In a high-class Japanese restaurant, Shangguan Zifei looked at Hua Menglan with a smile.
Shangguan Zifei's father, Shangguan Qing, left in satisfaction after seeing Hua Menglan, leaving the two young people some space to get to know each other.
"Miss Hua, where do you work?" Shangguan Zifei had a handsome face that could charm people to death, especially his peach blossom eyes, which made him even more charming.
"I opened a beauty studio with a friend.”
"Then, it's not without reason that you're so beautiful.”Shangguan Zifei grinned.
Hua Menglan's quietness suited his taste very well, especially the faint scent of perfume that she emitted from time to time, making him feel very fresh.
Hua Menglan smiled faintly and picked up a piece of sashimi.
Towards Shangguan Zifei's meaningful smile, she seemed to be a little dispirited.
"Miss Hua, you dare to eat sashimi?"
It was really beautiful. Although it was just a faint smile, it was enough to seduce his soul. In order to win the beauty's smile, Shangguan Zifei tried even harder to find a topic to talk about.
"Yes." Hua Menglan replied perfunctorily.
"I wonder if these Japanese dishes suit your taste?”Shangguan Zifei was completely trapped in Hua Menglan's love web. He swore that he would capture this woman in front of him.
The first time he saw Hua Menglan, her cold attitude had already aroused his interest. She sat quietly on the tatami opposite him. Every time he asked a question, she would reply. It was as if she did not even have the intention to speak. She might not know that a woman like her was the most capable of arousing a man's possessiveness.
The colder she was, the more he liked her. He wondered what kind of woman she was when she took off her cold mask.
Fiery passion?
Unrestrained and wild?
No matter which one it was, he would gladly accept it.
No woman he fancied could escape his grasp, not even Hua Menglan.
Besides, according to his father, Hua Shizhan's career needed the Shangguan Group's help. The blind date was just to let the two of them get to know each other first, and marriage was the final step. Hua Menglan could be said to be the only bargaining chip in Hua Shizhan's hands. For the sake of his career, Hua Shizhan would not hesitate to sacrifice Hua Menglan.
As long as he could get hold of this information, he was not afraid that Hua Menglan would not sell him out. Furthermore, with his background, there were countless socialites and ladies who would flock to him. How could Hua Menglan possibly push him, her sugar daddy, away?
"Sure." she replied indifferently.
"You don't seem to like talking?"
"Is there?"
Shangguan Zifei smiled." Only when I ask you a question will you give a perfunctory reply. Do you hate me?”
"How is that possible?" Hua Menglan smiled guiltily.
He had guessed right. She really hated him. Although he looked very refined and his every move was filled with the aura of a noble, his gaze that was constantly staring at her every move gave her a sense of oppression and threat.
"I'm relieved." Shangguan Zifei heaved a sigh of relief." Then I don't think there will be any changes to this marriage.”
"Marriage?" Hua Menglan looked at him in confusion.
His self-righteousness made her extremely unhappy.
Could it be that there was another mystery behind their meeting this time?
Could it be that she was kept in the dark by her father again?
"Don't you know that as long as I like you, this marriage will be decided?”
"Wait, I don't understand what you mean.”Hua Menglan was confused and wanted a reasonable answer.
"Could it be that you were kept in the dark?" She didn't look like she was lying.
"I hope it's not what I think." A few possibilities kept appearing in her mind, and those few possibilities were enough to destroy her life's happiness.
Even though Shangguan Zifei had a handsome face that made women flock to him, she just didn't like him. She even hated him a little, because it was not difficult to see from his conversation that he was a very conceited and self-righteous man.
And she hated conceited men the most!
"You don't want to marry me?" Shangguan Zifei narrowed his eyes.
"I came here today to reassure my father.”
"From what I know, your father, Hua Shizhan, seems to be prepared to use you as his only bargaining chip in the business world. He will marry you to whoever has the ability to save his company, and I will be his first choice.”
His words were simply forcing her to marry him!
"Are you very satisfied with me?" She had been betrayed again.
She was really heartbroken. She didn't expect that a moment of soft-heartedness would actually force her into this desperate situation.
Once again, her father ignored her feelings. He treated her like a commodity and could buy her as long as the price was high.
