Hearing this, Jiang Xing was immediately left speechless. His mouth opened and closed as he wanted to argue a few more points, but in the end, he helplessly shut it, realizing he couldn't find any strong reasons to refute his grandfather.
Indeed, judging by all the signs, Jiang Youli's performance had been top-notch, turning many things they had originally thought impossible into reality.
Therefore, it was absolutely not impossible for Jiang Youli to actually be "Lili Yuanshang."
But why was he so unwilling to believe it?
"To put it bluntly, you're all biased against Youli. Or perhaps, you're unwilling to admit how outstanding she is because it would prove you wrong."
Saying this, Old Master Jiang sighed and then turned to look at his granddaughter. "Youli, I ask you, are you truly the renowned novelist Lili Yuanshang that Jiang Xing spoke of?"
Jiang Xing looked extremely nervous.
Just as his grandfather had said, he was afraid of hearing Jiang Youli's confirmation!
Jiang Youli glanced at Jiang Xing, understanding what he feared, and replied candidly with a smile, "Grandfather, to be honest with you, I am indeed Lili Yuanshang."
Jiang Youli's words completely shattered Jiang Xing's last hope.
This time, he didn't doubt Jiang Youli again, as she had no reason to lie in front of their grandfather.
Realizing this, he found it hard to believe that his own younger sister was actually this exceptional!
If that was the case, his plan to buy the copyright from Lili Yuanshang was completely hopeless!
Old Master Jiang saw Jiang Xing's despair and his thoughts. "Jiang Xing, do you now see how terribly wrong you were? Do you see how wrong your parents and Jiang Zhao were?"
These two consecutive questions filled Jiang Xing with shame.
But Old Master Jiang wasn't done with him yet, revealing an even harsher reality: "There's something else I haven't told you. I've already promised Youli that if you fail to produce results this month, she will take over the management of Starlight Entertainment next month."
Hearing this, Jiang Xing's pupils dilated. "Grandfather..."
"Enough. My decision on this matter is final. There's no room for discussion. With less than half a month left, I don't know what results you can possibly produce." Old Master Jiang cut him off directly.
Jiang Xing knew his grandfather's temperament. He was a man of his word, focused solely on results and showed no leniency.
Before, without Jiang Youli, even if he couldn't achieve dazzling results at Starlight Entertainment, the old master only had him and Jiang Zhao as grandsons, with no other choice, so he could still bide his time and find other ways.
But now, with Jiang Youli here—unexpectedly excellent in every aspect—Grandfather would definitely be willing to gamble the Jiang family's future on her.
Zhang Susu breathed a sigh of relief; so this was what the old master wanted to say.
Jiang Xing deflated. "I understand, Grandfather."
As he was about to leave, Jiang Youli's voice came from behind him.
"Oh, Jiang Xing, do me a favor and pass a message to your dear sister, Jiang Yonghe."
"What message?" Jiang Xing had no energy left, his voice weak and listless.
Jiang Youli said teasingly, "Tell her that Zhou Yi is actually the sole heir of the prominent Zhou family in Jing City."
Hearing this, Jiang Xing was stunned, his expression almost cracking.
That Zhou Yi was actually the sole heir of the prominent Zhou family?!
Not only Jiang Xing, but Old Master Jiang was also rather surprised upon hearing this.
The Zhou family, like the Qi Family, were among the top-tier elite families in Jing City.
After Jiang Xing left, utterly dejected, Old Master Jiang still couldn't help but sigh and say, "Youli, I know you hold grievances against your second uncle, aunt, and their family, but some things shouldn't be taken too far."
Jiang Youli smiled. "Grandfather, as I've said, I never intended to take their lives. But that's on the condition they don't actively come after me."
"As long as you know your limits." Old Master Jiang knew that the more outstanding his granddaughter became, the less qualified he was to lecture her.
He had begun to sense that his granddaughter wasn't coveting the Jiang family's fortune. Or rather, even without inheriting the Jiang family's business, it wouldn't affect her in the slightest.
On the contrary, it was his Jiang family that needed this granddaughter if they wanted to remain undefeated in Jing City, where talented figures emerged one after another.
"Although you and the Qi Family's eldest young master weren't seriously injured in the car accident, regarding the engagement banquet, I'll still ask the Qi Family for their opinion on whether to postpone it."
Jiang Youli smiled. "I don't think it's necessary. I believe Qi Huan feels the same way."
Seeing her so confident, Old Master Jiang was first taken aback, then smiled helplessly. "You young people, when you're in love, you're always in such a hurry. Alright, I won't disturb your rest anymore, old man that I am. Your parents are here to look after you."
Jiang Yehan said solemnly, "Susu and I will take good care of Youli."
After seeing Old Master Jiang off, Zhang Susu's tense nerves finally relaxed.
However, she still didn't dare to let her guard down.
"I hope Mimi Zhixiang can find evidence that Jiang Zhao tampered with your car's brakes. Otherwise, given your second aunt's family's nature, they won't let the matter of the car accident rest until it's cleared up."
Jiang Yehan gently patted Zhang Susu's shoulder, comforting her. "Don't worry too much. I'll arrange for bodyguards outside Youli's hospital room these next two days, guarding it day and night. They won't have any opportunity."
"Alright." Hearing this, Zhang Susu felt slightly more at ease, but the anger in her heart still hadn't subsided. "If Jiang Zhao really did tamper with the brakes in Youli's car, then he deserved to be hit and killed!"
Jiang Youli laughed. "Mom, don't be angry, or you'll get more wrinkles. Let's just wait patiently for the head butler's investigation results. If Jiang Zhao really did tamper with the brakes, it won't be them settling scores with us; we'll be the ones settling scores with them."
Zhang Susu nodded, smiling back. "Alright, I'll listen to you. I won't be angry."
...
When Jiang Xing returned to the hospital room, Jiang Yangxu, who was waiting there, asked him bluntly, "What did your grandfather say to you?"
Jiang Xing looked pained, hesitating for a moment before speaking. "...Grandfather said if I don't produce results this month, he'll hand Starlight Entertainment over to Jiang Youli to manage."
As he said this, he couldn't bring himself to meet his father's gaze.
For his father, this was undoubtedly an unacceptable humiliation.
Sure enough, Jiang Yangxu's face darkened terribly, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly grew heavy.
"What?!" Qin Yulian was furious. "How outrageous! At a critical time like this, with Zhao'er in this situation, the old master actually makes such a decision! He's paying less and less attention to our family. Now, he only has eyes for your eldest uncle, aunt, and Jiang Youli!"
Jiang Yonghe quickly tried to comfort him. "It's okay, big brother. There's still a chance, right? If you meet Lili Yuanshang by the end of the month and successfully buy the copyright to her final novel..."
"There's no chance." Jiang Xing shook his head self-deprecatingly. Under his family's puzzled gazes, he had to tell them the fact they would find hard to accept. "Jiang Youli is Lili Yuanshang. She would never sell the copyright to me. Once she manages Starlight Entertainment, she can produce it herself."
"What?!" The one who found it hardest to accept was Jiang Yonghe. Her lips trembled, "So... Zhou Yi wasn't actually lying to me. That means I misunderstood him..."
"That's right... Yonghe, Jiang Youli specifically asked me to pass a message to you." At this point, Jiang Xing's expression became one of great reluctance, and his reaction only deepened Jiang Yonghe's unease.
