After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 294 - 292: What do you count for? Pointing fingers and giving orders to me?!

Shao Yang clutched his throbbing head, looking thoroughly disgruntled.

This Li Huai'an... actually daring to speak to me like this? After all these years, has this old geezer grown a spine? Or has he gone senile, daring to disrespect me, Shao Yang?

Hearing Li Huai'an's question, the old patriarch Shao Shan paused for a moment before saying nonchalantly, "This matter is, after all, related to Ruoshui. I am here today to have a word with her."

"Where is Ruoshui?" Shao Shan smiled.

He wondered if Li Ruoshui hadn't shown up because she sensed trouble brewing, too afraid to face the Shao Family's harassment. But she was arrogant enough not to consider the consequences, so now that things have escalated, what use is there in hiding? Hangcheng City isn't that big. Does Li Ruoshui really think she can hide from the Shao Family's influence?

Shao Shan was still able to speak calmly with Li Huai'an, but only because he remembered the many years of friendship between their families. He wouldn't afford such courtesy to an ordinary person.

Since when has my grandson been treated this way in Hangcheng City, where I, Shao Shan, hold such high status and power? It's simply inconceivable. If the instigator of this tumult isn't subjected to death by a thousand cuts, it will greatly affect the honor and standing of the Shao Family.

"Hmph, Li Ruoshui must be hiding, too scared to see me." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Heh, serves her right." Shao Yang and his grandfather's thoughts were perfectly in sync.

Li Huai'an raised his eyebrows. "Hiding?

"Why would she need to hide? Because she's afraid of you, Shao Yang? Why should she be frightened of you?

"Is the confidence I've given her not enough? Does she need to fear someone like you? Aren't you overestimating yourself?"

Shao Yang, "..."

Instantly, Shao Yang's face flushed crimson and the veins on his neck bulged with anger.

Is Li Huai'an out of his mind? He should be busy appeasing me, trying to de-escalate the situation. Then our two families could continue to get along and prosper together. But instead, he's going against me, putting on such a display? Scolding me in front of my own grandfather as if I were a nobody? Is he trying to burn all bridges and become enemies with the Shao Family? His audacity is really growing.

"Li Huai'an, how dare you speak to me like that?" Shao Yang snapped, displeased.

Li Huai'an couldn't be bothered with Shao Yang. He turned his gaze to Shao Shan and asked, "Is this the kind of descendant you've raised, Shao Shan? So insolent, with no respect for his elders."

Shao Yang, "..."

At that moment, Li Ruoshui was already driving home. She had anticipated Shao Yang's visit and was psychologically prepared.

The moment Shao Yang saw Li Ruoshui's graceful figure moving before him, a surge of anger flared within him.

Such a pure, pristine girl. She ought to be enjoyed by a noble young master like me, Shao Yang. Who else would dare approach Li Ruoshui? To think that a libertine like Shen Fanyun got to her first. Not only did he take her most precious thing, but she even seems completely willing and devoted to him, utterly infatuated. This... I can't stand it.

Shao Yang gnashed his teeth. "You! You, Li Ruoshui!"

"Do you admit your mistake?" Shao Yang interrogated her.

Ignoring him, Li Ruoshui quickly walked over to Li Huai'an and greeted him sweetly, "Grandpa."

"You're back." Li Huai'an smiled. "Would you like to join our chat, or would you rather go rest?"

"I haven't finished questioning you! You're not allowed to leave!" Shao Yang thundered, pointing a finger at Li Ruoshui. "I forbid it! You will stay right here and wait!"

Li Ruoshui scoffed. Is Shao Yang insane? Throwing a tantrum here in the Li family's home? What does he mean, I can't leave if he forbids it? Who does he think he is?

"Do you know what you've done wrong?" Shao Yang demanded, his temper spiraling out of control. He wore a righteous, self-assured expression.

Li Ruoshui replied calmly, "My mistake? What mistake have I made?"

"Hmph, you went behind my back, hooking up with some wild man," Shao Yang accused.

"After I caught you in the act, you refused to admit your mistake and even gave me attitude alongside that dog of a man.

"How could you do this to me?" Shao Yang's face turned red again, his anger flaring even hotter as he recalled Shen Fanyun's smug face from that day.

And the worst part is, Li Ruoshui can't even tell who she should truly care about, who is most important to her. This is a stab to my heart! It's outrageous! All these years, I've devoted myself to her, only to get this in return. How is she any different from an ungrateful wretch? She doesn't know what's good for her!

"Hooking up? Wild man?" Li Ruoshui's face darkened as she warned him sternly, "Watch your language.

"He is the man I love. We are in a normal, loving relationship. What do you mean, 'wild man'?

"Your mouth is so filthy. Weren't you raised by anyone? You lack even a shred of decency. It's truly disgusting!"

Li Ruoshui's sharp tirade left Shao Yang standing there, dumbfounded. He had a whole speech prepared to give her a hard time, but now he didn't know how to respond.

