Chapter 56 You are the young mistress of the Shi family, and I am the son-in-law of the Qin family.
Qin's mother: "What happened? Nothing happened."
Qin Shuzhi looked at her and whispered, "You're still hiding it from me. I just saw Zhiheng leave looking unhappy."
Upon hearing this, Qin's mother didn't hide anything anymore, "It's nothing serious, it's just... your father wanted Zhiheng to marry into the Liao family of Nanheng Bank, but he refused. Then the father and son had a disagreement and exchanged a few words. When your brother saw that your father was so angry, he simply left."
Otherwise, if we keep arguing, we might anger his father to the point of causing him serious illness.
Qin Shuzhi's heart tightened as she recalled the conversation she overheard outside her parents' study when she returned home.
Zhiheng's attitude suggests that he is very resistant to this marriage.
"Is a marriage alliance absolutely necessary?" she asked.
“It’s not necessarily a marriage alliance,” Qin’s mother said, “but your father also has his considerations and difficulties.”
“The company is currently facing a tight cash flow situation, and the Liao family has taken the initiative to propose marriage. I also inquired about it, and the Liao family's daughter is quite beautiful and has a good reputation among the people around her. Your father and I think this is a good match.”
"As a result, when your brother heard that he was to be asked to marry into another family, he reacted very strongly and refused outright, saying that he would never treat marriage as a business. Your father thought he was being too impulsive, so he scolded him a few times, and the father and son started arguing."
Logically speaking, the woman has a good family background and good character, so it is indeed a good match. Moreover, the marriage would also benefit the company's development, so it is understandable that the husband wants to facilitate the marriage.
But the son's advocacy for freedom of marriage is not wrong.
Qin's mother was caught in the middle, with her husband on one side and her son on the other, and she was not sure what to say.
Qin Shuzhi thought for a moment, "Mom, the dowry given by the Shi family should be enough for our company to get through the current financial difficulties, right?"
Qin's mother immediately said, "This is your money, how could your father possibly touch it?"
"What do you mean 'mine'? Once the money is in your hands, it belongs to you and Dad."
Qin's mother firmly stated, "No, this money is yours. Your parents can only keep it for you; you can't use it."
With a family background like the Shi family, the Qin family originally had nothing to compare with. Although the son-in-law is quite good to their daughter now, no one can predict what will happen in the future.
This money was their way out for their daughter.
Having a backup plan is ideal, but it's always good to be prepared.
Qin Shuzhi understood her mother's concerns. "Mom, I have my own job. No matter who I marry, I will still be myself. I have the ability to be independent. I will never depend on anyone to live."
Seeing her daughter so independent and clear-headed, Qin's mother was gratified.
“So, you and Dad don’t need to pave the way for me anymore.” She held Qin’s mother’s hand. “Moreover, I also hope that Zhiheng can freely choose his marriage.”
This is the older sister supporting her younger brother's choice.
Qin's mother shook her head, "Zhiheng will also not agree to use this money."
"mom……"
"Alright, don't worry about company matters. You'll be starting school soon, so focus on your work."
Qin's mother patted the back of her hand, "Don't worry, our family isn't some feudal family. If your brother doesn't want to, can we force him to get married?"
"Besides, before he left, that kid made a grand promise, saying he would handle the loan for this project."
Hearing this, Qin Shuzhi didn't say anything more, but he still looked at his father in the living room and was a little worried.
"Will Dad be angry?"
"Won't."
Qin's mother waved her hand dismissively, "Fathers and sons don't hold grudges overnight. Don't you know them? They had a heated argument today, but they can go out for breakfast together tomorrow."
Qin Shuzhi thought for a moment and nodded, "That's true."
"Your father doesn't necessarily want him to marry into a powerful family; he's just angry at his youthful impetuosity."
Qin's mother sighed, "The rigid are easily broken, especially in business. Your father is worried that if the brat doesn't change his temperament, he'll suffer in silence in the future."
"Alright, go keep your son-in-law company."
Qin's mother pushed Qin Shuzhi towards the living room.
"I need to go to the kitchen to check on the soup."
When Qin Shuzhi returned to the living room, Shi Yuanxing was exchanging domestic and international financial information with her father.
A short while later, Qin's mother came out and invited everyone to sit down for dinner.
After finishing their meal, they spent some more time with their parents, and it was past eight o'clock when the two of them finally left the Qin family home.
After getting into the car, Shi Yuanxing glanced at the woman beside him, who was deep in thought, and asked, "What happened at home?"
Qin Shuzhi then told him about what had happened at home.
After listening, Shi Yuanxing suddenly pulled the car over to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and then turned to look at her very seriously. "Your family business is having difficulties. I didn't ask, so you're not planning to tell me?"
Qin Shuzhi stared at him in a daze.
Faced with his earnestness, she was somewhat at a loss for words.
Meeting his dark eyes, she felt inexplicably guilty and whispered, "After all... this is a matter for our Qin family..."
"Mrs. Shi."
The man sighed helplessly and stared at her intently. "You are the young mistress of the Shi family, and I am the son-in-law of the Qin family."
Qin Shuzhi's heart skipped a beat, and then she heard him say gently, "I am also a member of the Qin family, am I not?"
"Or is it that Mrs. Shi considers me an outsider?"
As he said this, his resentful eyes carried a hint of aggrieved accusation.
Qin Shuzhi quickly shook her head, "No, of course not, I don't consider you an outsider."
"Well, in that case—"
Shi Yuanxing reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair. "Then leave this to me."
"How do you plan to solve this?" Qin Shuzhi asked.
"If the Shi family intervenes to help, my brother will most likely not accept it."
After all, in order to avoid an arranged marriage, he had just boasted to his parents that he would raise the loan on his own. If the Shi family were to inject capital in the end, how could he have the face to object to an arranged marriage in the future?
Shi Yuanxing said, "There's no need for the Shi family to get involved."
Qin Shuzhi was slightly taken aback. "Then... how will you help him?"
“My brother is right to want the freedom to choose his own marriage,” Shi Yuanxing said. “But Dad’s concerns are not without merit.”
Qin Shuzhi looked at him and heard him continue, "If your younger brother is too upright, he will have a very difficult time in the business world in the future."
Shi Yuanxing glanced at Qin Shuzhi and said, "He does need to grow."
*
Inside a high-end club.
Qin Zhiheng was drinking and chatting with several bank executives when his phone suddenly rang.
Qin Zhiheng was somewhat surprised to see that it was a message sent to him by Shi Yuanxing, and then he opened it.
Your sister said you're going to treat me to drinks?
Qin Zhiheng thought to himself, "Why is my sister so honest?"
He just said it politely, but she actually arranged a drinking party for him and her man?
But considering that his brother-in-law had given him a fountain pen that he really liked as soon as they met, he should indeed treat him to a drink.
So he replied, "No need. I'll treat you to drinks another day, and we'll drink until we're both drunk."
Shi Yuanxing: [No need to reschedule, tonight it is.]
tonight?
He's busy with important business right now.
Qin Zhiheng glanced at the several senior executives of commercial bank loans he had painstakingly invited, scratched his head, and was just about to find a reason to politely decline when another message came from Shi Yuanxing.
Come over to the V8 VIP box next to you.
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