Yes, Cao Mengyuan is telling the truth. From Cao Zhongxiao's heart, he cannot deny this.
In order to gain traction with the Huang family, the Cao family gave them whatever they asked for. In the end, they did not hesitate to marry young Cao Mengyuan to Huang Bin in exchange for long-term cooperation.
The Huang family is now at its peak in the capital. Under the leadership of Huang Zhiwen, all businesses are developing very well. If we continue to have a good relationship with the Huang family, we may even get some resources from the Huang family.
However, Cao Zhongxiao did not expect that the grandniece in front of him would immediately see the crux of the problem and hit the pain point. Cao Zhongxiao had no choice, so he pretended to fight back in a strong tone for Cao Mengyuan's sake.
The dignified head of the family, Cao Zhongxiao did not want to lose his due dignity in front of a grandniece.
"Cao Mengyuan, grandpa, why do I work so hard to run this family? Isn't it because I want you to live a better life so that others can look up to you? Do you think about it, what part of your food and clothing expenses over the years does not belong to the Cao family?"
"Is it possible that you grew up in a bad mood? It's better now. When you grow up and learn some knowledge, you don't know how high the sky is, right? You actually teach me? Everything I have done these years is of no use.
right?"
"Try your conscience, are you worthy of me? Are you worthy of your parents who worked hard to raise you?"
The reason why Cao Zhongxiao was so angry was not because he felt he was worthy of Cao Mengyuan.
From the bottom of his heart, he really felt that the biggest harm caused by the marriage with the Huang family was Cao Mengyuan in front of him.
He also felt pity for this girl in his heart, but he had no choice. For the sake of the entire Cao family, he could only sacrifice this grandniece in exchange for the long-term peace and prosperity of the Cao family.
He yelled at Cao Mengyuan just to maintain his dignity as the head of the family.
Because, for so many years, no one in the Cao family has dared to speak in front of him like this. Even if they get together to have a meal, they are always cautious, for fear of making any loud noise.
And Cao Mengyuan is the first person who dares to talk to her like this and dares to challenge her dignity.
Of course Cao Zhongxiao was extremely angry, but he also knew that the engagement that year was indeed a bit unfair to Cao Mengyuan, there was no doubt about it.
But there is no way, the facts have become like this, if you regret it again, the Huang family will definitely not agree, and will even cut off all contact with the Cao family.
"Grandpa, do you have the nerve to say this? Why should I be worthy of you? Does it mean that I am worthy of you just because I married that boy Huang Bin?"
Cao Mengyuan shouted dissatisfied, and the grievances that had been suppressed in her heart for more than ten years poured out, "But have you considered my feelings? What kind of thing is that kid Huang Bin? I think you know better than me, right? Besides, I
I don’t like him at all, being with him will not bring me happiness at all, it will only ruin the rest of my life!”
"Grandpa, how many lives can a woman have for the rest of her life? Do you really want me to live like this for the rest of my life?"
Cao Mengyuan's heart was turbulent, her voice trembled with excitement, and her tears fell down like a broken thread.
This time, Cao Zhongxiao did not refute again, because Cao Mengyuan's words deeply hurt his heart.
Over the years, he had always thought that his grandniece had no objection to the engagement, but it was not until today that he realized that Cao Mengyuan was not who he imagined.
As an adult, she already has her own thoughts and opinions, and is definitely not an obedient girl who can be manipulated by others.
Cao Zhongxiao was silent. He felt that he had never been so exhausted mentally and physically. His face, which was full of energy before, suddenly became much older and haggard.
Cao Mengyuan was right, and he was unable to argue, because he knew that the original engagement was a deal in itself, a ridiculous deal, and it did not require Cao Mengyuan's consent.
A weak woman was taken advantage of by herself, the head of the Cao family, as a liaison. She felt a little guilty in her heart over the years, but she kept it hidden deep in her heart and did not show it.
Now, this grandniece, who is young but sees everything clearly, has completely revealed the mystery, just like uncovering the scars she planted herself, which really makes Cao Zhongxiao feel a little ashamed.
However, due to his old face, he held on strong and with a stern look on his face, unable to say a word for a long time.
Cao Mengyuan's crying gradually weakened. At this time, Cao Zhongxiao hoped that Cao Mengyuan would have a good cry.
Everything is doomed, and even he himself has no way to change it. Maybe, after Cao Mengyuan has a good cry, he will feel better, and then he can give a few words of comfort, and Cao Mengyuan will slowly accept this reality.
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Good things come hard, and for Cao Mengyuan in front of her, tough measures may not be taken to make her accept this reality.
Cao Zhongxiao was thinking about how to persuade Cao Mengyuan after her mood eased. At this moment, Cao Mengyuan suddenly stood up and wiped the tears on her face with a stubborn look.
He stared at Cao Zhongxiao.
"Grandpa, I don't want to embarrass you or the Cao family, but I only have one request!" Cao Mengyuan's voice was unusually calm, "It shouldn't be too much to spend the rest of my life in exchange for a small request, right?"
Cao Zhongxiao was stunned and looked at Cao Mengyuan with some confusion, "Go ahead."
Does this girl mean to acquiesce to the marriage? If that's the case, she won't be in trouble, and then a small request is nothing.
"It's the same thing I mentioned just now. I hope you can help my classmate! If I can't do this little favor, I won't marry into the Huang family even if I die!"
"..."
Cao Zhongxiao looked at Cao Mengyuan speechlessly and blinked a few times.
After talking about it for a long time, Cao Zhongxiao finally came up with this matter. Cao Zhongxiao didn't think of it at all.
"Mengyuan, you would rather risk your own happiness for the rest of your life to help your classmate. I think your classmate is really not simple. If my guess is correct, he is your friend."
Bar?"
Cao Mengyuan nodded, "You can think so, but he is very good to me and can be considered my friend."
In fact, in Cao Mengyuan's view, Shen Dapeng is not only her friend, but also her significant other. However, this is not the time to say this yet.
As for agreeing to the marriage in exchange for her small request, it was just Cao Mengyuan's temporary expediency.
When she was crying, she was already thinking about how to deal with this matter.
Crying alone can't solve anything. The smart Cao Mengyuan quickly thought of this solution.