Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 16 Illegitimate Daughter (2)
Nan Xu noticed Lin Jingshu's unusual behavior and simply patted Lin Jingshu's back gently.

He gestured for Lin Jingshu not to get angry. Lin Jingshu put down her teacup and leaned back on the sofa.

Of course she'll get her things back.

Nanshan arrived home in a great hurry. Looking at the three people sitting on the sofa, Nanshan was momentarily taken aback.

He immediately dismissed the servants.

He told Jiang Yuting that she wasn't allowed to come to the Nan family. Who sent her?
Nanshan forced a smile and walked to Lin Jingshu's side.

"Jing Shu, this was my fault. But please don't upset yourself."

Lin Jingshu stared coldly at Nanshan, her eyes devoid of any emotion. "How did my necklace end up with her?" Lin Jingshu's voice was filled with anger.

“I… Jing Shu.”

"Answer me!" Lin Jingshu threw the magazine next to her onto the coffee table.

This necklace held great significance for her. If it were just a simple case of infidelity, she wouldn't have reacted with such fury.

But it had to be that necklace. She definitely wouldn't let it go so easily.

"I have nothing to say," Nanshan said.

Yes, what could he say? He took the necklace. The illegitimate daughter was his too; he had no grounds for denial.

"Ha, since you have nothing to say, then let's get a divorce. You'll leave with nothing for your infidelity!"

Nanshan was stunned; he hadn't expected Lin Jingshu to be so ruthless.

"You want me to leave with nothing? That's impossible." Nanshan had to think of his two children, even if he didn't think of himself.

"You think this is just about the divorce? There's also the theft of my jewelry. I'll settle everything with you, one by one."

Nanshan smirked. "You care so much about that necklace, isn't it just because it was a gift from Qiu Hezhou?"

Since Lin Jingshu is pushing him to the brink, then they'll fight to the death!

Nan Xu was stunned. She had never heard Lin Jingshu say anything about Qiuhezhou.

Lin Jingshu was taken aback. "So many years have passed, and you're still holding a grudge?"

"I'm holding a grudge? It's you. You've been married to me for so many years, have you ever cared about me?" Nanshan said, heartbroken.

He did cheat on her, but he truly loved Lin Jingshu.

But all that love had long since vanished amidst Lin Jingshu's repeated indifference.

Nan Xu watched Lin Jingshu's retreating figure.

Lin Jingshu hadn't expected Nanshan to bring up the past.

After all, they were married for 26 years. Even if they divorce, they should leave each other with some dignity.

"Fine, I'll compromise. I won't pursue the jewelry issue anymore. I want all the savings and real estate in the divorce settlement."

She would never take shares in that lousy company.

If the Lu family hadn't intervened, this company might have gone bankrupt and suffered losses. She might even have had to put her own money into it.

Seeing that Lin Jingshu was somewhat relenting, Nanshan decided to stop while he was ahead and said, "Okay."

Even the worst company can still make money.

Lin Jingshu gestured for Nan Xu to take Jiang Yuting outside. Nan Xu nodded, pulled Jiang Yuting, who was sitting on the sofa, to her feet, and led him out.

Once outside in the back garden, Nan Xu released Jiang Yuting, her eyes filled with disdain. "Who is your mother?"

It's no wonder Nan Xu looks down on Jiang Yuting. No one would be indifferent to such an embarrassing incident, especially since it even reached their home.

Jiang Yuting looked at the disdain in Nan Xu's eyes and remained silent for a long time.

"Heh," Nan Xu pinched Jiang Yuting's chin and said, word by word, "You'd better give me an honest answer, or you'll be in big trouble if you upset me."

Jiang Yuting paused. Although she had lived in Beicheng for a long time, she was well aware of the power of Nanshan's original wife's family.

Although the Lin family has established itself in the United States, the second son of the Lin family in China is no pushover either.

Jiang Yuting dared not delay any longer and hurriedly said, "It is...it is Nan Que's wife, Jiang Lan."

Nan Que is Nan Shan's younger brother. Nan Que and his wife Jiang Lan died in a car accident years ago.

Looking back now, the car accident back then was probably just a hoax.

Nan Que is indeed dead; Old Master Nan and Old Madam Nan personally went to identify the body.

Jiang Lan's body, however, remained unclaimed.

These were also things Lin Jingshu told her.

"So what is your relationship with Nan Yu?" "We are siblings."

Nan Xu seemed to lose her support for a moment and became unsteady on her feet.

No wonder, no wonder Nanshan always favors Nanyu.

Nan Yu is two years older than her, which means he has known Bu Zhuo for at least two years longer than Lin Jingshu.

Now it seems that the mother and daughter are the third party.

Nanxu was utterly disappointed with Nanshan.

She didn't want to ask anything anymore; she was afraid she wouldn't be able to accept it and would take it out on Jiang Yuting.

But ultimately, what did Jiang Yuting do wrong?

A short while later, Lin Jingshu came to find Nan Xu and brought her out.

As darkness fell, Nan Xu drove Lin Jingshu back to the Lin family's old residence.

Lin Jingshu also needs to inform her family about the divorce, and she will need to consult her family's lawyer regarding the division of property.

Lin Family Old House
The living room was brightly lit, and Lin Jingshu's second brother, Lin Jingheng, sat on the sofa.

Lin Jinghuan wore frameless glasses, exuding a refined and extraordinary air. Although nearing fifty, he still looked remarkably young.

Lin Jingshu sat on the sofa and explained what had happened.

Lin Jingheng adjusted his glasses, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"Leave this matter to me. Stay at home for the next few days." Lin Jingheng comforted Lin Jingshu, "What is rightfully ours, your brother will not give up a single piece to the Nan family."

Jiang Yuting walked into the living room, where Nanshan sat helplessly on the sofa, drinking. She was about to go over and try to stop Nanshan.

She wasn't very familiar with this father; they only exchanged a few words when he sent her money each month.

She was actually very afraid of Nanshan.

"What did she ask you?" Nanshan asked coldly.

Jiang Yuting took a deep breath. "She asked me who my mother was."

Nanshan wasn't surprised; this was all within his expectations. "That's all?"

"Also, they asked about my relationship with Nan Yu."

"You said it?" Nanshan continued pouring the wine.

"Mmm," Jiang Yuting replied in a barely audible voice.

Nanshan slammed his wine glass onto the table, shattering it instantly.

Jiang Yuting was startled; even though she wanted to cry, she didn't dare.

Nanshan pointed at Jiang Yuting and said, "You're such an idiot!"

Jiang Yuting looked at Nanshan in disbelief.

She's his daughter, how could he say that about her?
Nan Xu also stayed at the Lin family's house. After dinner, she called Lu Zhiyan.

Lu Zhiyan was having dinner.

"How did things go?" Lu Zhiyan asked.

Nan Xu didn't know how to start the conversation.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "That's just how it is." His tone carried a hint of sadness.

Although she did hate Nanshan's favoritism, he was still her father.

Now that she knows the truth, she is finding it hard to accept.

"Are you ok?"

"It's neither good nor bad, at least I know the truth." Nan Xu looked at the moonlight outside the window, her eyes a little moist.

"It seems the truth is not what you expected."

"How can everything go my way?" The wind ruffled Nanxu's hair, and she felt a slight chill before closing the balcony door.

"Alright, it's getting late. You should get some rest. I'll pick you up tomorrow." Lu Zhiyan has a video conference later.

The two didn't say anything more, and Nanxu went to sleep after washing up.

She slept restlessly that night, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

(End of this chapter)