Chapter 90:
Meng Yan turned and went downstairs to complain to Meng Zhenhua, her face swollen, full of grievances, “Dad, I kindly persuaded Meng Shuyou to accept the marriage alliance, but she beat me like this.”
Meng Zhenhua was already irritated by company matters and had to deal with family affairs, his temperament worse than before, “Why did you go provoke her for no reason? Would she have hit you if you didn’t provoke her?”
Meng Yan’s eyes reddened, “I just wanted to settle this marriage soon so the company’s project could go more smoothly, why are you blaming me instead?”
Lin Peilan was much calmer, “She’ll compromise sooner or later. It’s only been two days, don’t be anxious. Does she really plan not to come out?”
Meng Yan had taken a slap for nothing, and Meng Zhenhua didn’t want to deal with their trivial matters.
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Winnie had originally planned with Meng Shuyou to come over this weekend to see her, play in Bin City for a few days, then return to Chicago together.
Strangely, Meng Shuyou suddenly couldn’t be reached, no reply on WeChat, phone turned off.
Today was already the third day, still no news.
Winnie felt something was very wrong, thought for a moment, pulled Zhao Hesong out of the blacklist, and called him.
Zhao Hesong was still in America, tied up with work lately, no time to return to the country for now.
He was a bit surprised to receive the call, “Winnie, you’ve finally let me out…”
Winnie interrupted, “Don’t talk first, help me ask Mister Pei if Yaoyao has contacted him. I can’t reach her.”
Zhao Hesong was greatly disappointed, “You’re calling me just for this?”
“What else? Hurry up, don’t waste time.” Winnie urged.
She was really afraid something had happened to Yaoyao. Except for that time she was sick before, Yaoyao never lost contact for so long.
“Okay, I’ll ask right now.” Zhao Hesong hung up and dialed Pei Yuzhou’s number.
Moments later, the other side picked up.
“Brother Zhou, have you been in contact with Meng Shuyou? Winnie says she can’t find her.”
Pei Yuzhou’s brow furrowed, “Can’t find her?”
He had been on a business trip these past few days, busy with a new project, and due to the time difference, hadn’t called Meng Shuyou.
From Zhao Hesong’s tone, he probably didn’t know the situation either, “Hurry and send people to look for her. Let me know if there’s news, I’ll pass it to Winnie.”
Pei Yuzhou hung up and called Meng Shuyou, but it prompted that the phone was off.
He immediately notified Mark to check the location.
Fifteen minutes later, Mark replied: “Mister, I’ve verified. Miss Meng should be at the Meng Family.”
Pei Yuzhou instructed, “Book a flight ticket right away, go to Bin City.”
The private plane needed advance application for route approval, which took more time than a regular flight.
If he didn’t go personally, he feared she couldn’t be brought back.
Mark didn’t dare delay and handled it immediately.
The soonest flight was six hours later.
Before boarding, Zhao Hesong called, chattering, “Brother Zhou, your old house is on fire!”
Pei Yuzhou moved the phone away, “Speak human words.”
Zhao Hesong got to the point: “Meng Shuyou is going to form a marriage alliance with the Xu Family. I heard they’re already preparing the engagement banquet. It’s all over the social circle!”
Pei Yuzhou’s eyes darkened, his voice cold, “Then let’s see if this engagement can happen.”
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The engagement was personally agreed to by Meng Shuyou.
In the living room, Meng Zhenhua, Lin Peilan, and Meng Yan were all there.
The servant tactfully withdrew.
Lin Peilan was secretly delighted, “Yaoyao, you’ve finally come around?”
“Mm.” Meng Shuyou’s expression was calm, no emotional fluctuation, “But I have conditions.”
Meng Yan glared at her, “What tricks are you trying to play now?”
Meng Shuyou tugged at the corner of her mouth, “If I don’t agree, you’ll keep me under soft confinement. Now that I’ve agreed, you say I’m playing tricks. So should I agree or not?”
Lin Peilan feared she would change her mind and quickly said, “No problem, tell us.”
Meng Shuyou stated her demands, “If it’s a marriage alliance, the engagement banquet can’t be sloppy. I want it grand, so everyone knows.”
A smile rose on Lin Peilan’s face, “Of course no problem. The Meng Family marrying off a daughter can’t be casual. Don’t worry about this, Yaoyao.”
She shook Meng Zhenhua’s arm, “Husband, you communicate with the Xu Family, settle the engagement banquet as soon as possible.”
To avoid more complications over time.
Meng Zhenhua looked at Meng Shuyou, unusually amiable, “It’s great that you’ve come around. I’ll discuss with Chairman Xu and properly arrange your engagement banquet with Xu Huai’an.”
Meng Shuyou found it laughable. She hadn’t even seen that Mister Xu, maybe glimpsed him at some banquet, but had no impression. They were complete strangers, yet now directly engaging.
Lin Peilan smiled warmly in praise, “Yaoyao is still obedient and sensible after all.”
Whether Meng Yan or Meng Shuyou, both were chess pieces for the marriage alliance, bringing benefits to the company. In the future, the Meng Family would all be her son’s.
Meng Shuyou saw it clearly, “I’ve already agreed to the family’s arrangement. Can I have my mobile phone back? I want to call my older sister.”
“Once the marriage is settled, the phone will naturally be returned.” Meng Zhenhua lit a cigarette, “Don’t worry, I’ve told Aunt Xue you’re at the Meng Family.”
Meng Shuyou said no more. Meng Zhenhua was naturally suspicious and wouldn’t believe her so quickly.
No matter. Once the engagement news spread, Mister Pei would naturally know.
She was certain Pei Yuzhou wouldn’t ignore her.
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The news of the Meng Family and Xu Family marriage alliance spread quickly.
Meng Zhenhua couldn’t wait for everyone in the social circle to know, to stabilize the declining stock price. Once deep cooperation with the Xu Family was established, the stock price rebound was only a matter of time.
Gossip news in wealthy families was what the media loved to sensationalize, with headlines alone grabbing attention.
#Breaking: Meng Corporation and Xu Family Announce Marriage Alliance!#
#Eldest Daughter Breaks Off Engagement, Second Daughter Steps In!#
#Xu Huai’an and Meng Shuyou to Engage Soon#
The comments below were even more lively.
“The Meng Family is impressive. Just broke off one marriage, immediately another. Is this the benefit of two daughters?”
“Looks like daughters are for marriage alliances. Why didn’t President Meng have more back then?”
“That’s how the wealthy circle works, using marriage alliances to solidify family ties.”
“Born with a silver spoon, what’s the big deal sacrificing marriage? If I were born into wealth, I’d marry anyone, as long as there’s money.”
“Upstairs, don’t speak from the sidelines. You love money so much, try marrying an old man, or a playboy who carouses outside every day, comes home and you still have to serve him. See if you’d be happy.”
“Heard Mister Xu plays around a lot. Everyone in the circle knows. Is Miss Meng the Second really willing to marry over?”
“Unwilling or not, what can she do? No maternal family backing her. Marriage is up to the Meng Family.”
“Using daughters for marriage alliances to gain benefits and pave the way for glory. That’s reality.”
On the other side, the two families from Meng and Xu arranged to dine at a restaurant to discuss the engagement details.
Chinese style private room, spacious, incorporating gold and bronze soft furnishings, overall layout simple and upscale, with high privacy.
