Hu Jianjun's group of hardcore companions didn't have the nerve to persuade him, but a few girls surrounded him, crying like a child.
Because Li Xue was a bit older, she didn't know what to say. She stayed by Xiao Zheng's side.
"I asked around. Han Keren's father is relying on the Yuchi family. This marriage was decided by the elders. It's considered a marriage alliance. "Li Xue pursed her lips. "Yuchi Gong doesn't necessarily like Han Keren. He only wants to win. To be in the limelight. Whether it's before or after marriage, he doesn't necessarily dote on Han Keren. "
Xiao Zheng drank a mouthful of water, his expression grave. "If you were Han Keren, what would you do?"
Li Xue subconsciously opened her mouth, wanting to express that she wouldn't follow the family's arrangements like Han Keren. But then she thought of the terrifying life after rejecting the family. She couldn't help but shiver. "I don't know."
She didn't know just to give herself a way out. Whether it was herself or Xiao Zheng, they both already knew what the answer was.
In the end, individual power was still too limited. Even at the head of the family like Shang Yao, if she wanted to reject the marriage alliance, she would have to drag Xiao Zheng down with her. Even offending a group of uncles.
Not to mention Han Keren, who had just graduated from university.
How could she have Shang Yao's intelligence and mental fortitude?
Yielding was perhaps the best choice. This was true for both herself and others.
Xiao Zheng smiled bitterly. He didn't expect to see such a triangular drama that was too far away from him when he came to cheer for them today.
Eighteen years old first love ended in dismal.
This was probably the path of love for most boys and girls. Including 22 years old university relationships, most of them ended in breakups.
So young, so impulsive, how many men and women could change their environment and live as they pleased?
Hu Jianjun cried enough. His face haggard, he ran back to Xiao Zheng's side, sniffling. "Great General, I let you see a joke."
"It was quite wonderful." Xiao Zheng smiled. "That last shout was very vivid."
Hu Jianjun wanted to flip out, dissatisfied with Xiao Zheng's use of his own emotional frustration. However, he considered that he could not subdue this General Xiao who dared to reject his grandfather regardless of public or private affairs. He lowered his stance and pursed his lips. "Shall we go for a drink?"
"Sure. But I'm only responsible for accompanying you, not drinking. "Xiao Zheng smiled.
"It doesn't matter." Hu Jianjun waved his hand and pointed at Li Xue. "Sister Snow, come with us. Everyone else is dismissed. "
Hu Jianjun had already seen Xiao Zheng and Li Xue's frequent conversation. Therefore, this could be considered as a promotion. It was a way to raise one's status in the industry.
Although Hu Jianjun was impulsive and reckless, he wasn't completely helpless. Otherwise, it would not be easy to convince people with just his family background.
The group of people felt a little regretful, but they didn't say anything.
The three of them found a nearby hotel and booked a private room. After the drinks were served, they started drinking. Xiao Zheng substituted tea for wine, not daring to drink anymore.
Surprisingly, Li Xue's alcohol tolerance was no less than Hu Jianjun's. The two of them were actually evenly matched in terms of drinking ability.
"Brother, what do you think of my performance today?" Hu Jianjun was a little drunk. He said with a downcast expression. "You didn't lose face for the Hu family, did you?"
Xiao Zheng smiled and nodded. "Not bad. You deserve a drink."
He picked up his teacup and drank with Hu Jianjun.
"Han Keren and Yuchi Gong's engagement was the decision of the two families' elders," Li Xue said to Hu Jianjun. "They can't be controlled."
Hu Jianjun nodded and ate a mouthful of food. "I'm not stupid. I just feel bad for Han Keren. "
"Whether it's worth it or not isn't up to you to decide." Xiao Zheng pursed his lips. "Han Keren felt it was worth it, that's why she chose. In the end, your feelings aren't at that level yet. You aren't worth Han Keren giving up her future and her family for your feelings. "
Xiao Zheng's words were very hurtful and stabbed at Hu Jianjun's heart.
Hu Jianjun drank a cup of wine and said in a low voice, "Brother, you're right. Han Keren didn't choose me because I'm not capable. "
Pausing, he suddenly slapped the table and stood up. Pointing at the chandelier, he said, "I, Han Jianjun, swear today that one day, I will trample Yuchi Gong underfoot!"
Xiao Zheng watched as a seed of ambition was buried deep in Hu Jianjun's heart. He even wondered if the Hu family had secretly dealt with this matter coldly?
A setback that couldn't be considered too big had awakened the third-generation sect master's ambition and desire for power?
…
In the car, Yuchi Gong's expression was calm as he drove. Han Keren's eyes were slightly red as she sat in the front passenger seat.
"Very sad? Very sad? "Yuchi Gong asked acidly. "Do you want to throw yourself into that little brat's embrace and cry?"
Han Keren bit her red lips and didn't speak.
This was a marriage based on the exchange of benefits. It couldn't be said that there were no feelings between the two. At least, Yuchi Gong had a strong desire to possess Han Keren.
But there were too many personal, objective, and familial factors mixed into this marriage. So much so that in front of this colossus, that insignificant emotion seemed so weak that it couldn't stand up to the wind. It didn't matter.
"I know that if you had the freedom to choose, you definitely wouldn't have chosen me." Yuchi Gong laughed coldly. "But it doesn't matter. In the end, you still became my fiancee."
"I don't care how much love you can bring out to get along with me. I only want you to remember one thing. The reason you came to my side. It wasn't because I and the Yuchi family used our connections or political power. It was your father's choice. "
Yuchi Gong finished speaking, but then suddenly paused and added, "Oh. No, I didn't say it clearly. "
"This is because after your father defected to the Hu family and was rejected, he was forced to choose to get close to the Yuchi family." Yuchi Gong narrowed his eyes. "Speaking of which, the reason your father was able to have success in the political arena is because of me, your family's greatest benefactor."
"Otherwise, do you think the Yuchi family would accept an abandoned fellow?" Yuchi Gong mocked and ridiculed.
Han Keren bit her red lips and didn't say a word.
"So you don't need to feel sad or guilty about this matter at all. Because in this entire matter, you're the victim. Look at how heartbroken that kid Hu Jianjun is. In fact, the reason your father didn't go his way two years ago was also because the Hu family interfered. "
"Come to think of it, Hu Jianjun is your Han family's enemy."
From possible lovers to enemies. And the two parties involved didn't have the right to choose.
Truly laughable, truly preposterous. Truly … despairing.
Han Keren tilted her head, her blurry vision looking out the window. Tears streamed down her poignant face like rain.
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