I'm furious, Shao Yang fumed internally. This woman is even more volatile than Li Huai'an! How dare she scold me for having no manners in front of my own grandfather?

"What relationship do we even have? Who are you to point fingers at me?" Li Ruoshui continued.

"Who I like and who I see is none of your business! Do I need to report to you? Who the hell do you think you are?

"And 'behind your back'? Aren't you overstepping your bounds by a mile?"

Shao Yang, "..."

Shao Shan sat to the side, frowning deeply. He was taken aback by Li Ruoshui.

In the past, out of consideration for the Shao Family's status, Li Ruoshui would never have dared to be so confrontational, as it would bring huge trouble to her own family. So, has her personality changed so drastically? Is she walking all over us and acting like the Shao Family is nothing because of the backing and courage she gets from that wild man of hers?

"Shao Shan, please control your grandson. He and I are merely friends," Li Ruoshui said sharply.

"Beyond that, he has no right to command me, let alone meddle in my life. If there's a next time, be warned, I won't be so courteous!"

Indeed, she's getting bolder, Shao Shan thought. She's even started addressing me by my full name in that tone!

"And 'how could I do this to you'?" Li Ruoshui sneered. "What gives you the right to say something like that? Aren't you ashamed?

"What is our relationship?

"What earth-shattering thing have you ever done for me that would make me owe you anything?" The more Li Ruoshui thought about it, the more ludicrous it seemed.

This self-absorbed, presumptuous guy. He has extremely low emotional intelligence, yet he's so bizarrely confident!

Shao Yang didn't want to continue the pointless argument. The woman seemed to have lost her mind. With a heavy snort, he turned to look at his grandfather.

Shao Shan raised his hand and gently placed the lid on his teacup. "Ruoshui's temper has been a bit off lately.

"It's better for a young woman to be gentle. Being so noisy and brash tarnishes her reputation.

"Besides, how is your behavior any different from that of a common shrew from the countryside?"

Shao Shan paused, then added with a humorless smile, "He is my only grandson, and he was beaten for no reason. I will definitely see this matter through to the end. Today's visit to the Li family is just a courtesy call."

"By the way," Shao Shan looked at Li Huai'an, his tone serious and business-like, "Huai'an, our recent joint project—I was the one who initiated that, wasn't I?"

Li Huai'an nodded, not denying it. "Indeed."

"How about we cancel it?" Shao Shan smiled.

The Shao Family is slightly larger than the Li family, and over the years, we've given them access to significant resources. Now that his granddaughter is refusing to recognize what's good for her, it's time to teach the Li family a lesson. Of course, I don't really intend to cancel the project. It's just a subtle reminder to make Li Huai'an think twice. This should force him to step in, scold Li Ruoshui, and make her apologize to Shao Yang. To think they can rely on the Shao Family to get by and still dare to defy us? They really don't know what's good for them.

"Huai'an, it's not that I don't want to give you face, it's just..." Shao Shan began in a passive-aggressive tone.

Unfortunately, Li Huai'an cut him off with a raised hand. "Cancel it. In fact, let's cancel all our other collaborations with the Shao Family as well." Li Huai'an's decision was instantaneous, and he clearly wasn't joking.

Shao Shan, "..."

This completely unexpected move threw Shao Shan for a loop.

I intended to put pressure on him, but he just declared he doesn't want any of our joint projects? Is he cutting off his nose to spite his face? Does he want a complete falling-out with the Shao Family?

"Huai'an, what is this? Are you trying to show me who's boss?" Shao Shan narrowed his eyes.

Li Huai'an replied dismissively, "You're overthinking it. Your Shao Family has simply disgusted me to my core.

"Let's take this opportunity to make a clean break. From now on, we'll go our separate ways.

"Besides, your Shao Family is no great clan. Without you, the Li family won't be impacted much.

"Have you overestimated your own importance in the eyes of my family?" Li Huai'an asked, a smirk playing on his lips.

Shao Shan, "..."

"You two can get out," Li Huai'an ordered, his tone devoid of its earlier affability.

Shao Shan, "..."

"Li, what do you mean by this?" Shao Shan could no longer contain his temper. He flew into a rage and slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang.

"Causing a scene?" Li Huai'an was even more resolute. His eyebrows shot up, and his voice turned icy. "This is the Li family's home. It's no place for your insolence.

"If you don't want to leave peacefully, then I should warn you, I am also skilled in fisticuffs!"

Shao Shan, "..."

At this, Shao Shan and Shao Yang were completely dumbstruck.

What kind of game was this? Their two families had always had a good relationship. How could Li Huai'an suddenly treat them with such severity?

"Li Huai'an, what exactly do you mean? Do you know what you're doing?" Shao Shan's face was dark. I personally came here today to give him a chance to apologize and make amends. He not only ignored the gesture but has been this arrogant? Does he really think I'm a pushover? That he can just walk all over me?