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"I need a wife." Jin Chengyan repeated, his tone so certain that it felt as if Jono would undoubtedly agree.
Jono looked at the man before him, someone he had only heard about from a distance but never seen up close. The rumors spoke of his bravery and decisiveness; in just three short years since taking over Prosperity Hotel, he had doubled its performance, transforming Noble Wind Hotel into one of the top hotels in the country and even in Asia.
But that was not all. The hotel industry was merely a small project in his hands. The Jin Family was involved in various industries, and it was said that he directly or indirectly controlled as many as two hundred companies, nearly monopolizing the economic lifeline of Qin Cheng!
If one were to find someone who could rival him, it would only be his father, a man who had once wielded power with ease many years ago.
Yet this man was now telling Jono that he needed a wife. Was this really Jin Chengyan's idea of a joke?
"Mr. Jin, given your conditions, finding a wife should be an easy task for you. There’s no need to choose someone whose family has just gone bankrupt and is not a suitable match for the Jin Family," she said, aware that the concept of social compatibility still held strong in their circles.
Sometimes, finding a family that could support one's own through marriage was indeed a powerful alliance. Although the Jin Family was now strong enough to forgo such unions, Jin Chengyan had no reason to choose someone like her, who lacked both love and background.
Jin Chengyan did not deny Jono's point about social compatibility but replied, "Let’s put it another way: you need money right now, and I can provide it. This is a transaction—nothing to do with love; it's simply mutual benefit."
Look how lightly he spoke of it, treating marriage as if it were child's play! What mutual benefit! Jono could not agree with his perspective.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jin. While I do need money at the moment, I have no intention of selling myself; otherwise, it would truly be as those reporters said earlier. Although the Qiao Family is experiencing hard times, we are not that desperate," Jono rejected Jin Chengyan's proposal. "Lastly, thank you for helping me today; I will certainly express my gratitude when the opportunity arises."
Jin Chengyan did not press Jono further. He shrugged and said, "Alright then, I’ll wait for you at Jin Mansion in three days."
Jono's eyes widened. Was Jin Chengyan talking to herself?
Ignoring her, Jono hurriedly left the dreadful hotel, vowing never to set foot in this embarrassing place again.
She headed straight to the hospital. Her father had not only suffered a stroke, but after being hospitalized, it was discovered that he had a tumor in his brain, and surgery needed to be done quickly.
A tumor, in his brain. The risks of surgery were high, and the costs were exorbitant. The hospital urged her to gather the money quickly so that the surgery could be performed as soon as possible.
However, when she arrived at the hospital today, she did not find her father in the intensive care unit. The nurse informed her that due to a worsening condition, he had been moved to the ICU!
Jono immediately panicked and rushed to the ICU. Visiting hours had already passed, so she could only stand outside, looking at her father lying on the hospital bed from a distance, her heart aching with distress.
When the Critical Condition Notice was handed to Jono, she felt completely dazed. She could only sit in a chair to prevent herself from collapsing onto the floor. The doctor also told her to pay the fees as soon as possible—not just for the surgery but also for the hospitalization; otherwise, the hospital would really have no choice but to turn them away!
In one hand was the Critical Condition Notice, and in the other was the Cost Statement.
Jono buried her head in her legs, and after holding back tears all day, they finally fell.
She wasn't strong enough to be invulnerable. Just half a month ago, she was a carefree Rich Heiress with a father who loved her wholeheartedly, a boyfriend about to step into marriage with her, and a good best friend.
All of this forced her to grow up and accept reality.
But where was she supposed to find such a large sum of money for her father's surgery?
Jin Chengyan.
Jono couldn't help but think of this person's face. Although she didn't know why he needed a wife, she had to admit that he was wealthy and powerful. If she agreed to his terms, her father's treatment would surely be taken care of.
But that was her marriage!
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