Chapitre 2: Sent Her off In Arranged Marriage
Éditeur: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Come with me!"
Zhao Hong was worried that Zhao Jinxing would disturb Zhao Jinxiu in the ward. Yet, he didn't want to argue with her in the hospital. Someone might post it online and embarrass him. Thus, he grabbed Zhao Jinxing and took her to the Eight Treasure Cemetery in the suburbs.
After getting out of the car, Zhao Hong dragged her to Zhuang Zhenting's grave. He pointed at the kind-looking portrait on the tombstone and said righteously, "Zhao Jinxing, what did you promise your grandfather before he passed away? Auntie Chen took care of your grandfather for ten years without any complaints. Now that her family is in trouble, what's wrong with us helping her? Your grandfather agreed to all of this. How could you bully Jinxiu now?"
"Hmph! So much for taking care of her that you married her and made her daughter your own. I can't get how you're taking care of her now," Zhao Jinxing said sarcastically.
Zhao Hong didn't mind. "Yes, I know it's a bit difficult for you to accept them."
As he spoke, he let out a faint sigh, "Jinxing, your mother has been away for ten years. Because of you, I've never thought of starting a family again. Now that you've grown up and I'm old, I only need someone to talk to. Can't you... can't you understand me?"
"Besides, Jinxiu has been staying with us since young. She has been studying and playing with you. Aren't both of you good friends? Now that you've become sisters, you can support each other next time. Isn't that good?"
Good friends?
Zhao Jinxing sneered. Since young, Zhao Jinxiu had been trying to snatch whatever Zhao Jinxing liked. If Zhao Jinxiu couldn't get it, she would play the victim and try to guilt-trip Zhao Jinxing. She would rant about how pity she was to grow up without a father. Then, she made Zhao Jinxing feel bad for not sharing with her.
Zhao Jinxing shared snacks, toys, and jewelry with her. That was fine. But now, Zhao Jinxiu even wanted to snatch away her father. Zhao Jinxing couldn't tolerate it.
Moreover!
"How did Zhao Jinxiu get the shares of Zhenting Group?"
Zhao Hong was instantly stunned and felt guilty, but he calmed down right after. He cleared his throat and said, "I transferred these shares to her. I know you will be angry, but I have my reasons for doing so."
Zhao Jinxing raised her eyebrows, waiting for him to give that reason.
"Back then, the capital chain of the Zhenting Group was tight. To make sure things run smoothly, your grandfather arranged a marriage for you. He is the young master of Huo Family from Cloud Breaking Group. Rumor has it that he met a car accident a few years ago. His face was disfigured, and his body... he got some disabilities. Grandfather felt sorry for you, so he agreed to let Jinxiu marry him instead. So, we will give her some compensation."
Zhao Jinxing narrowed her eyes. This was something new to her. That explained why did Zhao Jinxiu fall from the stairs and frame her.
Zhao Jinxiu first tried to get the group shares, then she injured herself so that she wouldn't sacrifice her marriage. What a good plan!
As expected, Zhao Hong said, "The Huo Family sent a matchmaker three months ago. They are about to get engaged next week, but you made Jinxiu... Sigh, I mean, you shall replace Jinxiu to attend the engagement ceremony next week. When she recovers, we can explain it to the Huo Family. We can't embarrass the Zhenting Group."
Zhao Jinxing's last bit of trust in her father was completely gone.
Would the Huo Family allow them to change the bride again then? All in all, he just wanted to sacrifice Zhao Jinxing's happiness to help Zhao Jinxiu.
"What if I say no?"
-- Cadeau
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