Chapter 3: Mutual Dislike
Of course, the Zhao family has always upheld the concept of gentleman in the education they gave Zhao Qingheng, even though he is not such a person.
"Hey, I heard from grandpa that you're going to study at Beijing No. 1 Middle School, right?" Zhao Qingheng said awkwardly, "As compensation, I'll protect you at school."
Su Nanzhi: “…Oh.”
She's not interested.
Zhao Qingheng: "..."
She just said “Oh”?
In the living room, Mrs. Zhao was obviously a little absent-minded.
"Dad, how could you let Xiaoheng handle this on his own? What if..."
What if the girl refuses to cancel the engagement?
"Qiuyan," the old man glanced over, "we were the ones who begged for this marriage."
Mrs. Zhao, whose real name is Wan Qiuyan, fell silent after hearing this.
The head of the Su family back then was Su Li, the second master of the Su family, a man who relied on technology to firmly hold the Su family to its current status. Considering the status of the Zhao family at that time, he was considered to be marrying up.
But who knows, Su Li died as soon as she said she would, and her daughter became an orphan.
This beautiful lady from a wealthy family was raised in some unknown place in the mountains and forests.
Madam Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Dad, the daughter of the Su family's master is the same age as Su Nanzhi. I met her once. She is both good-looking and knowledgeable. Otherwise..."
"What else?" Old Master Zhao glanced at her. "Who is the Su family relying on to establish such a solid foundation? Zhizhi has been ignored for so many years. If anyone in the Su family has any conscience, they wouldn't act like this. How dare you let your son marry such a person?"
"Isn't there a master who asserts that Su Nanzhi, who suffers from heart disease, will not live past the age of 18? This is only possible if he stays away from Beijing..." This is also the most important reason why Mrs. Zhao is unwilling to accept Su Nanzhi.
Heart disease, frailty.
These two points mean that her son may become a widower at any time and she may not be able to have a grandchild.
Although this kind of disdain seems cold, it is the reality.
Old Master Zhao snorted coldly, "You believe this kind of nonsense. In short, Zhao Qingheng is either not related to the Su family, or he can only be Zhizhi."
These words made Mrs. Zhao shut up completely.
Although she thought Su Sheng's daughter was good, her son didn't need her.
Mrs. Zhao couldn't help but wonder, if Su Li were still alive, would their Zhao family dare to mention breaking off the engagement.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the two people who had gone to the back garden come back.
The expressions on both of their faces were very dull, and nothing could be seen at all.
But Su Nanzhi directly said to Mr. Zhao: "Grandpa Zhao, Zhao Qingheng and I don't like each other, please don't force it."
The girl's voice was a little cold.
Zhao Qingheng: “?”
What does "looking down on each other" mean?
She doesn't like him either?
Young Master Zhao suddenly became a little upset.
Su Nanzhi spoke seriously, and Mr. Zhao glared at his grandson fiercely when he heard it.
At his age, he is open-minded about many things. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Su Li's daughter is Su Li's daughter after all. He believes that she is definitely not an ordinary person. It's a pity that his grandson is used to being praised by people around him.
He tried to stop the marriage from being cancelled, thinking that Zhao Qingheng would definitely cause trouble, maybe even bring his mother with him. Su Li had helped the Zhao family when she was alive, and he couldn't allow his grandson to bully Su Nanzhi.
Just call off the engagement. Who knows if that brat will regret it in the future.
"In that case, you two can exchange the tokens you gave me, and I will dissolve your engagement."
When the marriage was arranged, both parties exchanged tokens of love.
Su Nanzhi took out a small bracelet. According to her unreliable uncle next door, this thing should have been worn by Zhao Qingheng when he was a baby.
It has been treasured by her mother-in-law who has taken care of her for so many years.
When Zhao Qingheng saw the small bracelet, he obviously knew what it was and looked a little unnatural.
Mrs. Zhao took out a small gold locket that Su Nanzhi had worn when she was a child and returned it to its original owner.
Small trouble, solved.
(End of this chapter)
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