Where did he put her?
She was his biological daughter!
"That's right."
There had never been a woman who could capture his attention at first glance. She was the first, so no matter what method he used, he had to get her.
"You can decide your life just by meeting him once?”
If that was the case, then this man was just a facade. He could only see the existence of his appearance and completely ignored the importance of his inner self. It was really a standard golden jade on the outside, but rotten on the inside.
"No, but feelings can be cultivated slowly.”
He believed that time was the most advantageous bargaining chip. Once the two of them spent a long time together, he did not believe that she would be able to fly out of his palm.
"It's true that feelings can be cultivated slowly, but I can't accept such an arrangement. Your existence will only remind me at all times, making me feel that I'm just a bargaining chip in my father's hands. It also makes me know that I'm a sacrifice in this marriage of interests and that I can't have my own thoughts and autonomy.”
"You seem to be very opposed to this marriage?”
"If it wasn't for my father, I wouldn't even be here.”
"Since you can appear here for your father, why can't you insist on your filial piety and marry me as a puppet doll controlled by him?”
" Puppet doll..." Hua Menglan sneered." I am indeed a puppet doll in his hands. In the end, all my persistence is gone. Maybe I will have to marry you in exchange for his company."”Hua Menglan smiled at her helplessness. It was only at this moment that she could show her disappointment on her face.
"How about this? I'll give you two months to think about it. Let's try dating. At that time, no matter what your decision is, I'm willing to respect you.”
This was just a bait. No matter what, he had to make Hua Menglan accept his existence.
"Is it really possible?"
She didn't believe that he would do a losing business, and she didn't believe that he would be so kind!
Could it be that he had other intentions for doing this?
"No matter what your decision is, I will ask my father to do his best to help your father's company tide over the difficulties. How about it?”In order to win the beauty's heart, Shangguan Zifei did not hesitate to make a promise.
"Remember what you said today!" Since he said so, she might as well give it a try. Perhaps this crisis could be a turning point. She could only take it one step at a time.
Only the Shangguan Group could save her father's career. Anyway, in two months, she would know whether Shangguan Zifei was a man of his word.
" Come, eat more..." Shangguan Zifei's lips curled up slightly. He reached out and picked up a piece of eel meat for her and put it in her small bowl.
Hua Menglan's answer was within his grasp. He believed that in the near future, he would be able to capture her heart. He was quite confident about this.
None of the women he had taken a fancy to had ever escaped from his grasp. He believed that soon, Hua Menglan would fall into his love net like the other women and be unable to extricate herself.
In the Shangguan residence, an expensive crystal lamp hung in the living room, illuminating everyone in the living room.
As soon as she stepped into the Shangguan family's residence, Hua Menglan was dazzled by the famous paintings and antiques in the house. The yellow-inlaid escalator handles and all kinds of gold-inlaid furniture made the entire Shangguan residence look even more luxurious.
However, Hua Menglan felt that something was wrong. These decorations might be the dream of others, but in her eyes, they were unnecessary burdens. Even the high-class sofa under her made her feel uneasy.
However, Shangguan Qing seemed to be very happy. He had been smiling ever since she came in.
"Ah…Menglan, don't be so polite when you come to Uncle's house. Just treat this place as your own home.”Shangguan Qing greeted Hua Menglan warmly.
He was like a father-in-law looking at his daughter-in-law. The more he looked at her, the more satisfied he was.
Look at how well Hua Shizhan had taught his daughter. She looked like she was suitable for a family and her every move was full of femininity. Such a gentle and demure woman was the most suitable for managing a family.
He was most satisfied with Zi Fei marrying Meng Lan.
Although Hua Menglan replied with a sweet smile, she was extremely annoyed.
Ever since she agreed to try dating Shangguan Zifei, Shangguan Zifei's positive actions made her very disgusted. He was also a thick-skinned man. If she didn't want her father's injury to recover quickly, she wouldn't have to compromise and date Shangguan Zifei.
Now, Shangguan Zifei actually drove her to his house without her knowledge and asked her to go on a date at his house. His series of actions that seemed to force her into marriage had already made her breathless.
