Using power to force marriage

The master bedroom was too quiet; one could faintly hear her excessively rapid breathing and heartbeat.

"Do you want to come to my grand opening ceremony?" She chatted haphazardly with Zhao Jingnian while covered by the blanket, trying to break the strange atmosphere in an attempt to appear relaxed.

The man replied slowly, "Okay."

Did you just agree so readily?

Zhao Jingnian is extremely busy every day. She had just overheard Yu Ming on the phone reporting his itinerary, saying that he would be going to Australia on a business trip in a couple of days.

Ruan Fu: "Won't this interfere with your work?"

Zhao Jingnian: "You are the most important person to me."

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In June, the northern part of the city was engulfed by a heat wave, and the plane trees along the streets were in full bloom.

Today is the official opening day of her pet hospital, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon.

Ruan Fu got up early this morning and spent two hours carefully dressing up at her dressing table. She went back and forth in the dressing room five or six times, trying on one outfit after another.

Such a big day as the opening ceremony naturally deserves attention.

She was upstairs applying light and heavy makeup, while Zhao Jingnian patiently sat in the living room waiting for her.

I was supposed to leave for Australia on a business trip today. I was originally scheduled to leave at 10:30 am, but in order to attend her ribbon-cutting ceremony, I postponed my flight by three hours and will leave after attending the ceremony.

No matter how busy I am with work, I must always put her first.

"Zhao Jingnian, look how pretty my dress is!"

She came downstairs, took small, quick steps in her high heels, ran to his side, and twirled in front of him.

As you turn your body, a fragrant breeze is released, a fresh floral and fruity scent that is rich and aromatic.

Zhao Jingnian took a deep breath and noticed that she had changed her perfume; it smelled somewhat different from her usual scent.

It smells good.

Today, Ruan Fu is wearing a crimson neo-Chinese style suit. The top has a waist-cinching ruffle design with gold jacquard, and she paired it with a champagne-colored satin fishtail skirt.

The cinched waist design perfectly accentuates the curves, and the fishtail skirt creates a soft-focus effect when you walk. The red and gold color scheme is very elegant.

Her long hair was simply and neatly tied up, adorned with a gold hair clip. Her makeup was fresh and natural, and her overall demeanor was bright and elegant.

On such a big day as the opening, it is natural to be festive and dignified.

"Quickly tell me I'm pretty!"

That's just how Ruan Fu is; she always openly asks those around her for compliments.

Looking at the charming and lively butterflies before him, Zhao Jingnian smiled with pleasure, "Beautiful."

She was dissatisfied, "Your compliment was too perfunctory."

A simple "pretty" was certainly not enough to satisfy Ruan Fu, a baby with high demands.

But that's just his personality; he's aloof and taciturn, and not good at sweet talk to please women.

"Praise me quickly!"

Zhao Jingnian's expression softened as he reached out and pulled her into his arms. "My little Fu is unparalleled in beauty and charm."

These two words were used with great emphasis, which made her beam with joy; even older men aren't incapable of giving compliments.

Ruan Fu was satisfied and stood on tiptoe to kiss the corner of his lips. "That's more like it."

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 12 o'clock. It's almost time; it's time to set off.

Before leaving, Ruan Fu frowned as she looked at Zhao Jingnian's outfit.

"Today is my grand opening day, what's the meaning of you wearing all black?"

She reached out and ripped off Zhao Jingnian's tie, looking slightly disgusted. "You're already old, and you're dressed so old-fashionedly. How can you be worthy of someone as young and beautiful as me?"

Ruan Fu spoke bluntly, but when Zhao Jingnian heard her words, he chuckled.

I don't know if I was amused or annoyed.

"You think I'm too old?"

He's seven years older than her, already 30. While not old, he certainly can't be called young either.

Ruan Fu pulled him to the dressing room, picked out a burgundy tie for him to change into, and added a gold brooch to neutralize the dullness of the dark suit.

"This is much better. It has red and gold, which matches my outfit quite well." It seems she will have to interfere more with Zhao Jingnian's clothing choices in the future.

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After attending her ribbon-cutting ceremony, Zhao Jingnian will head to Australia.

