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I quickly stood up and said, "Please, come in."
Outside the office, a tall figure sauntered in, exuding a leisurely demeanor. The man wore a black coat, standing tall with long legs, and his handsome features were almost unbelievable.
With a smile on his face, he said, "Hello, Miss Mu."
I widened my eyes in surprise. "Chu... Chu Ming?"
"It’s me." Chu Ming took off his coat, unbuttoned his shirt collar, and casually sat down on the sofa.
"You’re the CEO of Green Pine Capital?" I couldn’t believe it. "Isn’t the CEO named Bruce?"
Chu Ming chuckled. "You can call me Bruce too."
I managed to calm myself down. "Why do you want to help me?"
Chu Ming's expression was relaxed, and his tone was unhurried. "Because I dislike One Pregnancy Eight Treasures. He just glared at me in the elevator; people like that are quite annoying, don’t you think?"
I asked, "Is that really the reason?"
The man straightened up from the sofa, clasped his hands together, and fixed his wolf-like gaze on me. "What do you think it is then?"
His intense stare made my scalp tingle with pressure. I didn’t dare to ask further.
I wanted to refuse to collaborate with him, but having already burned my bridges by rejecting the Cheng family's project and facing a cash flow shortage, I had no choice but to work with Chu Ming.
From that day on, Chu Ming and I worked closely together, almost glued to each other from morning till night. Every day he would pick me up early to go to the construction site, then take me for coffee and meals. Occasionally, when we had free time, he would drive around town looking for hidden gems and fun spots.
Being with him was fulfilling and joyful. I gradually let down my guard and opened my heart to enjoy our time together, ignoring the matters concerning One Pregnancy Eight Treasures and Su Wanqing.
Until one day, Song Xue suddenly sent me a message: "Xiao Xiao, check this out."
I clicked on the link Song Xue sent me; it was an audio recording of Cheng An's mother. That aunt who had once seemed so fond of me said, "...Actually, we have been considering breaking off the engagement for quite some time. The two children were brought together due to a marriage alliance without any emotional foundation. Mu Xiaoxiao has mentioned wanting to have a daughter and only one child... To be honest, given our family situation, we cannot allow such a scenario to happen; we definitely want a boy to inherit the family business... If Mu Xiaoxiao is only willing to have one child and accidentally gives birth to a daughter, many families would find it unacceptable..."
The exposure of the recording sent shockwaves across the internet once again. Wealthy families often prioritize sons over daughters, but they typically keep such sentiments hidden. However, Cheng An's mother's words were like tearing away a veil, completely exposing the various aspects of son preference, the pressure to carry on the family line, and the oppression of women regarding childbirth.
Netizens were outraged.
【What era are we in that such feudal thoughts still exist?】
【Do they have a throne to inherit?】
【No wonder Su Wanqing could rise to power; it turns out she really did rely on having children.】
【Disgusting. Mu Xiaoxiao saw through it before marriage and cut her losses in time; that's great.】
Chu Ming and I were so busy that we had no idea the entire internet was in an uproar. Listening carefully to Cheng An's mother's words, I slowly recalled a conversation I had with One Pregnancy Eight Treasures during our relationship. He had asked me several times, "Xiao Xiao, how about we get married and have two kids in the future? One boy and one girl."
I replied, "Why do we need to have two?"
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures said, "One boy and one girl make a good character, which is more festive."
I responded, "You want me to go through pain twice just for festivity? Giving birth is painful."
He insisted, "My mom said the first one is painful, but after that, it won't hurt no matter how many you have."
I shook my head, "No way, I only want to have one."
He grew anxious, "What if we have a daughter..."
I glared at him, "What's wrong with having a daughter? Don't be biased against girls."
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures quickly apologized and reassured me that having a daughter would be fine; daughters are like little cotton-padded jackets.
Looking back now, I realize he might have been dissatisfied with me even then. No wonder One Pregnancy Eight Treasures is the male lead in his own story. If there truly exists a man who has no feelings for a woman before she gets pregnant but dotes on her once she does, it only proves that such men are not fond of women themselves but rather of the idea of having children.
Upon realizing this, I immediately informed Li Nian to send a lawyer's letter to Su Wanqing and her mother.
Everything should come to an end. The Cheng family has drawn the public's ire, and their company is facing a boycott. Some malicious individuals have even revealed all of their investments. They have a variety of ventures, including new energy vehicles, mobile phones, hotels, and more—over a dozen in total.
Netizens have collectively decided to boycott the Cheng family's products. In light of this uproar, the Cheng family's partners quickly distanced themselves and severed ties with them. The Cheng family's stock plummeted, and their assets significantly diminished.
Seeing the situation unfold, I realized that the Cheng family was being targeted by capitalists using public opinion as a weapon. In the past, our families had united in marriage, sharing both fortunes and hardships. This time, however, my family and our partners chose to stand by and watch. The Cheng family's ship is slowly sinking.
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