Chapter 1178 - 1179: Showing Off

Chapter 1178: Chapter 1179: Showing Off

At first, Zhao Jingjing’s face showed delight, but then it turned incredibly grim. She bit her lip and said softly, "Sister, thank you, but I can’t accept such happiness. Yuming, I’m truly sorry."

As she spoke, tears couldn’t help but fall. Her heart ached. How could she not want to be with Lin Yuming after loving him for so long? But she also knew what Lin Yuru’s actions meant and couldn’t allow Lin Yuru to do this.

Lin Yuru smiled slightly and said, "Jingjing, as long as you and Yuming can be happy, then I’ll be happy. Don’t overthink it, I’ll help you guys buy a house."

Song Xiaodong had been observing quietly. Based on everyone’s behavior, Lin Yuru was a good sister, Lin Yuming was a decent brother, and this Jingjing was also a good girl.

Zhao Jingjing’s parents, although seemingly unpleasant, could be understood for hoping their daughter marries well.

At this moment, Cui Li looked at Wang Qiao with a stern face and said, "Who are you, coming here to cause trouble?"

Wang Qiao, meanwhile, wanted to show off in front of Lin Yuru. He walked directly up to Cui Li with arrogance and said, "Young man, you can back off now. I’ll sort out my brother-in-law’s house."

"Are you very rich?" Cui Li stared coldly at Wang Qiao.

"Ha... I wouldn’t say very rich, but I do have tens of millions in cash. Kid, how about it, want to compete with me? I’m quite capable around here, Wang Qiao. You better go do what you’re supposed to, don’t compete with my brother-in-law for a girl, or I’ll make you suffer."

Wang Qiao looked smug. Businessmen, even with assets over a hundred million, might not have tens of millions in cash at their disposal, but although he had over two thousand million in assets, he was quite flush with cash.

Typically, anyone who owns a house in Beijing would have assets in the millions, given the high property prices. But many ordinary people, who seem to have a lot of assets, can’t cash in on them or are unwilling to, so their lives are quite ordinary, not truly wealthy.

So Wang Qiao doesn’t seem to have much more money than the average person, but because of his cash reserves, he is indeed wealthy.

Cui Li showed disdain and said, "Wang Qiao, I’ve heard that name before."

"Kid, you have some vision, knowing my great name." Wang Qiao became even more smug.

Cui Li glared and said, "Wang Qiao, you’re really plastering gold on your face. I remember my company has a supplier named Wang Qiao; I wonder if it’s you."

"Your company?" Wang Qiao’s face changed instantly.

Zhao Jingjing’s mother spoke proudly, "His name is Cui Li, and Mingyang Company belongs to his family."

Wang Qiao’s face changed again, then he forced a laugh and said with a grin to Cui Li, "Ah, so it’s Young Master Cui. The mighty river floods the Dragon King’s temple."

Cui Li snorted and said, "Wang Qiao, if you want to stop supplying our family, feel free to keep meddling in this."

"This..." Wang Qiao hesitated slightly, then shook his head and said, "Young Master Cui, you make it sound like I’d meddle in this. If this girl ends up with you, that would be her lucky destiny."

"You’re smart after all." Cui Li raised his chin proudly.

Wang Qiao turned around with a smile, approached Lin Yuru, and said, "Yuru, let’s just drop this matter. Don’t worry; I’ll help Yuming with a down payment for a house. How hard could it be to find a girlfriend?"

But at this moment, Lin Yuming’s face darkened, and he said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I don’t need you to buy me a house, and stop pestering my sister."

Wang Qiao, in a sincere tone, said, "Yuming, you should realize that your girlfriend left you this time because you don’t have money to buy a house. Do you want to go through life unable to find a wife because of a house?"

Lin Yuming clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot, and shouted, "Even if I never marry, I won’t sell my sister for a house; absolutely not, no one can!"

Wang Qiao’s face changed and said, "Yuru, what do you mean?"

Lin Yuru’s lips twitched slightly, then lightly shook her head and said, "Wang Qiao, I’m really sorry, but this... it seems you came for nothing."

Wang Qiao’s face twisted slightly with rage, but he held back, smiled, and said, "It’s fine, Yuru. I’m sincere with you and won’t force you."

Zhao Jingjing’s mother grabbed her daughter’s hand, saying, "Did you see that? Our little Cui is so capable; if you marry him, you’ll have happiness without end. If you go with that poor guy..."

She cast a disdainful glance at Lin Yuming and said, "Then your life is ruined, always suffering with him, and your father and I would also be upset with you. This sort of choice is obvious and doesn’t need me to say more, right?"

Lin Yuming gripped his fists tightly, closed his eyes forcefully, and wore a look of heartbreak and rage.

Zhao Jingjing kept her gaze on Lin Yuming, with an indescribable look of longing on her face, biting her lip without speaking.

In a proud tone, Cui Li remarked, "Auntie, our family is currently negotiating a cooperation deal with Jincheng Group, and it’s almost finalized. Jincheng Group is a massive company with assets of over ten billion. After collaborating with them, our company will certainly reach new heights. Additionally, Jincheng Company belongs to the Lian Family in Beijing; with such a powerful backing, our company will indeed be prosperous."

"Ah! The Lian Family..." Zhao Jingjing’s mother exclaimed in astonishment and joy, "That’s a renowned family in Beijing. Cui Li, you hadn’t mentioned any of this before."

Cui Li laughed heartily and said, "Auntie, I’m just being modest. I like Jingjing for who she is, not to show off money."

Damn! This guy isn’t even showing off yet; if he were, he’d probably boast to high heaven.

"Lian Family..." Song Xiaodong muttered softly, then glanced at Cui Li. Having no roots or connections in Beijing, if Cui Li managed to hitch onto someone else’s family, it would be tricky, but the Lian Family... now they had leverage in their favor.

That makes it easier to handle, with a faint smile, "Kid Cui, if you had to make a choice, between collaborating with the Lian family or marrying Jingjing, which would you choose?"