"Yes, my dad's loan application to the bank has been stalled and hasn't been approved yet. What's missing is a strong guarantor. My older brother's idea is that once the marriage announcement is made, unless Young Master Yan denies the engagement on the spot, the fact that the Yan family is the future in-laws of the Zhu family will be confirmed. Naturally, the bank can't afford to offend the Yan family. However, his wishful thinking was completely ruined by Young Master Yan's heartfelt declaration of true love."
Previously, Zhu Qianying hadn't mentioned these things to Ji Huan because she hadn't expected her father to be so well-informed and to come knocking on her door so quickly, and she certainly hadn't expected her father to treat Ji Huan with such an arrogant attitude.
"After Yan Shao issued his statement, he completely blocked my dad and older brother's escape route. That statement made their situation even more difficult than before. The bank directly rejected their loan application, creditors came knocking on their door, and Mingxuan's stock price plummeted. A few days ago, my dad transferred Fang Caiping's (my third aunt's) training center. That money invested in Mingxuan didn't even make a dent. Now, they're forced into a corner and are planning to transfer those newly acquired hotels in other provinces. But who will buy them?"
Zhu Qianying did not treat Ji Huan as an outsider, and she tried her best to explain the whole story and the current situation of the Zhu family clearly.
Ji Huan seemed completely unsurprised by what she said.
"Yes, I understand. Before, my mom was worried that your older brother might do something desperate and try to take advantage of Xiaoyu. After all, you are already engaged to Young Master Yan, so they definitely can't do anything to you right now."
Zhu Qianying let out a long sigh. "Ji Huan, your mommy was right. My dad did want to introduce Xiaoyu to the son of a wealthy businessman a few days ago in order to gain the businessman's support. Then, I don't know how he found out that Xiaoyu was dating you. Before I could even figure out his intentions, he actually rushed to confront you. I have to say, he's incredibly stupid!"
"So what do you think they'll do next?" Ji Huan wanted to hear Zhu Qianying's analysis. After all, those were her family members, and she knew their methods and temperament better than anyone else.
"I reckon he'll bypass you and confront your parents. Anyway, Xiaoyu is definitely going to be handed over without hesitation. The key question is, how much does he want to sell her for!"
As Zhu Qianying spoke, a mocking smile appeared on her lips as she recalled her father's expression when he announced Yan Shao's choice of wife at the Zhu family home.
"They really treat their daughter like a commodity!"
Ji Huan was a little annoyed. Although what Zhu Qianying said was pretty much what he had predicted, he still couldn't help but get angry after hearing it with his own ears.
Ji Huan looked indignant, making no attempt to hide his anger.
Zhu Qianying had to admit that she liked Young Master Ji's straightforward temperament!
"Why don't you two issue a statement saying that you two are truly in love!" Yan Shao, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
Zhu Qianying glared at him and said, "Nonsense, Xiaoyu and Ji Huan are truly in love!" Her tone was a bit sharp.
Ji Huan looked at the two of them, and after thinking for a moment, he vaguely understood that Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying were probably still in a very awkward contractual relationship.
Although Ji Huan understood, he didn't want to pry into such a private matter.
After all, we are all adults, and we have the right to make our own decisions about relationships and marriages, and we shouldn't let others interfere.
"Yes, everyone else is truly in love!" Yan Shao's words were indifferent, revealing no emotion.
Ji Huan could vaguely sense the ominous aura emanating from Yan Shao, but when he looked up at Zhu Qianying, his expression remained indifferent.
Ji Huan was very fortunate that Xiao Yu was not by his side at the moment; otherwise, if she had seen this scene, he wondered how worried she would have been about her precious older sister.
“Shadow, I know what I'm doing. Even if other methods fail, the Ji family still has a lot of business dealings with Mingxuan. Surely your father and the others aren't that stupid or foolish!”
Zhu Qianying felt much more at ease after hearing Ji Huan's words.
After finishing their business, Ji Huan seemed to have other important matters to attend to and hurriedly took his leave.
Yan Shao paid the bill and left with Zhu Qianying, but didn't ask her if she needed a ride. He got into his car and told the driver to drive back to the company.
Zhu Qianying was somewhat relieved that Ji Huan hadn't seen this. It wasn't that she was afraid Ji Huan would look down on her, but rather that she was afraid Ji Huan would tell Xiaoyu about her situation, which would worry Xiaoyu.
Zhu Qianying watched Yan Shao's car drive away, then hailed a taxi. Instead of returning to the Zhu family home, she went straight to the hotel where her mother was staying.
Now, she doesn't want to go back to the Zhu family. Just thinking about Zhu Junzhao's phone call, if she goes back, she'll definitely be drowned in everyone's gossip!
Upon seeing Zhu Qianying, Chen Jing let out a long sigh of relief.
"Ying'er, Mom thought you were being cornered by Zhu Junzhao and his gang somewhere."
Zhu Qianying patted her mother's shoulder and comforted her, "Mom, I have Young Master Yan backing me up now. At most, they'll say a few unpleasant things, but they won't dare to do anything to me. If they mess with me, who will they ask for their two hundred million?"
Chen Jing thought about it and realized that her daughter was right.
"Mom, you probably don't know yet, but Xiaoyu's boyfriend is the second son of the president of the Ji Group. Dad went to cause trouble for this second son this morning and got a severe beating from him. Zhu Junzhao called and scolded me, so I asked Aaron to pick you up."
Chen Jing was stunned for a long time before she could process this information.
While her mother was still in a daze, Zhu Qianying called Qi Xiao and asked him to check on her father's situation.
That evening, Zhu Qianying called Ji Huan and told him that after a doctor's diagnosis, Zhu Zhizhou had been diagnosed with a fracture in his right arm and had several small bruises on his body.
Finally, Zhu Qianying said, "He got off too easy. It would have been better if he had broken his leg too!"
Ji Huan burst out laughing on the phone.
"why are you laughing?"
"No, I was thinking the same thing as you. I've been regretting it too. Why didn't I hit him harder this morning? I should have broken his leg too, that would have been more satisfying!" Ji Huan frankly admitted his filthy thoughts.
"Haha, Ji Huan, you're really funny."
Zhu Qianying laughed for a while before saying, "Judging from my dad's attitude, he probably won't sue you. He knows perfectly well that suing you is pointless and will only anger you, leaving him with no good outcome. Tsk, if he had known this earlier, he wouldn't have done such a stupid thing today!"
Ji Huan on the other end of the phone laughed, "I'm actually quite glad he did something so stupid. Now, I'm in a much more proactive position."
If Zhu Zhizhou hadn't caused this mess, Ji Huan, as a junior, would certainly not have gone to Zhu Zhizhou's door to cause trouble.
But when Zhu Zhizhou came to him with such an arrogant attitude, Ji Huan, acting as the defender, gave him a small lesson. Although he was the one who suffered a loss, Ji Huan was in the right. Although Zhu Zhizhou was helpless, he could only silently swallow this bitter pill.
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