Chapter 185 - Old Man

"Grandfather, I respect you as my elder," Han Qingshan began, "but I am also an adult now. I can make my own decisions and determine what is best for me.

"You say that she brings nothing to the Han Corporation, but honestly, which family can possibly bring us anything? Most families are below our notice, and if they manage to connect to us through marriage, they will only become a burden later — someone who will rely on our family to raise themselves, while we do not get any benefits.

"You say she doesn't know the etiquette, how to play an instrument or calligraphy, but these are all things that can be taught.

"You say that she is a chicken and that she can never become a phoenix, but I disagree. She might come from a humble background, but the truth is that her innermost core is much more beautiful and brilliant than any of the ladies from our circle.

"You want me to be with a noble lady, but these noble ladies are nothing compared to my Yingyue. Their entire beings can not even be compared to a single finger of hers.

"I will only ever marry Jiang Yingyue. She is the love of my life and the woman I have dedicated my heart to. I will never take it back, nor will I allow her to suffer any grievances. You have been insulting her time and time again, but I cannot accept it.

"Grandfather, Jiang Yingyue is a brilliant woman. She is not weak, nor is she overbearing. She knows how to handle the problems we might encounter in our circle, and she can protect herself while ensuring that she does not suffer a loss.

"She has every single talent needed for one to become Madam Han."

Han Qingshan had never before faced off against his grandfather. Before, he had always submitted to any request the old man might have had.

Now things were different. This was something that truly mattered to him, and he was not willing to give up on Jiang Yingyue.

Han Weisheng heard the words Han Qingshan said, his eyes narrowing dangerously as he looked at the two people in front of him.

"Qingshan, leave us for a moment, I need to speak with this... lady... alone."

Han Qingshan looked immensely dismayed, but Jiang Yingyue smiled at him. "It is okay," she assured him. "I am sure that he just wishes to speak with me. There is no way he would ever harm me, so do not worry."

Han Qingshan was not assured, but when he looked at Jiang Yingyue's trusting and bright eyes, he could only sigh and nod his head hesitatingly.

"I will be just outside," he said and released her hand before he exited the room and closed the door behind him.

Jiang Yingyue straightened her back and looked at Han Weisheng in front of her. She held no hostility towards the man, but she was wary. She understood that he was not very keen on working together with her and that his biggest wish was that she would vanish from Han Qingshan's life.

"Young miss, I understand that Han Qingshan is quite the trophy to catch, but you need to realize that for a commoner such as yourself, it is much better to be with another of the same circle. After all, equal children suit each other more.

"You currently blind Han Qingshan, but this is also because he is young and naive. He is being controlled by his urges and doesn't understand the severity of the situation.

"I will give you two hundred million yuan, and then you will leave Han Qingshan alone. It should be enough to last you and your family for a long time, so do not try to haggle with me about getting more."

Jiang Yingyue, who originally had a neutral impression of this old man, suddenly felt disgusted.

"Master Han, I respected you as an elder and agreed to listen to what you had to say, but I would never have expected that what you wanted to say was such a mountain of trash."

Jiang Yingyue was the one who did not mince her words this time, and her eyes were flashing with coldness.

"I am with Han Qingshan, not because of money, but because I love him as a person.

"Money might be useful to have, but the truth is that what matters is one's personality. Han Qingshan and I have pledged our love for one another, and even if you were to offer me the entire Han Corporation in exchange for Han Qingshan, I would not take it.

"I would much rather be with him and be poor than to be rich and without him. Money can buy many things, but it is incapable of buying love. I have found someone whom I cherish and love after many years of fear and hopelessness, and now you wish to take him away from me?

"I can tell you this, as long as Han Qingshan does not abandon me, I will not abandon him either."

Jiang Yingyue's words carried with them a strong momentum. Her entire aura was so overwhelming that Han Weisheng was shocked. He paused and placed his hand on his chin, rubbing it slightly.

Never before had he seen a commoner who dared go against him like this, neither had he seen one with such an aura and such determination.

Although he was not pleased with her, he had to admit that she was no ordinary person, but this did not mean he was willing to give up.