Using power to force marriage

She pulled out a chair and sat down, placing her pink handbag on the table.

The bag contained a small West Highland White Terrier with glossy white fur.

"Come out, son, Mommy will hold you."

Ruan Fu's delicate and beautiful features revealed a hint of eccentricity and willfulness. "My son can't be without me, so I had to bring him along. Mr. Zhao, you don't mind, do you?"

The man glanced at the puppy in her bag, a slight, helpless smile playing on his lips. "Of course I don't mind."

Zhao Jingnian was not too surprised by Ruan Fu's almost flamboyant outfit, nor was he disturbed by her nearly two-hour lateness.

The man guessed that Ruan Qian disagreed with the marriage, which was why the woman he met became Ruan Fu.

The Zhao and Ruan families have been on good terms for many years and have close business cooperation. Marrying the daughter of the Ruan family to consolidate the family's foundation is his task and mission as the head of the Zhao family.

Ruan Fu's words, on the contrary, revealed his true feelings.

Zhao Jingnian possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, with dignified bearing and an undeniable air of nobility.

He slowly poured tea and handed it to her. "It's clear that Miss Ruan values ​​today's meeting very much; she's dressed up very formally."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Fu chuckled softly.

Of course she takes it seriously. She got up early in the morning to bleach and dye her hair, and this makeup took her more than three hours to do. She also bought this sexy and hot little outfit two days in advance at a high price.

They prepared so thoroughly, just to ruin the marriage alliance.

Today, Ruan Fu will do whatever it takes to make Zhao Jingnian despise her. Only if she can get the Zhao family to take the initiative to annul the engagement can she save face for both families.

Her tone was deliberately coy, "My sister already has someone she likes. Mr. Zhao should know that forced relationships don't work out. So the only person you can marry is me. If you're not willing, then..."

"I do."

Zhao Jingnian interrupted her unfinished sentence with a deep and forceful voice.

Ruan Fu: ?

This is not what I expected; Zhao Jingnian is not playing by the rules.

"To tell you the truth, I was actually late on purpose."

He remained calm and composed, saying, "Girls always dress up carefully before going out, so it's only right that Mr. Zhao waits a moment."

Seeing her outfit, coupled with her impolite behavior of deliberately being late and bringing her dog to a blind date, he should have immediately turned his back and left. But he actually accepted it so calmly.

"I said I did it on purpose," she emphasized again, stressing the last three words.

"Yes, I know." His attitude was still not what Ruan Fu had expected.

It's okay, she has other tricks up her sleeve that she can always provoke Zhao Jingnian.

"Does Mr. Zhao like small animals?"

I've heard that Zhao Jingnian has obsessive-compulsive disorder, so he probably wouldn't be able to accept his future partner having too close contact with small animals.

"I have a dog and two cats. I eat and live with them, and I even sleep with them at night."

After saying that, Ruan Fu buried her head and kissed the puppy in her arms.

The man took in her actions, his tone as calm and collected as ever, "My future wife likes small animals, which shows she's a kind-hearted girl, and I completely accept that."

"You really can accept this?" She pouted and kissed the puppy's head again, deliberately putting on a show for Zhao Jingnian.

"Of course, it is my duty as a husband to be tolerant of my wife's preferences."

Tolerance towards one's wife?

Ruan Fu's eyes darted around. Was he already treating her as his wife on his own?

Everyone says Zhao Jingnian is a cold-faced, eccentric devil, but Ruan Fu doesn't see anything strange about him at all.

On the contrary, it is surprisingly gentle and mild.

Ruan Fu scoffed. How could someone like this be touted as a ruthless and decisive figure in the Beicheng business world, someone everyone revered? He was clearly a pushover.

While teasing the dog, she made a frivolous remark, "Mr. Zhao has such a good temper, he must be bullied by a lot of people."

He chuckled lightly, "You're the only one."

Looking across the entire northern city, she was the only one who didn't take Zhao Jingnian seriously.

