Using power to force marriage

The rescue center received its first batch of stray cats and dogs, and Ruan Fu became extremely busy.

"Fuai" remained incredibly popular, topping the charts for three whole days and thoroughly establishing the reputation of the rescue station.

Three days later, He Shu's birthday arrived as scheduled.

The birthday party was a small gathering at home with only close family members and friends.

As dusk fell, the sky was ablaze with crimson clouds.

Ruan Fu drove back to the Ruan family manor alone. She wore a light pink silk cheongsam, which was well-tailored and neat, perfectly highlighting her slender waistline.

Today's makeup is fresh and elegant, her long hair is loosely tied into a low bun, and a round pearl hairpin is worn diagonally on the side of the bun, simple and elegant.

Zhao Jingnian was unable to return before the birthday banquet, so she had to come alone.

That's perfect, just what she wanted, and it saves her from having to pretend to be a loving couple with him in front of her family.

Ruan Zhengyang and He Shu were overjoyed to see Ruan Fu's car parked in front of the yard and went to greet it.

Seeing that she was all alone, the smiles on the elderly couple's faces instantly froze.

"Didn't Jingnian come with you?" He Shu asked.

The couple had been married for a short time when the wife went back to her parents' home to celebrate her mother's birthday. He, as the husband, didn't even accompany her. What kind of behavior was that?

Ruan Fu smiled and said, "He's away on a business trip, he's busy."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Zhengyang was a little unhappy, mainly because he felt that his precious daughter had been neglected.

"Even if he's busy with work, he can always find the time. Is it really that difficult for him to take an evening to accompany you home?"

Hearing Ruan Zhengyang complain, Ruan Fu smiled and comforted him, "My husband has to work hard to earn money, otherwise how can he buy me beautiful jewelry?"

The elderly couple sensed the protective tone in her words and smiled knowingly, "You, you're already defending him after just a few words from him."

"He's my husband, if I don't protect him, who will?"

Ruan Fu tried to be charming and ingratiating, "Alright, alright, I'll criticize him myself when he gets back."

Ruan Zhengyang and He Shu didn't mind, after all, Zhao Jingnian was managing such a large group, and it was inevitable that there would be times when he was overwhelmed.

She gave He Shu the pair of jade bracelets she had previously photographed on Hong Kong Island, wishing her "Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen in the world, and may you stay young forever."

Her sweet words, as if coated with honey, made He Shu's heart flutter with joy.

The elderly couple were busy attracting guests, so she went to play with Ruan Qian.

Ruan Fu has been busy with the rescue station these days and hasn't had time to care about her sister's love life.

"Sis, how are things between you and brother?"

Ruan Qian sighed, her gaze drifting towards the champagne tower, where Jiang Qiyu and his arranged marriage partner, Miss Cen, were chatting and laughing.

"Nothing much."

Ruan Fu asked, puzzled, "It's been so many days, haven't you found a chance to express your feelings to him yet?"

Ruan Qian lowered her long eyelashes, hesitating whether or not to tell Ruan Fu.

"Forget it, I've given up. He probably really doesn't like me; he only sees me as a little sister."

"It doesn't count!"

To encourage her sister to bravely pursue her love, she took the place of Zhao Jingnian in their engagement. Of course, Ruan Fu couldn't agree to her sister giving up so easily.

"But he has already decided to get engaged to Miss Cen."

Following her gaze, Ruan Fu also looked towards the champagne tower. "Didn't my brother say he wanted to be friends with Miss Cen first, spend some time together, and then make plans? Why the sudden rush to get engaged?"

Ruan Qian clutched her skirt, somewhat embarrassed, "Because I kissed him."

"What?!"

Ruan Fu stared wide-eyed in surprise. "You kissed my brother? When did this happen?"

Ruan Qian explained to her in detail, "It was on the day of your wedding with Zhao Jingnian."

Taking advantage of the wedding banquet, Ruan Qian drank a few extra glasses of wine, deliberately getting herself drunk.

After the wedding banquet, Jiang Qiyu and she went home together in the same car.

After drinking, Ruan Qian mustered up her courage and told him what she had kept buried in her heart for many years.

"Fufu is a bride today, she looks so beautiful. I also want to wear a beautiful wedding dress and marry the man I love."

Jiang Qiyu replied indifferently, "Yes, that day will come."

"What if I told you, 'You are the one I love?' Would you let me be your bride?"

Jiang Qiyu simply said, "Qianqian, you're a little out of your mind from being so drunk."

After the car came to a stop, he seemed to be deliberately avoiding her and did not wait for Ruan Qian to get out of the car.

Ruan Qian was so drunk that her steps were unsteady, and she wanted to catch up with Jiang Qiyu, who was walking quickly ahead.

She slipped and fell because of her high heels.

Jiang Qiyu only turned around when he heard her cry out in pain behind him.

He picked up Ruan Qian, who had fallen to the ground, and carried her back to her room.

In the room, Jiang Qiyu gently placed her on the bed. Just as he was about to leave, Ruan Qian grabbed the hem of his clothes.

When people are drunk, they become bolder. The lover they've been longing for is right in front of them, so close yet so far away.

Under the influence of alcohol, Ruan Qian kissed him without a second thought.

When Ruan Qian sobered up the next day, Jiang Qiyu told Ruan Zhengyang that he planned to get engaged to Miss Cen as soon as possible.

After hearing what happened that night, Ruan Fu's mind suddenly went blank.

"I told him how I felt, but he said I was too drunk." Ruan Qian's eyes were red-rimmed. "I kissed him, and he rushed to get engaged, trying to force me to give up."

Jiang Qiyu's attitude was clear, and Ruan Qian dared not make any further moves.

"Fufu, I have no choice but to give up, otherwise we won't even be able to be siblings anymore."

