"Let me tell you, I'm angry not because you lied to me and let me out, but because you, as a girl, don't respect or love yourself!"

The Gu family warned you long ago not to bother with Gu Chenge, but you ignored them. The family business has suffered setbacks one after another, and you pretend not to see it. By doing this, you will not only ruin yourself, but also the entire Ding family. Do you understand?

The head of the Ding family looked heartbroken, clearly devastated by his daughter's actions.

Ding Muyun's eyes flickered uncertainly as she retorted, "No, no way! With my mother and cousin here, how could the Gu family dare to lay a hand on you!"

The head of the Ding family said sarcastically, "Why don't you make a phone call and ask your cousin if he'll bother with your messy affairs?"

Ding Muyun's face turned pale, and she lowered her head to admit her mistake: "Dad, I know I was wrong. Please hit me. I will never dare to do it again."

"No, you'll dare to do it again."

The head of the Ding family no longer trusts her.

"I'll look for someone for you in the next couple of days. You should get married soon."

Upon hearing this, Ding Muyun abruptly raised her head: "I won't marry him! I won't marry anyone but Gu Chenge!"

The head of the Ding family spoke forcefully: "You have no choice but to marry him. Get out!"

Ding Muyun's breath hitched, and she looked at her father with a hint of resentment in her eyes. The next second, she wiped away her tears, stood up, and ran out of the study.

???

Yezhou Island, Wu Family.

"Brother, something bad has happened! Ding Muyun has been sent back to the Ding family."

Wu Lizhen ran into the study in a panic.

Wu Lihong suddenly stood up: "What did you say?"

"Ding Muyun was sent back to the Ding family by the Gu family, and she can't get out." Wu Lizhen said in one breath, her eyes full of worry: "Brother, what do we do now?"

Wu Lihong was very agitated and paced back and forth in his study.

How did the Gu family know where she was?

That was a neighborhood he specifically chose; no one knew he would hide Ding Muyun there.

Wu Lizhen was stunned for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I don't know. Ding Muyun just called me and said that she had already returned to the Ding family. It was the Gu family who sent her back without Gu Chenge's knowledge. But the call ended before she finished speaking. When I called back, her phone was already turned off."

In other words, we can't contact Ding Muyun anymore?

Wu Lihong frowned deeply, thought for a moment, and then waved his hand, saying, "Alright, you should go back to your room and get some sleep."

"Brother, aren't you worried at all?"

Wu Lizhen didn't leave. She asked incredulously, "The Gu family was able to send Ding Muyun away, so how could they not know what you did? And you're not even worried?"

Wu Lihong's face darkened, and he said coldly, "I don't need you to tell me what to do!"

"Brother, what happened to you?" Wu Lizhen's eyes reddened as she looked at Wu Lihong sadly. "You don't believe me? I'm your sister! You don't believe me? Would I ever hurt you?"

She couldn't believe that the person in front of her was the same gentle, considerate, and caring brother who had been with her the night before last.

A hint of guilt flashed in Wu Lihong's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He said calmly, "Lizhen, I've arranged a marriage for you. Go and meet him tomorrow."

Wu Lizhen looked completely bewildered: "What marriage partner?"

Weren't they talking about Ding Muyun? How did it get to her marriage?

Wu Lihong looked at her and said, "You're not young anymore, it's time for you to get married."

"No!" Wu Lizhen objected. "I already have news of him, I want to wait for him to come back!"

However, Wu Lihong's attitude was very firm: "You don't need to say anything more, my decision will not change."

"I'm not having this! How could you do this to me!"

Tears streamed down Wu Lizhen's face as she said with utter disappointment, "Don't think that just because you're my brother, you can decide my marriage. If you dare force me, I'll tell everyone about your schemes against Ding Muyun and Gu Chenge..."

"Smack—"

A crisp slap suddenly rang out.

Wu Lizhen raised her hand to cover her slapped cheek, staring at Wu Lihong in disbelief.

"You...you hit me?"

Seeing his sister's expression, Wu Lihong regretted it as soon as he finished hitting her, but there were some things he couldn't control.

"Lizhen, weren't you worried about me and wanted to save me?"

Wu Lihong looked at her and said, "You can only help me by forming a marriage alliance. Otherwise, with the Ding family's power, they simply cannot stand up to the Gu family."

Wu Lizhen's face paled slightly, and she asked bitterly, "So you're going to sacrifice my marriage?"

Wu Lihong nodded; he didn't want to get himself into trouble.

Moreover, this matter is entirely beneficial to the Ding family, and he doesn't want to miss this opportunity to reach the top.

Despair was evident in Wu Lizhen's eyes.

"What if I don't go?"

"I will invite them to my home as guests."

Wu Lihong's decision remains unchanged.

Wu Lizhen regretted coming to the study to find him.

She took a deep breath and questioned, "What if I still don't want to? After all, a marriage alliance isn't about making enemies. If I cause chaos in his family, will he still help you? If your cooperation has nothing to do with me, why do you insist that I marry him?"

Wu Lihong's eyes flickered slightly: "He will provide our Wu family with sufficient funds and will protect your safety."

"Do you think he would go against the Gu family for our sake?" Wu Lizhen said sarcastically. "Oh, I forgot, there's also the Ji Mo family."

Wu Lihong said with a dark face, "Of course!"

His plan was perfect, but he didn't expect the other party to undermine him and take Ding Muyun away.

This led to his failure before he could even implement the second step.

He didn't even know when the Gu family sent Ding Muyun away!

He knew that the Wu family and the Gu family were worlds apart.

But it was only at this moment that I truly realized the power of the Gu family.

He had underestimated the Gu family before.

But he won't do that from now on.

With that person helping him, once he learns hypnosis, he will have a constant stream of support, and the Wu family will completely overwhelm the Ji Mo family, becoming the largest family on Yezhou Island.

"Brother, if you insist on doing this, our sibling relationship will be severed!" Wu Lizhen glared at him angrily.

"Lizhen, I know this has upset you, but you have to understand me."

Wu Lihong looked heartbroken and gently painted a rosy picture for her: "As long as we can win him over, I will spare no expense to get his support. Our Wu family will become stronger and stronger, and you will live a very happy life."

"You can be happy marrying someone you don't like? Ha! Aren't you afraid I'll expose your secrets and you'll be condemned by everyone and ruined forever?" Wu Lizhen roared.

"you!"

Wu Lihong raised his hand, and Wu Lizhen took a step back in fright. Seeing this, he lowered his hand and said gently, "Lizhen, I hope you can seriously consider this. If I am gone and the Wu family is gone, can you still be with the person you love?"

But if you agree to the arranged marriage, I swear I will make him be with you!

Wu Lizhen didn't understand: "What do you mean?"