Mentioning that he had no right to inherit the family fortune, Jiang Xing's expression was equally filled with grief and indignation, unable to accept it. He simply couldn't understand why Grandfather had to be so ruthless!
Perhaps, just as Mother said, Grandfather had been possessed by evil spirits or cursed!
With a grave expression, Jiang Xing said, "Mom, perhaps your guess is right! Grandfather must have either been cursed by Jiang Youli or put under some kind of mental control! Doesn't Jiang Youli know medicine? She often treats Grandfather's headaches. Maybe she took the opportunity to do something to him!"
Qin Yulian thought her son's analysis made perfect sense. The way that wretched girl drove away those poisonous insects and snakes last night was far too horrifying and bizarre, making it impossible not to suspect her.
She said anxiously, "If that's really the case, then we must stop it immediately. We can't let that wretched girl do as she pleases. Otherwise, it won't be long before the entire Jiang family fortune falls into her hands!"
Mentioning this, she suddenly realized, "I suspect your uncle and aunt have also been mentally controlled or cursed by her, probably when they went to Jianshan Village to pick her up. Otherwise, why would they dote on Jiang Youli so foolishly, and she's not even their biological daughter!"
Jiang Xing said seriously, "In any case, we need to find someone quickly to diagnose Grandfather and figure out whether he's been possessed or cursed, to make him come to his senses."
"But what if it's not Jiang Youli? I'm afraid it will only make your grandfather more disappointed in our family..." Qin Yulian was somewhat worried.
From the moment Grandfather abandoned them, Jiang Xing had already decided not to cling to any familial affection. "If it's not her, then we still have to find a way to make it seem true. We must pin this crime on Jiang Youli!"
Having found a way to deal with Jiang Youli, Qin Yulian perked up and said, "Tomorrow, I'll go find someone. Xing'er, you take your sister Yonghe to the auction house to find the Poison Doctor and resolve the residual poison in her body."
"Alright," Jiang Xing nodded.
Jiang Yonghe, who had remained silent, covered her face, her eyes filled with intense hatred.
This time, she was determined to make Jiang Youli die without a proper burial place!
Listening to the conversation between Qin Yulian and Jiang Xing, Jiang Zhao on the hospital bed struggled to wake up and stop his mother and older brother. He wanted to tell them to stop targeting his younger sister Jiang Youli, that Jiang Yonghe was the biggest hidden danger.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he struggled, it was useless. He still couldn't open his eyes or speak.
He could only pray in his heart that his younger sister Jiang Youli would escape danger, and that his older brother Jiang Xing and his parents would soon see Jiang Yonghe's true colors.
...
The next day.
While having breakfast, Jiang Youli received a message from Qi An'an.
[Good morning, future sister-in-law! Any plans for today?]
Jiang Youli was surprised by Qi An'an's initiative. She had thought that after adding each other as friends, they would just be contacts gathering dust in the list. She hadn't expected Qi An'an to actually start a conversation.
Jiang Youli replied to her.
[Planning to go to the largest auction house in Jing City. Interested in joining?]
Receiving Jiang Youli's reply, Qi An'an immediately sprang up from her bed like a carp leaping out of water. Holding her phone excitedly, she shouted:
"Oh my god! Oh my god! The goddess actually invited me to the auction house! What kind of heavenly treat is this!"
She quickly replied: [Interested! Absolutely interested! Where should I wait for you?]
After a short while, Jiang Youli replied again:
[Send me your address. I'll come pick you up then.]
"Oh my god! Oh my god! The goddess is even coming to pick me up personally! What kind of VIP treatment is this!"
After she cheered, Qi An'an wasted no time sending her home address to Jiang Youli, along with an extremely expectant emoji.
After waiting a bit and confirming no more messages were coming, Qi An'an finally put down her phone and jumped out of bed.
"Hurry up, brush my teeth, wash my face, and then put on some beautiful makeup! Can't embarrass the goddess!"
...
Seeing Jiang Youli put down her phone, Zhang Susu sitting opposite her teased with a smile, "Chatting with Qi Huan again so early in the morning."
Jiang Youli smiled and said, "Not Huanhuan, it's Qi An'an."
"Qi An'an?" Zhang Susu was somewhat surprised. "The only daughter of the Qi family's second child, Qi Xiuhua?"
Jiang Youli nodded.
Zhang Susu also had some understanding of the Qi family. The Qi family's second child, Qi Xiuhua, had always remained neutral. Now her daughter was getting close to Youli—did this mean she intended to side with Qi Huan?
That was quite good.
Right now, Qi Huan had just been betrayed by his younger brother, and his father, Qi Tianxiang, was the kind of man who bullied his own family and couldn't see things clearly. It would be enough if he simply didn't hold Qi Huan back, let alone help him. After all, Qi Huan was left somewhat isolated and unsupported within the Qi family.
No matter how exceptionally intelligent Qi Huan was, right now he was probably outnumbered and outmatched.
Once Youli and Qi Huan got married and became husband and wife, they would similarly become targets. Having one more Qi family member on their side would also mean one more layer of protection for Youli.
And there was another important point...
Noticing the glistening tears in her beautiful new mother's eyes, Jiang Youli put down her spoon and quickly asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Zhang Susu shook her head, a bit embarrassed. "It's nothing. I was just thinking about how you're getting married soon, and now you've also made a new friend. I'm so happy. Before, I was always worried you wouldn't adapt to life here. I was even more worried that your second uncle and his family would smear your reputation, making people who don't know you reject and dislike you, preventing you from integrating into high society."
Jiang Youli found it both funny and touching. Her beautiful new mother really worried too much about her. "Mom, this is just the beginning. In the future, I'll make even more friends in Jing City."
Zhang Susu nodded. "Yes, my daughter is so outstanding. You'll definitely make many more new friends in the future."
After finishing breakfast, Zhang Susu asked, "Youli, what are your plans for today?"
A hint of cunning flashed in Jiang Youli's eyes. "Mom, have you forgotten my bet with Third Aunt? Of course, I'm going to find Grandfather to be a witness, so that aunt of mine can kneel down and apologize to me. And then, I'll go to the largest auction house in Jing City."
...
Western District Villa.
"O-old Master..."
Hearing the doorbell, the Western District deputy butler walked to the main gate outside the villa courtyard. He found not only Jiang Youli and Zhang Susu but also Old Master Jiang and the head butler. He hurriedly opened the large iron gate.
"Old Master, why have you come here so early in the morning?"
Jiang Youli looked at the deputy butler and said with a cold laugh, "The night before last, you were extremely disrespectful towards me. I said I would have you expelled from the Jiang family. Well, here I am."
The Western District deputy butler was stunned at first. Seeing that Old Master Jiang did not deny it, he broke out in a cold sweat.
"Old Master, I..." The Western District deputy butler wanted to explain and plead.
Unfortunately, Old Master Jiang gave him no chance to explain and directly instructed, "Have the head butler settle your wages, and then you may leave."
Knowing there was no room for negotiation, the Western District deputy butler didn't struggle pointlessly. He just glared at Jiang Youli resentfully before leaving.
Hmph! Once Second Master Jiang takes control of the Jiang family fortune, he will definitely rehire me!
He believed in Second Master Jiang!
Entering the villa's main hall, Qin Yulian, dressed exquisitely, happened to be walking down the stairs carrying a luxury handbag. Seeing the Old Master, Jiang Youli, and Zhang Susu, she immediately had a bad feeling.
"Dad, what brings you and the others to our Western District villa so early in the morning?"
"Where is Jiang Li?" Old Master Jiang walked into the main hall, settled onto the sofa, and asked in a low, grave voice.
