Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Because of a Bet
Realizing this, Song Song blushed and hurriedly explained, "Grandpa Xiao, it’s not what you think, we weren’t..."
But as the words reached her lips, she suddenly felt that explaining would only make it worse, and she didn’t even know how to explain without being misunderstood.
Xiao Zhongzhen raised his eyebrows slightly, "I don’t care about the other stuff. I just came to ask you one thing, did you meet with the Di Family today, and is there any progress in that collaboration case?"
Song Song was just about to speak when Xiao Jinghuai suddenly walked out from the room, seizing the moment, "Grandpa, let’s discuss this in the living room."
"Alright—"
Song Song didn’t understand what there was to discuss; the situation was quite simple. As long as they divorced now, that collaboration case would be within grasp.
The three of them went to the living room, and Xiao Zhongzhen looked at his grandson Xiao Jinghuai, "Tell me, is it good news or bad news?"
As long as they secured the collaboration with the Di Family, the Xiao Family’s standing in Qingcheng City would be rock solid, absolutely unshakable. That’s why he was so concerned, inquiring about it repeatedly.
Xiao Jinghuai’s eyes showed a hint of calmness, "We can’t secure that case."
"What?"
Xiao Zhongzhen’s expression suddenly turned tense, "Why can’t we secure it? Jinghuai, this is the first time you’ve spoken with such uncertainty; give me a reason."
Song Song didn’t understand why Xiao Jinghuai would say such a thing, but she knew that this collaboration case was extremely significant to the Xiao Family...
"Grandpa Xiao, we can secure this case, as long as..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Song Song received a cold, knife-like glare from someone—
Song Song pretended not to see it and boldly continued, "Grandpa Xiao, Mr. Di is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with the Xiao Family, but the condition is that I must get a divorce!"
Xiao Zhongzhen had heard things about this Di Xing person, that he never acted with any particular rules, always indulging in strange and baffling antics. It turned out these tales weren’t just rumors after all, it was indeed true.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t propose such a rude and demanding condition.
"Song Song, what do you think?"
"Grandpa Xiao, this matter was originally my fault, and if I can make amends, I’ll take on the responsibility without hesitation. I’m willing to divorce!"
Song Song’s answer was firm.
Xiao Zhongzhen looked at a certain person beside him, "Jinghuai, so it seems the one unwilling to divorce is you?"
Xiao Jinghuai squinted his eyes slightly, "Grandpa, I’ve always disliked mixing personal affairs with business, so I won’t agree to this, and I ask that you best stay out of it, otherwise... our relationship will only become more strained."
"Jinghuai, are you threatening me?" Xiao Zhongzhen asked coldly, "You didn’t agree with this marriage from the beginning, so ending it should suit your interest, shouldn’t it?"
"What are you hesitating about?"
Xiao Jinghuai suddenly leaned closer, meeting Xiao Zhongzhen eye to eye, "Grandpa, because I am not you. I cannot do everything solely for profit without any boundaries, unlike you. I really dislike your way of doing things. Even after all these years, you haven’t changed."
"..."
Xiao Zhongzhen glared, "Now that your wings have hardened, you dare to speak to me like this!"
Song Song didn’t expect the grandfather and grandson would start confronting each other over something she said, and just as she intended to mediate for them to say less...
She heard the man say, "Grandpa, back then it was you who wanted me to marry her. I accepted the bet and married."
"Now you want us to divorce for a collaboration case, sorry! I don’t want to let you have your way..."
Song Song caught the key point, realizing that Xiao Jinghuai was willing to marry her because of a bet.
Their marriage was indeed fake...