Xiao Yufan’s words instantly moved Hu Yingluo. She never expected him to be so assertive. Their hands clasped tightly together…
“Love her? Frankly speaking, you’re not even worthy. Someone who casually throws the word ‘love’ around is definitely irresponsible. Don’t you agree?”
“Stepmom, the only reason I brought Yufan here today was just for you all to meet him. Whether or not you approve of him is completely irrelevant! You’re placing way too much importance on wealth and power!”
Hu Yingluo could no longer tolerate her stepmother’s interrogation. Excellence isn’t written on one’s face, and in her eyes, Xiao Yufan was absolutely no ordinary guy—it was a gut feeling, one she trusted deeply.
“How can you speak to your stepmom like that? We’re only doing this for your own good. We don’t want you to struggle too much; you need a man who can shelter you from life’s storms. Your mother passed away early, and I promised her back then…”
“Could you please stop using my mother to pressure me? Didn’t you promise me you’d never remarry again? Did you keep that promise?”
Anger flared up in an instant. Hu Yingluo didn’t want Xiao Yufan to feel too embarrassed, so she abandoned her usual obedient daughter persona. This sudden change caught both her father and stepmother off guard.
After being sharply rebuked by Hu Yingluo, the middle-aged man could only sigh. Deep down, he felt some guilt toward her, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words. At this moment, Xiao Yufan had ironically become a bystander.
“Yingluo, your parents mean well. They only said those things because they want a better future for you. You can’t blame them too much…”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t just stand by and watch Hu Yingluo’s family quarrel, so he stepped forward directly. Although he had been passive throughout the entire incident, there were still matters where he had to take initiative.
Nodding slightly, Hu Yingluo deeply cared about Xiao Yufan’s feelings. She had already lied to him once before. If she hurt him again this time, she couldn’t imagine what might happen afterward.
“Young man, I can see your potential, and I really appreciate your drive. However, you two really aren’t suited for each other. If you’re willing to leave Yingluo, we’d be happy to offer you a generous sum of money!”
Knowing that they couldn’t manipulate Hu Yingluo, the beautiful woman turned her attention back to Xiao Yufan. She had seen many young men like him before, and she firmly believed that money could solve this problem.
Upon hearing her stepmother speak again, Hu Yingluo quietly clenched her delicate hand but chose to remain silent, because she genuinely wanted to know—how would Xiao Yufan view the importance of money versus her?
“How much can you offer?”
To Hu Yingluo’s surprise, Xiao Yufan responded immediately without the slightest hesitation. His reply caused the woman’s smile to widen.
“If you’re willing to leave her, I’ll personally give you one million RMB. With that kind of money, you might not live a luxurious life in Beijing, but at least you won’t have to struggle at the very bottom anymore. How about it?”
“One million RMB—truly a tempting offer!”
A flash of sharpness flickered in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, soon replaced by a mocking smile. If this had happened a few years ago, and someone offered him one million RMB, he would have fought tooth and nail for it. But now, money was nothing more than a mere number to him.
Hu Yingluo’s body trembled slightly, her lips biting down gently. She looked anxious. She was truly afraid that Xiao Yufan might directly accept the offer right in front of her. After all, who would easily give up on a golden goose when it’s already within reach?
At this moment, Xiao Yufan himself felt the situation was absurd. He couldn’t understand why so many people insisted on solving problems with money. Whether it was Qin Menglu’s father or these two people here, they all seemed obsessed with wealth.
“So you’re agreeing then…” Seeing that Xiao Yufan didn’t continue, Hu Yingluo’s stepmother quickly added, pulling out a blank check with an air of confidence, as if everything was under her control.
“Although the offer is quite tempting, I still think having a long-term meal ticket is a better deal. Don’t you think, if someone is dating a company president, one million RMB would hardly matter anymore?”
Ignoring the woman’s increasingly sour expression, Xiao Yufan gazed directly into Hu Yingluo’s beautiful eyes, his tone carrying a hint of flirtation and amusement, just like a spoiled, idle young master.
Instead of being angry, Hu Yingluo smiled, her heart brimming with emotion. Although Xiao Yufan’s words were a bit too cheeky, at least it proved that he hadn’t been swayed by money to betray her.
“I still have some matters to attend to, so I won’t stay any longer…”
Perhaps he disliked the atmosphere, Xiao Yufan didn’t wish to stay any longer. Though he didn’t hate Hu Yingluo’s father or stepmother, he certainly didn’t care for them either.
Seeing Xiao Yufan stand up, Hu Yingluo naturally had no reason to stay behind. The two of them walked out of the private room directly. The middle-aged man and the beautiful woman exchanged glances before also stepping out, unable to figure out Xiao Yufan’s intentions.
“Master Xiao, I’ve been waiting for you for quite some time. This is something Master Situ asked me to pass on to you…”
Just as Xiao Yufan stepped out of the private room, a middle-aged man in a suit nodded slightly at him and handed over an envelope, his eyes filled with a trace of reverence.
Xiao Yufan paused slightly, his mind racing. He seemed to have figured something out. If his guess was correct, the “Master Situ” mentioned by this man should be his master. Yet he couldn’t understand how his master could be so well-informed, as if his every move was under the latter’s watchful gaze…
This man’s appearance didn’t stir much reaction in Xiao Yufan, but it immediately surprised Hu Yingluo’s father. Because this person standing before them was none other than the owner of the entire Kempinski Hotel chain…
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