A second chance with my billionaire husband

Chapter 1774 - 402: Leaving Others Grounds for Criticism, Forcing Gratitude

Ji Yunya put the phone back on the table and looked up at the visitor.

"The evidence is conclusive, Lady Meng and Miss Meng will face punishment, but I’m afraid Mr. Meng won’t let it rest. He’s already contacted quite a few people these past two days, and today he’ll be coming to see Old Master Yan."

"Letting them go to jail is too easy for them." Yun Ya curled her lips into a cold smile. Despite the animosity between the Meng and Yan families, they were still in-laws. Although the Meng family was at fault first, if she acted too ruthlessly, it might give others something to criticize. Yun Ya always knew how to put on a public face, and she didn’t mind showing some magnanimity.

She wanted the Meng family to hate her but still feel grateful to her.

Jiang Xiang glanced at Yun Ya, "What does Miss Ji want to do?"

"Come to see Great-grandfather? That’s fine, I welcome him with open arms."

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The pine and bamboo were lush and green at Rongju Garden, apricot blossoms climbed over the walls, blooming brightly and beautifully in the spring breeze.

Yun Ya personally tended to Old Master Yan, giving him his medicine. Once he was asleep, she quietly left the room, carefully closing the door behind her.

"Miss Ji, you’ve worked hard." Yan Fu appeared behind Yun Ya, speaking in a deep voice.

Among so many descendants of the Yan family, not one measured up to Miss Ji, who hadn’t even entered the family yet. It was understandable that the old master cherished her.

"Uncle Yan, there’s no need to be so formal. Great-grandfather just fell asleep, and he’ll sleep until the evening. Remember not to let him eat too much at dinner...."

Yan Fu nodded.

Yan Fu escorted Yun Ya to the entrance of Rongju Garden, where a man in his fifties approached, exuding elegance, with intelligence and restraint visible behind his glasses.

"Mr. Meng?" Yan Fu respectfully spoke, "Are you here to see the old master? Unfortunately, he just took his medicine and is asleep."

Meng Changsheng’s gaze fell on Yun Ya, who didn’t miss the brief flash of coldness in his eyes. She smiled gently, without any sign of panic or timidity, "Mr. Meng, are you here for Lady Meng and Miss Meng?"

Meng Changsheng’s eyes were as sharp as daggers. Yun Ya smiled serenely, "It’s right to come to me, the party involved."

"Mr. Meng, this way, please."

Meng Changsheng stared at her for a long moment, snorted coldly, and swept away with a flick of his sleeve.

Yun Ya turned to look at Yan Fu and smiled, "Great-grandfather’s health isn’t good, he needs peace and quiet. Such trivial matters shouldn’t disturb Great-grandfather."

Yan Fu’s eyes flickered, and he nodded respectfully, "Rest assured, Miss Ji, I will remember."

Only then did Yun Ya turn and leave.

"Mr. Meng, have a cup of tea to calm your emotions." Yun Ya skillfully brewed the tea, gently filling Meng Changsheng’s cup.

Meng Changsheng took a deep breath, reminding himself to endure, and said coldly, "What will it take for you to let them go?"

In the curling steam, the girl’s face was as exquisite as jade, her expression serene, "Mr. Meng, you’ve got it wrong. It should be about what you need to do for you to let me go?"

"Don’t be too arrogant before you’ve even married into the Yan family. Do you really think I can’t do anything to you?" Meng Changsheng’s words lacked conviction. The Meng family was struggling, and without the connection to the Yan family, they would have been pushed out long ago. Now, a single Ji Yunya had him at a loss, a testament to his current situation.

"Oh? It seems Mr. Meng has a plan, so why bother coming here?" Yun Ya sipped her tea, "Well, Mr. Meng, I’ll not see you off."

"You..." Meng Changsheng pointed at her, breathing heavily, never having been humiliated like this before, and left in a huff.

After taking a few steps, he paused, suddenly turning back.

"Miss Ji, I apologize on behalf of my wife and daughter. I hope you can be merciful and spare them...."

"Mr. Meng, you did nothing wrong, why put yourself through this?"

In his heart, Meng Changsheng repeatedly reminded himself that the character for ’endure’ holds a sharp knife over it, "I hope you won’t hold a grudge. I’ve spoiled Junci, but I promise to discipline her strictly in the future and won’t let her cause you any more trouble."

"Mr. Meng is known for his integrity and is held in high regard, but his career has stalled for years. I suppose family issues are a burden, such a pity...." She ended with a regretful shake of her head.

Meng Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat, as he hesitantly looked at the girl opposite him, her black eyes like gemstones, deep as an ancient well, drawing one’s mind in like a vortex.

This was a warning.

Both were clever, what was unclear?

Her slender fingers played with the porcelain cup, "Uncle Yan will soon return from abroad, and Aunt can’t even manage herself currently. Who do you think Uncle Yan will side with?"

With that, she glanced away.

Meng Changsheng’s fists clenched, his teeth gritted, and after a while, words seemed to squeeze out of his throat: "I know what needs to be done."

With Meng Junci and Lady Meng released from the police station, they seemed to have a new lease on life.

Seeing Meng Changsheng’s car, Lady Meng immediately rushed over, "Changsheng... This time you must avenge Ah Ci and me, we were both...."

"Shut up." Meng Changsheng gave her a cold glance. Lady Meng flinched instinctively; his gaze was terrifying.