Chapter 415 Don't you mind if I use you?
"Everyone in the Chi family must contribute to the family's interests." Chi's father's expression was serious, and he did not change his expression because of these words. "Even your brother will have to marry someone of equal social standing when he gets married in the future."
Chi Qian's lips curved into a slight smile.
Chi's father looked at her and said, "What are you laughing at?"
“Dad, you’re being unfair.” Chi Qian deliberately said this in a very direct way. “Brother, you should just marry someone of equal social standing, but I have to follow your arrangements to get married. Are you worried that I won’t be able to find someone of equal social standing?”
Chi's father did not speak.
But Chi Qian understood.
Apart from Qin Mo and his brother, Xie Yi and the third young master of the Ning family are the only other young talents in Haicheng.
The young master of the Ning family works in the police station and is upright and incorruptible. His father, being a businessman, did not like this kind of person, so he naturally excluded him and chose Xie Yi instead.
“Qianqian,” Madam Tao tried to persuade her.
“I know you care about interests.” Chi Qian continued talking to her father, her tone still nonchalant. “But if you insist on my marriage to Xie Yi, then the greater benefits will have nothing to do with you.”
Chi's father fixed his gaze on her with a hint of inquiry.
Madam Tao looked at her with a puzzled expression.
He seemed to have thought of something.
Madam Tao asked tentatively, "You mean Jiang Ruan?"
Chi Qian nodded, but did not respond to their words.
"Jiang Ruan is here?" A hint of surprise flashed in Chi's father's eyes.
"Not only did they come, but they also brought a gift for Qianqian." Madam Tao explained what had just happened. "When did you and Jiang Ruan become so close? How come we didn't know?"
"You're only allowed to make friends with Chi Yuan, but not me?" Chi Qian retorted.
Mr. Chi and Mrs. Tao were taken aback.
I didn't expect her to say that.
“You should know Jiang Ruan’s identity. She will be a major shareholder of the Qin Group in the future.” Chi Qian put her point out to them. “Even if the Li family doesn’t give her all the shares, Chairman Li will definitely not treat her unfairly, given how much he cares about her. Xie Yi or Jiang Ruan is more important. You can choose for yourselves.”
“This…” Madam Tao subconsciously looked at Chi’s father.
"Your marriage to Xie Yi will not affect your friendship with Jiang Ruan." Unless absolutely necessary, Chi's father did not want to give up the Xie family's interests.
Although Chi Yuan and Xie Yi were on good terms, their relationship was ultimately just that of friends.
Only through arranged marriage can people be considered to be on the same vine.
“It won’t have any impact.” Chi Qian didn’t deny it, gently fiddling with the teacup in front of her. “But you know my temper. If I have to do something I don’t want to do at the dinner table, I’ll flip the table at any time.”
A few simple words.
Chi's father's brows were furrowed with seriousness.
Xie Yi is important, but Jiang Ruan is also important because she will be a key figure supported by both the Qin and Li families in the future. Both are indispensable.
“How do I know this isn’t just a stopgap measure to postpone the marriage?” After a moment’s thought, Chi’s father fixed his gaze on her. “From what I’ve heard, your relationship with Jiang Ruan isn’t as good as you claim.”
"Should I call her over to prove it to you?" Chi Qian raised an eyebrow slightly.
Just as Chi's father was about to speak.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a person standing at the door.
Madam Tao saw it too, and murmured to herself, "Jiang Ruan?"
Chi Qian paused, turned around, and met Jiang Ruan's gaze.
That moment.
She suddenly had the feeling of being caught cheating.
Although she had only said those words intentionally to them, she was still a little worried that if Jiang Ruan found out, she would think that she was a scheming person who did everything to take advantage of her.
"I'm looking for Chi Qian." Jiang Ruan showed no embarrassment at being seen. "You didn't respond when I knocked on the door earlier."
"What's wrong?" Chi Qian walked towards her with a natural expression.
"Chi Baixuan and Chi Jing ruined your spare dress with scissors and even tried to replace it with the cosmetics they brought," Jiang Ruan told her everything that happened upstairs. "I want you to go and set a price."
Chi Qian nodded: "Okay."
After saying that, she glanced at her parents and said, "Are you going to go and take a look? The banquet doesn't start for about an hour."
Without saying a word, Chi's father stood up and went with her.
He didn't care what Chi Baixuan and Chi Jing were going to do; he just wanted to know if Chi Qian and Jiang Ruan were friends. If they were, then the marriage alliance with the Xie family could be postponed.
Chi Qian knew exactly what he was thinking.
She walked ahead with Jiang Ruan, and thinking about what had just happened, she asked her softly, "How long were you eavesdropping outside?"
"I listened openly and honestly for a few minutes," Jiang Ruan replied calmly.
A knowing glint flashed in Chi Qian's eyes: "What are your thoughts?"
Jiang Ruan: "You're right."
Chi Qian: "Hmm?"
Jiang Ruan glanced at her and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear: "What you said to your parents was right."
"You don't mind if I take advantage of you?" Chi Qian's heart was still somewhat complicated when she learned that she had heard those things. Even though she had told her in advance that she would take advantage of her, she was still worried that she would feel uncomfortable if she heard them.
After all, nobody likes to be used.
No one wants to be talked about like that.
"Didn't you already say that on the phone?" Jiang Ruan retorted.
Chi Qian was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.
She subconsciously glanced at Jiang Ruan again. Although she had the innocent, delicate look of a young girl, she exuded a strong and resilient aura, giving people a sincere and insightful feeling.
"What are you laughing at?" Jiang Ruan didn't understand why her eyes suddenly looked like she was in love.
"Thinking back to the first time we met, your adorable expression," Chi Qian teased her deliberately.
Jiang Ruan: "..."
Jiang Ruan knew this was her perverse sense of humor.
They arrived on the second floor while talking in hushed tones, and before they even got close, they could hear Chi Baixuan and Chi Jing talking loudly.
"Let me out!"
"I am the second young master of the Chi family. Believe me or not, I'll make sure you can't stay in Haicheng."
"Get out of the way!"
"So, the second young master of the Chi family can throw a tantrum at my birthday party?" Chi Qian walked over, glanced at the dress inside, and asked in a cold voice, "Who cut it?"
Chi Baixuan was about to speak.
Then I saw Mr. Chi and Mrs. Tao come in.
He immediately rushed forward and said indignantly, "Dad, you have to stand up for us!"
Chi's father didn't speak, but his deep gaze swept around inside.
"Jiang Ruan doesn't respect the Chi family at all!" Chi Baixuan had just looked around the room and confirmed that there were no cameras when he came up with this dirty scheme. "Not only did she cut up my sister's dress, but she also tried to frame me. I wanted to go out and tell you, but she had her bodyguards stop us inside, trying to frame us for this and cause discord in our families."
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Ruan's eyes.
She thought Chi Baixuan would only say that he didn't do it and that she was framing him.
Chi Jing didn't speak, but just lowered her head in grievance and remained silent.
"Xiao Jiang, what do you have to say about this?" Chi's father did not condemn him, speaking in a very ordinary tone.
“There should still be their fingerprints on those dresses and the scissors on the ground.” Jiang Ruan responded naturally to these questions. “Calling the police to check will clarify things.”
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