Using power to force marriage

Inside the Ruan family villa, Ruan Zhengyang and He Shu sat solemnly on the sofa, along with Jiang Qiyu and Ruan Qian.

The whole family was waiting for her.

Upon entering and seeing this scene, Ruan Fu couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Mom and Dad, didn't you go to the company first thing this morning?"

She looked surprised. "And brother, weren't you supposed to be on a business trip today? You should be on the plane right now."

From the moment she entered the room, Ruan Qian kept giving her meaningful glances.

But Ruan Fu only saw her winking and making faces, and couldn't understand what those glances meant at all.

Ruan Zhengyang's face was cold and intimidating. "I left an important document at home. I came back at noon to get it, only to find Qianqian at home. But she was supposed to meet Zhao Jingnian today. Fufu, explain this to me!"

He Shu added coldly, "And explain your strange outfit as well."

Ruan Fu felt a chill in her heart. She had originally planned to wait until tomorrow, after getting the marriage certificate, to tell her family the truth first and then proceed without informing them.

Unexpectedly, it was discovered ahead of time.

"I'm going to have coffee with Zhao Jingnian."

"It's your sister who's engaged to the Zhao family, what are you getting involved for?"

Hearing He Shu raise her voice, fearing she was about to get angry, Ruan Qian immediately spoke up to defend Ruan Fu, "Mom and Dad, it was my fault..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ruan Fu interrupted her, "The marriage certificate says that the Ruan family's granddaughter and the Zhao family's eldest grandson are getting married. My sister and I are both Ruan family's granddaughters. Why do you assume that this marriage is my sister's? This is not fair."

Ruan Fu used her usual tricks of acting cute and shameless, "That's why I snatched him from my sister. As you all know, my sister has always spoiled me and indulged me since I was little."

"Qianqian and Zhao Jingnian are about the same age and have reached the age to discuss marriage. We asked her what she thought, and she was not opposed to the marriage, so we decided to arrange a marriage between Qianqian and the Zhao family."

Ruan Fu scoffed, her tone arrogant, "Zhao Jingnian is handsome and has a great physique. As long as I like him, what does age matter?"

Too lazy to argue with her parents, and to avoid putting Ruan Qian in a bad mood, she lied without batting an eye.

"I've heard about Zhao Jingnian's story, and I admire him. So when I learned that my sister was going to marry him, I was very envious, and I kept pestering my sister to give me the marriage opportunity."

Considering that Ruan Qian was not yet ready to confess her feelings to Jiang Qiyu, Ruan Fu certainly could not betray her sister.

She was determined and gritted her teeth, saying, "I fell in love with Zhao Jingnian at first sight, and I will marry no one but him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ruan Fu felt a shadow fall behind her.

Zhao Jingnian was tall and imposing, enough to completely envelop her slender figure.

Ruan Fu turned around and bumped right into Zhao Jingnian's deep, aloof eyes.

The man's sudden appearance startled Ruan Fu, causing her body to tremble slightly. Hadn't he already left?

Upon seeing Zhao Jingnian appear at the Ruan family villa, the people on the sofa stood up simultaneously.

Full of doubt, Ruan Fu asked him, "What are you doing here?"

He handed the phone to Ruan Fu, saying, "You were in such a hurry to get out of the car that you left your phone behind."

She then realized she had forgotten her phone; it was all because she had dozed off in his car earlier.

More than losing her phone, she was now concerned about whether Zhao Jingnian had heard her insincere words just now.

What if he takes it seriously?

"Mr. Zhao." Ruan Zhengyang stepped forward and invited him to sit down.

"Fufu is naughty and accidentally bumped into you. It's my fault as her father for not disciplining her properly. I'm really sorry."

Ruan Zhengyang was an elder, but due to Zhao Jingnian's power and status in Beicheng, he had to address him respectfully as "you" (您).

Zhao Jingnian nodded slightly to him, his tone humble and composed, "I am the one who should apologize. I have come here today without any gifts, which is impolite of me as a junior."

Listening to their polite exchanges, Ruan Fu couldn't help but give them a disapproving sidelong glance. "Who's being naughty?"

Zhao Jingnian's gaze slowly fell on the little girl, and he said in a calm voice, "Miss Ruan is straightforward and lovely. She has a very good personality."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Fu snorted at Ruan Zhengyang, "Did you hear that, Old Ruan? I call this being frank and cute. How can anyone speak ill of their own daughter in front of outsiders? It's really annoying."

