Chapter 754 Negotiation
"He was furious and his emotions controlled his brain. He lost all reason and had no idea what the consequences would be."
Bo Jinyan had witnessed Xu Chen's furious state firsthand: "However, things have turned out this way, which is far beyond Xu Chen's expectations. He probably didn't expect it either."
After all, even Lu Jinan got involved, so the matter escalated to the family level, which was far beyond Xu Chen's control.
He hadn't expected that Lu Jinan would fly back to China overnight because of Lu Nanchu's matter. It was clear that the news had reached New York, which was why he had to step in to deal with it.
Sang Ruo thought so too: "If he had known things would turn out this way, would he still have continued to help Wen Qingyi?"
They are all people who care about gains and losses, so who can be more noble than whom?
If Xu Chen had known things would turn out this way, he probably would have stopped even faster than Gong Lian.
“That’s not necessarily true.” Bo Jinyan was initially just as certain as she was, but after so many things had happened, he felt that Xu Chen’s feelings for Wen Qingyi were still quite deep: “Xu Chen’s feelings for Wen Qingyi are still quite deep. As long as he’s not completely destitute, he will definitely prioritize helping Wen Qingyi.”
After all, we grew up together, so our bond is definitely different from others.
He grew up with Xu Chen and Wen Qingyi, but his growth trajectory was different from Xu Chen's. He returned to China early and did not live overseas for a long time, so his feelings for Xu Chen were naturally not comparable.
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Sang Ruo's eyes: "Does he have to be completely destitute before he realizes he was wrong? Wouldn't all the suffering he endured in those difficult times have been for nothing?"
So heartless and ungrateful, abandoning even his own fiancée to take care of some childhood sweetheart... Anyone would find it incomprehensible.
She originally intended to use Xu Chen and Wen Qingyi's relationship to get Lu Nanchu to deal with Wen Qingyi, but who knew things would escalate to this extent?
As a result, Lu Nanchu and Xu Chen's engagement, which was originally on good terms, fell into a stalemate because of her relationship with Wen Qingyi.
To be honest, she felt quite sorry for Lu Nanchu.
If it weren't for her, her relationship with Xu Chen would probably be fine, and things wouldn't have turned out like this.
"It wasn't all for nothing. At least it made her see Xu Chen's true colors, didn't it?" Bo Jinyan also felt sorry for Lu Nanchu, but ultimately it was Xu Chen's fault: "At least seeing him now is much better than seeing him after marriage."
It's just a bit cruel.
It's a pity that Nan Chu had such a sincere heart for Xu Chen.
Sang Ruo agreed with this statement: "That's true. But what about Uncle?"
"Let's wait and see how they plan to resolve this." Bo Jinyan clearly had no intention of interfering: "Lu Jinan must have already given them the answer, but they just didn't want to face it."
However, the exact answer remains unknown.
...
Three days later, in the Presidential Suite of the Bulgari Hotel.
Xu Yi brought Xu Chen to the Bulgari Hotel where Lu Jinan was staying, and said obsequiously, "Mr. Lu, I have brought my son here in person to apologize to you. Could you please be lenient and forgive Chen this time? After all, he is still young and ignorant..."
His words clearly indicated that he wanted to use the excuse of Xu Chen's youth and naivety to cover up his mistakes, and that he wanted to use persistent persuasion to get Lu Jinan to give him a break.
But Lu Jinan was not someone who could be easily fooled.
Lu Jinan sneered: "According to you, my daughter is three years younger than your Xu Chen! How come Nan Chu isn't as immature as him? Besides, he's already over thirty, and he's still using the excuse of being young and immature to cover up his mistakes? Immature is immature! Stop trying to exonerate him with your glib talk!"
Saying you're young and naive is just a convenient excuse for your infidelity.
As if no one can understand!
“Even if it’s immature, it’s Ah Chen’s first offense.” Seeing his displeasure, Xu Yi changed his approach: “President Lu, could you please give Ah Chen another chance to make amends, considering it’s his first offense? Can you forgive him this time?”
No matter how he punishes her, it's far more worthwhile than using the method of marrying into the family as punishment.
He had to persuade Lu Jinan that Xu Chen absolutely could not be allowed to marry into the family.
After all, he only has one son. If Xu Chen marries into the Lu family, who will inherit the Xu family in the future? Wouldn't there be no successor?
Even if he inherits it, the Xu family will become the Lu family's possession!
He absolutely cannot allow this situation to happen.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jinan suddenly found it somewhat amusing: "Forgive? Xu Yi, if I remember correctly, you personally promised me an answer three days ago! What, now you want to get something for nothing? Going back on your word?"
He could tell at a glance that Xu Yi didn't want to accept his proposal to marry into the family and was trying to negotiate with him through persistent persuasion.
But Xu Chen's mistake has already become public knowledge and a hot topic, so he has no right to nitpick with him here.
"No, no, I wouldn't dare..."
Xu Yi realized he was a little angry, so he quickly put on a smiling face and explained, "But you know Ah Chen's situation, my dear in-law. He's reached the age where he should be getting married. If he breaks off the engagement with Nan Chu, he will definitely be very upset..."
His tone was humble, his intention being to gain Lu Jinan's sympathy by playing the victim.
But Lu Jinan didn't even glance at him, instead saying with a disdainful look, "What does his pain have to do with me? This is the consequence he deserves! What does it have to do with me? He was in the wrong in the first place. President Xu, you're not trying to play the victim to keep the engagement, are you?"
"So, is Xu Chen finally able to completely break off his relationship with that woman, Wen Qingyi?"
Lu Jinan spoke the last sentence directly to Xu Chen, clearly wanting to hear his opinion and see his attitude towards the matter.
Xu Chen subconsciously looked up, his gaze inadvertently meeting Lu Jinan's. A hint of panic flashed in Lu Jinan's eyes, and his expression showed some struggle, clearly indicating that he was somewhat unwilling.
His silence displeased Xu Yi, who even nudged Xu Chen with his elbow: "Chen, your father-in-law is asking you a question! Why aren't you answering? Hurry up and say you're willing!"
He went to great lengths, saying all sorts of good things for him, just to keep his engagement with Lu Nanchu intact.
But if Xu Chen is unwilling, then all his efforts will undoubtedly be in vain!
“Xu Chen, you don’t need to listen to your father. I just want to hear your own opinion.” Lu Jinan gave him ample time and understanding: “Follow your own heart and tell me, do you still love Nan Chu?”
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