The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family

Chapter 49 The Silent Game Between Grandfather and Grandson and Family Discussions

Yan Chonghua also raised his head.

He pushed up his glasses.

Looking at his daughter, his eyes were gentle yet held a subtle, almost imperceptible scrutiny:

"Did you go out today? With Xiaotang and the others?"

As a father, and also a leader in the Organization and Administration Department!

He habitually pays attention to his daughter's activities and emotions.

Yan Ruge accepted the tea from her second aunt, thanked her, and then answered her father:

"Yeah, I went to 'Liuli Time' and sat there for a while."

She avoided the main point and did not mention her encounter with Chen Yifeng.

Who was Yan Fushan?

He experienced many ups and downs in his life, and was caught in the whirlpool of politics for decades.

His ability to judge people and situations is already incredibly insightful.

How could he not see through his granddaughter's little scheme?

Ever since the Zeng family's incident, this girl has been holding back a lot of resentment.

He appears calm on the surface, but is actually more clear-headed and more stubborn than anyone else.

He enjoyed his granddaughter's massage, chatting casually as if by chance:

"Oh? 'Glass Time' is nice, quiet. Did you run into any irrelevant people?"

The old man's question seemed casual, but it was actually quite pointed.

Yan Ruge paused almost imperceptibly during her massage:

"No, it was just a few of us sisters chatting."

At this moment, Yan Lihua finished dealing with the phone call and came over, her tone much more direct:

"If you ask me, Ge'er, just don't take the mess that Zeng family is in to heart."

"That marriage contract has long been dead in name only."

"They can even get their own bloodline wrong, making a huge fool of themselves. Do they really think they can hold you hostage forever?"

"The girls in our Yan family aren't worthless."

Having been in the business world for many years, she speaks with a decisive and ruthless air.

Yan Yazhi, on the other hand, was more tactful, handing Yan Rugo a small dish of tea and snacks:

"What your elder sister says makes sense, but this concerns Ge'er's reputation and feelings, so we can't rush things."

"We need to find a way that can save face for both families while allowing Ge'er to get out of trouble gracefully."

"After all, Grandpa Zeng... and you, Dad, have been friends for many years."

She considers issues with more emphasis on relationships and impact.

Yan Chonghua spoke after a moment's thought, his voice steady and carrying the caution characteristic of an organization worker:

"What my eldest sister and second sister said makes sense."

"But this matter is sensitive; a single hair could have far-reaching consequences."

"The Zeng family is in a difficult situation now; if we don't handle it properly—"

"It could easily give others cause for criticism, which would damage the reputation of both companies."

"Especially in my position, I need to avoid any appearance of impropriety."

"On Sitong's side, the publicity department also needs to pay more attention to public opinion guidance, so as not to give others a handle to use against her."

He was considering the overall impact and political risks.

Yan Ruge listened to her relatives' discussions, feeling a mix of emotions.

She knew everyone cared about her, but from different perspectives.

She lowered her head, her voice carrying a hint of stubbornness and resentment—

Finally, she opened up to her beloved grandfather:

"But Grandpa, Dad, Aunt..."

"Just because of these concerns, am I supposed to keep carrying this undeserved title of 'fiancée'?"

"Does my feeling...not matter at all?"

"Today... today even some unrelated people tried to test me..."

She couldn't help but reveal a hint of grievance.

Hearing "unrelated people probing" —

Yan Fushan's eyes narrowed slightly!

Yan Chonghua's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Yan Lihua snorted coldly:

"Hmph, they're definitely just opportunists trying to take advantage of the situation! Ge'er, ignore them!"

Seeing his granddaughter's slightly red eyes and the tears she was trying to hold back, Yan Fushan's heart softened.

This is his most beloved granddaughter!

A precious pearl that has been cherished and nurtured since childhood!

I have never suffered such injustice before.

He sighed, his tone softening, and his gaze swept over his children before finally settling on his granddaughter:

"Ge'er, how could your grandfather, your father, and your aunts not understand how you feel?"

"The apple of the Yan family's eye, how can we allow others to treat her so disrespectfully?"

"We don't expect you to just keep enduring it."

He abruptly changed the subject, letting out a double sigh:

"However, timing and method are important when doing things."

"Now is not the best time."

"I can't force Old Zeng to do that."

That's called kicking someone when they're down.

"We have to wait. I understand Old Zeng and I understand his pain. Once he gets through this difficult time, he will give us an explanation."

"When the time comes, we won't need to say a word; the Zeng family will naturally know what to do."

"And our Yan family can end all of this with dignity, without embarrassing the Zeng family."

"Lihua, your decisive and efficient business tactics are not suitable here."

"Ya-Chih is concerned about saving face, but Ge-Er's life is more important."

"Chonghua's concerns about the overall situation are correct, but precisely because of this, we must plan carefully before acting to strive for the least cost and the greatest initiative."

As Yan Ruge listened to her grandfather's words, the confusion in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a calm reflection.

She understood her grandfather's deeper meaning.

If you're going to retreat, you have to retreat gracefully, so that the Zeng family has nothing to say.

Instead of embarrassingly tearing off the mask of civility.

This embarrassed the Zeng family and Old Master Zeng.

She remained silent for a while.

Suddenly she looked up at her grandfather.

Then he looked at his father and aunts, his eyes clear and firm:

"Grandpa, Dad, Auntie, Auntie, I understand."

"I won't act impulsively."

"This engagement was never what I wanted in the first place—"

"Therefore, we must take the lead in how to end it."