Zhan Jingrui, after a series of frantic actions, arrived at the branch station. He sat down and claimed that He Yao had acted under his instructions, which escalated the problem significantly.
His phone was confiscated, and he was detained. Furthermore, his family was located through internal information, alarming Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nanfang.
Upon hearing about their son's predicament, Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nanfang immediately flew to Sucheng.
Not only did they arrive, but Chu Xi's parents and the Hu Jiasheng couple also accompanied them.
After understanding the situation, they learned about the affairs involving He Yao, Zhan Jingrui, and Chu Xi.
The parents, adhering to the principle of keeping family matters private, minimizing big issues, and resolving minor ones, withdrew the case.
After He Yao was released, the entire family, along with He Yao, went to a high-end restaurant and booked a private room to discuss how to proceed.
Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nanfang were not ones to indulge their son's misbehavior and sternly reprimanded Zhan Jingrui.
They stated that their family had wronged Chu Xi and asked what compensation Chu Xi required, vowing to comply without any hesitation.
Before the Chu family could say anything, Zhan Jingrui stood up.
"This is a private matter between Chu Xi and me, and it has nothing to do with you. You should proceed with your cooperation and not let me interrupt it. I have decided to withdraw from the Zhan family."
For He Yao, he was willing to give up his Zhan family identity?
Chu Xixi raised an eyebrow and asked him what he meant.
Zhan Jingrui replied, "I am not worthy to be a member of the Zhan family. I have brought shame upon the Zhan family. From now on, Zhan Group is Zhan Group, and Zhan Jingrui is Zhan Jingrui. I will compensate you for your losses and request that you do not escalate this to the relationship between the two families."
Chu Xi slammed the table and stood up, ready to argue with him again, but her father, Mr. Chu, intervened.
"That's enough, stop arguing. Sit down."
He then looked at Zhan Jingrui gently.
"You sit down too."
"Although this is a private matter between the two of you, and you are both adults, parents should not interfere. However, since it has come to this point and we are all aware, it would be inappropriate not to say a few words."
"While you have your faults, Chu Xi also has hers. As the most cherished daughter of our family, after seven years with a man, she hasn't truly reached his heart. Dare you say you have no problems?"
Chu Xi's eyes reddened, speechless at her father's remark.
Mr. Chu continued, "Jingrui is right in one aspect. Romantic affairs should not affect the relationship between families. If we terminate our cooperation over such a small matter, turning the hard work of millions of staff into nothing, then both families will only become a laughingstock of the world."
"A gentleman helps others achieve their desires. Since Jingrui and He Yao are meant to be, we will gracefully withdraw. You do not need to leave the Zhan family; continue as before."
"Chu Xi is no longer young. The path she has chosen, even if it is wrong, she must crawl through it on her knees. A person must take responsibility for their choices and cannot always blame others."
Zhan Beijue was very grateful for Mr. Chu's profound and righteous words.
He toasted Mr. Chu and expressed his willingness to sign another ten-year contract with the Chu family, offering a 0.05% profit concession on all upcoming projects as an apology.
As for Zhan Jingrui, the Zhan family's rules would not spare him.
Thus, a farce came to a close.
The Chu family departed, leaving only Zhan Jingrui and He Yao.
Having wronged the Zhan family, He Yao felt immense guilt. Coupled with the fact that this was her first meeting with them and she had caused such a major disturbance, she was overwhelmed with shame.
With a "thump," she knelt before Zhan Beijue and Jiang Nanfang.
Before the couple could react, Zhan Jingrui knelt down with her.
"Daddy, Mommy, I'm sorry."
Jiang Nanfang helped He Yao up and pulled her to sit beside her.
"Silly child, what are you doing? Jingrui has caused you so much hardship over the years, our family has caused you so much hardship. While you may have fallen short in some aspects, it is ultimately understandable. No one blames you. Please don't overthink it."
"You are still young and have the opportunity to amend your ways. As long as you do not repeat similar mistakes in the future, you don't need to carry this burden."
"I made no fewer mistakes than you when I was young. No one is perfect. Don't feel inferior because of this."
"Our family is not the kind that looks down on the poor and covets the rich. The Zhan family is not so weak that it needs to rely on arranged marriages to improve its social status. Actually, you should have been honest with us long ago."
"Zhan Jingrui, speaking of this issue, I need to talk to you. From childhood to adulthood, were we, your parents, not good enough role models, or do you truly not understand us?"
"If you had told us about He Yao earlier, would we have broken you up without rhyme or reason? You underestimate your parents too much!"
Zhan Jingrui was also filled with shame and remained silent, lowering his head.
Hu Jiasheng stepped in to ease the tension, saying that ultimately, the main person responsible for this matter was himself…
Everyone took on responsibility, claiming fault, but no one blamed the children.
On the contrary, they urged the two of them to get married soon.
"You are not young anymore. Since so much time has already been wasted, don't waste any more. Pick a suitable date and get married."
"Our family hasn't had a celebration in years, and it's time to add some joy to the household."
He Yao and Zhan Jingrui were overjoyed and moved to tears.
Under the guidance of Jiang Nanfang, Zhan Beijue, and Hu Jiasheng, a suitable date was chosen the next day.
The wedding was set for November 18th at the end of the year.
Naturally, the happy news of the wedding was conveyed to the Chu family.
It wasn't to show off, but to sincerely befriend the Chu family and invite Mr. Chu to attend.
For Chu Xi, there was no more heartbreaking news in the world than her first love boyfriend breaking up with her under unclear circumstances and then immediately preparing to marry his first love.
On the day she received the news, she felt overwhelmed with sadness and had no one to confide in, so she couldn't help but think of Liang Bo again.
She drove to his factory.
However, when she was about to enter, she hesitated.
The day she argued with Zhan Jingrui, Liang Bo was affected by her harsh words. She didn't know if he was still willing to be friends.
The security guard, seeing her lingering outside, took the initiative to call Liang Bo.
Liang Bo rushed to the entrance, saw the familiar Porsche, and opened the passenger door to get in.
He knew Chu Xi was feeling quite down and sat with her in silence.
After a long while, Chu Xi looked up from the steering wheel and glanced at him.
"I came to apologize to you."
Liang Bo shrugged, "You didn't do anything wrong to me, so why apologize?"
"What I said that day was unpleasant…"
"Come on. If I were you, in that situation, I might have cursed a hundred times worse than you."
"So you don't think I'm despicable and shameless, or that I'm annoying?"
"No. That's what makes you seem like a normal person, like you have some humanity. Always being so perfect and poised like a robot is quite boring."
Chu Xi's nose felt a sting, and the heavy feelings in her heart finally eased a little.
"Will you still be willing to be friends with me in the future?"
Liang Bo suddenly appeared shy, covering his mouth with his hand to hide it.
"Of course, I will. Actually, sometimes I think you're quite cute~"