Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Not Qualified to Marry Your Daughter
Chapter 409: Not Qualified to Marry Your Daughter
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The weather wasn’t very good today. The temperature had dropped last night, and it was drizzling this morning.
Li Xiwu and Pei Jingzhou sent Youyou to kindergarten together.
In the car, Pei Jingzhou told her about what Mr. Pei had called this morning. “The Pei family and the Wei family are long-time friends. My father has always been on good terms with the head of the Wei family. When Pei Jiao was only a few years old, the son of the head of the Wei family, Wei Yu, was about the same age as Pei Jiao and had a betrothal when they were young. Recently, when Wei Yu came back to the country, the Wei family mentioned the betrothal back then…
Hearing this, Li Xiwu immediately guessed. “So the Wei family is going to visit the Pei family today?”
Pei Jingzhou nodded. “Mm.”
Li Xiwu’s only opinion of the betrothal was, “The betrothal is equivalent to seeing each other when they were young, but they haven’t seen each other since they grew up. Even if they meet now, neither party can recognize the other. Although it’s in the name of the betrothal, it’s actually a marriage alliance. ”
Pei Jingzhou said, “The Pei family doesn’t need a marriage alliance, but the Pei family and the Wei family are family friends. The betrothal was also decided by the previous generation. It’s not convenient for the elders to interfere. It depends on what choice Pei Jiao and Wei Yu make.” Li Xiwu asked, “Does Pei Jiao know about the betrothal?”
Pei Jingzhou said, “She knows.”
“It’s good that she knows.” Li Xiwu had not interacted much with Pei Jiao and did not fully understand her personality. However, it was easy to resist an arranged marriage. It was best not to hide it.
Since Pei Jiao knew, it depended on whether Pei Jiao accepted this arranged marriage when she was young.
Li Xiwu analyzed and said, “Wei Yu just returned to the country. The Wei family quickly came to visit. They probably had the intention to bring up the marriage between the two of them, such as getting engaged first.”
Pei Jingzhou said, “That’s right.”
“Then we have to return to Tanhua Manor this morning?” Li Xiwu asked.
Pei Jingzhou nodded. “Yes.”
After sending Youyou to kindergarten, Li Xiwu went to the company for a meeting. Pei Jingzhou did not leave after sending Li Xiwu to the company. He sat in the car for more than forty minutes and waited for Li Xiwu to come out. At that moment, Li Xiwu thought that Pei Jingzhou had just arrived.
Li Xiwu also said, “Fourth Brother, your timing is really accurate.” Pei Jingzhou smiled and did not explain. He gestured for the chauffeur to drive. Li Xiwu took out her phone. “I’ll tell Boyuan that I’ll go over later.”
Pei Jingzhou said, “Mhm.”
After sending it, Li Xiwu waited for Boyuan to reply before putting away her cell phone.
On the way to Tanhua Manor, Li Xiwu heard Pei Jingzhou mention the interactions between the Pei family and the Wei family in the early years and recent years. However, their main interactions were still with Father Pei and Grandpa Pei. In Pei Jingzhou’s generation, there were only business interactions.
If Wei Yu married Pei Jiao, their interaction would naturally increase.
When they arrived at Tanhua Manor, the car drove into the old residence. Pei Jingzhou held an umbrella while Li Xiwu held his arm. The two of them walked in and two people walked out. The man in the lead was wearing a black coat and was seven feet tall. It was impossible to ignore him. His face was hidden under the umbrella. The rain blurred her vision, and she could only vaguely see his thin lips pursed into a straight line under the umbrella.
Wei Yu arrived at the Pei residence half an hour earlier than expected.
Pei Qingji and Wei Chengfeng, Wei Yu’s father, were good friends for many years. The two of them interacted more frequently in the early years. In the past few years, Pei Qingji loved to fish, so his interactions with Wei Chengfeng gradually decreased.
Now that Wei Chengfeng had come to visit the Pei family, Pei Qingji naturally had to welcome him personally.
However, Pei Qingji’s face quickly darkened because his good friend, Wei Chengfeng, was not here at all. Only Wei Chengfeng’s son and his bodyguard were here.
In the huge living room, Wei Yu sat on the side of the armchair. His bodyguard stood beside him. Han Qianye and Pei Qingji sat opposite each other. Pei Qingji did not look too good, while Han Qianye secretly sized up Wei Yu she had not seen for many years. He sat upright, his back straight, and his posture very straight. That was secondary.
That face was really impeccable. He had a rare pair of phoenix eyes that were emotionless, but they were not cold either. His nose bridge was also very superior. He sat there without saying anything or smiling. The aura and outstanding appearance he had were impossible to ignore.
The Wei family’s genes were indeed correct.
Han Qianye slowly said, “The last time I saw you was more than ten years ago. At that time, you were playing with Jiaojiao. In the blink of an eye, you’ve already grown up. If you didn’t say that you were Wei Yu, I wouldn’t have known that it’s you.”
Wei Yu was unperturbed. “So Auntie still remembers me.”
Han Qianling said, “Back then, my Jiaojiao was still young and insensible. She chased after you and kissed you until you cried. That scene is still fresh in my mind.”
Not only did the past appear in front of Han Qianye, but it also appeared in front of Wei Yu.
Han Qianye was just mentioning it casually. Wei Yu’s expression did not change. He did not even move his pursed lips. He was so calm that no one could tell what he was thinking.
Han Qianye looked at Wei Yu’s attitude and her expression turned a little cold. She raised her voice and asked, “Why are you here today?”
Wei Yu looked up at Han Qianye. “Why isn’t Pei Jiao here?”
Han Qianye’s expression was cold. “Let me ask you, why are you here today?”
Wei Yu met Han Qianye’s cold gaze and said clearly, “To cancel the betrothal.”
As soon as he finished speaking,
the coldness on Han Qianye’s face disappeared. She folded her hands in her lap and put them down. She looked at Wei Yu calmly. ‘You’re really shameless.” Wei Yu was neither servile nor overbearing. “Auntie, you’re flattering me.”
Han Qianye was furious. “You’re really arrogant, young brat!”
Wei Yu said, “Auntie, calm down.”
There were not many people who could be so arrogant in front of Han Qianye, let alone in front of Pei Qingji. Wei Yu today could be considered a precedent.
Pei Qingji, who had been silent for a long time, slowly said, “Is this the purpose of your visit in your father’s name?
Wei Yu nodded. “I guess.”
Pei Qingji’s eyes turned cold. “Young brat, are you in charge of the Wei family now?”
“I don’t have the ability yet. Besides, I don’t intend to inherit the Wei family’s business,” Wei Yu said truthfully. “A piece of trash like me shouldn’t be qualified to marry your daughter.”
Pei Qingji snorted. “At least you know your limits.”
Han Qianye could tell. “Aren’t you retreating in order to advance? To put it bluntly, you don’t accept this marriage.You’ll use a strong method first, if it doesn’t work, you’ll belittle yourself. Young brat, I’ve eaten more salt at my age than you’ve eaten rice. Don’t think I can’t see through your thoughts.”
Wei Yu: “Since Auntie can tell, do you agree to cancel this betrothal?”
Han Qianye did not say anything and turned to look at Pei Qingji.
Pei Qingjiu said, “Jiaojiao has something on today and will be back in half an hour. If I had known, I would have stopped her and let her see your attitude before going out. However, I thought about it carefully just now. It’s better not to dirty my daughter’s eyes. You can get lost..”