Shao Zhenggang let out a cold laugh, "Mom, don't try to get involved with Xiao Xu's money. It has nothing to do with me, and I don't know anything about it."
Seeing Shao Zhenggang's anger, the Old Madam Shao's expression became a little unnatural.
Shao Zhengchang quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying with a smile, "Second brother, what kind of talk is that? How can Mom be that kind of person? She's just concerned. If you don't want to say, then fine, but don't get angry. We are still discussing how to resolve the misunderstanding with Xiao Xu."
He steered the focus of the day's meeting back to the main topic.
His words reminded everyone present that their first priority was their relationship with Shao Xu.
If the Shao family continued to be at loggerheads with Shao Xu, then even if she had hundreds of millions, it would be completely out of their reach.
Shao Zhengkang's eyes darted around, and he suggested, "Why don't we let Xiao Jun try to probe the situation tomorrow? If the dispute between the eldest brother's family and Xiao Xu over two million is resolved, then the rest will be easier to handle."
The unspoken meaning behind "the rest" was clear to everyone.
Shao Zhenggang let out a cold laugh inwardly and remained silent.
Shao Jun, however, nodded. He looked at Shao Zhenggang and asked with a flattering smile, "Second uncle, is cousin staying at home now?"
"No, I don't know where she's staying either."
Shao Zhenggang replied coldly, clearly unwilling to help.
But Shao Jun was not offended. He continued to smile flatteringly, "I'll drive you home today. If you could find some time to call cousin and ask where she's staying, I'll go to her place personally to apologize. It was my fault today. Please don't hold a grudge against me, a junior. It's not good if you get sick from anger."
"Heh." Shao Zhenggang let out a cold laugh, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Seeing Shao Zhenggang's demeanor, the Old Madam Shao was also a bit angered. She had never liked this lame son of hers, and now he was acting up. It was unacceptable!
"Second son, Xiao Jun made a mistake and is willing to apologize and make amends. As an elder, won't you give him even a chance? Are we not going to be relatives anymore?"
Habitually assuming a lecturing tone, Shao Zhenggang's face turned cold, and his voice became stern.
"Mom, by what you're saying, is Shao Jun going to see Shao Xu a favor to us?"
"That's not what I meant!"
The Old Madam Shao's expression changed. Realizing her tone had been improper, she paused, then put on a smile again. "Second son, what's wrong with you? The eldest made a mistake, but do you no longer want your mother? Mom just wants you all to be well, so our Shao family can be happy."
Shao Zhenggang was silent for a long time before finally relenting. "I'll talk to Xiao Xu when I get back, but I won't force her to see you."
Seeing a breakthrough, Shao Jun smiled and quickly said, "Okay."
The Old Madam Shao, Shao Zhengchang, and Shao Zhengkang all showed a hint of a smile.
Just then, Shao Qingqing, after much hesitation, suddenly spoke up, "Second brother, if Xiao Xu comes back next time, remember to call me. I also have something I want to ask Xiao Xu."
She was fortunate that her attitude towards her second brother and Shao Xu at the banquet had been good.
Her dream of becoming an actress was at a crucial juncture, and she decided to take a gamble!
Even if Xiao Xu had fallen out with the Jin family, she had several good friends in the entertainment industry back then, like Xue Zhi Qiao, Lü Xi, and Chen Xi, who were all top stars now.
If Xiao Xu could help her pull some strings, she might just become famous!
"Qingqing, what are you doing? What do you need to ask Xiao Xu about?" Shao Zhengkang was the first to speak, asking with displeasure.
He hadn't even gotten his turn yet, and his younger sister was trying to cut in line.
Shao Xu was a prize he had discovered first. His eldest brother and mother were both eyeing her, and now his younger sister was too. This made him somewhat unhappy.