Chapter 36.3: The Jiang Clan Makes a Comeback

　　Upon hearing that, a gloomy solemnness came over Jiang Dai’s face as she proceeded to give them a lesson.

　　It was only then did she use the rest of the afternoon to catch a good sleep.

　　Lost in her restful slumber, she was completely unaware of how the three men spent their day in great misery and torment.

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　　On the flight to Zurich, Father Jiang’s complexion and condition looked great.

　　Even, Mother Jiang’s mood was not as grave as before. Now that everything was well arranged, and the entire family was together, should they receive the worst possible news, they would face it together as a family.

　　Jiang Dai had done a fantastic job in taking care of her parents throughout the journey, where they would eat and sleep whenever they needed to. If they could not fall asleep, they would even play poker together.

　　As his eyes arched in a smile, Father Jiang commented, “Ever since little darling started dating, it has been a long time since we have last been on a family trip. Since Zurich has many beautiful attractions, we must visit them once I am done with my check-up.”

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　　At this juncture, Old Madame Huo’s mouth twitched. “I knew it. I have heard from the shareholders that your brother has been turning down numerous business deals as of late, and I assumed he was busy with something else. After all the fuss, it is because of that woman.”

　　Since Huo Shenli was the youngest, he had always been closer to his mum. Hence, he had developed a keen sense when it came to his mum’s tone and expressions.

　　It was abundantly clear from his mum’s tone when she mentioned Sister-in-Law that it was still harsh, but it was no longer as intensely indignant as before. It even seemed as though there were some……subtle changes.

　　As such, Huo Shenli decided to sound her out boldly. “Mum, nobody has ever mentioned to you that Jiang Dai has gone to Switzerland, so how did you know about it? Is it because no one has quarreled with you for ages? So, you are beginning to feel empty and lonely, so much so that you even miss her now?”

　　Seated at the head of the table, Father Huo nearly laughed out loud as he was listening to the conversation.

　　Old Madame Huo spat at him, “What utter nonsense! I have merely heard from someone that the best private hospital had discovered an issue with the body of Jiang Dai’s father. On top of that, that person had suggested for him to go to Switzerland, so I reckon it must not be an ailment of any sorts.” 

　　Father Huo stated solemnly, “Since he is getting on in years, it is inevitable for something like this to occur. Fortunately, they had discovered it in time, so it should not be too serious.”

　　As per what he gathered from what his dad said, Huo Shenli reckoned his mum had long since talked to Father Huo about this matter in private.

　　At present, Bao Li had finally managed to turn the corner and was on the rise. When it came to handling this matter, they should be keeping a low profile since it was related to the head of the Jiang family. His mum must have intentionally concerned herself with this, or else how would she be able to get hold of so many details?

　　With this in mind, he grew bolder. “Mum, what are you looking at so seriously on your phone?” 

　　Not expecting that her son, who was seated opposite, would suddenly target her phone, it left her aghast.

　　Before she had the chance to hide her phone, Huo Shenli stood up and extended his arm to snatch it out of her hand.

　　“Mum! Do you have a crush on Sister Dai? Why are you watching her live stream secretly?”

　　No one would have guessed Old Madame Huo, who had always had a bad relationship with her daughter-in-law, would actually be watching the recording of her live stream in private. Not only that, but she had also watched it on repeat several times.

　　Mustering sufficient courage, Huo Shenli tapped to open her Taobao app. It was no surprise when he discovered several paid orders. As such, he could not help but share it with his dad. “Dad, look! Not only has mum been watching Sister Dai’s live stream, but she has also purchased products that are worth over 20 thousand dollars to support her former in-laws’ business.”

　　With that, the cat was out of the bag. Knowing that there was no way for her to explain, Old Madame Huo could only feign calmness. “Tch. What do you know? Do you understand women? I am merely studying the current trends. Since this Bao Li has been so popular as of late, it has the capabilities to popularize domestic products. As such, this is often a topic during countless socialites’ and ladies’ discussions. Of course, I have to purchase some and study it to see whether they are worthy of being the beacon of domestic goods.”

　　At this juncture, Huo Shenli did not unmask his mum’s stubbornness to admit her wrongs.

　　Instead, Father Huo commented, “Bao Li’s share price is pretty good as of late. In terms of brand heritage and quality, Bao Li is an old brand over a century old. Hence, it wouldn’t be any worse off. Over the years, it is merely lacking a proper operation method of developing with time. Now that Jiang Dai has taken over the company, it has now stumbled upon the right track.”

　　Upon hearing that, Huo Shenli chuckled, “Dad, you also think that Sistar Dai is awesome, right?”

　　Father Huo continued, “Yes, her tricks and senses are considered the best among her peers. It was not easy for her to have defeated an unscrupulous company, like the Zhang clan. It sure was not an easy feat.”

　　Whereas for Old Madame Huo, her stubbornness continued to persist. “The market value of the Zhang clan is of a substantial amount, so she was merely able to get one up on them temporarily. It is still difficult to tell whether they will fall. She is far too young and brash to have utilized such a high-profile approach. It is easy for one to be taken advantage of when petty individuals, like the Zhang clan, set their eyes on them.”

　　As soon as the words left her mouth, Huo Shenli clapped his hands and laughed, “Mum, look at you. You are beginning to worry for others, but please reign it in slightly. So, you won’t get caught.”

　　Immediately right after, Old Madame Huo favored her son with a hard stare.

　　……

　　In order to keep the flight confidential, Jiang Dai had already encrypted the entire process.

　　Even so, Jiang Zhuyuan was still able to find out all of it.

　　On Tuesday night, Jiang Zhuyuan informed his father excitedly, “Dad, I have received credible news that our Jiang family may possibly be making a comeback.”

　　Confused, Second Uncle Jiang asked, “What do you mean?”

　　Jiang Zhuyuan narrowed his eyes and answered profoundly, “Back then, grandfather gave the majority of the shares to Uncle since he was the eldest son. Following the organization procedures, if the eldest son dies prematurely, a portion of the business should be handled by his brothers. You probably remember this regulation, don’t you?”

　　At the mention of ‘early death,’ Second Uncle Jiang was left astounded. “What’s wrong with your Uncle? Hasn’t he been enjoying his tea and growing flowers at home every day recently?”

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