Jiang Mingda's face flushed red: "Doing business in this chaotic world is not easy to begin with. As the prefect of a prefecture, isn't it only natural for you to protect the people under your jurisdiction?"
"As expected of someone in business, their skin is incredibly thick," Lu Zhizhi said coldly.
Seeing that there was nothing more for her to do, Lu Qingyan casually cupped her hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Father. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."
Lu Zhizhi ignored Lu Qingyan's words and looked at Jiang Mingda, "Master Jiang, if you want to break off the engagement, just tell me, your good-for-nothing son."
Jiang Mingda broke out in a cold sweat. He clearly understood the meaning in Prefect Lu's eyes. This prefect, who was not yet forty but had already risen to the rank of fourth grade, was no benevolent person, and his business in Yunzhou relied heavily on his relationship with Prefect Lu.
If it weren't for the prefect's protection and support, the Jiang family wouldn't have been able to develop so quickly.
Having impulsively argued with Lu Zhizhi before, Jiang Mingda is now backing down.
“Over the years, thanks to Prefect Lu’s protection, I am willing to give up half of my family fortune, but this marriage should be called off,” Jiang Mingda said, clearly valuing his daughter highly.
“Okay,” Lu Qingyan said. Paying money to break off the engagement makes perfect sense! She’s not the real Lu Qingyun who can get married and have children.
Lu Zhizhi was startled at first, then reacted and slammed his fist on the table, saying, "Marriage is a major life event, how can you make such a decision?"
"Then Father can decide as he sees fit. I don't have any particular thoughts," Lu Qingyan said casually, without even glancing at the document.
Lu Qingyan's words left Lu Zhizhi speechless once again. Leaning back in the mahogany chair, Lu Zhizhi took two deep breaths. How could he have given birth to such a troublesome devil!
His wife was so beautiful, gentle, and understanding. He was also praised as a gentleman by his mentors, friends, and colleagues. His son was also well-behaved when he was young. How did he become such a reckless person when he grew up? Where did he go wrong?
Lu Qingyan grinned mischievously, "Father didn't like what I just said."
Who would like such nonsense! Lu Zhizhi glared at her.
Lu Qingyan immediately composed herself and became serious. "Then I'll try again."
Lu Qingyan turned to look at Jiang Mingda, her demeanor and voice changing, "Mr. Jiang, one day I will make you kneel back and beg for my forgiveness!"
These words were spoken with resounding force and unwavering determination.
Jiang Mingda: "..."
It was supposed to be a domineering CEO's declaration, but it sounds a bit idiotic nowadays.
Lu Qingyan rubbed her forehead, feeling like she had said something wrong and wishing she could rewind and do it all over again.
Lu Zhizhi only knew that he had completely lost face. "You bastard." Along with these words came Lu Zhizhi's celadon teacup, which Lu Qingyan easily dodged.
Turning her head, Lu Qingyan saw Lu Zhizhi frowning and knew that what had shattered on the ground was not just a teacup, but also Lu Zhizhi's heart. This seemed to be his favorite teacup set.
Tsk tsk, what a pity.
Lu Qingyan thought she should find an opportunity to get another set of this, since Lu Zhizhi was still her father.
Jiang Mingda curled his lips into a smile. "My daughter has also heard the rumors circulating in the streets and knows that she is not destined to be with Young Master Lu. Let's call off this marriage."
What kind of rumors could there be these days? It's nothing more than that "Lu Qingyun" hit the Prince of Zhou's heir and caused a conflict.
Lu Zhizhi immediately understood that Jiang Mingda was afraid of King Zhou.
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