I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property

Chapter 43 I Actually Hold Grudges Too

A grand wedding's brilliance dimmed instantly with the arrival of Zhang Menglong, rendering both protagonists lackluster.

Throughout the banquet, numerous individuals approached Zhang Menglong to offer toasts. To those unaware, it seemed as though he was the groom himself today. Not only did the newlyweds feel overshadowed, even their parents struggled to save face.

Wasn't this disruptive?

"What in the world is going on? Who is that young man?" Liu Qingsu's mother asked, her expression darkening. Ever since that young man arrived, he had become the center of attention.

Liu Qingsu's mother was a woman who highly valued reputation. Was this really her son's wedding, or some business networking event?

"He's the chairman of Unicorn Technology." Liu Qingsu said begrudgingly. The poor student he once humiliated beyond protest had unexpectedly transformed into a magnate who could now dominate the fate of their family business.

"So young?" Liu Qingsu's mother expressed her surprise. "Right, since he was invited to your wedding, he must be Siqi's friend, right?"

Liu Qingsu's mother initially had reservations about Xie Siqi. While their family boasted assets over a billion, Xie Siqi was just an ordinary girl who was slightly more attractive than average.

With Liu Qingsu's prospects, couldn't he find any attractive girl? Wasn't it better to choose a well-matched girl, whose family's resources could integrate with theirs for mutual enhancement?

However, due to Liu Qingsu's insistence, his mother had no grounds for argument.

But if Xie Siqi knew Zhang Menglong, evident from his attendance at the wedding, their relationship must be quite good. Supporting their family business even slightly would be more valuable than ten well-matched daughters-in-law!

With this realization, Liu Qingsu's mother's attitude towards Xie Siqi underwent a drastic change.

"Mom, Zhang Menglong was my...college classmate." Xie Siqi found it too hard to utter the words 'ex-boyfriend'. She was well aware of Liu Qingsu's mother's attitude towards her. Should she learn of this, Xie Siqi foresaw a very difficult life at the Liu family.

"College classmate? College classmates are wonderful!" Liu Qingsu's mother suddenly embraced Xie Siqi warmly. "The friendship between college classmates is the best. That a man like him accepted your invitation means your relationship must be quite good, Siqi. You really do have an eye for people."

These words stung painfully in Xie Siqi's ears as if they were laden with irony. If she really had an eye for people, she would probably be the wife of the chairman of Unicorn Group by now.

"You see, all these company heads are here. If they knew about your relationship with the chairman of Unicorn Group, our family business would surely thrive here in Jiangnan City. You are truly our family's lucky star!" Liu Qingsu's mother's smile was nearly splitting her face.

In the face of benefits, the protagonists of the wedding mattered little. The purpose of the wedding was initially to mingle and build connections with business executives. Now having found a shortcut, it couldn't be better.

"What are you two doing standing around? Go and offer your toasts!" Seeing Liu Qingsu and Xie Siqi rooted to the spot, Liu Qingsu's mother immediately grew anxious. Such an opportunity was rare, and it was a perfect moment to showcase their influential connections. The bride was a college classmate of the chairman of Unicorn Group—that relationship alone could make them walk tall.

"Mom, he is also..."

"Enough!" Liu Qingsu quickly tugged at Xie Siqi's sleeve. If his mother found out about this, not only would Xie Siqi suffer, but Liu Qingsu himself would be in trouble as well. He knew all too well how domineering his mother was.

"Come on, let's go toast!" At this point, Liu Qingsu could only bite the bullet, believing that Zhang Menglong would not expose their past openly, as having one's girlfriend stolen was hardly honorable.

"Come on, everyone, make way, make way!" Liu Qingsu's mother charged ahead, breaking through the crowded crowd. "Now, everyone wanting to toast with Director Zhang, please wait. Director Zhang is our most important guest today. He's our Siqi's classmate!"

"Tsk tsk, Director Zhang is actually the bride's classmate?"

"I told you, how could the Liu family settle for just an ordinary daughter-in-law? Clearly, they have connections too."

"Move aside quickly, they are coming to offer a toast!"

"We must forge a good relationship with the Liu family from now on. With their connection to Unicorn Group, they are bound to soar!"

"Yes, we can't reach the chairman of Unicorn Group, but getting closer to their Liu family's company should definitely give us a share of the benefits!"

"Yes, Director Zhu, your foresight is truly exceptional!"

Liu Qingsu and Xie Siqi, carrying glasses of wine, reluctantly approached Zhang Menglong. Xie Siqi bowed her head, not even daring to look into Zhang Menglong's eyes.

"Zhang Menglong, thank you for coming to my wedding today. We both toast to you." Xie Siqi drained her glass in one gulp, but the corners of her eyes were already reddening.

She truly regretted. If she had held on a bit more back then, perhaps the outcome wouldn't be like this.

"Director Zhang, I too toast to you." Liu Qingsu also finished his drink in one gulp.

"You are too kind. I had promised Siqi that we would attend each other's weddings in the future. I am merely here to fulfill my promise today," Zhang Menglong said with a slight smile.

Nobody caught the underlying message in Zhang Menglong's words. In their eyes, the bride's relationship with Zhang Menglong must be so good that they were envious. Director Zhang even invited the bride to attend his future wedding, which was an incredibly honor.

"Well, I've had the drink and attended the banquet, so I will take my leave now." Zhang Menglong said to Hong Yi beside him, "Let's go, Hong Yi."

"Certainly, Mr. Zhang." Hong Yi collected all the business cards handed to Zhang Menglong, and then followed him to the Rolls-Royce parked by the roadside.

"Xie Siqi, see off Director Zhang!"

"Oh, sure." Xie Siqi was still stunned in place. She had not expected Zhang Menglong to show no sign of making things difficult for her.

She had thought that now, with his wealth and power, Zhang Menglong would seek every possible way to exact revenge. However, Zhang Menglong remained composed, as if he was truly just attending a regular friend's wedding. Stay tuned for updates on empire

"In his heart, perhaps there has been no room for me since that day," Xie Siqi whispered to herself in a voice only she could hear.

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"Mr. Zhang, how could you be so lenient with them? You know with just one word from you, their companies would be blacklisted by all businesses in Jiangnan City."

"But, there is no need," Zhang Menglong said, "If I really did that, wouldn't it mean that I still take this matter too seriously?"

"My world has another person now," an image that appeared only in his imagination came to Zhang Menglong's mind, "Let's go, time to head back."

"Oh, by the way, remember to reclaim the cash gift for me, and just double it!" Zhang Menglong chuckled, "Those who insult me, I do hold a grudge after all."

"Mr. Zhang, you just said you didn't want to take this matter too seriously."

"That's a different matter!"

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