Lin Keying was about to reach the peak of her life, getting promoted, getting a raise, and buying a house, but she died suddenly from working overtime. One day she became the self-deprecating and g...
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Cheng Guanjie looked at his second son who had eavesdropped impatiently. They were both his own children, so why was there such a big difference between them?
The eldest son is even more scheming and resourceful than himself, which is why he can carry forward the Cheng family business.
The second son, however, is impatient and has no ambition. He just wants to eat and wait for death all day long.
Now people can even do such lowly things as eavesdropping.
Cheng Guanjie lectured with a stern face: "Cheng Zhihao, look at what you look like!"
"Hey, Dad." Cheng Guanjie immediately stood up straight and coaxed his old father, "I'm concerned about you and my elder brother. By the way, my sister-in-law is actually Guo Changda's daughter! I'm worried that my elder brother might be threatened."
"Don't you understand your brother's character?" Cheng Guanjie sneered, "No one in this world can force him to do anything he doesn't want to do."
Thinking carefully about his elder brother's thunderous actions, Cheng Zhihao felt that his father was right: "That must mean that elder brother and sister-in-law love each other. They are a perfect match!"
"What sister-in-law?" Cheng Guanjie recognized the identity of his eldest son's girlfriend, but he was still very dissatisfied with his eldest son's disregard for him. "I haven't even given the nod yet, and you're calling me sister-in-law?"
Cheng Zhihao tightly closed his lips, said a few words to comfort his old father, and then left the study room, muttering to himself: "You said it as if you don't agree, you can stop my elder brother from marrying my sister-in-law. Can my elder brother listen to you?"
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Cheng Guanjie ordered the old housekeeper to continue arranging the investigation. Guo Changda suddenly adopted a goddaughter, who even had a close relationship with his son, which really aroused suspicion.
The old housekeeper followed orders, while Cheng Guanjie was driven to Repulse Bay by the driver to visit Mr. Chen who was recuperating in the Chen family's old house.
The younger sister of Cheng Guanjie's wife Jiang Peishan married into the Chen family. Although his wife has passed away, the Cheng and Chen families have had a close relationship for many years. Old man Chen has been bedridden in recent years, so as a junior, he should visit him.
In the Chen family villa, Chen Huagao and Song Xiujuan were out busy with business, while Chen Huashan and his wife Yang Lijun were taking a walk in the yard with the old man, whose health had recovered a little.
After asking about the old man's health, Cheng Guanjie casually asked about Chen Huashan and Yang Lijun's only son: "I heard that Wan Ting asked Songxian to go to South Africa for three months of training. However, South Africa is not like Hong Kong after all, and life must be much more difficult. Is Songxian adapting now?"
Chen Huashan has always been grateful to the Cheng family for their support, and he especially respects his brother-in-law: "Brother-in-law, Songxian asked his cousin to take care of him so he has this opportunity. Naturally, he is not afraid of hardship."
Yang Lijuan also agreed with her husband's words: "Brother-in-law, Songxian is much more sensible now. He has been in South Africa for more than a month and has not called back to complain. He has really grown up."
Cheng Guanjie smiled with relief: "A man needs to experience life, and starting a family and a career are two hurdles. When he has gained enough experience and is able to take on the responsibility of the Chen family business, he can control his temper and find a suitable match to marry. This will be worthy of his family's cultivation."
Old Master Chen also wanted to see his grandson get married and start a family one day: "Guanjie is right. Songxian should consider his lifelong affairs."
After Chen Huashan sent Cheng Guanjie away, Yang Lijuan helped her father-in-law sit down in the yard, and suddenly heard the old man seriously worrying about Songxian's marriage.
"It's been so long that I almost forgot the days in the mainland. Your mother and I arranged a marriage for Songxian back then." Chen Guosheng was weak and his memory was sometimes good and sometimes bad. "It's been more than ten years. The little girl didn't come to Hong Kong City. I don't know how she is now... I remember the little girl's name was..."
Yang Lijun tried hard to recall, vaguely recalling a distant memory: "It seems to be Xiaoying."
"Yes." Chen Guosheng instructed Yang Lijun, "Send someone to contact the mainland. Cross-strait relations have eased in the past two years. I heard that they can contact and communicate. Ask the little girl whether she is married. If not, bring her to Hong Kong City and meet Songxian."
After years of turmoil, the mainland has cut off contact with overseas countries. Many relatives are separated between the two places, and even secret contact will be investigated.
As time went on, the Chen family who had arrived in Hong Kong City earlier were no longer able to bring back their relatives and loyal servants from the old house.
Fortunately, the mainland's policies have been relaxed in the past two years, and after the reform and opening up, there has been gradual contact and cooperation with overseas countries.
"Okay, Dad, don't worry. The doctor said you need to rest. I will arrange Songxian's marriage."
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Waking up from bed early in the morning again, Cheng Wanting dispelled the beautiful dream, walked into the bathroom reluctantly, and used cold water to suppress the restlessness of his body.
Wearing a white shirt and vest, the neatly dressed man seemed indifferent and aloof, with no desires or demands. He only drew a heavy "X" on the calendar with a red pen.
Another day passed, and there were still twenty days left until the wedding.
It’s neither long nor short, but it’s exceptionally long.
