"Grandfather, this..." Su Wanqing still wanted to refuse.
"Silence! Are you not even listening to what I say now?"
Looking at Su Yuanqiao's stern expression, Su Wanqing knew that the marriage arrangement was unavoidable.
But marrying a Taoist was definitely not the outcome Su Wanqing wanted.
"Fine, since Grandfather insists on this, I must have three conditions."
In her mind, Su Wanqing had already quickly thought of a strategy.
"Su Wanqing, stop being ridiculous. The marriage has been arranged; you must marry without any conditions."
Su Yuanqiao was now both fearful of condemnation by the Heavenly Dao and eager to cling to Xia Qingxin's strength.
Given the relationship between Wang Ye and Xia Qingxin, after their marriage, Xia Qingxin would certainly help the Su family. At that time, the financial crisis of the Su family could easily be resolved.
"If Grandfather does not agree to my three conditions, then even if it kills me, I will not marry Wang Ye." Su Wanqing's attitude was also very firm.
"You... Alright, speak," Su Yuanqiao had no choice but to compromise.
He understood his granddaughter; if he didn't agree to her demands, she might really do something drastic.
"First, Wang Ye must prepare a dowry of three hundred million in cash. However, this three hundred million must not come from Miss Xia Qingxin."
"Second, Wang Ye must completely cure my grandfather's illness."
"Third, after the marriage, Wang Ye must join the Su family. From then on, he must unconditionally obey my commands."
"I will give you one week. If it's not done within a week, the marriage arrangement is void."
In Su Wanqing's view, her three conditions were absolutely impossible for Wang Ye to meet. Just the three hundred million in cash, he could not possibly earn. Besides, her grandfather's illness had always been intractable, beyond the help of many renowned doctors. Even if Wang Ye had some medical skills, he would not be able to cure it. The third condition, though, might be relatively easy for Wang Ye.
Moreover, even if Wang Ye really managed to do it, it would not be a bad thing for Su Wanqing.
"Miss Su, don't you think these three conditions are too overbearing?"
Xia Qingxin, after hearing Su Wanqing's conditions, felt somewhat displeased. Her dearly beloved disciple—would he really be subject to Su Wanqing's dominion in the future?
"Miss Xia, if you find these conditions too harsh, then you can give up the marriage arrangement. As for the betrothal gifts, my Su family will return them in full," Su Wanqing replied to Xia Qingxin, showing no sign of weakness.
"Wanqing, how are you speaking to CEO Xia?" Su Yuanqiao immediately scolded Su Wanqing in a low voice, then apologized to Xia Qingxin, "CEO Xia, she's a child who doesn't understand, please don't take it to heart."
"I accept these three conditions," Wang Ye suddenly spoke up, knowing Su Wanqing's conditions were deliberately making things difficult for him, but he was confident he could fulfill them.
"Disciple brother, have you thought this through?" Xia Qingxin looked at Wang Ye very seriously.
Wang Ye nodded lightly.
"Good, Sister believes in you! I'll leave this to you, Sister has other matters. If anyone bullies you, just come find Sister," Xia Qingxin said, gently touching Wang Ye's head before turning to leave.
"CEO Xia, please have a safe trip," Su Yuanqiao personally saw her out, while the other guests watched Xia Qingxin depart.
Watching his senior sister leave, Wang Ye also wondered whether he was embarrassing her with his actions.
But for the sake of his own origin, he had no choice. For the eldest senior sister, he'd just have to explain later!
Seeing Xia Qingxin leave, Yang Junsheng became emboldened again. With a face marked by two slap prints, he charged up to Wang Ye and said, "You stinking Taoist, you think you're incredible just because you have an elder sister to back you up? I'll take you down sooner or later!"
But that was all he dared to say, as he didn't dare do anything to Wang Ye in person. After all, with so many people around, what if someone told Xia Qingxin? Wouldn't that be the end of it?
However, in secret, he still intended to deal with Wang Ye.
Yet, Wang Ye didn't pay him any heed—the buzzing of a fly, to be swatted dead when the time came.
"Old Master Su, I have remembered Miss Su's conditions. Within a week, I will fulfill these three conditions and then return to see you. For today, I will take my leave."
Wang Ye bowed to Su Yuanqiao and then departed.
Seeing that Wang Ye was ignoring him completely, Yang Junsheng felt a surge of anger. Clenching his fists behind Wang Ye's back, he had a strong urge to rush up and beat him.
Of course, he still didn't make a move in the end and instead turned to look at Su Yuanqiao and Su Wanqing.
In front of the Su Family Members, Yang Junsheng held an absolute dominant position.
"Su Yuanqiao, I am very dissatisfied with what you did today. I'm telling you, I won't let this matter rest. The Su family, just wait and see!"
Calling out his name directly, Yang Junsheng intended to take out all his frustration from Xia Qingxin on the Su Family Members.
The Su and Yang families initially had a commercial partnership. Now, with the current financial crisis of the Su family, the Yang Family's partnership was almost the lifeblood of the Su family. It would be very easy for Yang Junsheng to target the Su family.
"Yang Junsheng, you…" Su Yuanqiao furrowed his brows tightly, filled with intense anger.
Originally, he had really considered that Yang Junsheng would help the Su family. But now, it seemed clear that Yang Junsheng was nothing more than a man harboring ulterior motives, coveting only Su Wanqing's beauty. If he were to actually marry Su Wanqing off to him, would that not be like throwing her into a pit of fire?
Seeing Su Yuanqiao's expression, a wave of satisfaction swept through Yang Junsheng's heart, and he walked towards Su Wanqing with a laugh.
"Su Wanqing, I have said it before, you will become my woman sooner or later! You embarrassed me today, and I will make sure to return the favor doubly in bed."
"Shameless, vile," Su Wanqing immediately retorted.
But the more she scolded, the happier Yang Junsheng became.
...
Meanwhile, after leaving Tiansheng Restaurant, Wang Ye headed straight for Peerless Medical Hall.
To completely cure Su Yuanqiao's illness, he needed to prepare special medicinal ingredients, which could all certainly be found at Peerless Medical Hall.
Moreover, regarding Su Yuanqiao's illness, Wang Ye still had some questions for his second senior sister, Chen Li. And Chen Li was the owner of Peerless Medical Hall. Among the six senior sisters, the second senior sister specialized in medical arts and was the most favored medical disciple of their master, having received the best of his legacy.
On the taxi ride to Peerless Medical Hall, Wang Ye faintly sensed someone was following him.
It was a black Volkswagen sedan, sticking close since he left the entrance of Tiansheng Restaurant.
Although Wang Ye didn't know who was tailing him, he had a guess as to who sent them.
Without a doubt, it must be Yang Junsheng. That kind of person was like a sticking plaster. Unless he was dealt with thoroughly, he would keep clinging on.
However, Wang Ye was not interested in dealing with him now—his top priority was to meet the three conditions set by Su Wanqing. Then, to fulfill the engagement and find clues about his own family background.
Half an hour later, the taxi stopped at the entrance of the medical hall.
Before Wang Ye could even get out, he saw that several dozen people had surrounded the medical hall.