The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 411 - Chapter 411 Chapter 411 Fairness

Chapter 411: Chapter 411 Fairness Chapter 411: Chapter 411 Fairness “Don’t be anxious yet,” Chen Sisi began to soothe him, “right now, everything is just our speculation, you don’t have to worry too much.”

“Moreover, even if that matter really gets exposed, you won’t be driven out of the Lai family. You have been the eldest young master of the Lai family for many years; they can’t just drive you out without a reason, the Lai family can’t afford to lose that face.”

Hearing Chen Sisi’s words, Li Jingming let out a sigh of relief, but he was still very worried, “Even if they don’t drive me out, I won’t have any standing in the Lai family anymore!”

“That’s why you must hold on tight to Chu Yixue now,” Chen Sisi looked at Li Jingming and spoke earnestly, “Of course, if you can settle things down with Chu Yixue as soon as possible, that would be even better.”

“As long as you and Chu Yixue stay together, then you will be able to gain the Chu Family’s support. Only then can you secure your foothold in the Lai family.”

A glimmer of uncertainty flashed across Li Jingming’s eyes as he nodded, “I understand, Xue’er and I will definitely stay together.”

Apart from everything else, he and Chu Yixue had already tied their fates together. If the fact that his mother had deceived his grandmother had already been exposed, his position in the Lai family would definitely not improve. At this time, Chu Yixue’s identity had become crucial.

Therefore, no matter what, Chu Yixue’s identity absolutely must not be exposed. Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be Chu Yixue who would be in trouble, but him as well.

Thinking of these things, the murderous intent in his heart grew stronger.

After Chen Sisi’s incident, Li Jingming was very worried, and only after thinking through all the countermeasures did he return to the Lai family.

However, just as he returned to the Lai family, a bolt from the blue struck him dumb. His father had directly notified him that he did not need to go to the company to work anymore starting tomorrow.

Hearing such news, Li Jingming felt dizzy, and if it were not for his willpower, he might have already fainted.

He had put in so much effort, and now everything had crumbled instantaneously; he really could not accept it.

In a moment of impulse, he went directly to find Old Mrs. Lai, seeking an explanation. However, just as he had blurted out all his questions, he suddenly felt guilty. But now, with the arrow on the bow, he had no choice but to shoot, and at this moment, he couldn’t just walk away.

Old Mrs. Lai sat there, looking at the somewhat anxiously standing Li Jingming in front of her, slowly setting down her teacup with a calm yet authoritative tone, “Are you questioning me?”

Just a simple sentence extinguished all the courage Li Jingming had mustered.

The reason he had come was merely out of anger, but now facing the imposing Old Mrs. Lai, he completely lost his nerve.

Old Mrs. Lai wasn’t like a typical noblewoman. In her youth, she had fought alongside Mr. Lai in the business world, making many outstanding contributions to the corporation. Therefore, Mr. Lai greatly respected his wife. Old Mrs. Lai’s words in the Lai family were no less influential than those of Mr. Lai.

Even now, in her old age, though she no longer handled many matters, her presence and aura of an earlier leader were enough to intimidate Li Jingming.

“Grandmother, I didn’t,” Li Jingming repeatedly shook his head.

In front of Old Mrs. Lai, he felt somewhat unsteady, even his legs felt weak, “Just now, I heard from father that he told me not to go to work at the company tomorrow. Father said it was your command.”

“It indeed was my command,” Old Mrs. Lai merely glanced at Li Jingming briefly, “You are still a student and should prioritize your studies. There’s no need for you to worry about the company’s matters.”

“This won’t affect my studies,” Li Jingming hurriedly spoke, “I can manage both well. Grandmother, please give me a chance.”

“Focus on your studies first!” Old Mrs. Lai slowly spoke, “As for the company’s matters, let’s talk about that after you graduate! You’re still young, there’s no need to rush into resolving company matters.”

“Why?” Li Jingming spoke in defiance, “Grandmother, this isn’t fair. My younger brothers haven’t completed their studies either, yet they have started engaging in the company’s business! If they can do it, so can I! Just give me a chance.”

Old Mrs. Lai frowned, a trace of coldness flashing across her eyes, her tone becoming impatient, “Did you not listen carefully to what I just said? We’ll talk about the company’s issues later.”

The emphasis was on joining the company’s matters later.

Li Jingming acted as if he hadn’t understood, continuing to press the issue, “Grandmother, I’ve been following up on that project in the company for a long time, and it’s about to be completed. If you ask me to leave now, isn’t that somewhat unfair?”

“Even if I really have to leave, at least let me finish this project first, can I? I’ve put in a lot of effort into that project, and I don’t want to see it fall apart.”

No matter what, he had to buy time now. As long as he could stay until the project was over, then he still had a chance. Once the project was completed and he achieved some results, he would have a great hope of continuing to stay.

“Somebody else will take over the project,” Old Mrs. Lai raised her head, looking at Li Jingming, her eyes filled with seriousness and severity, “The company will operate normally without anyone. Also, don’t talk to me about fairness here. You don’t have the right.”

“Why?” Li Jingming was really discontented.

“I thought you should be clear,” Old Mrs. Lai’s lips curled into a cold smile, “Haven’t you just settled things with your mother? Didn’t she tell you all the ins and outs of the matter?”

Hearing Old Mrs. Lai’s words, Li Jingming instantly froze, his mouth opened as if wanting to argue something for himself. However, he didn’t know what he could possibly say.

If he had harbored a sliver of hope before he came back, now he had none at all.

He wasn’t sure if Old Mrs. Lai was targeting his mother because she already knew about the past incident. But he was certain that the reason she was treating him this way now was because of his mother.

Old Mrs. Lai continued to speak with a cold laugh, “In my life, the thing I hate the most is being deceived. Your mother has completely fooled me, and yet you still have the nerve to argue with me here. That I haven’t driven you out of the house already is the greatest mercy.”