Ruan Fu sat in her office, looking with delight at the oil painting "Spring Flowers" hanging on the wall behind her desk.

This was a business opening gift from Zhao Jingnian, who had it hung in her office before he left.

The painting depicts six young women dressed in floral-patterned dresses frolicking and playing, lively and unrestrained.

As a classic work that caused a sensation in Paris at the end of the 19th century, this painting presents the image of a new Western woman. The girl in the painting abandons the so-called ladylike behavior, takes off her corset, and embraces nature freely.

This painting praises their courage in pursuing freedom and their own unique happiness and achievements.

She understood that Zhao Jingnian meant by giving her this painting: he wanted her to break free from worldly constraints like the girl in the painting, boldly pursue what she loved, follow her heart, always be bright and passionate, and live her own life.

She will.

Whether it's a rescue station or a pet hospital, Ruan Fu can do whatever she wants; no one dictates that a socialite like her must have a glamorous job.

As long as she is happy, her family and loved ones will always support her.

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She's been very busy these past few days, running between "Fuai" and "Fule," her life completely filled with rescue stations and pet hospitals.

They usually leave early and return late, getting home after 10 PM.

The pets in the house were very excited to see her. Despite being busy all day, Ruan Fu was still full of energy and played with them.

After playing with the cat toy and the copy-paste for a while, Bubble disappeared in the blink of an eye.

This little guy is so mischievous. The house is too big; who knows where he's off causing trouble again.

"Aunt Sun, do you see the bubbles?" she asked.

"No, wasn't he just here?"

Ruan Fu dropped the cat toy and searched for bubbles everywhere, calling his name all the while.

After searching for a long time, they finally found that the little guy had run into Zhao Jingnian's study.

The study door was ajar, and it slipped inside.

This was Ruan Fu's first time entering his study, which had a simple style, similar to his office.

"Bubble, come out quickly! This is where Daddy works, you're not allowed to pee here."

Like her, Bubble was mischievous, rebellious, and disobedient, always running around in Zhao Jingnian's study.

There is a bookcase on the back wall of the study, displaying various books, valuable ornaments, and several photos.

Curious, Ruan Fu went closer to look at the photos on the bookshelf.

One photo is a group photo of him with his professors when he graduated, another is a group photo with representatives of the Asia-Europe Transnational Capital Alliance, and the third is a group photo with the former president of the Beicheng Chamber of Commerce.

The remaining photos are all business group photos from some summit or some cooperative project, nothing special.

Although they are all very official, formulaic photos, it has to be said that the older man's face is strikingly handsome; he stands out in a crowd at a glance.

Ruan Fu looked through them one by one, and finally her gaze fell on the photo of him with the former president of the Chamber of Commerce, Old Master Pei.

Zhao Jingnian was wearing a black suit, and the brooch she was wearing was exactly the same as the one she had found on Hong Kong Island.

Ruan Fu's blood seemed to freeze instantly. She quickly picked up the group photo and carefully examined and compared it.

The pattern and design of that brooch were exactly the same as the one she had found.

The hazy memories of her ordeal on Hong Kong Island surged back instantly, and her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

So, the savior she's been searching for all this time is Zhao Jingnian?

Ruan Fu was under the influence of a dirty drug and was delirious. She couldn't remember his face, but upon careful recollection, Zhao Jingnian's physique really resembled that of her savior, and he did indeed have the ability to bring down the Hu family.

If it really was him, why didn't Zhao Jingnian say so? Why didn't he tell her?

Ruan Fu's heart trembled violently, and her ears rang with a buzzing sound. She wished she could fly to Australia right now to find him and verify the truth.

Meng Shutan had told her that the brooch was a one-of-a-kind custom piece made by an Italian jewelry designer.

She carefully compared the brooch with the photo over and over again, and she was certain that it was him.

She had searched for her savior for so long, all over the country, only to find that he was right in front of her.

The person who protected her in her desperate situation and gave her a chance to live was Zhao Jingnian.

Ruan Fu suddenly felt a lump in her throat and wanted to call him, but she felt that she couldn't explain it clearly over the phone.

Without hesitation, she took the photo and the brooch she found on Hong Kong Island and flew to Australia overnight.