Jiang Meiqi had hoped to guide public opinion and dispel the rumors that defined her as an illegitimate daughter born of an extramarital affair. However, there were also side effects—releasing the recording would definitely lead to a portion of people criticizing her actions.
Moreover, with her counter-attack, the incident's heat would rise even further. Consequently, everyone in Capital City would know the secrets of her birth.
The family of Li Shengxiao's grandfather would find it even more unacceptable to have such a controversial figure stay by his side!
Eventually, the forceful old man might even 'have a talk' with her, or possibly resort to more direct measures to drive her away from Li Shengxiao.
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In the car.
The honorable man had glanced down at his watch more than once.
Each time he looked at his watch, his expression grew a fraction more solemn.