The next morning, Jin Hailu received a call from Lin Shufen.
Lin Shufen's tone was full of sadness. She said that old Mrs. Jin was unwell and wanted to see Jin Hailu one last time.
Upon learning of her grandmother's serious illness, Jin Hailu put aside their previous disagreements and immediately rushed back to the Jin family's old residence.
Old Mrs. Jin had been so angered by Qin Hanchu that she had vomited blood, and her complexion was indeed much worse than before.
However, it was not as severe as Lin Shufen had claimed.
"Grandma, how are you feeling?"
Seeing that old Mrs. Jin's condition was different from what Lin Shufen had described, Jin Hailu already sensed that something was amiss.
But since she was already there, she couldn't just turn around and leave.
"I'm much better today." Old Mrs. Jin's tone was very gentle, as if she were a kind old woman.
"That's good then."
Jin Hailu was not good with words, so she couldn't say anything to cheer people up.
Because of this, old Mrs. Jin preferred Jin Song and Jin Qiaomei even more.
This brother and sister always said nice things to make old Mrs. Jin happy.
"I was a bit strict with you before, please don't take it to heart." Old Mrs. Jin actually lowered her stance.
Although Jin Hailu was not eloquent, she was very intelligent.
Old Mrs. Jin's apology gave her a bad feeling.
"Grandma, you are too kind. I also made some mistakes." Jin Hailu replied.
"Grandma is also doing this for your own good."
"Our Jinshi Group has been on the decline, and it cannot withstand any major storms."
"Your act of opposing the Han Corporation for Qin Hanchu was an unwise move."
Old Mrs. Jin said with a sigh.
"Grandfather told me that one must always remember kindness received."
"Also, I did not make the decision to oppose the Han Corporation on impulse."
"I have thought this through carefully."
"I am confident in dealing with the Han Corporation's attacks."
Jin Hailu stated very firmly.
"Since the Han Corporation announced war on us, five major clients have already terminated their contracts."
"Affected by this, our stock price has plummeted repeatedly, evaporating billions."
"The entire company is in a state of panic, and many suppliers are pressuring us to settle payments in advance."
Seeing that Jin Hailu still insisted on her own ideas, Jin Shiming revealed the company's losses, intending to shake Jin Hailu's resolve.
"I had already anticipated all of this and have corresponding plans." Jin Hailu replied, unmoved.
"Hailu, I am your grandmother, and I would never do anything to harm you."
"Qin Hanchu is arrogant and conceited; he is not a man to entrust your life to."
"Listen to me and break off the engagement."
Old Mrs. Jin stopped beating around the bush and began to persuade Jin Hailu to break off the engagement.
Jin Hailu had already guessed that old Mrs. Jin would do this. She shook her head and refused, "I think he is quite good."
"I know what you're thinking. You're afraid I'll force you into a commercial marriage, right?"
Jin Hailu did not respond, implicitly acknowledging old Mrs. Jin's words.
Old Mrs. Jin paused for a moment and sighed, "Don't worry, I won't do that. Besides, I don't have the ability to force you."
"According to the engagement contract signed by Grandfather, only Qin Hanchu has the right to break it off; our family does not."
Jin Hailu had already witnessed old Mrs. Jin's changeable nature and did not believe her words.
As long as the engagement was in place, she had an extra layer of protection.
Without this engagement, her situation would be even more difficult to handle.
"Why don't we have the right? Hu Qingshan is dead, and do you think Qin Hanchu alone can suppress my Jinshi Group?"
"Hailu, if you still recognize me as your grandmother, then break off the engagement."
Old Mrs. Jin's act was starting to falter, and she said angrily.
"Hailu, don't make your grandmother angry. She is also doing this for your own good." Lin Shufen said.
"As long as you break off the engagement, you can return to the Jin family and become the president of Jinshi Group again." Jin Shiming also said.
Hearing Jin Shiming's words, Jin Hailu felt even more that something was wrong.
Jin Shiming's family couldn't wait for her to leave Jinshi Group. Today, they were begging her to come back?
And they were willing to return the position of president to her?
"You have reached a cooperation with someone, right? That's why you are willing to give up power!" Jin Hailu looked at Jin Shiming and asked.
"Marrying Young Master Chai is your good fortune..."
As she spoke, Jin Qiaomei realized she had let slip.
Jin Hailu finally understood everything.
No wonder old Mrs. Jin invited her back; they had already negotiated the terms.
As long as she broke off her engagement with Qin Hanchu, old Mrs. Jin intended to gift her to the Chai family in exchange for benefits.
"If you want to marry, marry. I'm leaving." Jin Hailu didn't want to say anything more and turned to leave.
"Stay at home for now. Once Qin Hanchu dies, the engagement will be automatically canceled."
As soon as old Mrs. Jin finished speaking, four Jinshi guards blocked the doorway.
"What does this mean? Are you trying to put me under house arrest?" Jin Hailu questioned angrily.
"It's too dangerous outside. It's safer to stay at home."
"Escort Miss back to her room to rest."
Old Mrs. Jin said coldly.
"Old woman, you really don't intend to save face anymore."
Suddenly, Qin Hanchu's voice rang out.
Hearing Qin Hanchu's voice, old Mrs. Jin straightened up abruptly.
Following the sound, she saw Qin Hanchu walking into the hall with a leisurely gait.
At that moment, noisy footsteps were heard from outside.
Over a hundred Jinshi guards, armed with short swords, rushed into the courtyard.
Among the crowd, there were over a dozen people holding crossbows, already aiming at Qin Hanchu.
In today's society, firearm control was much stricter.
Except for border troops, even law enforcement officers were prohibited from carrying firearms.
Due to the advent of the martial era, the control of bladed weapons had been significantly relaxed.
Families and corporations were allowed to recruit their own martial artist guard teams.
Although crossbows were not as terrifying as firearms, their lethality was still considerable.
A volley of over a dozen crossbow bolts, even a peak eighth-grade martial artist would have to temporarily evade.
With these martial artists protecting them, the expressions of old Mrs. Jin and the others relaxed considerably.
"Let Qin Hanchu leave."
Seeing Qin Hanchu surrounded by over a hundred Jinshi guards, Jin Hailu quickly said.
"Walking into a trap, how could we let him leave so easily!" Old Mrs. Jin said with an excited laugh, "Today, we will cripple him and then hand him over to the Han Corporation."
"Grandma is wise." Jin Song said with a smile, "As long as we hand him over to the Han Corporation, our relationship with them can naturally be restored."
"Aren't you very arrogant? Be arrogant if you dare." Jin Qiaomei taunted Qin Hanchu.
"With this setup, you expect me to be afraid?" Even though he was surrounded by a hundred people, Qin Hanchu remained calm and composed.
"At death's door, you still dare to be arrogant!" Jin Shiming scolded angrily.
"Even if you are at the peak of the eighth grade, you will have to leave your life here today," Lin Shufen said with a triumphant smile.
Old Mrs. Jin's gaze fell on Jin Hailu, and she said triumphantly, "As long as you agree to marry Chai Xiao, I can spare his life! Saving him would also be repaying your grandfather's kindness."