Chapter 372: The answer is simple, because my wife loves me
Ma Jialiang thoroughly enjoyed the shocked reactions of all around him; this was exactly the effect he wanted.
"Little Sister Qingxue, I've specifically shaped it into a diamond ring. Once you wear it, you'll become the most dazzling bride in the city. Why don't I help you try it on?" Ma Jialiang smiled.
He was very confident that no woman could possibly refuse this diamond ring, especially since he was catering to Wei Qingxue's preferences.
"Qingxue, quickly agree with him!" Li Xueyan exclaimed excitedly.
"Agree with him!"
The surrounding Wei Family members began to cheer.
Li Xueyan was already smiling so broadly she couldn't close her mouth; she was too fond of this wealthy son-in-law.
Wei Tang had just returned from the bathroom and, upon seeing the scene, a cold smile flashed in his eyes.
Back then, he had failed in the competition against Wei Qingxue to become the president, and he had since been hoping for Wei Qingxue's downfall. He originally thought this time Wei Qingxue would lose her power, yet who would have anticipated Wei Qingxue was about to remarry Ma Jialiang, and with the Ma Family's backing in the future, he would have no chance at all.
Lin Fan stood nearby, watching the spectacle unfold. He was just a bystander in this matter, and if it hadn't been for the system task that made him agree to help Wei Qingxue, he wouldn't have even appeared here.
If Wei Qingxue really put on this diamond ring, his task would end there.
"This diamond is very precious, I can't accept it."
Wei Qingxue said, her expression had already returned to its usual coolness, as she gently placed the diamond ring in front of Ma Jialiang.
Ma Jialiang, who was smiling like nothing else, was suddenly stifled: "Little Sister Qingxue, don't you like this diamond?"
"I do like it, but I can't accept it. Since it's a wedding ring, you should give it to your bride, yet I already have a husband." Wei Qingxue said calmly.
With this statement, the entire venue fell silent.
Lin Fan was smiling slightly instead, it seemed like Wei Qingxue was indeed determined not to marry Ma Jialiang.
Even though the Wei Family would face losing the investment opportunity from the Ma Family because of this.
He certainly had considered earlier that Wei Qingxue might, under family pressure, sacrifice herself to secure the Ma Family's investment.
Yet Wei Qingxue did not yield!
"I already have a husband!"
These words pierced into Ma Jialiang's heart like a knife.
"Little Sister Qingxue, weren't you planning to divorce this delivery guy?" Ma Jialiang was about to cry.
Li Xueyan snapped out of her shock and angrily said, "Qingxue, do you know what you're saying?"
She thought Wei Qingxue had figured it all out, but who knew...
Chu Mengyu remained silent.
"What are you thinking?" Li Xueyan stomped her foot, not understanding why her daughter wouldn't agree to remarry. If it were her, she would certainly agree. What was there to miss about Lin Fan, this good-for-nothing?
Wei Tang, however, showed a gloating expression. Chu Mengyu's refusal to agree to remarry was certainly amusing.
The scene became awkward for a moment.
Ma Yunde was immediately displeased and looked at Elder Wei: "Elder, it seems your niece Qingxue doesn't want to marry into our Ma Family."
Elder Wei hurriedly gave a conciliatory smile: "Calm down, dear nephew, let me speak to the child."
Internally, Elder Wei was enraged. He too thought Wei Qingxue, for the sake of the family, would not refuse, yet who would have thought, Wei Qingxue ultimately rejected!
"Wei Qingxue, do you know what the current situation is? Is Grandpa not clear enough, or is it beyond your understanding?" Elder Wei said sternly.
Wei Qingxue responded: "I understand."
Elder Wei said: "You are a smart child, Grandpa has always been very assured of you. He firmly supported you as President against everyone back then, you should not disappoint Grandpa. But what did you just do?"
Wei Qingxue said: "Please forgive me, Grandpa. I know that by doing this, I may endanger the family, but I simply cannot agree to it."
Elder Wei angrily said: "Why? Isn't Jialiang good enough?"
Wei Qingxue said: "It's not a matter of whether he's good or not. I already have a husband. If I were to remarry for money, what would outsiders think? I would end up a joke."
Elder Wei truly lost his temper: "Is your personal reputation more important, or is the family's future more important? As a president, you must be prepared to sacrifice for the family at any time, especially as this act is to save the Company. Marrying into a good family is an absolute duty; why would outsiders have anything to criticize?"
Li Xueyan said: "Qingxue, Elder Wei is right; being married to this delivery guy is the real joke!"
Wei Qingxue shook her head: "I understand Grandpa's intentions. It's my fault; I have not lived up to Grandpa's expectations."
Wei Tang then spoke: "Wei Qingxue, even Grandpa's words you don't listen to? You put personal interest above family interests. What qualifies you to be President!"
He was eager for Wei Qingxue's downfall, and naturally wouldn't miss the chance to fan the flames at such a moment.
The Wei Family members had long bore a grudge against Wei Qingxue, especially the younger generation of females, who were envious of Wei Qingxue.
Now that Wei Qingxue was in trouble, they couldn't resist kicking her when she was down.
"Wei Qingxue is indeed ungrateful, who does she think she is? She has a chance to marry into the Ma Family, yet she refuses!"
"Ignoring family interests, she really doesn't deserve to be President."
"If she doesn't marry Young Master Ma, doesn't that mean I have a chance?"
The crowd began to criticize her in a cacophony.
Elder Wei said: "Qingxue, what's going on with you? Why are you so fixated on this delivery guy, that you would rather ignore family interests and refuse to divorce him?"
Wei Qingxue looked at Lin Fan, her face somewhat flushed. She had invited Lin Fan to act as her decoy but hadn't thought through the implications, not knowing what to say for the moment.
Lin Fan said with a smile: "How about I answer that question? The answer is simple: because my dear wife loves me, and I love her. We love each other. Is that answer sufficient?"
Wei Qingxue blushed deeply, finding Lin Fan's words extremely embarrassing.
These words hit like a knife, causing Ma Jialiang's face to whiten; did Wei Qingxue really love Lin Fan!
Wei Tang burst out laughing: "Too funny, Wei Qingxue, you don't treasure yourself at all; how could you run off to love a delivery guy!"
Elder Wei was already beside himself with anger: "You really disappointed Grandpa this time. You've always been sensible, and Grandpa has never had to intervene, but today I must. This matter concerns the family's destiny; you cannot just follow your whims. You must remarry!"
Li Xueyan was frantic, advising: "Qingxue, listen to Grandpa; don't be willful."
Wei Qingxue's refusal to remarry would risk her position in the Company, and upsetting Elder Wei would mean no good days ahead for their family.
Wei Qingxue stood up, her face icy, and said: "I'm sorry, Grandpa, I cannot agree!"
Bang!
Elder Wei slapped the table, startling everyone.
"It's not for you to refuse! You are the President; this is your responsibility, you must agree whether you want to or not!" Elder Wei said angrily.
Wei Qingxue bit her lip: "Forgive me, I cannot shoulder this responsibility. I resign as President!"
What?
Was Wei Qingxue really going to resign!
Li Xueyan was almost frightened into fainting; her daughter's actions undoubtedly pushed their family into the abyss.