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Kyoto, inside the Liu family villa.

"I heard you went to the Zhou family's house?"

Liu Zhengxiong sat on the sofa expressionlessly, his gaze fixed on his silent daughter.

Liu Mengyue lowered her head, her hands constantly fidgeting with her nails, unsure how to deal with the situation before her.

She had originally planned to go to the Zhou Group to cultivate a relationship with that blockhead Zhou Shi'an.

To my utter surprise, my parents, whom I rarely see for days due to their busy schedules, were sitting together on the sofa.

Clearly, this is an attempt to educate oneself.

Seeing that his daughter was ignoring him completely, Liu Zhengxiong stretched out two fingers and banged hard on the coffee table in front of him.

"Did I tell you that this engagement is off? I will talk to the Zhou family myself."

And what happened? You, a girl, actually went to someone else's house to express your love?

If this gets out, how will the Liu family lose all face?

Is this how your mother and I raised you? Where is your dignity as a lady of a respectable family?

Upon hearing this, Liu Mengyue also lost her temper.

She looked directly at her father and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "It is precisely because I care about my reputation that I will not break off the engagement!"

When you made the engagement, you didn't ask for my opinion. Now you want to break off the engagement, and you still didn't ask for my opinion.

Am I some kind of plaything you can manipulate, someone who tells me what to do and I have to do it?

I'm sorry, I can't do it, I'm a human being!

A thinking, flesh-and-blood human being, a living, breathing person who deserves respect!

Seeing this, Liu Zhengxiong, who was originally preparing to say some harsh words, immediately fell silent.

This was the first time his daughter had ever argued with him, and even lost her temper like this.

Liu's mother glanced at her husband, then at her daughter whose eyes were red-rimmed.

She quickly comforted her, saying, "Xiaoyue, your parents are doing this for your own good."

I also like Shi An very much, but he is not a member of the Zhou family after all.

If you were to marry into that family, not only would your future be uncertain, but you would also have to face all sorts of gossip and slander.

Although Liu Mengyue knew that her parents meant well, that was the sentence she hated the most.

This phrase is like a trump card for all parents. They always use the excuse of "it's for your own good" to force their daughters to do things they don't want to do.

She did not answer Liu's mother's question, but instead focused her gaze on Liu Zhengxiong.

"Dad, has our family gone bankrupt?"

"Huh?" Liu Zhengxiong, who had come to his senses, was clearly taken aback by his daughter's question.

Immediately, his face darkened.

"Nonsense! I, Liu Zhengxiong, have always acted with integrity and never easily offend others."

Even though our Liu family isn't as powerful as those top-tier families, we're not an ordinary family that dares to mess with. How could we go bankrupt for no reason?

"Oh!" Liu Mengyue looked as if she had just realized something.

"But if my family hasn't gone bankrupt, why is my livelihood not secure?"

Our family isn't short of money, so why does it have to be a marriage between equals?

I like Zhou Shi'an as a person, not because I'm after the Zhou family's wealth.

"Do you two have illegitimate children outside of your marriage, so you've already made plans not to leave the family fortune to me?"

Seeing his daughter's stubborn and love-obsessed demeanor, Liu Zhengxiong felt his head buzzing.

Even Liu's mother was so angry that she gritted her teeth and wished she could teach her daughter a lesson.

However, since they only have this one precious daughter, they really couldn't bring themselves to do it.

Liu's mother took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.

Then he patiently persuaded her, "Xiaoyue, you are still young."

We don't blame you for not understanding your parents' good intentions.

But you must understand that marriage is not like dating.

You'll be dealing with the mundane details of daily life, trivial matters, and everyday social interactions.

All of these require sufficient financial support.

Even if you don't plan for yourself, you still have to plan for your child's future education, right?

Seeing that her daughter didn't argue back, Liu's mother thought she had persuaded her daughter.

She continued, "Since ancient times, the importance of marrying someone of equal social standing has been emphasized."

This is not a personal prejudice, nor is it feudal thinking, but rather the crystallization of the wisdom of countless predecessors.

Real life isn't a TV drama. Looking at all the wealthy families in Kyoto, which one would marry a woman of ordinary status?

Without thinking, Liu Mengyue replied directly, "Uncle Zhou, his wife comes from an ordinary background."

Liu's mother was speechless at her daughter's words, but the next moment, she laughed in anger.

"So, look at what happened to Zhou Tingxiao?"

He was stripped of his rightful position as the family heir and is now an idle man.

Do you think his children will resent him in the future?

They should have had a brighter future, but because of one wrong choice, their lineage lost its chance to inherit the family business forever...

Just then, Liu Mengyue interrupted her mother.

"Zhou Shi'an is different. He's outstanding enough on his own. Even without relying on a wealthy family, he can give me the life I want!"

At this moment, her eyes were very firm, as if she would fight to the death with anyone who dared to say a bad word about Zhou Shi'an.

Liu's mother was speechless; she simply didn't understand.

My husband is shrewd and capable, and I am a strong woman myself, so how did I end up with such a love-obsessed daughter?

The atmosphere inside the room became increasingly oppressive.

Liu Zhengxiong, who had been silent, could no longer hold back. He coughed lightly and said, "Daughter, I admit that Zhou Shi'an is indeed very outstanding."

Even among the wealthy scions of Kyoto, none could compare to him.

However, in reality, it's not enough to just be good enough. To gain a foothold in this cutthroat society, you need connections and a background.

Without sufficient backing, no matter how high you climb, you'll eventually be devoured.

At this point, he changed the subject: "Of course, Dad doesn't necessarily want to break you up."

You are my only bloodline, Liu Zhengxiong's only child. I can't just stand by and watch you jump into the fire.

I personally admire Shi An very much. If he's willing to marry into the Liu family, I'll agree to you two being together.

His words were not meant to deceive Liu Mengyue, but were sincere.

After all, the heads of these wealthy families often talk about that kid Zhou Shi'an.

Sometimes he even felt quite envious, and a little jealous.

He was jealous that Zhou Xubai, that playboy, had such an outstanding heir. He even fantasized about how wonderful it would be if the other party were his own son.

If Zhou Shi'an were truly willing to marry into the family, he would even be willing to step down and treat him like royalty.

Little did Liu Mengyue know that these words were a blatant insult to her.

How could someone as privileged as him possibly marry into another family?

In a fit of emotion, she stood up abruptly: "Dad, that's enough!"

My engagement with Zhou Shi'an was arranged by my grandmother herself. If you have any complaints, then go talk to my grandmother.

Today I'm making my stance clear: I'm determined to marry Zhou Shi'an, and no one can stop me. I will absolutely not compromise!

After saying that, Liu Mengyue, with a huffy little face, walked towards the door without looking back.

Watching his children's disappearing figures, Liu Zhengxiong trembled with anger.

"This rebellious daughter, this rebellious daughter, our mother has been dead for three years, and she wants me to go talk to our mother."

What does she mean? Is she trying to drive me crazy? I, I... Ugh~~~~

Finally, he sighed deeply and plopped down on the sofa.

Liu's mother's eyes were a little red, and she didn't know what to say.

For a moment, only the couple's sighs filled the living room...