was perfectly reasonable for Old Madam Shao to visit Madam Jin. Even if Shao Xu didn't want it, for the sake of appearances, she would have to swallow her pride!
By then, their Shao family would have already reaped the benefits!
"Grandma, that's brilliant! This move is truly ingenious!"
Shao Jun looked at Old Madam Shao excitedly, feeling overjoyed in his heart.
On one hand, he didn't have to force a smile at Shao Xu's icy face. On the other hand, he could benefit from Shao Xu's connection! Crucially, she couldn't say anything even if she knew, she could only suffer in silence!
Hahaha! Old ginger is still the spiciest!
However, his injuries today shouldn't go unpunished... Thinking of this, a sinister thought flashed through Shao Jun's mind.
"Grandma, my injuries... are we just going to let Shao Xu get away with it?"
Shao Jun said aggrievedly, "Besides, she cursed you. I think even if you can't control her, Grandma, you should at least tell Second Uncle. Otherwise, if she beats me up every time she sees me, how will I get by in Jiangcheng in the future?"
Shao Zhengchang couldn't help but speak up for his son, frowning. "Mom, Second Uncle has taught Xiao Xu too poorly. Xiao Jun is her cousin no matter what, and you are her grandmother... sigh!"
"I understand."
Old Madam Shao said grimly, "That useless Second Son, and his daughter who doesn't know how to teach. I'll tell him."
Hearing this, Shao Jun was immediately satisfied.
He sneered inwardly, thinking, "Heh heh, Shao Xu, you keep acting high and mighty, I'll make sure you pay!"