Chu Xinran to Marry for Alliance?

While Qiao Sisi was dealing with Han Xi’s WeChat message, Chu Xinran received the same news.

When she opened her phone and saw the messages, she felt a sharp sting, as if needles were piercing her eyes, making her want to cry.

What did they mean by Qin Yun was about to marry Fang Zhou?

Were their feelings really that deep? Were they ready for marriage?

Had Fang Zhou moved on so quickly and fallen in love with Qin Yun again?

And what about her? What did she mean to him?

Wasn’t it agreed that they were just pretending, and that he would break up with Qin Yun once Fang Wenjing recovered?

Now, it seemed like they were all being played for fools.

Chu Xinran felt like her world was collapsing. She couldn’t hear anything anyone said.

She was lost in her own world, filled with sadness and despair.

It felt like she was sinking into a lake, being pulled deeper and deeper until the monsters within devoured her completely, leaving no trace.

At that moment, her smile was more painful than crying.

“I heard from Auntie that Miss Chu enjoys classical literature. I have some knowledge in that area too. If there’s an opportunity, could I invite you to discuss it together?”

The elegant man across from her, dressed neatly and looking respectable, seemed like a prime catch to outsiders.

Coupled with his family background, comparable to the Chu family, he was often referred to as a “diamond bachelor.”

His smile was appropriate, and he spoke eloquently, his confident smile a testament to his self-assurance.

But Chu Xinran couldn’t hear a word he said.

It wasn’t until he called her name three times that she snapped back to reality, her eyes red as she looked at him.

The only daughter of the Chu family suddenly stood up and said, “Sorry, I have an urgent matter to attend to. Please make yourself at home.”

Without looking back, she left the living room, leaving him sitting there, bewildered.

The man frowned slightly, wondering if he had said something wrong.

When he arrived, Chu Xuan hadn’t mentioned that her daughter was so difficult to approach.

Chu Xinran was known for her gentle and good-natured demeanor in their social circle.

He thought he could easily win her over and secure the alliance between their families.

But today, he found out that wasn’t the case.

Every word he said was deflected like a kicked ball.

She was highly defensive and aggressive.

When they talked about classical literature, she didn’t immediately refuse, so he thought he had a chance. But then she left without looking back.

How could he stay after that?

The man stood up abruptly, ready to leave, when Chu Xuan entered from another door, smiling warmly.

“Ajie, how did your conversation go?”

The man, called Ajie, maintained his composure and didn’t embarrass Chu Xuan or break off relations.

He politely said, “Xinran has gone to rest. I have some matters to attend to at home, so I won’t stay and disturb you. I’ll visit again when I have the chance, Auntie Chu.”

Chu Xuan immediately understood that her daughter had caused a problem.

Given the situation, it wasn’t appropriate to insist he stay, so she smiled and nodded, asking the butler to see him out.

She then walked upstairs to Chu Xinran’s room and knocked on the door.

“Xinran, what’s wrong? Can you tell Mom?”

Her mother’s voice brought Chu Xinran back to reality. She had been curled up in a corner of her room, feeling cold and unable to move.

Finally regaining some strength, she recalled that she had just finished getting ready to go out when her mother told her to stay home to meet a young man.

Chu Xuan hadn’t been this forceful in arranging her life for a long time.

This made Chu Xinran feel trapped, like a bird in a cage, losing her freedom.

But this time, she didn’t sit idly by, crying silently, hoping to solve the problem.

She quietly waited for the guest to arrive, then opened her door and went to the living room.

There, she met the man her mother had arranged for her.

Initially, Chu Xinran didn’t agree to the blind date, but she couldn’t stop her mother from bringing him home.

When she learned that the man had been waiting for half an hour, her upbringing told her it was impolite to keep him waiting.

Even if she didn’t like him, she should at least explain.

So, the first thing Chu Xinran said was, “I don’t want a blind date, but since you’re here, let’s chat casually as friends.”

The man thought she was playing hard to get, trying to attract his attention.

He said some strange things, like how marrying into the Chu family would elevate his status.

Chu Xinran thought: Does he need to say that? Even a toad could soar with the Chu family’s help.

She had planned to watch the show, but after receiving Han Xi’s message, she lost patience.

Chu Xinran opened her door and saw her mother, dressed elegantly. She asked hoarsely, “Are you planning to marry me off for an alliance?”

She had thought it was just a regular blind date, but the man had revealed enough information during their conversation.

Chu Xinran wasn’t stupid; she caught on to his intentions.

Chu Xuan’s eyes flickered with panic. She avoided Chu Xinran’s gaze and said casually, “How can it be an alliance? If you two like each other, it would be a natural progression.”

Seeing Chu Xinran about to speak again, Chu Xuan decided to tell the truth

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“Recently, the company’s business has faced some obstacles. If we can collaborate with Ajie’s family, we can secure this part of the business.”

“I value profits, but I won’t force you to do something you don’t want to do. However, if you two can be together, it would be the best outcome.”

Chu Xinran’s heart sank.

She knew her mother well. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, Chu Xuan would never consider an alliance marriage.

This meant the company’s development was facing significant challenges, not just minor obstacles.

But she still didn’t want to sacrifice herself for the company’s growth.

“Mom, I can help share some of the pressure, but I don’t want it to be through marriage.”