Using power to force marriage

After the plane landed in Nancheng and he dropped her off at the "Water Moon Bay Villa," he set off for Milan.

Ruan Fu assumed that his business trip was just like any other, just to discuss business, and didn't think much of it.

The plane landed smoothly at Malpensa Airport, under the gentle and warm autumn sun of Milan.

Zhao Jingnian exudes an air of nobility, with a tall and straight posture like a pine tree, and his black haute couture suit is impeccably tailored.

After getting in the car, he instructed the driver to go directly to Fiona's studio, as he had already contacted her and made an appointment beforehand.

Fiona is a world-renowned wedding dress designer who has won numerous awards. She is known for her aloof personality and extremely high standards, and only top celebrities or world-famous stars have the privilege of wearing wedding dresses designed by her.

Furthermore, she designs only for one customer each year, making each piece unique.

Five years ago, she stopped acupuncture and other treatments. Countless wealthy and powerful people offered her fortunes to make an exception for her, but she refused them all.

The studio's pure white, minimalist art space displays a collection of stunning wedding dresses from over the years, each a work of art, dazzling and captivating.

Fiona, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, wore a simple yet sophisticated off-white business suit, exuding a cool and aloof aura.

The assistant led Zhao Jingnian into her office. She looked up, her gaze carrying her usual scrutiny and indifference.

She had seen too many wealthy and powerful people who squandered their money in her life, and was no longer bothered by them.

Fiona had already received news of Zhao Jingnian's personal visit and knew of his high status, but she still did not change her design principles.

But Zhao Jingnian never fights unprepared battles; he came with tempting terms of exchange, determined to win.

He talked with Fiona for a long time, about his story with Nguyen Phu, and about Fiona's love for her deceased husband.

Having inquired about Fiona and her husband's story beforehand, Zhao Jingnian felt confident enough to make the trip. Coincidentally, their love story was also a tale of "redemption."

Fiona's personality wasn't always so aloof and eccentric; she's actually still young and not yet at the average age for wedding dress designers to retire.

Since her husband passed away, her personality has changed drastically, and she no longer designs wedding dresses for anyone.

Upon hearing Zhao Jingnian and Ruan Fu's story, Fiona's face lit up with a long-lost smile.

His life had been bleak and desolate for many years, but Ruan Fu burst into his life like the blazing summer sun, illuminating his entire existence.

Fiona was willing to make an exception for them this once.

Zhao Jingnian chose pale yellow as the main color of her wedding dress, as it is the color of light and suits her best.

The wedding dress is scheduled to be delivered before April next year, and he set the wedding date for that time.

In early spring, April, everything comes back to life, and the temperature is just right. Zhao Jingnian thought this season was perfect for a wedding, and she wouldn't feel too hot or too cold wearing a wedding dress.

Furthermore, they met in early spring, in April.

After finalizing the requirements and delivery time for the custom-made wedding dress, Zhao Jingnian immediately set off for Paris.

A unique, timeless masterpiece is treasured in a secluded private palace museum near Paris.

It is the coronation crown of the Queen in the last century.

The crown is inlaid with hundreds of natural gemstones and features intricate and exquisite carvings in a classic court style.

It once accompanied the Queen to the pinnacle of power; it is the only one of its kind in the world, magnificent and precious enough, and possesses unique historical value and collectible significance.

Since it was something the Queen wore, it must be worthy of his little Fu.

Upon hearing that it was Zhao Jingnian who was visiting, the museum director personally received him.

Zhao Jingnian stood in front of the display case, his gaze fixed on the luxurious and dazzling crown. He could already imagine how beautiful his daughter, Xiao Fu, would look wearing it on their wedding day.

No matter the price or the conditions, he is determined to take this crown with him today.

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After handling all matters, Zhao Jingnian set off for home.

As dusk deepened and the clouds stretched for miles, Zhao Jingnian held the crown in his hand, examining it closely.

He began to look forward to time passing quickly, and to next April.

When I landed in Nancheng at nine o'clock in the evening, I realized it was drizzling outside as soon as I stepped out of the plane.

Ruan Fu is still at the shelter checking the accounts of the donations and has not gone home yet.

Zhao Jingnian took a car to the rescue station. His trip involved flying to two countries and took five days. He didn't even tell her he would be back today.

Ruan Fu felt that when he went abroad on business, it would take at least a week.

It was already 10 p.m. when the car entered the shelter compound, and the rain was getting heavier and heavier.

Zhao Jingnian went to her office to look for someone. Ruan Fu was focused on checking the accounts while staring at the computer screen. When she heard the office door open, she assumed it was her assistant and didn't look up.

Zhao Jingnian walked straight to her side, leaned down, and put his arm around her as she sat in the chair.

"I miss you so much, baby."

Ruan Fu was startled by his embrace, but when she saw Zhao Jingnian's face, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"When did you get back?"

"Just got off the plane."

Ruan Fu got up and snuggled into his arms, resting her head on his chest and wrapping her arms around his lean waist, holding him very tightly.

"You're back so soon! I thought you'd be gone for at least a week."

The rain outside was getting heavier, but thankfully he came back.

Ruan Fu dared not sleep alone on such a stormy day, and Zhao Jingnian's return was just in time.

"Your business trip this time is so strange."

Ruan Fu sensed something was amiss. "I can understand you going to New York or Australia, but what business could you possibly be doing in Milan? Besides, you only went for five days, minus two days for travel."

Zhao Jingnian planned to keep it a secret from her until the wedding dress was finished, to give her a surprise.

He was pondering what kind of reason he could come up with to make her believe him, but unexpectedly, Ruan Fu convinced herself.

"Did you secretly go to Milan to see the fashion shows? You bought me some pretty clothes, didn't you?"

Zhao Jingnian smiled relaxedly, "You guessed right, I bought you several beautiful dresses."

His main purpose in going to Milan was to have Fiona order a custom-made wedding dress, and he also bought her a few haute couture gowns from the runway, so he couldn't come back empty-handed.

"You really went to Milan just to buy me a dress?"

Ruan Fu's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Then why didn't you take me with you? Do you even have good taste?"

She didn't quite trust Zhao Jingnian's straight-male aesthetic sense. What if he bought all those horribly ugly clothes?

"Where's the skirt? I need to check it now."

He had the dress shipped directly to his home in Beicheng. "So baby, you'll only be able to see it after you return to Beicheng."

Ruan Fu was disappointed. "Fine."

She was checking the accounts, and before she finished, Zhao Jingnian suddenly returned, disrupting her work plan.

But Ruan Fu doesn't want to work now. The accounts can be checked tomorrow. Right now, she just wants to kiss, hug, and touch Zhao Jingnian's abs, letting him use his good looks to ease her longing these past few days.

"Zhao Jingnian, let's go home."

He glanced at the financial statements on the computer screen and asked, "Are you abandoning your work?"

She said in a high-pitched, affected voice, tugging at his clothes as she tried to pull him out, "Oh, I want to sleep now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ruan Fu was suddenly lifted into the air and carried in his arms.

"Okay, let's go home and sleep."

She spoke tactfully and subtly, but Zhao Jingnian understood what she meant.

As expected, it was another rainy night; it was raining heavily outside and drizzling inside.

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