Chapter 438 Humiliation

As the wedding was about to start, Li Jiacheng, who had not originally planned to stay long, changed his mind and was invited to sit at the main table next to Li Zhaoji.

When the two meet, they can't help but have a long chat.

After decades of ups and downs, the two have been both enemies and friends. They have joined hands to fight against British capital and have also been at loggerheads over land in Central.

But at this age, you live one day at a time and earn one day at a time, and past grudges have long since disappeared.

When the auspicious time arrived, the wedding host Zeng Zhiwei appeared on the scene and the "wedding of the century" officially kicked off.

After the opening remarks, some stars sang to warm up the audience and the atmosphere gradually became heated.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Guo Jingjing, wearing a light blue strapless long dress, walked into the venue hand in hand with Huo Qigang to the applause of more than 1,800 guests.

The wedding process of top wealthy families is rigorous and complicated.

From the meaningful names of the dishes to the exquisite and sophisticated glass gifts, every step is full of ingenuity and exquisiteness.

On the stage, Huo Zhengting gave a speech on behalf of the family. His words, "Guo Jingjing's marriage is a blessing for the Huo family," sparked a lot of discussion at the scene.

Li Zhaoji leaned slightly to the side and said to Li Jiacheng, "The Huo family has really gone to great lengths to get closer to that side."

Li Jiacheng pushed his black glasses and responded softly, "After Brother Huo passed away, the Huo family's political influence has been greatly reduced. Political resources are the foundation of the Huo family, so they cannot be abandoned.

Marrying this "diving queen" can not only improve the public image of the Huo family in the hearts of the people, but also add a lot of political capital to the eldest son's political career. "

Both business tycoons are shrewd people. They immediately saw through the core of this marriage between a Hong Kong tycoon and a mainland sports star.

Liu Shishi looked at the stage, sometimes bowing her head in deep thought. As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Song clan and the wife of the richest man, she shouldered missions and responsibilities, and was also constantly growing.

She pondered the family's future. However, the situation in Hong Kong was complex, and she was also confused and unable to discern the truth. She had to suppress her doubts for the time being and planned to consult her husband after the dinner.

At the wedding venue, crystal chandeliers cast star-like light, and the air was filled with the fresh aroma of delicious food and the rich fragrance of various precious perfumes, interwoven with an atmosphere of luxury.

With elegant clothes, jewels and precious stones, Hong Kong celebrities talked in low voices, which exaggerated the luxury of this grand banquet to the extreme.

Xu Ziqi was wearing a priceless dark blue silk satin haute couture gown and holding a glass of champagne with an expressionless face. Her eyes would occasionally pass through the crowd and fall on her father-in-law Li Zhaoji, always on guard in case something happened that required her intervention.

. . .

The next second, a full cup of thick, top-grade red wine was poured out with incredible precision, splashing heavily onto the defenseless silk on Xu Ziqi's chest.

The expensive silk was instantly soaked with scarlet liquid. The deep red stains seeped and flowed on the clean clothes, which was shocking.

The sudden change made the whispers of my deskmate stop abruptly, and the surroundings became quiet in an instant.

"Ah!" Xu Ziqi screamed.

Countless eyes suddenly focused, and expressions of shock, astonishment, inquiry, and unconcealable gloating all fell on the mess on her chest, revealing her miserable state.

Xu Ziqi's mind went blank and he froze in place. The color drained from his face in an instant, then quickly turned red in extreme shame and anger.

The huge inertia even caused her body to stagger violently and she almost fell, making her even more embarrassed.

He Lian stood firm, unharmed, with an innocent look on her face: "Sister Xu, I've already apologized to you, how could you hit someone? It's just a dress, I'll compensate you."

Xu Ziqi's face was as pale as paper. He could almost imagine that his miserable appearance at this moment would become the hottest topic of conversation and laughing stock in Hong Kong's upper class circles tomorrow.

The looks from the celebrities around her were a mixture of surprise, contempt, and gloating, like countless cold mirrors, infinitely magnifying her humiliation.

But she knew that the other party did it on purpose, and she could only swallow this loss.

His clenched fists and slightly trembling body revealed the overwhelming rage and deep humiliation that almost devoured his love for her.

He Lian raised her hand to the waiter beside her and shouted loudly: "Bring me a blanket."

Li Jiacheng was furious when his wife was humiliated in public, but he couldn't vent his anger as he was in front of so many people. He even felt a little irritated for no reason and thought that Xu Zi was really embarrassing himself.

The waiter quickly brought a blanket and wrapped it around Xu Ziqi's shoulders.

Li Jiacheng ordered in a cold voice: "Go down and change your clothes quickly, it's too undignified."

Xu Ziqi bit his lips tightly, said nothing, lowered his head and hurried away with the waiter.

After his wife left, Li Jiacheng's eyes suddenly became sharp and he asked in a stern voice: "You clearly did it on purpose just now, why did you do this?"

