The two looked towards Yu Mengzhi in unison.
Yu Mengzhi instantly felt immense pressure, causing a flicker of panic in her heart.
It had to be said that Qin Fengwu’s presence was overwhelmingly powerful.
Seeing that his granddaughter hadn't responded, Yu Lingxiao grew anxious and cleared his throat to remind Yu Mengzhi. Yu Mengzhi awoke as if from a dream, her eyes also showing a hint of nervousness.
"I..."
She stammered, unable to utter a single word.
Before coming to meet Qin Fengwu, Yu Mengzhi had already planned to make it clear to him in person that she didn't like him. She also wanted her grandfather to stop wasting his energy, as forcing a relationship wouldn't work.
For this purpose,
Yu Mengzhi had prepared many arguments.
Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that after seeing Qin Fengwu with her own eyes, she would forget everything.
Qin Fengwu was intentionally putting pressure on Yu Mengzhi.
"Mengzhi, what are you thinking about?" Yu Lingxiao was clearly displeased. If Qin Fengwu hadn't been present, he would have already sternly reprimanded Yu Mengzhi.
"Ah..."
Qin Fengwu intervened with a smile, urging Yu Lingxiao not to get angry and harm himself.
He added, "Mengzhi is just a little nervous. She'll get used to it with time. Please don't be too harsh on her."
Yu Lingxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, he admired Qin Fengwu's magnanimity, realizing how far behind he was compared to this young man.
"Fengwu is right," he chuckled.
Qin Fengwu looked deeply at Yu Mengzhi, making her even more uncomfortable.
Fifteen years ago.
When Qin Fengwu was still in university, he had visited the Yu family with his father.
From the moment he saw her, he had fallen for Yu Mengzhi. Although there was a decade-long age gap between them, Qin Fengwu was still willing to wait for Yu Mengzhi to grow up.
For Yu Mengzhi,
Qin Fengwu had remained single and had never been involved in any scandals.
His self-discipline had reached an unhealthy level.
"Mengzhi, you don't need to be nervous at all. Just treat me like an ordinary person," Qin Fengwu said in a gentle tone that felt like a spring breeze.
Strangely,
Yu Mengzhi's inner turmoil gradually subsided, and her breathing became smoother.
Qin Fengwu continued with a smile, "It's been so many years since we last met, and you're still as lovely as ever."
Yu Mengzhi bit her lip, not knowing what to say. Finally, with a resolute gritting of her teeth, she said, "Qin Fengwu, actually I..."
Yu Lingxiao's heart sank. When Yu Mengzhi addressed Qin Fengwu by his name, he knew something was about to go wrong. Before he could stop her, Qin Fengwu's smile widened, and he asked, "What is it? If Mengzhi has any issues with me, you can voice them directly. I am willing to change any bad habits for you."
"That's not what I meant," Yu Mengzhi's voice weakened.
Although Qin Fengwu's voice was gentle, it had a subtle sharpness, "Actually, I know what you want to say. You want to say that you don't like me, right?"
This was indeed what Yu Mengzhi wanted to say, but hearing it from Qin Fengwu, she felt a sense of being teased.
"Mm."
"I, I actually don't like you," Yu Mengzhi nodded.
Yu Lingxiao was furious.
These words could be said in private, but how could they be spoken in front of others? If Qin Fengwu were angered, the consequences would be unthinkable.
To his surprise, Qin Fengwu did not get angry. He still smiled, "I know. If you said you liked me, it would likely be because of my family background and power, and that would make me very unhappy."
"I like your appearance, and even more, I like your kind heart that isn't good at deceiving."
Yu Mengzhi felt that she was being teased again.
She was discussing a serious matter, yet in Qin Fengwu's words, it became so light and casual.
"Knowing that I don't like you, why do you still want to marry me?" Yu Mengzhi asked.
Qin Fengwu smiled faintly, "Because I like you and want to make you mine. Perhaps my intentions are too overbearing, but this is my life principle. I don't expect you to like me now. After we get married, I believe I will slowly win your heart and become the only man in your life."
Because of love, there is tolerance.
Yu Lingxiao gradually understood. Qin Fengwu truly liked Yu Mengzhi and could tolerate some of her minor flaws.
Yu Mengzhi was completely flustered.
After she had made her feelings so clear, why was Qin Fengwu still relentlessly pursuing her?
"Excuse me."
"I need to use the restroom."
Yu Mengzhi stood up and excused herself.
After she left, Yu Lingxiao hurriedly apologized to Qin Fengwu, saying he hadn't disciplined his granddaughter well.
Qin Fengwu waved his hand, not caring at all. "I like this personality of hers. How can women who are completely obedient to me, or even eager to cling to me, compare to Mengzhi?"
Yu Lingxiao was overjoyed.
However, he was an old fox and wouldn't easily show his emotions.
Knowing that Qin Fengwu liked Yu Mengzhi was enough. He immediately shifted the topic to Chen Jinzhao, claiming that Chen Jinzhao had been persistently bothering Yu Mengzhi and hoping Qin Fengwu could find a way to resolve this troublesome issue.
"Old Master, how do you think this should be resolved?" Qin Fengwu didn't immediately agree but instead asked Yu Lingxiao's opinion.
Yu Lingxiao thought Qin Fengwu was testing him and quickly replied, "My intention is to find someone to eliminate Chen Jinzhao without anyone knowing, to get rid of the problem permanently."
Qin Fengwu listened and shook his head in disappointment.
Yu Lingxiao immediately understood that Qin Fengwu was not satisfied with his suggestion but didn't know what he had said wrong.
Eliminating Chen Jinzhao seemed like a good solution.
"Old Master, you've fallen into a trap," Qin Fengwu said.
Yu Lingxiao instinctively straightened up, and Qin Fengwu continued, "I've been learning about Chen Jinzhao these past few days and found that he is indeed a talented person. If I recall correctly, the eldest grandson of the Yu family and the chief steward both met their end at Chen Jinzhao's hands, didn't they? You knew it was Chen Jinzhao's doing, yet you couldn't do anything to him. Doesn't that clearly indicate Chen Jinzhao's considerable capability?"
"Shenxing and Shen Liangping are too useless," Yu Lingxiao didn't want to praise Chen Jinzhao in front of Qin Fengwu.
Qin Fengwu chuckled.
"It's not that difficult to acknowledge someone's excellence."
After taking a sip of tea,
He asked calmly, "Old Master, what are you worried about?"
Yu Lingxiao's face showed worry. He sighed and said, "Let me be frank with you, Young Master Qin. Chen Jinzhao has been persistently bothering Mengzhi, and Mengzhi also seems to have some interest in Chen Jinzhao. I'm worried that if they get too close, it will ruin your plans."
A cold glint flashed in Qin Fengwu's eyes but was quickly suppressed.
He smiled faintly, "In the past, I didn't think Chen Jinzhao was qualified to be my opponent. Now, I believe he is qualified. Do you know how to completely defeat a person?"
"Defeat his thoughts, shatter his beliefs, destroy his confidence, and break his spirit!"
"And then..."
"Make him willingly become my lackey!"