Han Xuewei was no fool. Zhang Liujuan's words seemed to be out of concern for Han Xuewei's health, but in reality, it was a clear grab for power!

However, since Zhang Liujuan spoke so nicely, Han Xuewei could not really say much in response. Instead, she just kept her head down, silent.

When Zhang Liujuan saw that Han Xuewei did not respond, she glanced at a bespectacled man around thirty years old who had come with her. He was holding a document bag. Having caught Zhang Liujuan's signal, he immediately turned to Han Xuewei and said, "Miss Han, here is a simple agreement. If you sign it, you can rest well here."

Han Xuewei picked up the so-called 'simple agreement' and after a cursory look, her expression immediately changed. The gist of the agreement was that Zhang Liujuan, as the wife of Han Jianjun, had the right to inherit his property, as well as control over it. Meanwhile, Han Xuewei, as Han Jianjun's daughter, had these rights too. Essentially, this agreement was a transfer of power—if Han Xuewei signed it, she may remain the general manager of the company, but the command of the company would fall into Zhang Liujuan's hands!

Looking at the agreement, Han Xuewei was silent for a long time, unsure what to do. Should she really sign this agreement? Once signed, it meant gaining the inheritance, but losing control over Jianjun Real Estate—the one thing Han Xuewei did not want to see happen!

"Aunt Zhang, right?" At that moment, Ye Xiao approached Zhang Liujuan with a smile and addressed her.

Zhang Liujuan had noticed the presence of a man in the room earlier, but preoccupied with her own concerns, had not had the chance to speak to this stranger.

Looking up at Ye Xiao, Zhang Liujuan asked in confusion, "And who might this young man be?"

Ye Xiao replied with a smile, "I am Weiwei's friend. I deeply sympathize with the misfortune that has befallen Weiwei's family. I shouldn't intervene in family matters, but I feel Weiwei should not be defeated by sorrow. Uncle Han has passed away, but he would definitely have hoped his daughter would live on strongly. Therefore, I believe Weiwei must not cower but should stand up, even with her not-so-strong physique, and carry the banner of Jianjun Real Estate. If others were to carry this banner, Uncle Han would surely be disappointed in Weiwei from the heavens above!"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Zhang Liujuan's face, which had been fairly composed, darkened instantly. While Ye Xiao made a lot of sense, his words made it clear to Zhang Liujuan that they were in favor of Han Xuewei, which went against her interests.

At that time, Han Xuewei, who had been uncertain about how to respond to Zhang Liujuan, immediately felt a surge of inward joy. Zhang Liujuan had just put her in a difficult position, and now Ye Xiao had turned the tables, leaving Zhang Liujuan quite speechless.

Seizing the opportunity, Han Xuewei quickly said to Zhang Liujuan, "Aunt Zhang, Ye Xiao is right. As the only child of my father, it is my duty to carry on this banner."

"What do you mean? Am I an outsider?" Zhang Liujuan's face grew even more troubled, and she looked at Han Xuewei, saying, "Weiwei, although I am not your mother, I have always treated you as my own daughter. I decided to help you out of concern for you. Do not be swayed by the one-sided words of others. Furthermore, with your father just recently deceased, would you have me struggle in the role of stepmother?"

"Aunt Zhang, I truly mean no offense. I've always regarded you as my own mother. My father has just passed away, and there's so much that requires your attention. I can handle the company matters. You must believe me. From now on, we'll only have each other. I will definitely be filial to you in the future!" Han Xuewei also sensed that Zhang Liujuan had come with a purpose, so she began to think on her feet.

Sure enough, as soon as Han Xuewei spoke these words, Zhang Liujuan's face changed immediately.

Zhang Liujuan glared at Ye Xiao for a full two seconds. Ye Xiao could tell that if looks could kill, Zhang Liujuan would have chopped him into pieces with her gaze.

"Throw this outsider out!" Zhang Liujuan immediately ordered the three sturdy men in suits, other than the bespectacled man beside her.

Upon hearing Zhang Liujuan's words, the three sturdy men in suits looked at Ye Xiao and began to approach him.

Seeing this, Han Xuewei's face went pale.

"Aunt Zhang, what are you doing?" Han Xuewei exclaimed towards Zhang Liujuan.

Zhang Liujuan shot back, "Weiwei, you need not worry about this. We are going to discuss our family's affairs, and this outsider doesn't need to listen."

