Jiang Xingyao looked up to Jin Qingyue since she was sixteen. A marriage agreement arranged by their elders made her happily give up her dreams to become Jin Qingyue's wife.
She always be...
Chapter 203 Yingying, Come Home with Me
"Oh dear, you're still asking for an exorbitant amount. Your Shen family is in the entertainment business, what would you do with my Zhao family's land?"
"Shen Ying, I'm warning you, if anyone's breaking the contract, that's your problem. You went against the Zhao family's marriage agreement and had an affair with someone else, causing this mess. The fact that the Zhao family hasn't asked your Shen family for compensation is already letting you off easy. Don't push your luck here!" Madam Zhao roared.
During this time, Shen Ying was at the Zhao family's house, and she had never been able to get over it. Even on a joyous occasion like New Year's Eve, she couldn't find any peace of mind.
Shen Ying said, "Auntie, that's not right. Neither I nor my father have ever intended to break off this engagement."
Now that you want your son to marry this Miss Lu, and you insist on kicking me out, of course your Zhao family should compensate my Shen family.
"If you feel this is unfair to your Zhao family and want compensation from the Shen family, that's fine too. Just marry me, and my father will naturally feel guilty because of what I did. You don't need to ask; he'll add more to my dowry."
In short, she gave Madam Zhao two choices: if she wanted to kick her out, she should pay compensation; if she wanted money, she should marry her.
Madam Zhao was so angry that she slapped her thigh: "What a sin! What a sin! Do you have no shame at all?"
If you hadn't fathered a child with someone else outside, why would our Zhao family have canceled the engagement?
"You did such a shameless thing! How dare you ask the Zhao family for money?"
Shen Ying ignored Madam Zhao at this moment. She had made her point very clear: even though she had given birth, she had never given up on the idea of marrying Zhao Chengmo. If the Zhao family was unwilling to marry her, that was their problem.
Madam Zhao wailed for a while, but was only met with indifference.
She stared fiercely at Shen Ying, but received no response from Shen Ying.
Instead, Lu Cai whispered, "Auntie, why don't I leave? Miss Shen is right. She didn't break off the engagement. Even if the Zhao family broke the agreement, I heard that the Zhao family bought that piece of land in the south of the city for 200 million. Plus the initial investment in the amusement park project, it must have cost at least 300 million."
As you know, my family doesn't have much influence, so we can't offer the Zhao family anything. If all else fails, let Cheng Mo marry Miss Shen into the family; that way, you can get some compensation from the Shen family.”
"How can that be? You are Cheng Mo's girlfriend. It was your aunt's fault for being confused and not clarifying the matter before forcing Cheng Mo into the engagement. Now that the truth has come out, you are the daughter-in-law recognized by the Zhao family, and no one can replace you." President Zhao, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up to stop Lu Cai from leaving.
Marrying Shen Ying would indeed bring compensation from the Shen family, and since Shen Ying is Shen Hanzhi's only daughter, the benefits of the marriage would be plentiful. However, it would also mean that the Zhao family's reputation would be completely ruined.
Moreover, Shen Ying's child belongs to the Jin family, and that Jin family member is already causing endless trouble. If they really marry this jinx, there will definitely be endless trouble in the future.
In comparison, the benefits that the Shen family might offer are insignificant.
After weighing the pros and cons, Mr. Zhao immediately felt that he had to lose something in exchange for some peace and quiet.
Especially Lu Cai, although he was born into an ordinary family, he still has his advantages. At least he will not disobey or threaten them like the one in front of them.
Mr. Zhao made a decision immediately. He said to Shen Ying, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll have someone draft the contract now, and Cheng Mo will personally take you home."
"Oh dear, Uncle, you're in such a hurry! You want to send me away before the New Year's Eve is even over? You're so heartless." Even though she had already achieved her goal, Shen Ying didn't forget to add fuel to the fire, making President Zhao feel even more disgusted.
Mr. Zhao said, "Stop talking nonsense. Our Zhao family has never welcomed you. Cheng Mo, hurry up and get ready to get her out of here tonight."
Madam Zhao was even more impatient and had already started having the servants pack up Shen Ying's things.
Everyone here seemed to treat Shen Ying like a virus, afraid of getting infected. Even when preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, Shen Ying had never seen the Zhao family's servants so efficient.
Holding the little crystal in her arms, her gaze inadvertently met Zhao Chengmo's. There was no harshness in her eyes, only a gentle and serene smile.
Shen Ying's things were packed, and the contract that President Zhao wanted was delivered. Just before kicking Shen Ying out, Madam Zhao was still giving her instructions with concern: "When you get to the Shen family, you must be firm in your attitude. Make it clear to them that even if the Zhao family has to pay compensation, we don't want this thing. Tell them not to bother us again in the future."
"And also, we must make sure to watch the Shen family tear up the marriage certificate themselves before returning."
She was now truly terrified of Shen Ying, fearing that even if the Zhao family put in the effort, they wouldn't get the result they wanted.
