Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

Ji Hancheng and Lu Jinnan's car was parked in the underground private garage.

The second before turning the corner and entering the elevator, Ji Hancheng kept his distance from Lu Man as if she were a plague.

He still had his hands in his pockets, exuding an aura of distance that kept strangers at bay, his face full of hostility and indifference.

Lu Man, half-awake, felt her mood plummet. Just when Ji Hancheng was still with her, she was overjoyed and couldn't have been happier.

So why did he do that? Was it just to spite that woman...?

No way, they've only been married for a short time! Lu Man thought to herself, refusing to admit the slightest bit of surprise.

It must be to save face for himself, to make that woman see reality, that must be it.

As we speculate.

A man's somber and cold voice echoed in the enclosed elevator: "Jin Nan, take her home."

Ji Hancheng rarely called Lu Jinnan by name. He usually only did so when he was very serious or angry.

"Okay." The situation was a bit awkward today. He had been a womanizer for so long, but he had never encountered a scenario where his current girlfriend was facing his ex-girlfriend.

Lu Man objected; she didn't want Lu Jinnan to see her off. "Acheng, do you dislike me that much? Are you not planning to keep this land?"

This remark successfully darkened Ji Hancheng's face, his eyes filled with contempt: "Threatening me? Lu Man, do you think I can't secure this project without your father's land?"

The resounding question startled Lu Man, who trembled. She had been with Ji Hancheng for over a year and knew him all too well; he was truly angry this time.

Originally, I just wanted to get back together with him and didn't want to give up this hard-won opportunity to be together, so I was a little too hasty.

Realizing her mistake, she quickly apologized, pulling on his arm and speaking softly with a hint of coquetry: "Acheng, I'm sorry, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to ride in your car. We haven't seen each other for so long, can't we sit down and talk? I know I was wrong back then, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, the elevator doors opened. The man shook off her hand, walked straight out of the elevator, and headed towards his car.

He didn't want to listen to Lu Man's explanation at all!

He drove himself here today; he didn't bring Xu Mingkai with him.

The car was going very fast, leaving behind only a cloud of exhaust fumes for others.

Lu Jinnan leaned against his car door, legs crossed, tongue pressed against his cheek, touching his lips, and looked at Lu Man, who was stomping her feet angrily, with unhurried speed: "Get in or not? If not, take a taxi home yourself."

"Brother, why won't you help me? Don't you want Acheng to come back to me?"

Lu Jinnan remained nonchalant, fiddling with his bangs in the rearview mirror. "It's not like I'm looking for a husband, what am I supposed to hope for?"

Han Yue's Porsche sped past, the cold wind ruffling Lu Jinnan's freshly styled bangs.

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Lu Jinnan cursed from behind, "What a waste of your birth weight!"

While in the car, Ji Hancheng called Xu Mingkai: "Throw away the helmet."

Xu Mingkai was completely bewildered when he received the call. "Huh? Young Master Ji, I've already packed it up and am ready to send it to Yuyuan."

"Throw it away." He gritted his teeth and said those two words before hanging up the phone.

Xu Mingkai was left completely bewildered. Who was this fool who had offended Young Master Ji this time?

I remember he went to the Lu family to discuss the land at noon today. Did he fail to reach an agreement? But why did the discussion about the land turn into talking about helmets? Did the young mistress offend him again?

Did you bring your young mistress along when you discussed the project?

On second thought, Han Shao should have been having dinner with Ji Shao today, and this helmet was bought from Han Shao at a high price. I should call Han Shao and ask him, just in case Ji Shao asks me for it after I throw it away.

It's a whopping 100 million!

Xu Mingkai took out his phone, found Han Yue's number, and pressed the call button. "Hey Han Shao, that Ji Shao told me to throw away the packaged helmet. Is there something wrong with the helmet I bought?"

Han Yue, who was driving, scoffed upon hearing this. "You took the helmet to Tiss and left it with me. It's not the helmet that's the problem, it's the person."

Xu Mingkai: Han Shao, you're implying that there's something wrong with Ji Shao.

So, was the gift not given, or was it simply impossible to give it?

Su Yu drove Su Xue home. In the car, he asked, "Why isn't Yao Yao staying at the Tang residence anymore?"

Sitting in the back seat, Su Xue didn't hide anything from her brother: "Grandpa Tang is gone. She doesn't want to live anywhere that would bring back painful memories. The Tang residence is full of memories of her and Grandpa Tang from childhood to adulthood. She's afraid she won't be able to move on. Also, Grandpa Tang transferred all his assets to Yao Yao's name. Uncle Tang asked Yao Yao for some, demanding that it be transferred to his name as well. Of course, Yao Yao refused. Why should she? A whole family of bloodsuckers! She was afraid that Uncle Tang would come to the Tang residence to cause trouble every few days, and the two maids wouldn't have any peace either, so she moved out." The more Su Xue spoke, the angrier she became.

