CHAPTER 627: CHAPTER 374: FATHER AND DAUGHTER’S DISCUSSION

The antique chestnut-red clock hanging on the wall, was acquired by Lian Fengnan from an antique auction for a high price, because Qiao Xiaowan liked it, Lian Fengnan gifted it to her.

Qiao Xiaowan liked this wall clock, not because it was expensive and elegantly designed, but because she loved the magnificent music played by the swinging pendulum, which felt like thick velvet. However, now, for the first time, she found the sound utterly annoying, as if it were a death knell.

She abruptly stood up, took a stool to stand on, and moved the wall clock to the guest room, then tightly closed the door of the guest room...

Lian Qinghua mechanically watched her fussing over it, without saying a word.

The housemaids had been sent home, and only the mother and daughter were in the entire house. Without the sound of the clock pendulum, the room was so quiet that even the sound of breathing seemed clear. Qiao Xiaowan couldn’t bear it anymore, anxiously grabbing Lian Qinghua’s arm: "Mom, if dad really wants a divorce, what will you do?"

The confidence Lian Qinghua had in the afternoon had vanished, she blankly looked at her daughter: "Xiaowan, it won’t happen. The Qiao Family wouldn’t allow your dad and me to get divorced for the sake of the future development, rest assured."

"But... but why has there been no news yet? It’s almost eleven o’clock, if it gets any later, Grandpa definitely wouldn’t want to disturb others, and if we wait until tomorrow morning, it’ll be too late." Qiao Xiaowan’s eyes began to redden: "It seems that I really hold no significance in Grandpa’s heart."

"I’ll call your Grandpa again." Lian Qinghua also lost her patience, she had already made a fierce statement, if her daughter’s problem wasn’t solved, she would divorce.

But she didn’t want to divorce Qiao Aimin, nor did she want to capitulate to him. It was because of her that the Qiao Family flourished, why should Qiao Aimin not value her?

Lian Qinghua dialed Lian Fengnan’s number, it was Lian Dongsheng, the butler, who answered, respectfully reporting that the Old Master just woke up, please wait a moment.

Five minutes later, Lian Fengnan’s sonorous voice came through: "Qinghua, calling me so early, what’s the matter? Are you bearing good news for dad?"

"Dad, the Qiao Family hasn’t given me any news yet, I’m worried, Qiao Aimin might really want to divorce me, I don’t want to divorce him, I was just scaring him, forcing him to comply, dad, you must help me..." As she spoke, Lian Qinghua started to cry.

"What have I taught you? No crying!" Lian Fengnan shouted sternly, then softened his voice: "Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare divorce. Which Huaxia person doesn’t want their descendants to prosper?

The Qiao Family just wants to use this opportunity to turn over a new leaf in front of us, with me here, how could they get their way? Remember, do not show any weakness in this matter, even if he really wants to divorce, then let him have it..."

"Dad!" Lian Qinghua wailed: "I won’t divorce! Absolutely not!"

"As a person nearly fifty years old, how can you still be so naive? If you capitulate, from now on, no one will respect or care about you. In the Qiao Family, you’ll just become a walking corpse.

And the relationship between the Lian Family and the Qiao Family would completely fall apart, we have helped them, yet would have to act according to their wishes—where in the world would such good things happen?

With the strength of the Moselle Family, just by spreading the word, which family wouldn’t come running to us, begging? Qinghua, even if he divorces you, he will come back, tail wagging, begging you to remarry.

By that time, your status in the Qiao Family will be completely different than now, listen to dad, you must hold your breath, maintain the initiative."

"Dad..." Lian Qinghua hesitated, "What you said, there won’t be any mishaps?"

Lian Fengnan asked: "If you were asked now to live in a poor village in a small house, enduring hardships and suffering, with no promising future for your descendants, would you agree?"

"Of course not!" Lian Qinghua answered without a second thought.

"That settles it then. The Qiao Family has had it too easy these years; they might have forgotten what it’s like not to have support. Let them experience that."

"Dad, what if... what if it doesn’t go as you expect?"

Lian Fengnan snorted: "His youngest brother might be able to handle it, but what about his second brother? Over fifty, if he doesn’t climb up now, that’s it for his life.

And Old Sir Qiao, he’s retiring next year. There’s no standout among the Qiao descendants. If they lose Moselle’s support, in ten years, the Qiao Family will surely vanish from Huaxia’s political landscape.

Do you think, once Old Sir Qiao figures it out, he’ll allow this to happen? Actually, he’s already realized it. He’s just banking on your feelings for Qiao Aimin, knowing that you’re just bluffing to intimidate them, and that’s why he’s unafraid.

It’s not that they don’t care about Xiao Wan, it’s their rigid thinking that’s the issue. I despise such antiques; power speaks everything, what’s the use in pretending to be upright?

Tell Xiao Wan she’s doing the right thing. To get what she wants, she must stop at nothing. There’s nothing scary about failing; just take the lesson and start over. My granddaughter, Xiao Wan, isn’t that easy to knock down.

As for that Ye Xuan, if she wants him, just snatch him away. If she really can’t get him, I’ll help Xiao Wan find a better way to deal with him, make him regret it for the rest of his life..."

"I’ll pass the phone to Xiao Wan, you talk to her." Lian Qinghua interrupted her father, handing the phone to her daughter.

With Old Lian’s forceful encouragement, a smile emerged on Qiao Xiaowan’s face. After hanging up the phone, she hugged Lian Qinghua’s neck and said, "Mom, love really does blind people. Grandpa’s analysis has really lightened my heart."

"The bystander sees the clearest." Lian Qinghua glanced at her watch, sighing, "Xiao Wan, it looks like we really need to pack our bags and leave for a while."

Qiao Xiaowan pondered, "Mom, Grandpa said that Dad will definitely beg you to come back within half a month. I think you shouldn’t go. Dad can’t leave the country anytime due to his status. You should stay in the country."

"How can I rest assured letting you go alone? Anyway, he has Grandpa’s phone number. Mom can fly back if necessary." Lian Qinghua sighed, "I just hope he doesn’t rush to finalize the divorce procedures, otherwise, it’s going to be enough of a hassle..."

"Mom..." Qiao Xiaowan interrupted her, "What kind of women did Dad use to like? Are you sure he won’t go look for one of them? Even if what Grandpa said is true, I still think you shouldn’t finalize the divorce certificate with Dad. Separation seems more secure."

"Let’s see how it goes. No matter how much we discuss, it all depends on Dad’s attitude. Grandpa is right. If Mom gives in this time, in the future, at the Qiao’s, Mom will be deemed redundant..."

While they were whispering, the door opened, and Qiao Aimin appeared at the doorway.

"Dad, you’re back." Qiao Xiaowan quickly greeted.

Lian Qinghua looked at Qiao Aimin indifferently: "What are you doing back?"

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