The man in front of me was over thirty, thirty years old.

The youthful sharpness has faded from his eyes, replaced by the deep composure and maturity unique to those in positions of authority, accumulated over the years.

She held the puppy and stroked it, tracing his handsome and refined face inch by inch with her gaze.

Zhao Jingnian's overall demeanor appears refined and gentle, but his eyes always reveal a cold indifference, even a hint of aloof arrogance.

Ruan Fu felt that the man in front of her was very familiar, as if she had seen him before.

After thinking for a while, my mind was still blank.

Ruan Fu silently convinced herself that she must have seen it in some financial news or business newspaper.

He is a very famous businessman, so it's not surprising that people recognize him.

Although Ruan Fu has spent less time in China in recent years, she has heard many rumors about him.

A ruthless figure who wields immense influence in the elite circles of Beicheng, he seized power at a young age and quelled internal strife within his family.

After taking over as head of the Zhao family, he successfully elevated the Zhao Group's power to a new level with his decisive and efficient work style.

Several years ago, Zhao Jingnian had already thoroughly penetrated the European market, thus firmly securing his position as the top figure in the North City's world of fame and fortune.

Ruan Fu often fantasizes about the appearance and personality of her future husband in her dreams. She has imagined every type, but she has never dreamed of Zhao Jingnian.

Such an unfathomable man is definitely not her destined partner.

"Miss Ruan?" Zhao Jing called out softly when he saw her looking distracted.

The man's voice was deep and resonant, coupled with his calm and composed expression, giving him a powerful aura that commanded respect and submission.

Ruan Fu was so engrossed in watching him that she suddenly felt a little embarrassed after being caught, and her eyes darted around to hide her embarrassment.

Zhao Jingnian handed her the menu and said politely, "Miss Ruan, you can take a look at the menu. The desserts here are very delicious; you should like them."

Without standing on ceremony, Ruan Fu ordered a table full of desserts.

This trip is bound to ruin the marriage alliance. While eating dessert, she started smacking her lips as if no one else was around, and even shook her leg while enjoying her meal.

The man seemed to have seen through her little trick, and a faint, ambiguous smile appeared on his lips.

The "Barbie princess" in front of me is simple-minded and innocent, and seems easy to control.

Furthermore, she comes from a distinguished family and is beautiful enough to be a respectable and attractive companion in social situations.

Zhao Jingnian considered himself an absolute powerhouse, and a powerhouse doesn't need a partner of equal strength.

All he needed was an exquisite vase that would please his elders, thus saving him from many unnecessary power struggles.

Simply put, a selfish, heartless, and powerful person like him doesn't want his future partner to share power with him; he wants absolute control.

In this light, Ruan Fu seems to fit his criteria for a partner better than Ruan Qian.

"Mr. Zhao, you see, I'm not very well-mannered and don't know anything about table manners. I not only smack my lips, but I also have a habit of shaking my leg, so you must mind, right?"

The man loosened his tie and said slowly, "No, I think Miss Ruan is genuine and lovely. We complement each other well, and are quite compatible."

Ruan Fu's brain short-circuited. She thought she was good enough at lying through her teeth, but she never expected that there were people more capable than her.

"I have a rich romantic history. During the years I studied abroad, I never had a single period. I had so many exes that they could surround the whole world."

She became irritable and started saying things she shouldn't have.

"To tell you the truth, I smoke and drink in private. Nightclubs and bars are practically my second home."

A traditional, conservative man like Zhao Jingnian would never accept that his marriage partner is a nightclub partygoer.

To break off the engagement, Ruan Fu didn't even care about her reputation.

If he were to say "I don't mind" now that things have gone this far, Ruan Fu would just die right there.

After a moment of silence, just when Ruan Fu thought Zhao Jingnian had finally minded, he said, "It is my honor to bring Miss Ruan's colorful love history to a close."

Ruan Fu: ?