Xu Tianzheng's face reflected a mix of shadows and light, harboring a deep sense of suffocation and discomfort inside.
If it were anyone else who dared to talk back and threaten him this way, even if he was slightly disadvantaged in status, he would have firmly refused today, and he would have insisted on Xu Xiaojiao taking over, no matter what it took.
But he was dealing with Mu Jinyu.
All the preparations he had made were intended to curry favor with Mu Jinyu and tie him to the Xu Family. If he stubbornly resisted to the end, wouldn't all his efforts have been in vain?
Therefore, Xu Tianzheng truly felt frustrated and aggrieved inside, but unfortunately, he simply had no way to handle Mu Jinyu.
Mu Jinyu completely ignored Xu Xiaojiao's fiery gaze. He couldn't care less about who came first or whose essence blood was trampled due to Xu Tianzheng's decision. He only knew that Xu Qingya was the only person in the Xu Family who gave him a good impression.
So, if he truly needed to choose someone from the Xu Family to manage the company's affairs, he would only choose Xu Qingya. Otherwise, he would rather find someone else himself.
The displeasure on Xu Tianzheng's face flashed momentarily before he turned to Xu Qingya with a beaming smile, saying, "Since Divine Doctor Mu has said as much, Qingya, you mustn't keep declining!"
"I..." Xu Qingya opened her mouth, intending to say something, but seeing her grandfather signaling to her, knowing that he was also helpless, she let out a soft sigh and replied, "Xiaoya understands."
Mu Jinyu put away the contract and said to Xu Qingya, "That's more like it. Oh, and the current name of the company is really unpleasant to the ear. We should change it. How about... Jinyu International Fashion?"
After saying this, Mu Jinyu nodded in satisfaction, adding, "Good, I like that name. Well then, Sister Xiaoya, I'll leave the company in your hands. Contact me if there's anything, and even if there isn't... well, you can still contact me. I'll be leaving now."
After leaving his mobile number with Xu Qingya, Mu Jinyu stylishly departed amidst the Xu Family's attempts to retain him.
After Mu Jinyu left.
The Xu Family.
Xu Xiaojiao retracted her venomous gaze, which had been fixed on the departing figure of Mu Jinyu, and was about to go back when Xu Tianzheng said to her, "Xiaojiao, Qingya, come to my study."
"Yes..."
Both of them responded, exchanged a glance, Xu Qingya's eyes flitting nervously, darting away lacking confidence, while Xu Xiaojiao's eyes burned with anger, envy, and hatred...
After exchanging looks with her, Xu Qingya was taken aback by the other's venomous glare, as if she wanted to tear her apart, and quickly diverted her gaze before heading swiftly towards the upstairs study.
Seeing this, Xu Xiaojiao inwardly cursed her for showing off but didn't dare lag half a step behind, for fear of being reprimanded by her grandfather for not showing enough enthusiasm.
They reached the second floor and came to the door of Xu Tianzheng's study together, where Xu Qingya gently knocked.
"Come in."
Xu Tianzheng's robust voice sounded from inside.
Only then did Xu Qingya open the door while Xu Xiaojiao, who had been glaring at her, immediately changed her expression, becoming calm and composed in an instant, following Xu Qingya into the study.
"Grandfather, you wanted to see us?"
Xu Qingya was about to speak when Xu Xiaojiao cut in with the question.
"Hmm."
Sitting behind the desk, Xu Tianzheng uttered a sound of acknowledgment, put down his book, and looked up at them before saying, "Xiaojiao, the company you were in charge of is now handed over to Divine Doctor Mu and Qingya. You need to let go of it quickly and finish the handover with Qingya soon. Don't mess up and delay the launch of the new cosmetics..."
Xu Xiaojiao had been extremely restraining her feelings of anger and frustration, but when she heard Grandfather calling her and Xu Qingya up, implying that she needed to hand over the company affairs to Qingya soon and warning her not to trip Qingya up, she couldn't hold back anymore. Her pretty face turned dark as she exclaimed, "Grandfather, you..."
Xu Tianzheng waved his hand and said calmly, "I know this seems unfair to you, you've also put a lot of effort into the company, but what can I do when Doctor Mu specifically asks for Qingya by name? Grandfather is also helpless. Alright, you don't need to say anymore. I understand your grievances, and I will compensate you for them. Later, I will find several companies even better than that one for you to choose from. You may leave for now."
Xu Xiaojiao hadn't managed to get a word out before Grandfather dismissed her, and inside she was incredibly frustrated.
But despite her reluctance and dissatisfaction, she had no choice but to bow her head to the helmsman of the Xu Family and say, "Yes."
After speaking, she left the study.
Watching Xu Xiaojiao leave, Xu Tianzheng then turned to look at Xu Qingya, who was standing by, looking somewhat nervous and uneasy. He said with a pleased expression, "Qingya, from now on, work well for Doctor Mu and try to make him fond of you..."
At that, Xu Qingya's nervous awkwardness faded away, her pretty face flushing red as an apple. She stammered, "Grandfather, you..."
"Hehe..." Xu Tianzheng laughed lightly when he saw her reaction, waved his hand to signal her not to be nervous, and continued cheerfully, "Grandfather is just saying. Whether he takes a liking to you still remains to be seen. What you need to do now is to help him expand and improve the company, to try to get rid of any prejudice he might have against our Xu Family and tie him to us sooner rather than later."
Seeing Grandfather not making jokes anymore, Xu Qingya responded seriously, "Grandfather, I understand."
"Mmm..." Xu Tianzheng wanted to give her a few more words of advice, but suddenly, there came a "thunk thunk" knocking at the door.
Then, the voice of the old butler came from outside, "Master, Doctor Edward has brought the equipment over, please prepare for a body check..."
"Mmm, I know, let them wait for a moment," Xu Tianzheng replied.
"Very well," the old butler departed.
Although Mu Jinyu had said his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was completely cured and he did indeed feel much better, Xu Tianzheng still wouldn't be completely at ease without scientific verification.
Therefore, immediately after Mu Jinyu left, he had contacted Doctor Edward to come and give him another body check.
Listening to the retreating footsteps of the old butler, Xu Tianzheng, concerned about his own health, was no longer in the mood to chat idly with Xu Qingya, his granddaughter with whom he wasn't very familiar. He then said, "Alright, Qingya, send me Doctor Mu's phone number."
"Yes, right away..." Xu Qingya promptly took out her phone and sent Mu Jinyu's phone number that he had just given her to her grandfather.
Receiving Mu Jinyu's phone number, Xu Tianzheng's mood improved significantly. He then told Xu Qingya, "Qingya, come and help me up. Let's go together."
As he spoke, Xu Tianzheng stood up, rubbing his sore back.
"Alright..." Xu Qingya quickly went over to support her grandfather, then they slowly made their way to the door. When she opened it, she saw Xu Xiaojiao hesitating near the doorway.
Xu Qingya wanted to greet her cousin but, fearing that it might be interpreted as gloating, she decided to remain silent after some thought.
As for Xu Tianzheng, he glanced at Xu Xiaojiao, aware of her thoughts, and said nothing, letting Xu Qingya support him as they headed for his room.
Xu Xiaojiao stood there, watching as Grandfather, without a word to her, walked away with Xu Qingya's support, her eyes filled with disbelief and her heart raging with jealousy.
The person holding Grandfather's arm had always been her, but now it was Xu Qingya!
Why? Why?!
All of this...
was Mu Jinyu's fault!