"Dad, look at how happy you are. Be careful not to scare Menglan away. Otherwise, where are you going to find such a good wife to compensate me?”Shangguan Zifei smiled ambiguously at his father.
" Ha…" Shangguan Qing was grinning from ear to ear. It seemed like he had a chance of having a grandchild.
Before he met Menglan, Zi Fei was also very opposed to completing the marriage through marriage. However, from the current situation, didn't Zi Fei bring Menglan home to indicate that they might get married?
He had to rest up and prepare to hold a grand wedding banquet for his son.
Seeing his saliva flying everywhere, Hua Menglan once again hated Shangguan Zifei's self-righteousness, but she also hated herself for not having the courage to refute him. She actually had to let others arrange her life.
"Cough…cough…"
Suddenly, a cough interrupted Shangguan Qing's laughter. He stood up nervously from the sofa, but the butler standing beside him immediately stopped him.
"Master, I'll do it." The butler walked up the stairs and headed in the direction of the coughing.
"Help Second Young Master up. Don't let him get hurt.”Shangguan Qing was still worriedly shouting.
"Brother is at home?" Shangguan Zifei asked in surprise.
"I just came back. The moment I came back, I hid in the study and didn't even chat with me.”Shangguan Qing complained.
Then, a weak figure appeared in front of everyone. His face was as pale as a sheet of paper, and his shaky body slowly walked down the stairs with the help of the butler.
"Cough…cough…"
"If you're not feeling well, rest well. Don't walk around.”Although Shangguan Qing was complaining, he still walked up nervously when he saw his son coming down.
"I heard Father's laughter in the study upstairs, so I wanted to come down and see what could make Father laugh so happily.”
His voice was so weak that it was almost impossible to hear him clearly. It was as if he was a ghost that would disappear at any moment. It was difficult to imagine that a man's voice would be so weak.
"It's all because Zifei brought his girlfriend back.”
"Oh, Yang never brings his girlfriend home…"
"That's because I haven't met a woman who can move my heart.”
"In that case, the woman who moved your heart has appeared. I'm very curious which woman can capture your heart?”As Shangguan Zituo spoke, he looked at Hua Menglan, but she was in disbelief.
Shangguan Zituo completely ignored Hua Menglan's expression. He smiled faintly and said," Hello, cough…cough…" Then, he coughed violently.
While the others looked at Shangguan Zituo worriedly, only Hua Menglan's eyes were filled with surprise and confusion.
Shangguan Zituo?
Ever since she saw this man who couldn't stop coughing, there was only shock and surprise in her heart. She rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
This face…was exactly the same as the man she met a few days ago, but why was he here? Moreover, he looked like he was beyond cure.
"Hello," She couldn't explain her astonishment. He was so unfamiliar that she couldn't believe that he was the same him from that day. That day, he was full of boorish and masculine aura, unlike this sickly man in front of her who looked like he would die at any moment.
"You're Big Brother's girlfriend?"
Hua Menglan smiled awkwardly.
She didn't want to explain further. After all, she was innocent.
However, what made her more curious was why he was here. Moreover, he looked as if he did not know her. Could it be that she had mistaken him for someone else?
Was that even possible?
Hua Menglan opened her eyes wide and wanted to take a closer look at Shangguan Zituo. However, other than his name and appearance, they were completely different. Many doubts made her suspicious.
Could it be that she had mistaken him for someone else? His eyes didn't look like he was lying, and his tired look didn't look like he could be faking it.
Moreover, this was his own home. There was no need for him to disguise himself. Perhaps she had really recognized the wrong person. While Hua Menglan thought to herself, she also decided to give up on finding out Shangguan Zituo's identity.
"What a beauty. Big brother, you really have good taste.”Shangguan Zituo paused and said,""She's the daughter of Uncle Hua that Dad mentioned before. She's also the future marriage partner of Big Brother?”
"That's right. In the near future, she will become your sister-in-law.”
"Oh, is Big Brother really planning to settle down?”
"Of course, with such a good partner, I won't give up.”Shangguan Zifei looked at Hua Menglan affectionately, hoping that she could see the love in his eyes.
"Congratulations, big brother."
"Ha…ha…Zituo, come sit here.”Shangguan Qing greeted Shangguan Zituo happily. "After Zifei settles down, I plan to hand the company over to him. That way, I can relax a little.”
