Chapter 304 She is like that crazy woman
Back then, the Hua family's ancestors were just small mining owners in the western territories. It was Hua Baizhan who led the family to expand their trade routes, and within just twenty years, they became a wealthy and powerful family.
Hua Baizhan was a brilliant young man, a business genius who rose to fame at a young age. Daring and adventurous at a young age, he earned his first pot of gold by making something out of nothing at the age of 12.
Afterwards, he carved out a niche in the business world with his keen business acumen and unparalleled wisdom and talent.
Expand the business territory step by step and push the Hua family to the throne of overlord in the West.
However, his legend came to an end at the age of 34, and he disappeared without a trace.
Afterwards, the Hua family's business was taken over by his eldest brother, Hua Baishan. His methods were very different from those of Hua Baizhan. He was both domineering and overbearing, which aroused the dissatisfaction of many small business owners in the west. A few years ago, a joint business war broke out to resist the Hua Group.
At that time, Hua Yingying, the younger sister of the Hua family, had just married Lu Shishang. The two families had a marriage relationship, and it was the Lu family that helped the Hua family overcome the difficulties.
Later, because the Hua family acted too extreme, the Lu family gradually distanced themselves from them, and only maintained friendly relations with the Hua family on the surface.
Originally, during the years when Hua Baizhan was in charge, the Hua family's economy and industry flourished more than the Lu family, and its development momentum was comparable to that of the Lin family. If Hua Baizhan had not retreated, the Lin family might not have been able to maintain its position as the top wealthy family.
But after Hua Baishan took over, the Hua family began to slowly decline. Although its foundation was still there, it was far inferior to the three major families of Beilin, Nanlu, and Dongxue.
Hua Changjin's words brought all the Hua family's thoughts to the two old friends from twenty years ago.
"What did you say? She looks like Bai Wei?"
As soon as this name came out, all the Hua family members fell into silent shock.
Bai Wei's madness had cost the Hua family their most powerful business leader. Therefore, Mr. and Mrs. Hua were extremely disgusted with their crazy daughter-in-law.
For more than twenty years, the Hua family had never visited her in the old house, so their memories of her voice, appearance, and smile gradually faded.
The reason why Hua Changjin could recognize Qi Xu at a glance that she looked like Bai Wei was because four years ago, he had gotten himself into trouble for a romantic affair and fled to his hometown in Jingyang for refuge, where he met that crazy woman.
I was also hit on the head with a wine bottle by that crazy woman, so it left a deep impression on me.
Grandma Hua's drooping little eyes revealed extreme disgust and anger.
"I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, but now that I remember it, that little girl does look a bit like Bai Wei."
"Especially that foxy face. You can tell at a glance that she's just an idiot who can only seduce men."
"My family's Zhan'er was harmed by that vixen Bai Wei. Otherwise, with Zhan'er in charge, our Hua family wouldn't have to depend on others for their well-being today."
A question popped up in Hua Changjin's mind.
"What do you think? Is it possible that Madam Lin is our fourth sister?"
Hua Changjin is the third child, only one year older than Qi Xu, so he is the only one in the Hua family who has no impression of his younger sister but is very curious about what she looks like.
Hua Baishan glared at him and scolded him.
"What nonsense are you talking about, kid? Your fourth sister has been missing for over twenty years. I'm afraid she's long gone from this world."
"Besides, look at how old that little girl from the Lin family is. I estimate she's only fifteen or sixteen at most. She doesn't match your sister's age at all."
"I guess that little girl is probably still underage, and Lin Youqian has already brought trouble to her. That's why the Lin family has been hiding it and never made it public. I'm afraid she's not even of legal marriage age."
Bai Wei also has a baby face, but she doesn't look as young as Qi Xu. When she married Hua Baizhan, she was already 27 years old, so the visual contrast is not so obvious.
But Qi Xu's baby face is even better than hers, perfectly combining Bai Wei's pure beauty with Hua Baizhan's amber-like, bright and deep eyes.
It reveals a very deceptively charming childlike face.
Anyone who saw her for the first time would mistake her for a middle school student. At best, a high school student of seventeen or eighteen.
No one would have thought that she was already 23 years old and had married early. And she was married to the prince of the Lin family!
Hua Changjin muttered softly.
"That's true. I was thinking, that crazy woman was so beautiful, and my second uncle was so handsome, the daughter she gave birth to must have been a beauty. It's a pity that my fourth sister died young. I only saw her a few times when I was two years old, and I don't even remember what she looked like!"
Mr. Hua scolded her angrily.
"Stop daydreaming about those random things. Hurry up and follow your father to toast the Xue family uncles."
Although Hua Changjin was unhappy in his heart, he still followed behind reluctantly and apologized to the Xue family with a flattering face.
As the saying goes, don't hit someone who smiles at you. Brothers Xue Lingdong and Xue Lingzhong politely clinked their glasses with Hua Baishan and said something polite.
"Mr. Hua, enjoy your meal and drinks. Thank you for coming to Jingjing's birthday party."
As everyone knows, today's birthday party is to choose a son-in-law for Xue Jing. But after this incident, the Xue family has kept their mouths shut and never talked about the marriage again.
But Hua Baishan couldn't help it and asked with a flattering face.
"Mr. Xue, our eldest daughter, Jingjing, is particularly fond of you. Both children are of marriageable age. Could you let them talk first and get to know each other better? If they are interested, we can arrange the engagement."
Xue Lingzhong thought that after this incident, the Xue family's attitude was so obvious that the Hua family should have self-awareness and no longer mention such a ridiculous thing as marriage.
Unexpectedly, the Hua family's shamelessness is thicker than a city wall. After being exposed for their flattery and two-timing, they still have the nerve to ask Jingjing to marry them. They are really shameless.
"Mr. Hua, you're joking. Jingjing is still young and there's no rush for her to fall in love. We'd like to keep her for two more years so she can be with us."
"If you are eager to get married, you can choose another suitable partner. When the time comes, please remember to send us an invitation. The Xue family will definitely go to congratulate you."
Xue Lingzhong's refusal was both straightforward and polite.
Hua Baishan forced an awkward smile and retreated dejectedly with his two sons.
Mr. Hua couldn't wait to ask. "How is it? Is it done?"
Hua Baishan shook his head in frustration.
"The Xue family regrets it!"
Guo Juanjuan was so angry that she almost broke her fingernails and cursed with gnashing teeth.
"It's all that bitch's fault for showing up like a madwoman to stir up trouble. Otherwise, how could the Xue family go back on their word when the marriage was already set in stone?"
"I'll go back and check where that shameless vixen came from. If she dares to ruin Changqing's good deeds, I'll make her pay."
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