The young couple originally thought
their days would continue to be peaceful and smooth, but their cheap father just found trouble for them.
If there was trouble,
Cheng Hao never hid it from Su Miaomiao.
So Su Miaomiao soon learned about a major event from her childhood sweetheart.
"No way? He's really going to trade you for wealth and status? Isn't that selling your son?!"
Su Miaomiao was furious upon hearing this.
She was incredibly disbelieving.
She wasn't worried, though, because she knew her childhood sweetheart's character and was sure he wouldn't agree.
Cheng Hao nodded heavily.
The reason for all this was as follows:
The Cheng family head's business was facing constant setbacks and was not going smoothly. He spent his days frequenting nightlife venues, while Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao's business grew more and more. Many shrewd wealthy individuals took notice of the young couple.
Someone then fancied Cheng Hao as a son-in-law.
Cheng Hao said he didn't know what benefits his cheap father received that made him agree to become a live-in son-in-law for them, and to divorce her on top of it.
When the Cheng family head said this, he didn't think there was anything wrong. Although he usually seemed to treat Su Miaomiao well and didn't give her a hard time, once profit was involved, things immediately changed.
He even said, "It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines! Career is the most important thing! The Chi family is no small household. If they weren't refugees like us, they would be prominent families in their region!"
He also said, "What better place is there than Quezhou City right now? We're about to establish ourselves here, so naturally, we should befriend others! The Chi family is very good, and they also said they want to settle here. They're wealthy outsiders like us, so they're easier to get along with than the locals!"
In short, the meaning of his words was that becoming a live-in son-in-law would bring many benefits, and it was their fortune that they were considered worthy. Although the reputation might not be great, at least their future would be secure!
Climbing onto a high branch.
This matter was simply utterly absurd.
Cheng Hao, of course, would never agree.
Mainly, his heart only held Su Miaomiao, so he naturally refused directly.
Besides,
he only followed his feelings and would never tie his marriage to wealth.
His cheap father's actions were unreliable, or rather, outrageous. He didn't know how he got such an idea. Naturally, father and son argued when they couldn't reach an agreement.
Cheng Hao wasn't afraid of him now, so he naturally didn't pay him any mind.
That night, as he slept.
He held Su Miaomiao and explained everything to her.
"Let's be clear first, this is something he stirred up, it has nothing to do with me. I don't have such intentions. I'm already preoccupied with you, and I don't have the time to deal with others."
Cheng Hao, half-asleep, held his childhood sweetheart, soft and tender.
It was very comfortable.
Although the weather was hot,
there was some coolness in the evening. They slept on relatively cool bamboo mats.
Holding her, it didn't feel hot.
Upon hearing about these matters, Su Miaomiao couldn't sleep. Her cat-like eyes widened, and she sat up from Cheng Hao's embrace, asking sincerely, "Is your father crazy? If he's so eager for marriage, why doesn't he marry himself?"
Cheng Hao was amused by her, pulled her down to hold her like a large pillow, and joked, "How should I know? Why don't you go ask him?"
Su Miaomiao's eyes immediately lit up, "That would definitely make him explode with anger."
Cheng Hao casually replied, "Yeah, let him explode. It'll save us trouble."
This matter was so outrageous it was unbelievable, a father eagerly offering his son as a live-in son-in-law. Truly, if you live to a hundred, you'll still hear news.