The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiaxuan's previously calm face slowly curved into a slight smile. The smile was subtle, yet it conveyed a hint of disdain. Then, a mocking laugh, brimming with sarcasm and ridicule, escaped his lips, like a sharp sword piercing straight to the other's heart.

"Hmph, take a good look! Even now, all you're preoccupied with, all you're worried about, is your pathetic pride as a prince! Your only concern is whether you'll face condemnation and abuse if others find out about your actions. But from beginning to end, have you even considered, with a sliver of sincerity, how to make your sister genuinely smile? Besides, even the question of why your sister is sad and crying is something we, her many brothers and sisters, probably have no idea about! Ultimately..." Isn't it precisely because we know my sister so superficially? And most importantly, brother, you can't even temporarily set aside your so-called pride for my sister's sake. But look at my future brother-in-law, he can do it so easily! Are these things really that difficult? Actually, no, if you were just willing to let go of your pride even a little bit, wouldn't all the problems be solved? It's a pity, brother, you cling so tightly to your pride. If that's the case, then what face, what right do you have to stop my sister from being with the one she loves?

Zhou Jiayu stood there quietly, listening to his younger brother's expectant words. The moment the last word reached his ears, his heart sank, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating a turbulent upheaval. A strong sense of guilt surged over him like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing him; at the same time, an indescribable feeling of embarrassment quietly spread through his heart.

You see, deep down he was reluctant to play the clown to cheer up his sister. After all, in his long-held self-perception, he was an incomparably noble prince! He was used to the admiring gazes of others, used to looking down on everyone from his high position, so how could he so easily give up that innate pride and dignity?

However, at this moment, facing his younger brother's hopeful eyes and his eager anticipation of his sister's happy smile, Zhou Jiayu felt himself caught in an unprecedented inner struggle. His feelings were extremely complicated; on one hand, there was his long-held pride, and on the other, the call of family and the burden of responsibility.

As these conflicting emotions swirled within him, Zhou Jiayu's face flushed crimson at a visible speed, like a ripe apple, vibrant and juicy. His gaze began to flicker and wander, never daring to meet his brother's eyes directly. He was afraid—afraid that if they met, his brother would easily see through his deepest, most vulnerable thoughts.

Finally, as if all his strength had been drained away, he slowly lowered his once proud head. His spine, once proud and upright, as if forged of steel, seemed to have lost all its support in that instant, bending slightly as if unable to bear the weight. At this moment, where was his former confidence and composure? Instead, he resembled a child who had done something wrong, his face filled with regret and self-reproach, evoking pity in the eyes of those who saw him.

Zhou Jiaxuan slowly shifted his gaze from Zhou Jiayu, as if the other person had become less important. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulent emotions within him, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his true state of mind. After a brief pause, he finally mustered the courage to speak: "What happened a couple of days ago has given me some new thoughts and insights..." Then, he began to elaborate on the series of views that had gradually formed in the past two days.

Admittedly, what I said above is not without merit, but what truly moved me was that even when my future brother-in-law was in dire straits, penniless and destitute, he remained steadfast and devoted all his efforts to secure a precious opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with my beloved Zhenzhen. He wholeheartedly hoped that one day he could become Zhenzhen's most reliable support and source of strength.

When this marriage was first proposed, Her Majesty the Queen clearly opposed it. After all, as a princess, Zhenzhen's status was exceptionally high; how could she allow others to easily influence her marriage? Normally, most people in such a predicament would kneel down and beg for forgiveness and reconciliation. Remarkably, my future brother-in-law, whom I truly admire, did not do so. He resolutely took out all the wealth he had accumulated over the years, presenting it all to His Majesty the Queen without reservation, clearly stating that it was all a gift to Zhenzhen. Keep in mind, that was his entire fortune, the result of all his hard work! He solemnly declared that if Sister Zhenzhen was willing to spend her life with him, then this wealth would become a powerful tool in her hands to keep him in check; but if she ultimately decided to marry someone else, then this generous gift would become an invaluable dowry, a safety net he left for her, ensuring she could live a happy and stable life no matter what.

Zhou Yanhuan's once delicate face was instantly filled with astonishment, as if a bolt of lightning had struck her heart. Her eyes widened as she listened incredulously to every word Zhou Jiaxuan uttered, each word like a heavy hammer pounding into her heart.

Immediately afterward, as if struck by a tremendous shock, her body trembled violently. She quickly turned her head, her gaze shooting like two bolts of lightning straight at Rong Huaizhi beside her. At this moment, her eyes were filled with confusion, doubt, and shock. Her lips trembled slightly, and it took her a long time to squeeze out a sentence from her throat: "Is what Jiaxuan said... all true?"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Yanhuan's voice began to tremble, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment. She stared intently at Rong Huaizhi, as if trying to find the slightest flaw or explanation on his face, but all she saw was his calm, still face and his deep, unfathomable eyes.

"So... that contract you made me sign that day actually had such a profound meaning! I was so happy at the time, thinking it was just a trap you deliberately set to trick me into signing an unequal treaty that was advantageous to you but disadvantageous to me! But now it seems I was too naive, completely unaware of the hidden meaning..." Zhou Yanhuan muttered to herself, shaking her head slightly, a self-deprecating smile on her face.

Suddenly, as if remembering something important, she hurriedly said, "Oh dear, no, we can't delay any longer! I'll return all of these things to you right now. You know, these are precious assets you painstakingly accumulated through countless struggles and hardships! How can I possibly keep them for myself? Especially considering that in the end I might not be able to walk down the aisle with you, but instead choose to marry another man, wouldn't you end up with nothing but a tragic fate? So, no matter what, I can't be so selfish, absolutely not!" She continued, "No, no, I absolutely can't let that happen! So, I'll obediently return all the assets you gave me. Anyway, you know perfectly well, someone of my status wouldn't lack such a small amount of money."