Cao Mengfan stubbed out his cigarette, heaved a sigh, and said, "I know our family is doing well now. Our business is expanding, especially over the past few years, our turnover curve is practically exponential. But we mustn't forget our roots. The Meng family has helped us before."
Cao Lin recalled and then asked, "Helped us? Dad, how has the Meng family helped me? Why didn't I know about it?"
A flicker of hesitation came across Cao Mengfan's eyes, "This is something I haven't told you about."
Suspecting something was off, Cao Lin thought to himself then asked, "Dad, did the Meng family threaten you? Is that why you're insisting that I marry Meng Ziqi?"
Cao Mengfan waved his hand, "Of course not. Don't overthink this." He continued, "I made a promise to the Meng family back in the days. So, we cannot back out now. You'll have to marry her whether you want to or not."