"Dad…how can I do that? The company has always been handled by Zituo. I can't do it.”Shangguan Zifei hurriedly refused.
"You know Zituo's health. His health has been deteriorating over the past few years. I don't want him to continue working hard. After marriage, you should also take responsibility. I'll leave the company's matters to you.”
"But is Zituo willing?"
"Just do as Dad says. I'll leave the company to you, Big Brother.”
"As for Zi Tuo, I have other plans.”Shangguan Qing said to Shangguan Zituo,""After you recover, I'm going to help you find a good partner. What do you think?”
"Who would take a fancy to my sickly appearance? " Ah…cough…cough…" Shangguan Zituo originally wanted to make fun of him, but he didn't expect to cough non-stop because he used too much force.
Shangguan Qing patted him on the back." Be careful. Don't get too excited."”
"Cough…Look, I can't even speak properly, how can I get married and have children?”Shangguan Zituo declined his father's kindness.
Hua Menglan frowned. She really didn't like his fragile appearance.
"Sigh! If it's possible, I really hope to see you get better and return to your usual energetic appearance. You look like you're about to collapse at any moment. As a father, I'm worried and worried about your health all the time.”Speaking of Shangguan Zituo's body, Shangguan Qing couldn't help but feel a little sad.
If he didn't cure Zi Tuo, how could he face Li Yu?
From the moment Li Yu personally handed Zi Tuo over to him before her death, he had used all his effort and thought to raise Zi Tuo up. The effort he had put in could not be measured by anything.
Watching Zi Fei and Zi Tuo grow up, he knew very well that Zi Tuo's innate business acumen surpassed Zi Fei's, so he also planned to groom Zi Tuo to become the next president.
However, the heavens were jealous of talents. He did not expect a serious illness to take away Zi Tuo's health. Now, this weak Zi Tuo did not have the energy to work hard for the company.
His biggest wish was that Zi Tuo's body could recover quickly and stop torturing him.
"Are you not feeling well?" Hua Menglan asked carefully.
"His body was originally very healthy, but who knew that a serious illness a few years ago would take away his originally strong body. Not only did he become so weak, but he also often coughed non-stop. My father found many famous doctors, but they couldn't find out what was wrong.”Shangguan Zifei replied on behalf of Shangguan Zituo.
" How could this be…" Wasn't that too pitiful? How could a good person be willing to become like this?
Hua Menglan's heart was filled with sympathy.
"Anyway, I'm already used to it. As long as I don't get too excited, it won't be a big deal.”Shangguan Zituo smiled at Hua Menglan, as if he was happy to see her concern.
However, his smile caused Hua Menglan to tremble…His smile and eyes were extremely similar to the other 'him'!
Was it an illusion?
No, she must be seeing things. The person in front of her was definitely not him. Hua Menglan convinced herself again.
How could he pretend to be sick in front of his family? There was no point in him doing this, was there? Therefore, all of this must have been her imagination. That Shangguan Zituo was definitely not the man in front of her.
It was impossible for them to be the same person!
"Menglan, is your father feeling better?”
Because the news of her father's injury was blocked from the public, she only said that her father's old illness had relapsed and would recover in a few days.
"I'm much better. Thank you for your concern, Uncle.”
"Where is he recuperating? Tomorrow, I'll take the time to visit him.”
Even though his relationship with Hua Shizhan wasn't the best, they were about to become in-laws. It might be a good idea to cultivate their relationship.
"I don't dare to trouble uncle. My father is only suffering from a minor illness.”Hua Menglan said calmly.
"Then I won't force you."
"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle." Shangguan Qing was indeed a respectable elder. His upright and forthright personality made it difficult for people to dislike him.
Hua Menglan liked Shangguan Qing's amiability from the bottom of her heart, but when her eyes met Shangguan Zifei's, she couldn't help but feel a little sad…Two months later, would she have a way to resolve this marriage?
In the face of Shangguan Zifei's inescapable net, did she really have a way to break free? Or could he only accept his fate…
At the thought of this, Hua Menglan lowered her eyes dejectedly, and her despondent look fell into the eyes of the two pairs of people with different thoughts.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:1024201810:45AM
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