After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 299, Episode 0318: My heart is equally heavy.
That guy was a coward too. He was so scared that his legs went weak and he couldn't even stand up. He had to be supported by the people next to him to keep from kneeling down immediately.

After kicking everyone out, the old man immediately called the second elder to complain. Even after complaining, he was still angry, so he summoned Leng Zhan, the culprit, and is still cursing him in the office upstairs.

Even though Leng Zhan was scolded by the old man, Zhang Hongying still felt resentful.

Although I knew in my heart that the old man would never let my baby suffer, the actions of my elder brother's family were truly disheartening.

After a while, footsteps came hurriedly down from upstairs. Leng Zhan lowered his head and walked away quickly, seemingly ashamed to be seen, without even glancing at the hall.

Gu Er Zhang Hongying didn't see that Leng Zhan's eyes were unfathomable, so dark that they seemed about to turn black.

Only Uncle Fang, who was waiting outside, noticed. A trace of worry flashed in his eyes. He took a deep look at Leng Zhan's departing figure, then turned and hurried upstairs.

Not long after Uncle Fang went up, he ran back down and called to Zhang Hongying: "Madam, the old master invites you up."

Zhang Hongying entered the study, and before she could even sit down, she heard the old man's slightly tired voice: "Hongying, this time it was your eldest brother's family that let you down, and let down our precious child. It was your father who failed to raise him properly."

Zhang Hongying stood there meekly, looking like she was calmly listening to a lecture, which made the old man, who already knew her character, twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"Don't worry, Dad won't favor either of them."

Zhang Hongying immediately looked up at the old man with shining eyes, almost asking directly: Really?
The old man was furious: "How come you're still the same after all these years?"

They haven't improved at all.

It hurts to look at him.

She also became increasingly worried that they would be able to protect her baby after she left.

"Isn't it because I was worried about your health? Besides, didn't you already know that?"

Zhang Hongying's voice grew softer and softer, and she became less and less confident as she spoke.

She really didn't mean to blame the old man, it's just his mouth...

Old man: I'll glare!

“I know it’s one thing, but whether you say it or not is another. I usually don’t bother with her. Besides, some things are just trivial to me. You two don’t live together anyway, you just get together for a meal occasionally. If you ignore her, out of sight, out of mind.”

What's the point of comparing that?
This is the difference in perspective and mindset between the head of the family and those below.

In the old man's view, the item was in his hands, and he could give it to whomever he wanted. No one else had the right or the guts to ask for it back, and no matter how much Kong Liping made a scene, it wouldn't affect him.

Moreover, Kong Liping didn't dare to actually jump in front of him. On the contrary, she always tried her best to act like a magnanimous and dignified eldest daughter-in-law in front of the old man.

But Zhang Hongying saw things differently. Because she had to maintain a cold and aloof image, Zhang Hongying couldn't act too casually in public. Kong Liping knew this and took advantage of it to get benefits from Zhang Hongying and her husband.

Moreover, Kong Liping is very eloquent and can make falsehoods seem true, while Zhang Hongying is much less eloquent and less cunning. Often, Kong Liping has already taken the advantage before Zhang Hongying even realizes it.

For over twenty years, Zhang Hongying and Kong Liping have been sisters-in-law, and Zhang Hongying has rarely won against Kong Liping.

How could she not feel resentful?

After the old lady passed away, the old man's health was not very good. Zhang Hongying did not want to bother the old man with these matters. In any case, Kong Liping only dared to take small advantages, after all, Leng Zhi had a bad temper.

However, every time they came to the old man's place together, Kong Liping would tell the old man before she did what Zhang Hongying had given her, implying how good her relationship with Zhang Hongying was.

She couldn't bring herself to refute it on the spot; but admitting it was something she simply couldn't bring herself to do.

So she always remained silent.

He remained silent, feeling stifled. Gradually, the old man also noticed and privately told Leng Zhi to teach his wife to stand up for herself when necessary, instead of always being taken advantage of.

Compared to Kong Liping, who appeared dignified and poised but was calculating in her eyes, the old man was more satisfied with his carefree and innocent third daughter-in-law.

The old man knew she was filial, but sometimes he complained that she was too filial.

Just like now.

"If you hadn't been so indulgent, would she have dared to push her luck?"

"Jiang Zhiying's character isn't great, but there's one thing she did right: she never gave an inch to Kong Liping."

Zhang Hongying couldn't help but twitch her lips.

Jiang Zhiying never gave in to Kong Liping. The two had very similar personalities and neither cared much about their men's lives. Even in public, they could start arguing over a single sentence, and even physically fight each other.

The old man used to get angry a lot because they embarrassed themselves in public, but now, he actually says that Jiang Zhiying did the right thing.

The old man seemed to realize his own contradiction, awkwardly twitched the corners of his mouth, and quickly changed the subject.

What are your thoughts on the review team's actions today?

ha?
Ask her?
Fortunately, Zhang Hongying reacted quickly and stopped demanding a reprimand. After seemingly pondering for a moment, she replied:

"The questions they asked seemed to be for interrogating the eldest brother, but upon closer listening, they were all aimed at Guai Bao. They, or the people behind them, clearly didn't want Guai Bao to continue the investigation."

The old man tapped the armrest of his chair with his fingertips, his face solemn. “Our little darling’s talent is extraordinary. Although she has shown some of it before, her health was too poor, so no one paid much attention to her. Now that she is healthy, she has even developed a weapon that surpasses M technology. Obviously, those who can’t stand to see the country doing well are starting to get restless.”

Especially after the YX series played an important role on the border battlefield, those who couldn't stand to see our country become strong began to hate Lin Yuexi, the developer, as much as they could get rid of her.

Zhang Hongying understood this as well, and although she was worried about Guaibao's safety, she didn't show it on her face.

“Guai Bao is currently in Ning City, so there’s no need to worry about his safety. But as long as those people aren’t dealt with, they will remain a potential threat.”

After a moment of silence, Zhang Hongying said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, the scariest thing is that we still don't know who those people are."

Although Lin Yuexi arrested many people during her return to the capital, after interrogation, none of them were important figures. In particular, many of them were people she had never even met before. Catching one of them did not lead to finding any clues, but rather to cutting off the entire trail.

The important characters are all hidden deeper than the last.

However, today's review team's actions revealed some important clues.

"Dad, the person who can get someone into the investigation team for my eldest brother must have a lot of power."

The old man looked at Zhang Hongying with a gloomy gaze, "Don't talk nonsense."

Zhang Hongying gave a bitter smile. "Dad, I didn't say anything."

It seems the old man had the same suspicion.

The old man turned to look out the window and remained silent for a long time.

Zhang Hongying remained silent, keeping him company without saying another word, her heart equally heavy.

If their guesses are true, then this is a big deal!

The problem is, no matter how you look at it, none of them seem to be problematic, right?
Damn, you have a big head!