Ji Mian answered without hesitation, "Because of me."
"You know it's because of you that Feng Guang went blind. You can't say you're the direct culprit, but you're definitely an indirect culprit. You caused her injury, so what right do you have to like her?" Xia Chao completely tore off his hypocritical mask at this moment, and he was angry as a father.
Ji Mian lowered her eyes again, "This is my fault, I won't deny it, but I won't give her to anyone else."
"Such arrogance," Xia Chao mocked. "Do you really think that with Fu Yang's help, you can take down the Xia family? Ji Mian, your methods at your age are indeed admirable. Perhaps twenty years ago, I might have been so easily brought down by you, but unfortunately, it is you who is still inexperienced."
"So... has Father decided to kick me out of the Xia family?" Ji Mian asked casually, without the slightest hint of nervousness or unease at the fact that her secret had been exposed.
"So, you'll kick me out, and then try every means to leave with Fengguang?"
"Father, guess what I would choose if I and Fengguang fell into the water together, and only one of us could survive?"
Without hesitation, Xia Chao said, "You will choose to live a glorious life because you love her."
His last sentence was sarcastic.
Ji Mian shook her head. "I will not choose to go up in glory, nor will I choose to go up alone. If only one of us can live, then I will drag Fengguang down with me to die."
His tone was flat, devoid of any emotion; he was simply stating a fact.
Xia Chao slammed his fist on the table and stood up, "You dare threaten me with your glory?"
"This is not a threat; I'm just demonstrating my resolve."
"You just said you wanted to drag Feng Guang down with you, and now you're telling me that's not a threat, Ji Mian. Let me ask you another question. You love Ji You so much, so let me ask you this: If only one of Ji You and Feng Guang could survive in the water, who would you choose?"
“Such a scene will not happen…” Ji Mian smiled gently. “From now on, Feng Guang will only have me by her side. Even if she jumps off a cliff, the body falling next to her will only be me.”
Xia Chao suddenly realized that the young man in front of him could not be reasoned with. He said in a deep voice, "Does Feng Guang know what you are saying?"
"The scenery doesn't need to know these things."
Not letting her touch her dark side is an unspoken understanding that everyone in front of her can't help but maintain.
Xia Chao sat back down in his chair. "You want the Xia family because you think I'll be an obstacle to you and Feng Guang. In fact, I will indeed be an obstacle for you. Ji Mian, why don't we take a gamble?"
"What are we betting on?"
"Betting on the glory of happiness, betting on who will be the next heir of the Xia family."
A hint of surprise flashed across Ji Mian's dark eyes.
"Don't understand why I'm giving you a chance? The reason is simple. Putting aside your desire for success, you are indeed a very good heir, and I happen to be lacking one. You are shrewd and ruthless, capable of great things. However, if I let you become the rightful heir of the Xia family just like that, I would feel somewhat dissatisfied. So, let's take a gamble." Xia Chao picked up the documents on the table and handed them to Ji Mian. "I'm giving you three years to swallow up all the companies listed here. When you achieve your goal, you will see success. Otherwise, after three years, you will forever remain far away from success. And I will look for another candidate, who will also be success's husband."
Ji Mian's gaze darkened upon hearing the last sentence.
Xia Chao smiled maliciously, "So, are you willing to bet?"
"I accept." Ji Mian took the document, her words decisive.
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