The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun’s expression was indifferent.

“Whether they agree or not, the Yao family is finished. Yao De, being a smart man, should understand this,” he said.

“If they agree, Yao Xiaoyu might have her sentence reduced. If he trusts me, she won’t even have to go to jail. If they don’t agree, the Yao family will still be finished, but Yao Xiaoyu will have to pay the price as well.”

“As for whether Yao De and Li Chunlian want to save their daughter, and whether they can persuade Yao Zhenshu, that’s their problem,” Xiao Shun said, raising an eyebrow.

He couldn’t help but think to himself, dealing with the Yao family was as easy as crushing an ant given his current influence in Stillwater, so why go through all this trouble…

How idle he must be.

“Bastard!”

As expected, Yao Zhenshu flew into a rage after hearing Xiao Shun’s four conditions, hurling his cup directly at Yao De.

A “clang” sounded as the cup shattered on the floor.

“Arrogance! How dare an insignificant creature spout such evil words! Is this also Yao Jianguo’s intention?” Yao Zhenshu, filled with anger, pointed at Yao De and roared, “Why didn’t you tear his mouth apart on the spot?”

“If Yao Jianguo doesn’t speak, it means he agrees. Xiao Shun said that as long as we agree, my daughter can be spared, and we have no other way,” Yao De said, staring at Yao Zhenshu blankly.

Clearly, he was hoping that Yao Zhenshu would agree. As long as he could keep Yao Xiaoyu from going to jail, he was even willing to take the blame for her. She was his only daughter.

“Your daughter? The Yao family is facing such a situation, and instead of focusing on solving the crisis, you’re only thinking about how to save your daughter? Are you still my son, a descendant of the Yao family? Get out! Get out!” Yao Zhenshu trembled with anger, cursing loudly.

“Grandfather, don’t get angry. Take care of your health.” Yao Han hurriedly stepped forward to support Yao Zhenshu.

“Father, how can you say that? Xiaoyu is also doing it for the Yao family, for the company. What’s wrong with trying to get her out? She’s your granddaughter, and she’s suffering in the detention center right now,” Yao De said, looking straight into Yao Zhenshu’s eyes.

“What? You think the Yao family is about to fail, and you don’t see me, your father, in your eyes? Daring to contradict me?”

“I’ll tell you that without the Yao family, you are nothing. Without me, you’re just a bunch of useless people. How would you lead the comfortable life you are leading now, driving luxury cars, living in big houses? Since you’re enjoying the benefits brought by the Yao family, it’s only right that you pay a little,” Yao Zhenshu said emotionally, slamming the table as he sat down with Yao Han’s help.

“Let me tell you, even if I die, I will never agree to that little creature’s conditions. Let him give up that idea as soon as possible,” Yao Zhenshu continued, “As for Yao Xiaoyu, I will do my best. If it doesn’t work, she will just have to suffer.”

Yao De and Li Chunlian said in unison, “Father?!”

“Shut up, all of you get out!” Yao Zhenshu pointed to the door outside imperiously.

Yao De and Li Chunlian exchanged glances, and left the Yao family ancestral home indignantly.

It was late at night, and the people outside had dispersed. After avoiding a few reporters, they got into the car.

“What did father mean by what he said just now?” On the way back, Li Chunlian watched the road ahead with cold eyes, her voice devoid of any emotion.

“Can’t you hear? He plans to sacrifice our Xiaoyu,” Yao De replied, gritting his teeth as he drove.

He couldn’t believe those words came from his father’s mouth. That was his own granddaughter, the one he had been praising at the factory just a few days ago. Now she had become a sacrificial pawn!

“What will he do? Push all the problems to Xiaoyu and clear the company and the Yao family’s relationship?” Li Chunlian asked thoughtfully.

Yao De was silent for a moment before replying, “To protect the Yao family, to protect himself, it’s something my father is capable of doing.”

“This is not fair. If the company makes money, everyone shares it. Why should our Xiaoyu take the blame when something goes wrong? Are there no men in the Yao family?” Li Chunliansaid, her eyes red, like an angry tigress.

“If I could, I would rather go to jail for my daughter,” Yao De said, his eyes moistening.

“There will be a way. Let’s wait and see.”

“Wait for what? You just said it. Father clearly plans to sacrifice our daughter,” Li Chunlian said.

“What do you suggest we do then?”

Li Chunlian pondered for a moment.

“Do you trust Xiao Shun’s words? Can he really protect our daughter?”

“He does have some abilities. The formula is his, so naturally, he has a way. If he is willing to help those consumers get well, Xiaoyu could at least get a lighter sentence. We don’t know who those thousand consumers are. Some of them might be powerful people that even the Yao family can’t afford to offend.”

“If their illness doesn’t get better and they get angry, they might even take Yao Xiaoyu’s life. It’s not an exaggeration,” Yao De said.

The pricing of Golden Essence was not low. Those who were willing to spend money on it were generally white-collar workers or seniors with some economic strength. It was hard to say who these people were.

“Except for the fourth condition that requires my father to appear in person, we can handle the others ourselves. If my father is not there, won’t the fourth condition disappear?” Li Chunlian said thoughtfully after a long time.

Screech!

A brief sound of tires skidding on the surface broke the silence.

Yao De’s car stopped by the side of the road.

He slowly turned his face, looking at Li Chunlian with astonishment.

“What are you talking about? What nonsense are you spouting!”

“Father is old. At this age, his health can easily fail. Even a flu could be fatal,” Li Chunlian said, staring straight ahead without daring to meet his eyes.

Sensing that Yao De was not going to continue to argue, Li Chunlian gathered her courage.

“If father passes away and there’s no will, you, as his biological son, are the first in line to inherit. You will be the next head of the Yao family, and everything else will fall into place,” Li Chunlian said clearly.

Yao De gripped the steering wheel tightly, making a rustling noise. But his mind was in chaos.

Killing one’s father was an act against the natural order since ancient times. But if he had to choose between his daughter and his father, it was indeed a tough choice.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

Li Chunlian continued, “Xiaoyu is our daughter, and she’s just in her twenties. She has decades of good life ahead of her. You don’t want her to spend her whole life in jail, do you? But father is already in his seventies. Even if he lives to a hundred, it’s only about twenty more years…”

“As long as Xiao Shun can really save Xiaoyu, I can kneel and bow to Liu Yunxiang, or even Yao Cen for Xiaoyu.”

“You think about it.”

“He is my father, no matter what…” Yao De said, frowning deeply.

“Despite his constant disdain for me, he has not mistreated us over the years.”

“If you can’t do it, I’ll find a way,” Li Chunlian said.

Yao De stared at her for a long time.

“You don’t have to look at me like that. Just like you said, you would be willing to go to jail for your daughter, and I could kill for her,”

Li Chunlian swallowed, mentioning the word “kill” made her feel a bit guilty.