. . .

Li Zhaoji was stunned when he heard this, and didn't understand why Liu Shishi said this.

Seeing his confused look, Mr. Dong, his former superior, sighed softly, leaned in close and whispered to him about the entanglement that had occurred when he left the table just now.

Li Zhaoji suddenly realized what had happened and finally understood the whole story. He couldn't help but yelled, "You ignorant, stupid woman!"

Although it was certainly the daughter-in-law Xu Ziqi who was wrong in this matter, but if he was asked to bow his head and apologize to Liu Shishi, he really couldn't say it given his age and status.

"It's true that when a wealthy family marries a wife, virtue and moral character are of paramount importance." Li Jiacheng sighed and became more determined in his heart that he must not let Miss Liang enter the family, otherwise the "Changhe" Li family would not have peace.

As night fell, the Huo family’s grand wedding finally came to an end.

In the Li family's bedroom, a crisp "slap" broke the silence, and Li Jiacheng slapped Xu Ziqi hard in the face.

Xu Ziqi was stunned by the beating, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses. She immediately pounced on her husband and started fighting with him, acting like a madman.

He screamed and cursed: "Li Jiacheng! Are you still a man? You actually beat your wife!"

Li Jiacheng looked indifferent, pushed her away, and said in a cold tone: "This slap is to teach you a lesson! You caused me to be severely scolded by my father!"

Tears flowed uncontrollably, and Xu Ziqi hysterically complained: "After I married you, have I ever had any freedom?

If you want to eat at a roadside stall on the spur of the moment, you need to apply three hours in advance; if you want to have an evening gathering, you have to go through layers of approval. Even private socializing has been almost completely deprived.

Even so, I accepted it. My eldest brother gave birth to three sons in a row, and in order to help you consolidate your position in the family, I hurriedly got pregnant before I was fully recovered.

I've done so much for you, and this is how you treat me? He's keeping a flight attendant mistress and has been caught on camera having secret meetings with young models.

I still have to maintain my image as the "magnanimous wife" and publicly declare my trust in you. Check your conscience, are you worthy of me?"

Li Jiacheng was sorely touched that he became furious. "It was just a casual affair, what's there to be fussy about? Besides, I forced you to have the baby, didn't I?

Aren't you doing this for the money or to please your father? If you don't want to have more children later, you can stop now and don't complain in front of me."

These cruel words were like a lock, instantly strangling Xu Ziqi's life. He collapsed on the bed, his face ashen, his birth target of "two sons and two daughters" still unfulfilled.

If you give up having a baby at this time, all the previous endurance and hard work will be wasted.

"It's up to you whether you want to have a baby or not!" Li Jiacheng snorted coldly, "There are plenty of women out there who want to have babies for me. I'll sleep in the study tonight."

Tears kept falling, Xu Ziqi looked at the ceiling, his heart was desolate.

Her cage is inlaid with diamonds, but it is still a cage after all. The so-called glamorous "billionaire's daughter-in-law" is nothing more than a limited privilege in this gorgeous cage.

At the same time, inside the Four Seasons Hotel.

After washing up, Liu Shishi leaned lazily against the head of the bed and was video chatting with Song Ci on WeChat.

"A Hong Kong tycoon's wedding seems ordinary. However, I'm quite surprised by the Huo family's attitude towards Guo Jingjing. They seem to take her very seriously."

"It's natural."

Liu Shishi's eyes curved as she chuckled and joked, "Song Yiyi's lecture is about to begin! Hurry, I'm all ears!"

"In essence, it's the Huo family who wants to transform themselves." Song Ci smiled and continued, "Most of the wealthy families in Hong Kong started out in real estate. In the early days of reform and opening up, they did contribute significantly to the economic development of the mainland.

But more than 30 years have passed, the country has become increasingly powerful, and the role and influence of these real estate developers are no longer as great as before.

Guo Jingjing's "champion halo" can greatly enhance the Huo family's family image and social reputation, which will undoubtedly be a powerful boost to Huo Qigang's political career. . . Ultimately, the Huo family wants to transform from "rich" to "noble."

Liu Shishi seemed lost in thought, her earlier confusion suddenly clearing up. She asked softly, "Yiyi, what about our family? What's our position? How does it compare to the wealthy families in Hong Kong?"

Song Ci's voice was still gentle, but it was as heavy as a thousand pounds: "I am following the path of Internet technology and cutting-edge manufacturing, how can a Hong Kong real estate developer compare to me!

This path can reshape the world's industrial landscape and is a smooth road to competition among major powers.

Today, China is gradually transforming itself into a global rule-maker. There is no room for neutrality on this path, and the road ahead is long and arduous."

In the video, Liu Shishi's eyes were as bright as water, reflecting the figure on the other side of the screen. She said in a strong voice: "I understand! Even if the road of being a technology leader is difficult, I will always be with you."

(End of this chapter)