Even without blood ties, Jiang Qiyu was still her rightful brother. They shared the same household registration and called out to the same parents.

Ruan Qian sniffed, her smile tinged with bitterness. "I shouldn't have said it. I should have kept it buried in my heart forever."

"Even if your brother doesn't like you, he couldn't possibly like Miss Cen. They've only just met."

She felt that Ruan Qian shouldn't be so pessimistic. "Since my brother doesn't have anyone he likes, it means there's still a chance."

Ruan Fu originally wanted to go find Jiang Qiyu to find out his attitude, but Meng Shutan rushed over to call her.

"Fufu! Fufu! Fufu!" Meng Shutan had just arrived and greeted He Shu before rushing over to find her.

Ruan Fu did not tell Meng Shutan about Ruan Qian's situation. Upon seeing her arrive, she immediately abandoned the idea of ​​going to find Jiang Qiyu.

"What's wrong, Tan Tan? What happened?" She looked completely bewildered.

Before Meng Shutan could catch her breath, she said, "There's progress on the brooch issue."

"Really!" she exclaimed, her eyes filled with surprise.

Meng Shutan had just received the news. The other party was a niche Italian jewelry designer. She said that the brooch was commissioned by a customer a year ago.

"She must have my savior's contact information. Could you ask her to give me her contact information?"

"I asked, and she said the customer's information must be kept strictly confidential. She can't tell you who the customer is, nor can she give you their contact information directly. However, she said she could ask the customer's wishes first."

Ruan Fu was a little excited, "That's great, we're finally seeing some progress."

"Yes, just wait patiently and see what they say." Meng Shutan was happy for her.

"But Fufu, have you thought about how you're going to repay your benefactor? Are you really going to repay him with your body?"

Ruan Fu chuckled lightly when she heard Meng Shutan's joke.

His blurry face suddenly reappeared in her mind. Thinking of the thrilling encounter that night and the way she kissed him, her heart started racing.

"They probably don't care about my reward."

Meng Shutan sighed, "You've already married Zhao Jingnian."

"I'm not going to stay with him forever. When the time is right, I'll divorce him."

Mentioning Zhao Jingnian, Meng Shutan looked around the banquet hall and asked, "He didn't come to your birthday party with you?"

"He's away on a business trip and hasn't come back yet."

Meng Shutan casually grabbed a small cake from the dessert table and chatted with her while eating, "Are you really planning to divorce Zhao Jingnian after the cooperation project between the Zhao and Ruan families is finalized?"

Ruan Fu answered decisively, "Of course it's true."

"Actually, Zhao Jingnian is quite good too. He's handsome, talented, and incredibly wealthy. Looking across the entire Beicheng, there aren't many men who are good enough for you, but he's one of them."

Ruan Fu thought about it for a moment, and it made sense. Anyway, she didn't have anyone she liked. If marriage was a game task that had to be completed, Zhao Jingnian was indeed a good game partner.

"Bestie, bestie, I need to gossip a bit. How's Zhao Jingnian's performance in that area?"

Meng Shutan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "They say men can't keep up after 30, is that true?"

Ruan Fu frowned, not understanding what she was asking.

"What kind of ability?"

"On the bed."

Ruan Fu: "Who knows? I've never slept with him."

Meng Shutan was surprised, "You've been married for quite a few days, and you haven't slept together yet? Is this old man really all looks and no substance?"

Ruan Fu was actually quite attracted to him; his face and physique were top-notch, flawless. They lay in the same bed every day, but they slept separately.

"He hasn't mentioned that to me, so he's probably not interested. I can't force him, can I?"

Ruan Fu was indifferent to the situation. They would get divorced sooner or later anyway, so if she slept with him, she would be lucky; if she didn't, she wouldn't lose anything.

"With a sweet and soft wife lying next to him, Zhao Jingnian didn't react at all?"

Ruan Fu shook her head. "No."

Zhao Jingnian is 30 years old and has no woman by his side. Everyone says he is virtuous, aloof and self-possessed, and no one has ever thought about that aspect.

It's possible that he's actually sexually incompetent.

She pondered for a moment and felt that her guess made a lot of sense.

Zhao Jingnian is a workaholic who wishes he could stay at his workstation 24/7. At 30, he's not young anymore, and he's probably already worn out his health.

"Sigh, maybe he's all looks and no substance."

No sooner had he finished speaking than He Shu's voice came from behind him.

"Hey? Jingnian, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing the name "Jingnian," Ruan Fu, who was eating cake in front of the dessert table, was startled.

She turned around and met his deep, cold, and sharp eyes.

Zhao Jingnian arrived at some unknown time and stood right behind them.

The man was tall and slender, and his black bespoke suit accentuated his dignified and noble bearing.

When Ruan Fu saw him, her smile froze, and she asked somewhat guiltily, "Weren't you on a business trip in Shanghai?"

Why did you suddenly come back? And why were you eavesdropping on her conversation!

Tonight is He Shu's birthday party, and as her husband, he cannot let his newlywed wife attend the party alone.

The originally scheduled itinerary was to end tomorrow night, and there are two important summits tomorrow, making the schedule extremely tight.

In order to get back to accompany her to the birthday party, Zhao Jingnian changed the time at the last minute, bringing forward the two events scheduled for tomorrow, and handed over all the follow-up matters to his subordinates.

When Yu Ming heard his instructions, he almost doubted that he had misheard.

Zhao Jingnian is a person with a strong sense of order. He acts in a rigid and orderly manner, and his schedule and work are always planned perfectly. He never changes it easily, and there has never been an exception over the years.

But today he broke his own rule for Ruan Fu.

Fortunately, he returned early; otherwise, he would never have heard his newlywed wife's assessment of him as "good-looking but useless."