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Chimu Jiu attempted one last struggle.
"Enough. There's no need to say more. Since you and Qi Yun have both completed your studies, it's time for you to repay us."
Chi Feng's words were cold and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
Repay? Chimu Jiu's eyes reflected disbelief. How could a parent speak such calculating words to their own children? It was utterly chilling.
As she gazed at this familiar yet unfamiliar figure before her, a wave of sorrow surged within her like a rising tide. She never imagined that the person who once lifted her high and made her laugh could transform into someone who treated her marriage as a mere bargaining chip for family interests.
A cold-hearted father, a wicked stepmother, and a sister who was always eager to take her place—this family was truly filled with schemers.
Chimu Jiu bit her lip, struggling to suppress her emotions.
"Do as you wish; it doesn't matter to me."
She felt she could no longer stay in this house. Initially, she had held onto a glimmer of hope, believing that while her father might not speak up for her, he wouldn't force her either. But now, the situation was clear: someone had whispered in his ear, prompting all three of them to confront her together.
"You used to indulge my whims without a care, but this is something you can't control!"
Chi Feng glared at her with wide eyes, his fierce expression as if he intended to swallow Chimu Jiu whole.
"How much have you accepted from the Lei family to treat me like this?"
Chimu Jiu felt anger rising against this opportunistic father. Tears brimmed in her eyes but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
Chi Feng's gaze faltered momentarily, and Ji Yuyan quickly interjected with reproach:
"How dare you speak to your father like that?!"
Chimu Jiu nodded, finally understanding the situation completely.
It seemed that it wasn't just the Lei family that had offered benefits; the Su family likely had their share as well. After all, how could Lei Jixing be willing to marry a daughter of the Chi family?
That Su Siyi from the Su family looked like nothing more than a scholar; there was far more depth to this situation than Chimu Jiu had imagined. Ji Yuyan and her daughter were aiming for more than just the Chi family.
"I will not agree unless you produce another daughter!"
Chimu Jiu threw down this ultimatum and stood up to leave when she suddenly heard her father coldly say:
"No matter whether you step out of this door today or not, you must marry! Don't think I don't know what you've been doing abroad!"
Chimu Jiu's body stiffened visibly as she slowly turned around to face her relative, whose eyes were filled with oppressive authority. "You not only investigated me, but also sent someone to follow me?"
Chifeng remained silent, his chest heaving violently, his rapid breaths betraying his anger.
On the other hand, Chiqiyun's gaze flickered, unable to meet Chimu Jiu's eyes directly.
It suddenly dawned on Chimu Jiu that the call she received from Ji Yuyan while abroad was a test to see if she was indeed out of the country, to verify the accuracy of the spy's information. But why didn’t Chiqiyun know she had returned? What other secrets were hidden from her?
Well, I thought there was still some affection between us, but it seems I was mistaken. Relative, don’t regret what you’ve done today. You are more aware than I am of your complicity in this treachery.
Chimu Jiu deliberately refrained from mentioning that she had hired male models while abroad. Knowing her relative's nature, if she were to admit it and try to absolve herself, it would only lead to even more chaos for everyone involved.
"You!"
Chifeng’s face turned ashen with rage as he pointed a trembling finger at Chimu Jiu.
"Dad, don’t be angry with my sister. It’s all my fault for attending that banquet," Chiqiyun chimed in, adopting a pitiful demeanor as if all the blame rested solely on her shoulders.
"No matter what, I will not agree!" Chimu Jiu shouted defiantly, her voice resolute. She shot a fierce glare at Chiqiyun before stepping out of the house. As she turned away, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
She had no idea how things would unfold after her departure, but she knew one thing for certain: she could not easily submit and become a sacrifice for the family's interests. She would never stand by and watch the Chi family plunge deeper into an abyss.
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