Gu Zhengjin couldn't save face when accused by his younger daughter and his complexion turned dark.
Lin Shuhua inwardly exclaimed in delight as another argument started, then she continued to fuel the fire, "Xiao Er, how can you be so disrespectful! If your father doesn't manage your marriage, who will? President Wei's son is an outstanding match, and his family is rich and powerful. Marrying him would be an endless blessing. We put so much effort into this perfect match for you, even a lantern couldn't help you find a better one!"
"If it's such a great match, then let Lin Kexin go!" The ingrate, so hypocritical, Xiao Er didn't believe a single word from Lin Shuhua and Lin Kexin.
"How could I possibly marry a man like that!" Lin Kexin rolled her eyes when her name was called.
It took many connections for Lu Tianze to finally get in touch with President Wei of Weihua Real Estate, who had ongoing collaborations with Shenghan. Despite giving money and gifts, he couldn't win over President Wei, who was worried about his son's marriage prospects.
It was President Wei's son... Anyway, it was vital for potential cooperation with Shenghan. Wouldn't she be capable of catching that noble man as long as she had a connection with Shenghan?
"And why should I marry him?"
"It's all for your own good!" Lin Shuhua looked as though her good intentions were being mistaken for malice.
What a joke, just because she said it was for Xiao Er's good, did that negate her own wishes? She didn't even know what kind of person the other party was!
Marrying some stranger who popped out of nowhere? She would have to be crazy to agree! Moreover, she already had someone in her heart.
And it was precisely this claim of everything being for her good that bolstered Gu Zhengjin's position, as he decisively slapped the table with a stern face, "Aunt Lin is right, this is all for your benefit! To save you from continuing down a degenerate path!"
"How exactly am I degraded?!"
"Xiao Er, your dad has seen all your headline news, you know!" Lin Kexin, with malice glinting in her eyes, spoke righteously and unconcerned.
"!" Gu Xiaoer glared at Lin Kexin; it made sense—it must have been her doing behind the scenes, trying to provoke Gu Zhengjin into punishing her. "You know the truth! I won't agree to it, and don't you all come bothering me again!"
Gu Xiaoer abruptly stood up and headed for the door.
There was no point discussing this topic any further; she would never agree. If Gu Zhengjin tried to use her mother's house to threaten her again, she wouldn't give in this time. Her departed mother's spirit wouldn't agree to her marrying a stranger either!
"Gu Zhengjin, look at what an ingrate you've raised—a filial piety thrown away as if it were nothing..." Lin Shuhua quickly shot Gu Zhengjin a glare.
Gu Zhengjin, who truly believed he was acting in Gu Xiaoer's best interest, was so frustrated that he slammed the table, which shuddered under the impact—it must have cost tens of thousands.
"Ungrateful daughter! Can't you understand when spoken to kindly? You reject a proper marriage and prefer to be with that kind of man. You're going to be the death of me!"
"But, that kind of man is better than you all!" Gu Xiaoer's eyes were sad as she turned to look at her father, who had been speaking gently just a moment ago but now turned heartless when contradicted.
She, oh she, what was she worth? Was her father really looking out for her best interests in wanting her to marry, because she couldn't feel an ounce of sincerity in him?
"You! You!" From a distance, Gu Zhengjin pointed at Gu Xiaoer, shaking with anger, his face turning a shade of purple. "You've grown up now and think you're so independent! Daddy can no longer control you..."
There was a pause before Gu Zhengjin's voice grew cold and threatening, "You don't have to agree, just wait for the man you're involved with to end up dead!"