Especially after he took off his newlywed wife's wedding dress with his own hands and had some fun with her that day, Cheng Wanting could dream about her snow-white softness day and night, and the smooth touch of his palms seemed to have never disappeared. But Lin Keying was so cautious about herself that she even cancelled the good morning and good night kisses recently.
Cheng Wanting, who had just gone downstairs to have breakfast, glanced at the still closed door on the first floor, and his gaze fell on the calendar on the wall in the living room, his eyes dark.
Lin Keying, who gets her beauty sleep every night, has long been accustomed to going to bed early and getting up early. She sleeps for eight hours a day, is full of energy, and has skin so tender that you can pinch water out of it.
With very good living habits and almost no problems to worry about, she has changed all the problems she had from working as a social animal in her previous life, such as staying up late, suffering from insomnia, being under great mental stress, and having either loss of appetite or overeating.
Now I eat well, sleep well, and am always in a good mood.
Apart from...
At breakfast time, Lin Keying was eating the beef brisket noodles that she had specially asked Mrs. Hua to cook, but her eyes caught sight of the calendar on the wall of the living room.
A red circle with sharp strokes appeared on the calendar with black text on a white background, and the date circled was exactly his wedding date.
"Amei, who drew that calendar?" Lin Keying guessed in her mind, but still needed confirmation.
Ah Mei was wiping the handrail of the stairs. Upon hearing this, she responded positively, "Madam, the eldest young master drew this this morning."
Seeing the red circle being stroked vigorously, Lin Keying felt anxious. This week, he was not allowed to kiss her at all, not even on the forehead.
Why does this guy look like he is counting the days and is planning to execute himself on the spot?
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Eighteen days before the wedding, Lin Keying and the planning staff decided on the invitation style, cover design, copy and illustrations. Only then did she realize that she had not been to Xitian Building for a week.
Yang Qiuhui prepares work reports every day, so Lin Keying can quickly understand the progress of the building development as soon as she arrives at the company.
"Boss Lin, all the major stores are already preparing the stock, and our warehouse is also ready."
“On the opening day, we contacted eight newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong as well as reporters from TVB and ATV to attend and report.”
"There is also a list of people who will be invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. They are all the shop owners or contact persons who have cooperated with us. Please take a look at the list. Is there anyone who needs to be adjusted?"
Lin Keying quickly scanned the ribbon-cutting list, including several major clothing brands, jewelry shops, gold shops and jade shops...
"Okay, add Mr. Guo Changda and Ms. Zhao Fengzhen to the list." The godfather and godmother had expressed their willingness to congratulate her early on, and Lin Keying naturally welcomed it.
Yang Qiuhui knew very little about the retired wealthy people of the older generation. Although she was not sure who they were, she thought that they must be extraordinary because they were probably named by a boss with extensive connections.
Especially this time, the three major clothing giants in Hong Kong have all honored the event. The leaders of Xiang and Wang will attend, while the Chen family will be represented by Song Xiujuan, who has some friendship with Lin Keying.
Chen Songxian was very upset that he could not attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of his sweetheart's building.
It's really that his current situation cannot be exposed to the public!
By then, all the wealthy, famous people and media would gather there. If the news about his presence in Hong Kong accidentally got to his cousin, all would be exposed.
For this reason, Chen Songxian specially went to express his regret and prepared to invite Lin Keying to dinner.
In the romantic western restaurant of the Peninsula Hotel, under the candlelight dinner, he prepared a passionate confession.
She recited the confession three times, mainly recounting the many times they had run into each other. She also prepared gorgeous red roses and sparkling jewel necklaces that were airlifted in.
Sincerity and sincerity, everything is there.
Lin Keying did not take it to heart when she heard that Mr. Kevin Chen, the head of Chen Group, apologized for not being able to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony due to personal reasons.
"Mr. Chen, it's alright. There will be many opportunities for cooperation in the future."
"Yes." After hearing Lin Keying mention the two of them, Chen Songxian felt relieved and hurriedly started to invite her to dinner, "Ms. Lin, are you free tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner."
Lin Keying thought the client was being polite and wanted to use the meal as an excuse to discuss work, but she could only decline: "Sorry, I have plans tonight."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone knocked on the office door, and Yang Qiuhui brought the news: "Boss Lin, the supplier of the brand of wine you are going to serve at the wedding has arrived."
"Okay, take your people to the reception room and wait for me." Lin Keying looked at Kevin Chen with a smile, "Mr. Chen, if you have any other questions, I will arrange for Qiu Hui to answer them for you. I have other important matters to attend to."
Chen Songxian was still in shock, and could hardly believe what Yang Qiuhui said about the wedding...
After Lin Keying left, Chen Songxian stood in the corridor in a daze, still unable to believe it.
He had never seen any man behaving intimately with Lin Keying, so he subconsciously thought that she was single.
"Ms. Yang, is Miss Lin really going to have a wedding?" Chen Songxian asked with difficulty, and every word seemed to be struggling to come out of his throat.
Yang Qiuhui nodded: "Yes, Mr. Lin's wedding is less than a month away."
There was a clanging sound, it was the sound of Chen Songxian's heart breaking.
Who on earth is this damn man? He is one step faster than me!
Miss Lin is only twenty-one years old, how could she get married so early?
How could that bastard, who I don’t know who he is, act so quickly?