Su Yu hadn't expected this reason. "Why didn't you tell me that Grandpa Tang had passed away and that there were property disputes?"

He can solve everything for her; she doesn't need to bear it all alone.

"That's because... because you know Yao Yao's personality. She doesn't like relying on us for everything. She's a strong-willed person. If we solve everything for her, she'll feel useless. She's a tomboy by nature. Trying to turn her into a delicate young lady is wishful thinking. Besides, you're abroad and can't come back right away. Telling you won't solve the problem immediately."

Su Yu: "………."

I almost let slip that it was because the Ji family was my backer, but luckily I was quick-witted and corrected myself in time.

If her brother knew that Yao Yao had married Young Master Ji, who knows what he would think? Besides, Young Master Ji and her family are mortal enemies and competitors.

Su Yu didn't speak again, and closed his eyes, pretending to sleep.

At the entrance of the Su family's residence.

Su's mother kept looking around the Su family villa, perfectly expressing the feelings of an elderly mother.

Because Su's father wanted to expand his business overseas, he cruelly sent his precious son abroad alone, making Su resent her husband immensely.

Whenever she felt upset, she would vent it on her father, and since her father was in the wrong, he could only give in to her.

Seeing her son whom she hadn't seen for so many years, Su's mother's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Su Yu felt a pang of indescribable sadness for the mother and son he only saw in a video call. He needed to expand the new business, and if he came back, he would have to go back again in a hurry. So he decided to expand the business all at once and then come back, which would also allow him to focus on doing what he wanted to do.

"Son, you're finally back! I've missed you so much! Let me see if you've lost weight."

Su Yu spun around in front of his mother to show that he was unharmed, then put his arm around her shoulder. "Mom, don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. You see, it's you who hasn't been eating properly; you've lost a lot of weight compared to before I left."

In recent years, Su's mother has often thought about her son. He's 28 years old and still doesn't have a girlfriend by his side to care for him. He's all alone abroad.

I keep waking up in the middle of the night because I'm thinking about it!

Su's mother took her son's hand and said, "No, Mom is just keeping up with the times and losing weight. Su Xue is talking about the beauty of being skinny."

Su Xue, who had been ignored since entering the room, was speechless. "When did I ever encourage you to lose weight? Brother, don't listen to Mom's nonsense. She just has too many brain cells and misses you too much."

Su Yu took a tissue and wiped his mother's face. "Don't cry. I'm back now, aren't I? Look how handsome I've become!"

"Oh, the kind of family that favors sons over daughters? Poor me," Su Xue said sarcastically.

Su's mother glared at her, "I've been starving you and spoiling you. You're so old and you don't even have a boyfriend. What else can you do besides dressing you up every day?"

"Delivering babies, I'm busy welcoming new life every day, what a noble profession! Mom, how much do you despise me? I'm only 23 and you already want to marry me off. Look at my brother, he's already 28, why don't you talk about him? Double standards." She said this matter-of-factly, full of confidence, as she started looking for something to eat on the coffee table.

In her opinion, obstetrics and gynecology was a very honorable field.

Su's mother: "You can brag to me again when you can deliver your own new life."

"Su Xiaoxue, are you itching for a beating?"

Su Xue: "..." There were two people opposite her, and she couldn't win the argument with just two mouths.

Su Xue shut her mouth, her lips pouting high.

It seems my good days are coming to an end; my status in the family is in jeopardy.

The mother was determined to make up for all the love she had missed giving her brother over the years.

"Mom, I need to go to the company later to arrange tomorrow's meeting. Dad asked me to take over the company, so I'll go and handle that first. Don't wait for me tonight."

Su's mother looked furious. "Don't listen to Old Su. He just wants to have some peace and quiet and wants to be a hands-off boss. Let him work for a few more years. You've just come back, so take a rest first."

"Mom, but I've already had Kai issue the notice. If I don't show up, how can I convince the public? Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."

After Su Yu left, Su's mother still stood at the door, watching the rear of the car.

Su Xue, who was peeling an orange on the sofa, looked up at her mother at the door and shook her head: "Tsk tsk tsk, she's turned into a stone waiting for her son."

Su's mother turned around and glared at her with a big eye roll.

Su Xue stood up and made a surrender gesture, "Whatever makes you happy, I'll go upstairs and not disturb you."

"Oh dear, time for my beauty sleep."

She scurried upstairs, afraid that her mother would throw oranges at her.

In public, Su's mother always gave her face, showing filial piety and kindness. But at home, they were always at odds, and neither of them felt comfortable if they didn't bicker every day.