Using power to force marriage

Zhao Jingnian handled all the wedding arrangements, while Ruan Fu was completely hands-off and had no involvement whatsoever.

It was only when I tried on wedding dresses that I began to feel a bit like I was getting married.

The wedding was scheduled for a very tight date, so there wasn't enough time to order a custom-made wedding dress. Therefore, Zhao Jingnian prepared ready-made clothes from a brand for her, and after she made her choice, he would make some minor alterations to her measurements.

With only two days left until the wedding, Zhao Jingnian had to juggle work and wedding preparations, but he still managed to carve out a day to fly to Jiangcheng.

Old Master Pei was the former president of the Beicheng Chamber of Commerce. He had given him a lot of advice in the business world in his early years, and they had a close relationship.

Now, he is getting old and retired to Jiangcheng a few years ago.

The elderly man has been bedridden and has not been seen for a long time. No matter how busy Zhao Jingnian is, he should visit him in person.

Upon seeing him arrive, the weary expression on Old Master Pei's face eased slightly as he leaned against the soft pillows, and a smile spread across his face.

"Your wedding is coming up soon, you don't need to make a special trip to Jiangcheng to see this old man."

I inquired about Grandpa Pei's condition and was relieved to hear that he was alright.

"I haven't fully recovered yet, so I can't attend the wedding, but the wedding gift is ready," Old Master Pei said with a faint smile.

He then instructed the steward to personally deliver the wedding gifts to the north of the city.

"I appreciate your kind gesture, but as a junior, how can I accept a gift from an elder?"

Old Master Pei feigned displeasure, "Are you looking down on my meager gift of two taels of silver?"

"I've watched you grow up, and I've never heard you ask me for anything, so you must accept this gift."

Grandpa Pei laughed heartily, "This old man has collected rare treasures all his life, and now they've finally come in handy."

Old Master Pei has a private collection filled with all sorts of rare treasures, mostly acquired at auctions, including jade, porcelain, jewelry, and calligraphy and paintings by famous artists...

"Don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you like in my shop."

Hearing that Old Master Pei was so generous, Zhao Jingnian got straight to the point, "I really want to ask you for something."

Old Master Pei raised an eyebrow, waiting for the next part to continue.

"Your museum's prized possession."

The "treasure of the museum" that Zhao Jingnian mentioned is a diamond necklace with an extraordinary origin, originating from European royalty, and is a unique heirloom.

In the early years, collectors offered hundreds of millions to purchase it, but Mr. Pei resolutely refused them all. It is a truly rare treasure with a price that is impossible to find.

"You're asking for the moon; that's one of my most prized possessions."

"Just name your price, and I'm determined to get it."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Pei immediately understood that the man's true intentions were not what they seemed.

The old man's words carried a hint of mockery, "You're not here to visit someone in the hospital; you clearly have ulterior motives."

Zhao Jingnian was always indifferent and detached, never bothered by anything. He had never seen him care about anyone so much before, which made Old Master Pei quite curious.

"Just who is your fiancée that you would make a special trip to Jiangcheng before the wedding to ask me for my treasure?"

Zhao Jingnian's eyes were cold and distant. "She's not a powerful figure, just a pretty young girl."

Unable to give Ruan Fu true feelings, he thought of using these gold and silver items to make up for it, so that he wouldn't wrong her.

He had seen the old man's prized possessions, whose exquisite and luxurious nature was truly breathtaking.

Zhao Jingnian thought that Ruan Fu loved to dress up and look pretty, and this necklace was gorgeous and valuable enough that she should be interested in it.

Having said that, Old Master Pei shook his head and smiled helplessly, "It's not easy to hear you ask again, so I have no choice but to reluctantly give it up."

He readily agreed, "The items are yours, and you can pay whatever price you like."

Zhao Jingnian completed the formalities that same day and returned to Beicheng with the museum's prized possession.

The news of the rare treasure changing hands quickly spread throughout the two cities, soaring to the top of the trending search list.

The Pei Family Private Collection is open to the public regularly throughout the year, and its most prized possessions are extremely famous and known to everyone in the country.

News spread like wildfire, and Ruan Fu lay lazily in bed watching TV, completely unaware that she was currently in the eye of the storm.

Zhao Jingnian sent a WeChat message, and Ruan Fu clicked on it after seeing the pop-up message.

N: [I'll go to the Ruan family tomorrow to deliver the necklace to you.]

Soft and fluffy: [What necklace?]

Zhao Jingnian was speechless. Was her internet speed really that slow? Even slower than him, an old man.

I sent the photos.

Ruan Fu clicked to view it and was amazed by the expensive and dazzling necklace.

A strange feeling, hard to describe, swept through her heart. Was Zhao Jingnian being too good to her?

But this thought was fleeting, quickly suppressed by the innate sense of superiority that was ingrained in her.

She was young and beautiful, and came from a prestigious family. Wherever she went, she was the center of attention, admired and praised by everyone.

Zhao Jing is so much older than her, it's already a great honor for him to marry her, he's the one who got the better deal.

It's just a small amount of money to buy a necklace. Zhao Jingnian is not short of money, and Ruan Fu has seen many valuable jewels before. What's so surprising about that?

Thinking of this, the slight emotion I had felt earlier vanished instantly.

N: [This is a wedding gift; I wonder if it suits your taste.]

Soft and fluffy: [Perfect match!]

Ruan Fu was already rolling around excitedly on the bed, knowing that Old Master Pei's prized possession was about to become hers.

N: [Whatever you like.]

Hearing her say she liked it, Zhao Jingnian felt relieved, indicating that the trip to Jiangcheng was worthwhile.

The saying "a beauty's smile is priceless" is utter nonsense.

If you have enough skill, even a beautiful woman's smile isn't hard to buy.