Chapter 166 Dad, Yuanxing and I will not divorce.

The study was quiet. Qin Shuzhi sat upright, holding her breath, waiting for him to speak.

Shi Hongzhen remained silent for a moment before slowly saying:

"Shuzhi, you and Yuanxing have been married for more than half a year now. There are some things I didn't want to say, but now I feel it's necessary to remind you of something."

Qin Shuzhi looked up at him, feeling astonished and puzzled.

This opening line sounds like it's about to give a lecture, but...

Her father-in-law wasn't like this when she got married, so why is he acting like this today...?

Qin Shuzhi was puzzled, but still respectfully said, "Dad, please speak, your daughter-in-law is listening."

“I know that you had a romantic entanglement with President Shen of the Shen Group before you married Yuanxing, and you even reached the point of discussing marriage. But now you are Yuanxing’s wife, and those past things should be cut off completely. Don’t let them cause any trouble for Yuanxing.”

Upon hearing the sudden mention of Shen Yichen, Qin Shuzhi's heart sank. Although she didn't know what had happened, she immediately spoke up to clarify:

"Dad, Shen Yichen and I have nothing to do with each other anymore..."

"Do you know what Shen Yichen said to me today?" Shi Hongzhen interrupted her.

Qin Shuzhi's heart suddenly tightened.

The fact that Shi Hongzhen sought her out for a private conversation meant that Shen Yichen was up to no good.

"He said he would exchange 30% of the shares in the project he was working on with Shengrui for your divorce from Yuanxing."

"What?"

Qin Shuzhi was so shocked by Shen Yichen's absurdity and insanity that she almost lost her mind.

How much does this scumbag hate to see her doing well that he actually went to her father-in-law's place and demanded a divorce?

"Dad, Yuanxing and I will not get a divorce."

She was eager to state her position.

The father-in-law is unaware that Shengrui is his son's company. Qin Shu knows how he will respond to Shen Yichen.

"Whether we get divorced or not is a family matter for an outsider to interfere in."

Shi Hongzhen scoffed disdainfully, "Let alone a mere 30% share, even if he offered up the entire Shen Group, it wouldn't catch my eye."

Although he was indeed dissatisfied with his daughter-in-law.

Qin Shuzhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm sorry, Dad, I've caused you trouble."

She explained, "I don't know why Shen Yichen would do something so outrageous, but I definitely broke up with him a long time ago."

"Is it really completely over?"

Shi Hongzhen stared at her with deep, dark eyes.

He only learned today that Shen Yichen had gone to great lengths to compete with the Shi family for this project, all for Qin Shuzhi.

His good son went to great lengths to compete with others, all because of jealousy. For Qin Shuzhi, he even did something absurd like betting his future at a high-level meeting.

Shi Hongzhen took a deep breath. "There's something I'm asking you to keep from Yuanxing, but I think you need to know the truth."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuzhi's eyelashes fluttered, and she looked at Shi Hongzhen, "...What is it?"

"Actually, I didn't agree to your marriage in the first place."

Shi Hongzhen looked at her face, which changed in an instant, and said, "Even if you get the marriage certificate without consulting me first, I will still strongly oppose it."

Although the Shi family does not need to rely on marriage alliances to stabilize the group, he still believes that marriage should be between people of equal social standing.

Just as Shen Yichen said, the Qin family was far too different from the Shi family in terms of entry requirements.

Qin Shuzhi's head was buzzing. She stared blankly at Shi Hongzhen for a long time before asking in a low, strained voice, "Then... why did you agree later?"

Shih Hung-chen said, "Yuanxing used returning to the group as a condition to obtain my consent."

To be precise, it was he who used Qin Shuzhi to blackmail Shi Yuanxing back to the group.

"That acquisition deal in Europe was his pledge of allegiance. Only by securing that project could you secure your position as the young mistress of the Shi family."

Qin Shuzhi's heart trembled violently.

She had no idea... that there was such a hidden story behind their marriage.

so……

When they had just gotten married, Mr. Shi went on a business trip to Europe for half a month. Was that the reason?

But... why did Mr. Shi keep it from her?

What does it mean that my father-in-law is saying this to me now?

Because of Shen Yichen's interference, he felt that he was no longer worthy of Mr. Shi's wife, so... should he ask her to leave him and leave the Shi family?

Qin Shuzhi felt flustered, her mind a complete mess.

Shi Hongzhen was a man of great stature; he could guess Qin Shuzhi's thoughts from just one expression or one evasive glance.

"Don't worry, I always keep my word. Since I said he would return to the group, I won't stop you. I will never go back on my word."

Shi Hongzhen looked at her and said, "I'm telling you this so you understand your current status."

“A man should prioritize his career, and as his wife who is traveling far away, you have the responsibility and obligation to support and assist him so that he can achieve great things in his career, instead of disregarding his future and competing with other men for your sake.”

He could see that Qin Shuzhi was Shi Yuanxing's weakness; she had a huge influence on him.

A weakness is a double-edged sword.

If she can be a good wife and bring positive influence to her husband, that would be a meritorious deed.

But if she is a femme fatale who constantly entangles Yuanxing in emotional entanglements, then she will eventually drag him down.

Shi Hongzhen couldn't speak to his own son, so he could only warn Qin Shuzhi.

He already had a problem with Qin Shuzhi because Shi Yuanxing lost his position in the group, and with Shen Yichen's actions today, he felt even more that Qin Shuzhi would seriously affect Shi Yuanxing's future.

Losing one's career because of a woman is, in his eyes, a major taboo in the workplace.

He wouldn't allow his son to make such a mistake.

"Don't worry, I know I am not only a wife who is going far away, but also a member of the Shi family," Qin Shuzhi said. "I also know what I should and shouldn't do."

Qin Shuzhi understood what Shi Hongzhen meant.

He is currently unaware that Shi Yuanxing is the mastermind behind Shengrui, and even less aware of what he is planning. Therefore, Qin Shuzhi can understand why he has this misunderstanding.

but--

"Please also believe in Yuanxing; he is a rational, ambitious person with a broad perspective." She defended Shi Yuanxing.

"Perhaps you don't approve of what he's doing now, but please give him some time. I believe that in the future you will see a son who... satisfies you."

Qin Shuzhi's gaze was firm. "And as his wife, I will always stand by his side and support him."

Shi Hongzhen looked at her for a moment and nodded, "It's good that you have this kind of awareness."

He paused, then added, "Also, the content of our conversation today is known only to us, including the matter of Shen Yichen contacting me. I don't want Yuanxing to know about it."

So that he won't waste his time on these meaningless romantic entanglements.

Qin Shuzhi nodded quickly, "I understand."

"Alright, let's go back."

Goodbye, Dad.

Qin Shuzhi stood up, said goodbye to him, and turned to leave.

After taking a few steps, she noticed a calligraphy and painting hanging in the corner of the study.

Viewing the Sea

This was a gift she gave to Shi Hongzhen as a greeting.

At the time, she naively thought that her calligraphy and paintings were hung in her father-in-law's study because she had won his favor and approval.

Only now did she realize that this honor was earned by Shi Yuanxing, who had stood up for her against all obstacles.

She finally understood why Shi Yuanxing had avoided the question every time she asked him why he suddenly agreed to return to the group.

So, it turns out, all of this was for her.