Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress
chapter-1169

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Although Old Mr. Wen had dealt with the Li Family in a wise manner. However, Wen Xinya could see some of his emotions in his gray and glassy eyes.

The feelings that he had developed towards Xia Ruya after treating her like his granddaughter for over a decade could not be diminished easily. Yet, Xia Ruya managed to sever all ties with the Wen Family without hesitation and even colluded with the Li Family to humiliate the Wen Family. Hence, Old Mr. Wen was utterly disappointed.

Wen Xinya did not wish to make any comment about the matter.

Upon returning to the apartment, Wen Xinya mentioned about Xia Ruya’s visit to Si Yiyan. “I finally understand what it means when they say that birds of the same feather flock together. The Li Family is really tyrannical and absurdly ridiculous.”

Xia Ruya was just as selfish and heartless as the Li Family, but she managed to hide her true colors well. On the other hand, the Li Family was self-righteous and blatant in behaving that way because they had dominated Harbor City for numerous years.

Si Yiyan said calmly, “Why do you think the Li Family has ended up with just one remaining heir?”

Since he believed in Buddhism, he naturally believed in karma too. The Li Family had committed way too many sins by behaving unreasonably and resorting to despicable means. Their immoral acts resulted in their descendants suffering retribution. Although Xia Ruya was now the successor of the Li Family, she was the fourth-generation heir and her DNA was only about 70% similar to that of the Li Family gene pool. Hence, strictly speaking, she was not a purebred heiress.

The Li Family only accepted Xia Ruya as the successor because they were at their wits’ end and it was their last option.

Wen Xinya understood what he meant and agreed with him too. Si Yiyan was extremely powerful and authoritative, but even then, he still stood firm to his own set of principles. In fact, he had been focusing more attention on philanthropy compared to the past. He claimed that he was just trying to do some merit. He said… although he might not receive good karma by doing more kind deeds, he was certain that doing evil wouldn’t do him any good. In order to grow old and gray with Wen Xinya, he decided to accumulate more merit.

Si Yiyan held her hand and said, “Don’t take the Li Family too seriously.”

Wen Xinya said, “I know. We can’t defeat the local villain. The Li Family may be wealthy and powerful, but that’s only the case in Harbor City. However, the Wen Family is in dire straits now and we really have to ward against the Li Family.”

The entertainment city project was still ongoing and the Wen Corporation was actively trying to look for investors. However, the shareholders were in full support of the project even though it had already affected the Wen Corporation’s internal operations. Hence, even Old Mr. Wen could not terminate it.

The entertainment city project would always be a thorn in her flesh. To be frank… she was not that worried about the Li Family. Her true concern was the entertainment city. She feared that it would give the mastermind the chance to take advantage.

Si Yiyan drawled. “The Li Family may be affluent and have a stable status in Harbor City, but they’ve already grown weaker over the years and Old Mr. Li doesn’t have any successors. Although he owns a major business, he has already lost the energy to run it. Besides… he’s already in his eighties. He’s too exhausted to run the Li Corporation. The Li Family is no longer as powerful as they used to be.”

Back then, the Li Family was the richest family in Harbor City. However, they were now fifth in place and were not as competent as they seemed to be on the surface.

Wen Xinya said, “That may be the case, but they’re still very powerful. Xia Ruya would definitely grasp onto them for dear life because they’re her very last hope. The Li Family… will also treasure her because she’s the only heir left. The only thing I’m worried about is that Xia Ruya… would use her knowledge of the Wen Corporation and the Wen Family to plot against us.”

The Li Family was not intimidating. Xia Ruya was the terrifying one. She was way too vicious and her tricks were way too dirty and despicable. Any trump card that she had would become the weapon that she could use to harm others.

Xia Ruya was extremely scheming and knew how to plot against others since a young age. After finding out that she was not the Wen Family’s biological flesh and blood, she began to make plans for herself. In her previous lifetime… Xia Ruya managed to earn Old Mr. Wen’s respect because she was familiar with the Wen Corporation and the Wen Family. Hence, she knew exactly what to do to help the Wen Corporation reap more benefits, which was to the pleasure of Old Mr. Wen.

In the past, she was not worried about Xia Ruya because the Xia Family was far too inferior to the Wen Family. Hence, they would not be able to help her deal with the Wen Family, regardless of what trump card she used. After both the Wen Family and Xia Family severed ties with Xia Ruya, Wen Xinya was even more relieved. Although Xia Ruya could use some of her tricks to attack the Wen Family, she wouldn’t be able to shirk the responsibility. Hence, she wouldn’t have harmed herself like that.

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However, things were different now!

Xia Ruya now had the powerful Li Family which was just as wealthy as the Wen Family to support her.

The Li Family also mainly dealt in the apparel industry.

Firstly, there was competition.

Next, there was a conflict.

Lastly, there was a feud.

She had no choice but to keep her guard up against the Li Family.

Si Yiyan said, “You’ve overestimated Xia Ruya.”

Wen Xinya could not figure it out. She thought that she had already known Xia Ruya well enough because she had dealt with her countless times before. “I think I’ve been belittling her.”

Si Yiyan raised his brows and said, “You shouldn’t have such a mindset. Don’t ever underestimate your enemies, but don’t overestimate them either.”

Wen Xinya winked at Si Yiyan.

Si Yiyan continued, “You’ve begun managing the Wen Corporation now. Do you think you can handle it?”

Wen Xinya shook her head and said, “I may have Grandpa’s support, but I still have a long way to go before I can take over the corporation. I also need an opportunity. It’s not easy at all.”

Wen Xinya’s eyes lit up. She immediately understood Si Yiyan’s words.

Si Yiyan said smilingly, “The internal situation in the Li Corporation is much more complicated than that of the Wen Corporation. Besides, Old Mr. Li is old in his years and no longer as energetic as he used to be. Although he’s helming the corporation, his authority has already been undermined. Xi Ruya’s return would get in the way of the power he holds, and it’s not that easy for her to control the entire Li Corporation.”

Wen Xinya smiled and said, “So long as she doesn’t control the Li Corporation, she’ll have a hard time trying to deal with the Wen Family. Besides… according to what I know about her, she won’t be so silly as to obsess over going against me. Instead, she’ll be focusing on making the Li Corporation hers. Hence, she won’t have the time to think about other things.”

Si Yiyan answered, “Exactly!”