After the divorce, the CEO's ex-wife deeply regretted her actions.

Seeing her father forced into silence, Cheng Qingyue hardened her brows and decided to go all out:

"Uncle Chen, you can't force someone like that!"

"Ha, I'm asking you to do something unreasonable?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shanhe scoffed disdainfully: "Let me tell you, this marriage between you and my son was arranged by our elders when we were young! Since ancient times, the order of parents and the words of matchmakers have been the natural order of things!"

“Your father previously said that you were too young and playful to get married too early, and I understood that, so the wedding date was postponed again and again! But now, this move to your home is something that your father and I discussed.”

"I, Chen Shanhe, have come here today, and in terms of both etiquette and betrothal gifts, have I failed to provide anything for the Cheng family? I have given you more than enough face, and now you're accusing me of making unreasonable demands?!"

Chen Shanhe was arrogant and showed no sign of backing down.

"Hmph! What kind of society is this? Why do people still have this old-fashioned arranged marriage system? Can you elders decide our marriages with just a few words?!"

"As an adult, I should have the right to pursue my own happiness and freedom!"

Cheng Qingyue retorted.

Hearing this, Chen Shanhe sneered, his face full of disdain: "Pursuing freedom? Pursuing happiness? Does marrying my son mean you're not free or happy? Since ancient times, people have valued matching social status. In terms of family background, is my Chen family not a good match for yours?"

"In terms of appearance, is my son not good enough for you, Cheng Qingyue?"

"Tell me, on what grounds!"

"Just look at your son, a womanizer, a spoiled brat, and utterly immoral!"

Cheng Qingyue shouted angrily, "Don't you, as the father, know what kind of person your son is? He flirts with other women outside, not even sparing married women! He destroys other people's marriages, and acts recklessly because of his family's power. This beast, who can't even be considered a human being, dares to say that he can make me happy?"

"Shut up! That's utter nonsense!"

Chen Shanhe's face flushed with anger as he turned to Cheng Junshan: "Look at this! Look at this! Is this the kind of daughter you raised? Arrogant, spouting nonsense, distorting the truth, she's utterly incompetent!"

"That's wonderful! Since you dislike me so much, then let's dissolve our marriage. From now on, you go your own way, and I'll go mine! Your son is too outstanding; I, Cheng Qingyue, am truly unworthy of him!"

Cheng Qingyue shouted.

Since we've already torn off all pretense of civility, let the storm rage on!

"Qingyue, how could you be so presumptuous today!"

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, Cheng Junshan, in a fit of rage, actually raised his hand and slapped his own daughter across the face...

He regretted it as soon as he made the move.

The Cheng family's consistent family education has always been to raise sons frugally and daughters lavishly. He cherishes this daughter dearly, treating her like a precious gem.

For over twenty years, he has never laid a hand on his daughter, and he has rarely even raised his voice at her.

But today, he has no choice but to slap me!

The Chen family is extremely important.

If he hadn't slapped her, Chen Shanhe's anger would never have subsided.

From today onwards, not only will the engagement be canceled, but the Cheng and Chen families will likely become enemies in the future!

Don't be fooled by Chen Shanhe's current rage; he's a cunning old fox, and he knows exactly what the other is thinking.

If he really intends to break ties, why doesn't he just turn around and leave?

He is waiting!

He wanted Cheng Junshan to discipline his daughter and give him a way out.

In this way, the matter can be transformed from a contest between the two families into the younger generation's lack of understanding!

One is in politics and the other is in business; their interests are intertwined far too much!

The purpose of marriage is to better solidify the trust between the two parties.

However, if the marriage alliance turns into a complete break, it will be a devastating decision for both parties!

This is something neither side wants to see!

However, if Cheng Junshan hadn't slapped him, Chen Shanhe, as the head of a family, would have had no way to back down.

At that point, even if he doesn't want to break ties, he won't be able to!

As her father's slap came, Cheng Qingyue neither dodged nor avoided it, but stared defiantly into the distance.

Tears welled in her eyes, and anyone could easily see the grievances in her heart.

However, before Cheng Junshan's hand could fall, it was firmly restrained by a pair of large hands!

"Master Chen, you..."

Cheng Junshan looked at Chen Yun in surprise.

"Master Cheng, what's wrong with what your daughter said?"

"In today's society, marriage is a matter of personal freedom. Let alone the fact that she wants the right to choose who she marries, even if she doesn't want to get married at all and would rather live a lonely life, what's wrong with that?"

"Of course I understand the complex relationships and interests among your families, but, Patriarch Cheng, in your heart, which is more important: your identity as a father or your identity as the head of the family?"

Chen Yun asked in a cold voice.

"this......"

Cheng Junshan gave a bitter smile.

Chen Yun continued, "If it's the former, shouldn't a father protect his daughter? And if it's the latter, isn't your daughter a member of the family? Protecting your family members is an inescapable responsibility for you as the head of the family!"

"Today, you can choose to sacrifice your daughter's happiness for the benefit of the entire family, so tomorrow you can certainly sacrifice every member of the Cheng family for even greater interests! How can such a family head be trusted by the people?"

Cheng Junshan became increasingly silent.

"Your son Cheng He is right here. He hasn't said a word from beginning to end, but if you ask him, see if he's willing to sacrifice his own sister for the family's benefit!"

Chen Yun's voice was like a judgment, piercing Cheng Junshan's heart with each stroke.

Cheng Junshan slowly turned his head and saw the evasive look in his son Cheng He's eyes—without a doubt, Cheng He agreed with Chen Yun's statement!

At this moment, Cheng Junshan seemed somewhat dazed.

He gently lowered his hand and let out a long sigh, a mixture of emotions.

He was well aware of the principles Chen Yun was talking about. But in life, there is no such thing as right or wrong.

Choosing these two words sounds easy, but doing it is incredibly difficult!

Seeing Cheng Junshan hesitate, Chen Shanhe's voice was icy:

"What do you mean? How dare you, an outsider, interfere in the affairs of the Cheng and Chen families? Is my Chen family really as despicable as you say?!"

"That's right. In my eyes, your Chen family is utterly rotten!"

Chen Yun's voice was icy, and his expression was extremely cold.

"Alright! Cheng Junshan, what he said naturally represents the Cheng family's opinion, right?"

Chen Shanhe asked the question again.