"Why didn't anyone tell me about such a big thing as getting a marriage certificate?" He Rong took a sip of her flower tea, too lazy to look up at her new daughter-in-law. "Zheng Lin is a man, full of youthful vigor, and he made some impulsive decisions. He did them, and that's that. But Miss Su, you are a woman, and you didn't even inform his parents about such a big thing."

“I…” Su Jin didn’t expect Zheng Lin’s mother to be so difficult to get along with. She couldn’t help but think of Zhao Xichen’s mother. Comparing the two, she realized that Zhao’s mother was even more hateful.

At first, Zhao's mother pretended, but He Rong was very open about her emotions when she first met her, so perhaps... there was still room for maneuver.

Before she could finish speaking, Zheng Lin immediately interrupted, drowning out her voice: "I'd like to discuss the engagement banquet with everyone, and also to receive some blessings from my family. Getting the marriage certificate was my idea; I can't wait to marry the woman I love, legally. I don't know what terrible mistake I've made?"

Upon hearing this, He Rong was so angry that her veins throbbed.

The two seemed to be at odds. Su Jin stomped on Zheng Lin's shoe, trying to get him to talk less.

Zheng Lin remained unmoved and continued to say to his father, Zheng Youguo, "If there are no problems, I would like to get engaged first and proceed step by step according to the normal procedures."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Youguo couldn't hold back his smile any longer, and his face broke into wrinkles as he smiled with satisfaction and agreement: "Alright, I agree. You young people can choose a time to arrange your marriage yourselves. Don't worry about us; make your own decisions based on your preferences."

"Let's think about it some more," said He Rong, Zheng Youguo's wife.

“Yes, let’s think about it some more, Uncle.” Zhao Qiyuan looked at He Rong. “Auntie, you don’t know about Miss Su’s past, do you? She was married before, and her husband just died.”

"What!" He Rong glanced at Zheng Youguo, her face full of displeasure, and said, "Look at this, this is the result of your casual arrangement. You haven't even gotten to know each other yet, you can't just get engaged without knowing each other. Just some widowed woman can marry into our family?"

Zheng Youguo looked at Zheng Lin, who was widowed, and thought it was indeed inappropriate.

Then, Zheng Youguo glanced at Zhao Qiyuan next to Zheng Guang and immediately changed his mind: whatever the problem, it's better than the green parrot.

Su Jin stomped on Zheng Lin's shoe, stood up, picked up her bag, and said, "Excuse me, I haven't fed my baby yet, so I need to go home first."

If we can't handle it, we'll just have to leave the battlefield shrouded in smoke.

Seeing this, Zheng Lin secretly tore off a cufflink, his eyes sweeping darkly in the direction she had left, before getting up and chasing after her.

He Rong was quite superstitious and sensitive to such unlucky things. After the person had walked away, she said to Zheng Youguo, who was silent, "They already have a child. Zheng Lin can't marry this kind of woman. It's one thing if she's a jinx to her husband, but what if she affects Zheng Guang's luck? They say that the spirit of the dead will follow people. It's terrifying to think about."

She also tugged at Zheng Guang, wanting him to help persuade his father.

Zheng Guang patted his mother He Rong's hand to reassure her, and then said to Zheng Youguo, who was sulking and smoking, "Mom was just anxious and said some harsh things. She did it for my and Zheng Lin's sake."

Zheng Youguo: "It's a good thing my in-laws went out today, otherwise they would have been furious to see you talking about their daughter like that."

He Rong: "That's perfect, let's just get a divorce and get rid of all worries."

...

Over there, Su Jin looked around, unable to tell which way out was. Just as she was feeling lost, her wrist was grabbed.

"Why are you leaving? What are you so angry about?"

The man's voice sounded somewhat displeased.

Su Jin turned around and saw a hint of gloom in Zheng Lin's eyes.

"What do you think? Your mom doesn't like me anyway. Am I supposed to just stay there and keep getting yelled at, without being able to talk back?" Su Jin forcefully shook off Zheng Lin's hand, but it was in vain; he was holding on too tightly.

He grabbed her wrist and pulled her forward half a step.

After regaining her footing, she looked into his eyes and said coldly, "If it weren't for the inheritance, I wouldn't be putting up with this. I don't want to get involved in your Zheng family gathering!"

“I don’t want to get involved. We’re already entangled. You’re Mrs. Zheng now, so it’s too late for you to say that.” Zheng Lin raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of hidden threat.

He still harbors resentment over the breakup ten years ago.

He couldn't let her go.

She still owes him.

“Mrs. Zheng, let whoever wants to be the lawyer take the job,” Su Jin said. “You’ve already become Bai Qingchi’s lawyer, so don’t get involved with me. Attorney Zheng, one lawyer can’t handle cases from both the plaintiff and the defendant. Greed is no good.”

She tried to pry his fingers off her wrist, but found she still couldn't move them. His slender fingers seemed to be embedded in her wrist, making it impossible for her to break free.

She frowned. "Let go."

Zheng Lin looked at her quietly, almost able to feel the faint beating of her pulse. He looked away and said, "If you cooperate with me, nothing will happen."

Su Jin tried to raise her arm and pull upwards, saying, "Let go. If you keep pulling, it won't be dignified."

“Decent? You’re talking to me about decent? When have we ever had any decent relationship?” Zheng Lin’s eyes were slightly red as he stared down at Su Jin.

His voice had a slightly trembling, breathy quality that was so sexy it made people dizzy.

It has to be said that, after so many years, Su Jin's heart is still hard to resist being led astray and bewitched by him.

I remember the day we broke up, he looked at her like this, holding her and not letting her go. Just like today.

In an instant, Su Jin snapped out of her daze.

Su Jin sensed that Zheng Lin was in a very bad mood at this moment. There was a wild beast hidden in his eyes, as if he wanted to tear her to pieces at any time!

"You still hate me, but people have to move on. Even if you still hate me, all I can say is I'm sorry about what happened back then."

"Sorry?...Okay."

Zheng Lin suddenly released her hand and took several steps back until his back hit the tree trunk before stopping.

Zheng Lin looked at her with a gloomy expression. "What I want is not an apology. There are other people in the Zhao family. I can easily manipulate things, and the inheritance should end up in the Zhao family's pocket."

He really is a very vengeful man!

"Threatening me? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would bow down for money?" Su Jin put her hands on her hips, angrily wanting to go forward and argue with him.

But when her gaze fell upon his face, which was clouded with dark clouds, she withdrew her foot.

You can't go against anything, but you can't go against money.

Bowing down for a pittance is spineless, but bowing down for billions in assets makes any sense of backbone!

Su Jin immediately changed the subject, forcing a friendly smile: "You're absolutely right, I am indeed someone who can bow down to money."

Zheng Lin raised an eyebrow at Su Jin's sudden change of heart.

The wind blew through the hair beside her cheek, and Zheng Lin's expression softened. "Just be a good Mrs. Zheng, and you'll have everything you want."