My dad completely locked me up at home, cutting off all contact with the outside world.

Hearing the commotion upstairs, my mom came out of her room and started arguing with my dad again. The two of them got closer and closer as they argued, and my dad roared, "I think you've gone crazy!"

“I’m the one who’s supporting the entire Jiang family right now. If you keep acting like this, I don’t mind sending you and your daughter to a mental hospital.”

It was only then that I realized just how crazy my dad really was after things came to a head.

After I finished speaking, my mother's voice disappeared instantly, and my heart jumped. For so many years, my father had been in control of the company, even though my mother also owned shares in the company.

However, she had no business acumen whatsoever, and her status as a shareholder was merely nominal.

If I really had a falling out with my dad at this point, my mom and I would definitely be the ones who suffer. I quickly banged on the door and shouted, trying to persuade my mom and dad to stop arguing.

There was a long silence outside. After a while, I heard footsteps outside. Then my mother walked to the door and said to me through the door, "Wanwan, I'm sorry. It's all my fault for being useless and not seeing through your father's true colors sooner."

“Mom, if you continue arguing with Dad at this time, the only ones who will benefit are Li Yaqin and her daughter.”

I was seething with anger, but the reality forced me to calm down. Only when I had the ability could I find a way to help my mother.

Otherwise, my daughter and I would have to gamble on how much conscience my father has, but after these few incidents, I'm not sure how far he will go.

Once someone is sent to a mental hospital, even a healthy person could be put through a lot of trouble. What's more, I'm afraid that after years of building up my network and connections, my mother and I can't compete with them.

I persuaded my mother to go back to her room, and I paced back and forth in the room, thinking about how to solve the problem at hand.

I thought my dad would lock me up for a long time, and since Su Jiayi couldn't be found, I was likely to be burdened with huge debts. Just as I was worrying about this, someone came to open my room door right after lunchtime.

Then the maid came over and told me that guests had come downstairs. My dad told me to change into a new outfit and then go downstairs to greet the guests.

With doubts in my mind, I was about to push the maid away and walk out when the maid immediately spoke up and continued, "The master said that if you don't listen, the madam will probably be even more upset."

Hearing this, I paused in my tracks. This was someone using my mother to threaten me.

I changed my mind instantly, turned around and went back to my room to change my clothes, and then went downstairs to see which important guest had arrived.

Could it be Aunt Su Qing who has arrived?

Aunt Su Qing and my mother have been friends for many years, but this matter is ultimately our family's business, so even if she wanted to get involved, it would probably be difficult for her.

As I was pondering this, I turned the corner of the stairs and saw Fu Xinyi sitting on the sofa.

My dad turned around and saw me. He waved to me gently. As soon as I sat down, he smiled and said, "I didn't expect that Young Master Fu and my daughter were classmates. My daughter is so ambitious. She wants to start a company at such a young age. This time, she has caused you so much trouble. I will definitely teach her a lesson."

Aside from Ge Zeyu, this is the first time I've seen my dad treat a young person so politely.

Fu Xinyi smiled and quickly said, "Cooperation is inherently risky. Anyway, I signed a contract with Miss Jiang. Now that this has happened, Miss Jiang just needs to pay the compensation."

Both of their eyes fell on me. I took a deep breath, raised my eyes to meet Fu Xinyi's gaze, and firmly told him, "No matter what, this incident was indeed our company's negligence. I will definitely take responsibility and pay the penalty for breach of contract as stated in the contract."

“Actually, there’s an even better way.” Fu Xinyi put down her cup and looked at me with a smile in her eyes, but for some reason, it sent a chill down my spine.

"With Ms. Jiang's company's financial resources, I'm afraid we can't afford to pay my breach of contract penalty. If Mr. Jiang wants to help you, then the land development will be tight on funds, and Mr. Jiang will have to give up his share in our cooperation."

He analyzed the situation, and as he did so, my dad's expression grew increasingly grim.

I know very well the value of that piece of land. If I take even a fraction less, I will lose a thousand times more in returns in the future.

My dad definitely wouldn't choose to help me at this time. I stared intently at Fu Xinyi, wanting to know what his purpose was.

Just then, he changed the subject, staring intently at me as he said, "The best solution is for our two families to form a marriage alliance. That way, there won't be any issue with breach of contract penalties. How could I possibly ask my future fiancée for a breach of contract penalty?"

His words made my heart skip a beat, and I looked over in disbelief. We had only met a few times, and although we had some contact, we were not familiar with each other at all.

Why did he propose a marriage alliance between our two families? The Fu family is the richest family in the world, and they can marry into any family they want. Although the Jiang family has some reputation in City A, they are not considered a top-tier wealthy family.

I don't understand the meaning behind Fu Xinyi's actions, nor do I know what he's planning.

My dad was taken aback when he heard this, and then a troubled look appeared on his face. "My daughter is engaged. Although this matter has not been made public, many people in the industry know about it. Young Master Fu should have heard about it too."

Fu Xinyi took a leisurely sip of tea. "Is it an engagement with the Ge family?"

"Uncle Jiang, this engagement has not been announced to the public. It was just a joke among the elders and can't be taken seriously."

He wanted to say something more, but I didn't want to listen anymore. I wouldn't joke about my own marriage.

In my previous life, I was blind and heartless, and I married someone who didn't love me, which is why I ended up in such a miserable state.

In this life, I will not repeat the same mistakes as before. I stood up and refused directly, "I do not agree to the marriage. I appreciate your good intentions, but doing business is doing business and feelings are feelings. These are two different things."

Upon hearing my words, Fu Xinyi's smile faded slightly, and displeasure flashed in his eyes as he stared intently at me, saying, "Miss Jiang, I consider myself to have a decent background and status. Are you so resistant to a marriage alliance with me?"

"Does Miss Jiang still think I'm inferior to that young master of the Ge family?"

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