Zhao Chengmo hesitated before saying, "Mom, do we really have to be so ruthless? You know, Lu Cai and I broke up too, and Shen Ying isn't actually that bad, you see..."
"Shut up! You can only marry Miss Lu from now on. Get this woman out of here right now!" Madam Zhao said impatiently.
She gave a wink, and the Zhao family's servants quickly stuffed Shen Ying's belongings into the car.
Madam Zhao was still worried, so she pulled Zhao Chengmo aside and gave him a series of instructions, while Shen Ying opened the car door and got in herself.
Ten minutes later, after the car drove out of the Zhao family mansion, a black Rolls-Royce was still parked in front of the mansion. As soon as Zhao Chengmo's car came out, the Rolls-Royce chased after it and blocked Zhao Chengmo's car.
Shen Ying recognized the car; it belonged to Jin Yanzhou.
Zhao Chengmo asked, "Should I talk to him?"
Shen Ying shook her head, looking at the man walking straight towards her. She opened the car window a little: "Jin Yanzhou, I've already made things very clear between us. Don't block my way."
Jin Yanzhou had already walked up to Shen Ying. Through the car window, he could also see the things piled up in the back seat. He said, "Yingying, did the Zhao family kick you out? On New Year's Eve, they are being too heartless. Come on, I'll take you home."
As he spoke, he reached for the car door. Shen Ying said, "Don't flatter yourself. Cheng Mo and I are doing fine. Little Crystal misses her grandparents. We're just going home to see my parents. Jin Yanzhou, please stop meddling in other people's business."
"You're with him? Shen Ying, I've already figured out everything about you. There's no need to lie to me with such clumsy words. I've already ordered the wedding dress. I even bought you an island in the South China Sea. The climate there is mild, like spring all year round. We can go there to hold the wedding. I can give you anything you want right now. Stop making trouble, okay? Come home with me."
Shen Ying locked the car door from the inside, and Jin Yanzhou couldn't open it, so he could only lower his head and coax her again.
He gripped the car window with one hand, trying to open it from the outside.
Looking at his seemingly sincere face and listening to him describe the future, Shen Ying's eyes were filled with coldness. She said, "Jin Yanzhou, you're too late. No one will wait for you. Get out of my way and don't delay my business."
Jin Yanzhou wouldn't allow it, and Shen Ying didn't close the window either. She glanced at the Rolls-Royce blocking the road and said to Zhao Chengmo, "Run it over."
"Huh?" Zhao Chengmo was startled.
Putting aside the car, the eldest son of the Jin family is still clinging to the car window. Can Shen Ying really be that heartless?
Shen Ying repeated: "If you drive and crash into it, I'll bear all the losses."
"President Yan Zhou, I'm sorry, this was all Yingying's idea." Zhao Chengmo apologized, but his actions were decisive; he stepped on the gas.
The moment the car started, Jin Yanzhou staggered and finally took a step back. The Rolls-Royce that was blocking the road also started moving, and through the car window, you could see the driver inside frantically trying to move.
Zhao Chengmo deliberately slowed down a little, waiting for the car to move aside, and then sped away.
After walking a distance, he exclaimed, "You knew all along they would give way?"
"I don't know," Shen Ying said.
"Then why did you let me crash into it?" Zhao Chengmo was still a little shaken.
Shen Ying said, "Didn't I already say that I'd cover the losses?"
Hearing her calm tone, Zhao Chengmo didn't know what to say. He just turned around and gave her a thumbs up: "Wow, you're amazing, Miss Shen. I always thought you were the gentle and dignified type. I never expected you to be so crazy in private."
Shen Ying herself never imagined that she would do such a thing one day.
She just wanted to get rid of Jin Yanzhou so badly that she didn't want to hear his empty promises anymore.
Even though everyone knows about her relationship with Jin Yanzhou now, and Jin Yanzhou's promise to marry her is probably no longer a lie, Shen Ying feels that her patience has been exhausted, and she doesn't want to be with Jin Yanzhou anymore.
Once the Zhao family's car was out of sight, Jin Yanzhou walked over to his driver and asked, "Who told you to move aside?"
"I'm sorry, young master, they suddenly crashed into us, I... I was scared." The driver could still feel his hands trembling.
Jin Yanzhou took a deep breath. He stopped blaming the driver, opened the car door, and got in: "Follow them. We're going to the Shen family too."
"This...Young Master, isn't this inappropriate? Miss Shen and the Zhao family haven't broken off their engagement yet, we..."
"So what? We're all in the same circle. I should visit the Shen family during the New Year," Jin Yanzhou said.
Shen Ying was stubborn, but he knew in his heart that the Zhao family would not agree to Zhao Chengmo marrying Shen Ying. This time, he went directly to keep an eye on things, and as soon as Shen Ying and the Zhao family broke off the engagement, he would immediately propose marriage.
Shen Ying made a scene with him, but the Shen family wouldn't turn down their interests.
At worst, we can give the Shen family more things, and we can get Yingying back.