Han Xuewei turned to Ye Xiao, seeing the three men already surrounding him, and immediately said to Zhang Liujuan, "Aunt Zhang, Ye Xiao is my friend. You can't treat my friend like this. While my father was alive, he largely left the company's command to me. Since he entrusted it to me, it shows his utmost trust was in me. Therefore, I will not betray my father's trust. I will make sure Jianjun Real Estate grows stronger. At least, until Jianjun Real Estate grows stronger, I will not relinquish its core command—not to anyone!"

Han Xuewei's words were resolute. Clearly, no matter who it was, that meant, even if you, Zhang Liujuan, came to seize power yourself, it was absolutely impossible to hand it over!

Zhang Liujuan saw how adamant Han Xuewei was and immediately became very angry. However, she had just shown such concern for Han Xuewei, and now if she directly lashed out at Han Xuewei, that would make the charade far too unsuccessful!

Therefore, Zhang Liujuan turned her hatred towards Ye Xiao, and said to those three burly men, "Throw him out for me. If you can't throw him out, use all means to drag him out!"

"Don't you dare touch Ye Xiao!" Han Xuewei immediately looked at Zhang Liujuan. In fact, Han Xuewei was not afraid that Ye Xiao couldn't beat these men, but rather feared he could. Because if Ye Xiao did overcome them, they could end up like those three assassins from the night before. Han Xuewei did not want to see Ye Xiao do those cruel things again!

Yet, Zhang Liujuan lacked such awareness. Hearing Han Xuewei's words, her brow furrowed tightly, clearly thinking that Han Xuewei was deliberately showing defiance to her.

"Han Xuewei, do you know who you are talking to?" Zhang Liujuan looked at Han Xuewei with a cold voice and, even more resolutely, instructed her subordinates, "Drag him out!"

Those well-dressed burly men, obviously no good characters, had been brought deliberately by Zhang Liujuan to intimidate Han Xuewei!

Now was the perfect time to test their mettle on Ye Xiao, who was looking for trouble!

The three well-dressed men immediately reached out towards Ye Xiao, clearly intending to grab him.

"Gentlemen," Ye Xiao looked at the three well-dressed men and said smilingly, "I advise you to think about your own safety. Don't blindly follow someone else's orders. It's simply not worth it if you get hurt!"

So, if Ye Xiao hadn't spoken like that, perhaps the three well-dressed men would have just tried to scare him a bit. But now, upon seeing Ye Xiao's contempt for them, the three men immediately became enraged.

One of them, acting on impulse, grabbed Ye Xiao's hand and said coldly, "Kid, don't be too arrogant!"

Ye Xiao chuckled slightly and, grabbing the well-dressed man's hand in return, said, "Big brother, stop playing with me. Who could I possibly be in the way of by staying here?"

The well-dressed man was astonished to see Ye Xiao grabbing his wrist so easily but didn't hesitate too much and reached out with his other hand to grab Ye Xiao's other hand.

Another well-dressed man quickly joined in to grab Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao originally wore a smug look, but as he was successively grabbed by the three well-dressed men, his face suddenly showed a look of panic!

Zhang Liujuan had begun to doubt the skills of these well-dressed men, but soon, seeing Ye Xiao subdued and seemingly unable to move, a cold smile returned to her face as she signaled the men with her eyes.

The three well-dressed men instantly understood and hastily carried Ye Xiao out. As they passed by the bathroom, they went straight in and then, the bathroom door was closed!

Han Xuewei was shocked at this development and looked at Zhang Liujuan with astonishment, exclaiming, "Aunt Zhang, what are you doing? Ye Xiao is my friend. How can you treat him like this?"

Zhang Liujuan, regarding Han Xuewei's expression with scorn, said with a sneer on her face, "He dares to point fingers and meddle in our family's affairs. Such a person needs to be taught a lesson, or he won't learn. Weiwei, don't say I'm bullying you as your stepmother. I'm giving you a choice. Right now, let's divide the company shares. Either you leave, or I leave. Of course, whoever leaves must buy out the remaining shares, and compensation must be given to the one who leaves!"

Zhang Liujuan finally showed her true colors. Han Xuewei looked at her and sighed, saying, "Aunt Zhang, must it be this way? We're not related by blood, but we are still nominally mother and daughter, aren't we?"

"Mother and daughter?" Zhang Liujuan no longer pretended, laughing loudly and saying to Han Xuewei, "Han Xuewei, do you think you're worthy? I can tell you clearly, Jianjun Real Estate can only retain one of us."

Han Xuewei was extremely conflicted in her heart; the very situation she least wanted to see had still occurred!

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