"Mr. Zhao, today's matter is actually a misunderstanding. We can discuss the marriage arrangement later. The main issue is that Fufu is too young and doesn't understand things yet."

Such a large family as the Zhao family must need a responsible female head of the household to manage and control it. Ruan Fu is a spoiled, willful, and willful little girl who has been pampered by her family.

She is not worthy of the title of the mistress of the Zhao family.

In contrast, Ruan Qian was a precocious child with a steady and proper personality from a young age. She was sophisticated and charming, and was praised by everyone in the upper-class circles of Beicheng. She was a model among noble ladies.

Ruan Qian was groomed by her family to be their heir, and she was happy to take on this important responsibility.

As for Ruan Fu, she didn't have any grand ambitions; she just wanted to be a salted fish princess for the rest of her life.

She is naturally unable to stand being restrained, and her family only hopes that she will marry a husband with a simple and ordinary background. They don't ask for great wealth or status, as long as they can indulge her and let her do whatever she wants for the rest of her life.

Zhao Jingnian's gaze was calm and unwavering as it swept over everyone before finally settling on Ruan Fu, his words conveying an overwhelming sense of security.

"My wife doesn't need to be obedient and sensible."

Only an incompetent man would try every means to discipline his wife, but Zhao Jingnian would be the source of his wife's arrogance and willfulness.

Ruan Fu was moved and looked at the man beside her in a daze.

His words were probably the same as hers; they were just empty words to appease the elders and appease the marriage arrangement.

Only a fool would take that seriously.

"So be it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Anyway, the marriage agreement between the two families is there, and since you two are in love, we, as elders, cannot force you to be together."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Fu was overjoyed. Had it worked?

Ruan's parents originally thought that Ruan Qian was the older sister and that she was a good match for Zhao Jingnian in age. In addition, she did not openly refuse the marriage, so they decided to betroth her.

Thinking that it's only a matter of time before two young people develop feelings for each other after spending some time together.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Fu appeared out of nowhere, claiming to have fallen in love at first sight. What kind of situation is this?

"Mom and Dad, brother and sister, since you're all here, I'll be frank with you. Zhao Jingnian and I have decided to get our marriage certificate tomorrow morning."

She was in a hurry to get a marriage certificate with someone before even setting a betrothal gift.

"Uncle and Aunt, please rest assured. Although time is short, the Zhao family will not neglect any of the proper etiquette. I will go back today and inform the elders in my family that I will come to the Ruan family tomorrow to discuss the betrothal gifts and wedding arrangements."

Zhao Jingnian stood out among the younger generation in Beicheng, ranking first and considered a leader. Since Ruan Fu genuinely liked him, Ruan Zhengyang and He Shu naturally had no objections.

After finishing their business, Ruan Fu, acting like the hostess, led Zhao Jingnian outside.

She saw the man off at the door and stood in the courtyard, with only the two of them around her.

Thinking about her ramblings just now, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Ruan Fu pouted and asked, "What you just said was just to fool the elders, don't take it seriously."

Zhao Jingnian seemed to be teasing her on purpose, "What words? You mean you fell in love at first sight and will marry no one but me?"

"Aa ...

She covered her ears and screamed, "I never said that! You misheard me!"

This little thing triggers its screaming mode with just a gentle nudge; it's just too funny.

Did I hear that right?

"Of course! How could I possibly say such a thing?"

She denied it, and there was no evidence to prove she really said it anyway.

Zhao Jingnian's eyebrows and eyes revealed a hint of indulgence. "Fine, I'll pretend I misheard."

He changed the subject, "By the way, we're getting our marriage certificate tomorrow morning. Do you have any ideas about what to wear?"

After all, it's a marriage certificate, so it needs to be taken a little seriously.

Ruan Fu's clear, bright eyes darted around, and she had an idea.

"Just wear a white T-shirt, it's simple, clean, and gives off a youthful vibe."

She had a wicked plan in mind and deliberately retaliated against his earlier teasing by emphasizing the words "youthful exuberance".

Zhao Jingnian is already 30 years old, and he is not "youthful" at all. Ruan Fu is obviously provoking him and trying to embarrass him.

He calmly accepted Ruan Fu's suggestion, "Okay."

The thought of seeing an older man pretending to be young tomorrow made her want to laugh.

Ruan Fu waved at him, her expression playful and mischievous, "See you tomorrow, my...fiancé."