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Chapter 218 - 218: Master, Will You Consider Giving Me A Break?
Chapter 218 - 218: Master, Will You Consider Giving Me A Break?
Chapter 218 - 218: Master, Will You Consider Giving Me A Break?
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Halfway through, Xiao Qinke got up and went to the bathroom. Within two minutes, Zhou Tingyang followed her. He waited at the door of the ladies’ washroom. When Xiao Qinke came out, he pulled her aside and said, “Ke’ er, can’t you talk to your dad properly? Isn’t it a little too much to ask for 300 million? Besides, we’re already married. All this is just for pleasantries. Why bother?”
After listening to Zhou Tingyang’s words, Xiao Qinke covered her mouth in disappointment. After a while, she took her hands down and said, “My mother said that if you want to see a man’s sincerity, the most direct way to feel it is to see if he is willing to give up money. My mother also said that if a man is unwilling to give up anything, he will find all kinds of reasons and excuses to fool around with the betrothal gift. Tingyang, do you really love me?”
Zhou Tingyang was at a loss for words. After a few seconds, he struggled to explain. He replied, “These are two different things. Love and money are not opposites. Ke’er, do you understand?”
“I don’t understand. I only know that if you love me, you can give up everything. Just like how I love you, I can give up everything and come to Jinchuan to find you. If you really feel that it’s difficult, we… could also get a divorce certificate.”
After saying that, Xiao Qinke walked away, leaving Zhou Tingyang standing there in anger.
Xiao Qinke had always listened to him. It must have been her parents who told her something. Now, she had become disobedient. The betrothal gift of 300 million was equivalent to emptying the Zhou Group’s account of all their liquid funds. They might even have to go out and borrow money.
They even had to borrow to make up for the betrothal gift. If this got out, the Zhou Group’s reputation would go to the sewers.
Moreover, when would Xiao Qinke be able to bring this betrothal gift back? If the Xiao family had to wait until their wedding, what would happen to the Zhou Group’s cash flow?
However, the allure of Zhongyue Oil was too great. Besides, the Xiao family had no other heir except Xiao Qinke. After her parents passed away, everything in the Xiao family would belong to him, Zhou Tingyang.
Thinking of this, Zhou Tingyang was no longer conflicted. In order for him to achieve something great, he had to sacrifice a lot. He only knew that in the future, what he would definitely get more than what he had given.
Therefore, after he adjusted his emotions, he returned to his seat. At this time, the two sides had already reached the end of the conversation. Unlike the gloomy clouds just now, the Zhou family’s parents were now beaming with joy. The only thing missing was the word ‘taken advantage of’.
“Then, In-law, I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“Mom, what happened?” Zhou Tingyang asked his mother after Xiao Qinke’s parents left.
“The in-laws have promised to hold an engagement ceremony for you two in half a month. At that time, they will let Ke’er bring a dowry to get engaged to you. Although you’re already married, the rules of a wealthy family still apply.” Mother Zhou’s tone was excited, and her hands that were helping Zhou Tingyang adjust his tie became lighter.
“Let’s go back and raise the money. Wife, the Zhou Group doesn’t have that much cash in their account. Can you ask your family and think of a way? Father Zhou asked Mother Zhou carefully. After all, he was the one who caused this trouble. Of course, he felt guilty and was in the wrong.
Mother Zhou snorted but still nodded and replied, “Since you’ve asked, how can
I not agree? Just treat it as an investment for them.”
They did not expect the Xiao family to be so generous. Zhou Tingyang thought about what he had said at the door of the washroom. He felt that he had gone too far, so he sent a message to Xiao Qinke: “My good Ke’er, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have lost my temper at you just now. I shouldn’t have misunderstood you and your family. I swear that from now on, I will put you first. Let’s live a good life together.”
After reading this WeChat message, Xiao Qinke was so disgusted that she wanted to vomit out the food she had eaten last night.
This family was always changing their faces. Their emotions followed their interests and they had no bottom line.
“When we get the house and the cash tomorrow, the Zhou Group will have almost no money left. You guys will have succeeded and can retire from these roles.” Xiao Qinke said to her ‘parents’ who were sitting beside her. “What about you?” Father Xiao asked, “Aren’t you going to prepare to escape?”
Xiao Qinke closed her eyes and shook her head. She replied, “I will attend the engagement party in mourning clothes. I can’t let my parents die for no reason. I want everyone to know Zhou Tingyang’s worst side. I want everyone to see clearly that it was Zhou Tingyang who destroyed my family.”
Sacrificing herself was really not worth it.
However, this depended on whose standpoint they were speaking from.
Because this was what Xiao Qinke wanted to do the most in her short-lived life. Who wouldn’t sigh and say she got what she wanted? She wanted to spread the news of their engagement banquet throughout Jinchuan.
On the other hand, to satisfy Xiao Qinke’s request, Lin Wanli asked Master Xiao to arrange for Zhongyue to communicate with the upper and lower levels.
Since they were overseas and there were indeed shareholders with the surname Xiao, who could verify whether it was true or false?
Things became more and more interesting.
In order to make Ye Zhenzhen stand out at Taixi’s private party, Old Madam Lin hired a professional designer to prepare a battle robe for Ye Zhenzhen.
Ye Zhenzhen did not look happy, but she still went along with the Old Madam’s preferences and let the stylist dress her up like a red-carpet celebrity.
“If you wear this tomorrow, you’ll definitely be able to dominate the audience.” The Old Madam lay on the bed and looked at Ye Zhenzhen’s extravagant gown. She could not help but smile in satisfaction.
The Ye family’s mother and daughter looked at each other. After they left the old lady’s ward, Ye Weiyin said to Ye Zhenzhen, “I’ve packed a few sets of clothes for you in the temple. There’s a simple and elegant lotus dress among them. It’s suitable for tomorrow’s gathering.”
“Mom, I know. Don’t worry, I won’t make a mistake.” Ye Zhenzhen promised, “Some people treat us with sincerity, while others abandon us. If I can’t see it clearly, I will have lived in vain.”
“It’s good that you understand.”
The mother and daughter calmed down and had a plan.
After coaxing her daughter to sleep, Lin Wanli returned to the bedroom. However, Huo Jiuxiao held her by the waist and pressed her against the dressing table.
Lin Wanli couldn’t help but feel her mouth go dry. However, it wasn’t because she had any thoughts, but because her legs were weak.
[Master, can you consider giving me a break?]
Huo Jiuxiao flipped her over and had his way with her right on the spot. There was no room for discussion.
The night was getting darker, and the temperature in the bedroom had just begun to rise. Not only was it on a dressing table but it also happened on a sofa and a balcony. Their brilliant silhouette was visible until the east was bright.
[Huo Jiuxiao, you’re really a b*stard.]
Before Lin Wanli fainted, she thought of this sentence in her heart.
Huo Jiuxiao hugged her and laughed softly. He was once again out of breath. It was as if he wanted to engrave Lin Wanli’s every appearance in his heart. It seemed that this was the only way to support him through the long years of separation.
“Ah Li, you’re really addictive.”