Jiang Liu leaned his head sideways against the round pillar and replied lazily, "It's very simple. I don't wish to be kissed for nothing... I need you to take responsibility for that kiss."Hua Sheng blushed a little. "That kiss was also my first, all right?"What else could she do under such circumstances? The pastor had instructed them to kiss, and thousands of guests were watching.She hadn't expected that this man would be so petty. What kind of man would ask a woman to take responsibility for kissing him?"I didn't have a choice, Young Master Jiang. If you think I took advantage of you, please feel free to return the favor," Hua Sheng explained, forcibly controlling her anger."Return the favor? Are you asking me to kiss you? Dream on."Hua Sheng was speechless.The only thing on her mind right now was "How on earth could there be a man this shameless?"He was trying to hide the fact that he was enjoying himself. Even so, there was nothing wrong with what he just said.Th
Three hours later... A piece of news began spreading across the entire city like wildfire.In fact, it ended up becoming more explosive than Second Young Master Xie's love scandal on the very day of his wedding.It was news of the bride finding a replacement groom directly in the banquet hall.The bridegroom's identity was an even greater source of interest—he turned out to be the sole inheritor of the Jiang Family's fortune, the wealthiest financial institution in River City, and the most powerful of the Four Great Families.Who exactly was the young man?Not only was he the heir of the Jiangs' fifth generation...But it was also rumored that he was extremely good-looking and possessed high levels of IQ and EQ.Adding on to that list of impressive credentials, he was also a high-performing student during his stint at Cambridge who returned back home to take control of his family's business at the age of 23. Within the short span of three-and-a-half years, he managed to increa
While Jiang Liu had successfully become the replacement groom, the other stuff had been provided for by the Xies.As such, he did not push his agenda. After coming to terms with Hua Sheng, he went away to settle some personal matters.He then sent someone to fetch Hua Sheng back to the Jiang residence.In reality, Jiang Liu seldom stayed in the family home. Usually, he spent his days in a 200-square-meter duplex apartment beside the office.However, it was just a rental, and he believed that it would be more appropriate to bring his new-found wife back home first.Within the guest hall of the hotel...Jiang Liu's parents looked at him with a look of bewilderment; they had been waiting for a good explanation from him.The young man loosened his tie and smiled."Dad, Mum, congrats...you just got yourself a daughter-in-law."His parents were shocked to hear him."What a scene you just created... You were totally out of control," Old Man Jiang said as he pointed at his son. He fe
Jiang Liu had expected his mother to behave in this manner. He remained calm and reversed the grip on his mother's hands."Mum... I'm no longer young. I'm 27 this year," he said gently.Madam Jiang was impatient in nature and immediately retorted, "You want to get married? You can get any woman you like in River City, no, the entire country! You can find someone better with your eyes closed. Why do you have to pick an unwanted girl?"Her chief concern was their family's reputation. After all, they were a reputable household.It was only natural that the Jiangs would not think highly of a girl rejected by someone like the second son of the Xies, and there was also the debacle at the banquet to consider."I'm very fond of her, Mum," Jiang Liu continued.Madam Jiang was momentarily stunned. "Didn't you just say that both of you have just met today?""Yeah, and it was love at first sight. Furthermore, we shouldn't change our minds about such important matters. Both of you and all
The looks of the faces of the Xies turned dark upon hearing Madam Hua.There wasn't any point in speaking ill of each other at this point; both families were already in an awkward situation.The Huas left the hotel in anger and indignation."Dongze," the patron of the Xies said coldly."Dad.""I don't care what method you use, but I want that beast brought back to me—dead or alive."He flicked his sleeves and left swiftly.An hour later...In the Presidential Suite of a seven-star hotel...Xie Dongyang, the Second Young Master of the Xie Family, could be seen dressing shakily and emerging from the room.The female celebrity, on the other hand, was long gone. Perhaps she was afraid of the media scrum blocking the door of the suite that was sure to come."You're in big trouble now, Dongyang."Xie Dongze looked at his younger brother worriedly.The Xies had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Xie Dongze, was extremely obedient and was currently serving as the Vice-Chairm
Xie Dongyang's escape from his own wedding was premeditated. At first, he thought nothing about rejecting Hua Sheng, as his family was more powerful than hers.However, he never expected that Jiang Liu would get caught up in the affair. To Xie Dongyang, this was an unexpected bonus.It made him feel as though Jiang Liu was getting something that he did not want; it made him feel really pleased.Xie Dongze understood what his younger brother was getting at and did not continue speaking much. Instead, he followed their father's instructions and brought Xie Dongyang back home.That night, Xie Dongyang endured a whipping with a leather whip.Old Master Xie, who was really angry, was the one who administered the merciless beating.He only relented when his wife became soft-hearted and pleaded for leniency on their son's behalf."I should have flogged this unfilial boy to death," Old Master Xie remarked as he panted with the whip in hand.Xie Dongyang remained completely silent throughout th
Hua Sheng hesitated for a while before eventually saying, "Dad, Mum."Her voice was not very loud, but Jiang Liu and his parents could hear her very clearly."What a darling."Madam Jiang was not very willing to accept Hua Sheng as her daughter-in-law, but there was not much she could do now. Furthermore, the young lady looked extremely well-groomed.The girl's exceptional looks helped reduce the animosity a little.Old Mister Jiang nodded his head gently. After all, the young lady had shown them much respect, and he should return the favor, regardless of his misgivings about the marriage.Furthermore, the Jiangs were old friends with the Huas. Even though the latter was facing tough times, him disrespect their daughter would not do.It was for this reason that Old Mister and Madam Jiang gave Hua Sheng a tidy amount of money, usually prepared by the groom's parents for their new daughter-in-law.For an extremely wealthy family like them, the amount they gave her would not be as "small"
"I shouldn't have taken it anyway."Hua Sheng was very self-aware by nature. Since it was a symbolic marriage... how could she accept their money?She knew that the credit card had a very high spending limit.Jiang Liu glanced at the card in his hand before returning it back to Hua Sheng."Keep it. It's a common practice for parents to give their new daughter-in-law a sum of money once she's officially recognized them as her own... They're generous people. I believe that the card's spending limit should be around one million dollars."Hua Sheng was truly shocked. One million dollars was a huge sum of money!"It's too much! They should just have given me a symbolic sum... Why don't you keep it? You can give me a few thousand to that effect.""Are you implying that the Jiangs lack money?" he asked her yet again.Hua Sheng was speechless..."Yeah, yeah, I get it. You Jiangs are rich; all of you are so rich that the whole world knows that you people are loaded..."She did not bother to con