Chapter 1854: Bearing (3)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Dongfang Shuman was stunned when she heard Qi Lei’s words. She thought for a moment before taking a cup of tea. Her sharp gaze rested on Qi Lei’s face for a long time. Qi Lei allowed her to size him up as he drank his tea leisurely.
Dongfang Shuman lowered her eyes and thought to herself—
Qi Lei was indeed not a simple character. At this moment, she was a little impressed by her granddaughter. Even though she had given up on an outstanding Fujiwara, she was still able to find someone like Qi Lei.
Ah Cai had already checked Qi Lei’s information for her. She had a rough understanding of him. He was also someone who was suitable for Liuyun.
“It’s undeniable that you’re also a very smart person. However, to be honest, you’re not the most suitable person for Liuyun,” said Dongfang Shuman.
Qi Lei smiled when he heard this. “Then, what kind of person does Grandmother think is the most suitable person for Liuyun?”
“How well do you know Liuyun? How much do you know about the Dongfang family?”
Dongfang Shuman narrowed her eyes and asked.
“Know her? Grandmother, I don’t quite understand what you mean. What does her marriage to me have to do with whether I understand the Dongfang family or not? Even though she has the mission of the family on her shoulders, marriage is ultimately a matter between two people. The other factors are just considerations. I married her for nothing but feelings.”
Yes, it was because of feelings. Previously, they were considered comrades-in-arms, allies, and the feelings between friends. But now, there seemed to be more than just these. Compared to these, there seemed to be something more. What exactly was it, Qi Lei did not want to delve too deeply into it
Because it was always happening. Whether he wanted to investigate it or not, it was there, growing.
“Because of feelings?”
Dongfang Shuman instantly caught the crux of Qi Lei’s words and repeated it in a low voice.
Qi Lei put down the teacup in his hand, and his tone became a little serious, “Yes, she’s the only one who made me think of getting married. Our matter is now settled. In fact, Grandmother’s att.i.tude may not be that important now. The reason why I want to win your support is because I want things to be the best it could be. You’re her biological grandmother, I don’t believe that you really have the heart to sacrifice her. You must also want her to live a better life and want her to accept this responsibility without any resistance.”
“Hmph, it would be great if she really thinks like you do. My considerations are all based on the interests of the family. Even if she’s my biological granddaughter, I won’t be too biased towards her. If she really can’t do it, I’ll remove her without hesitation. Dongfang Group cannot decline in front of my eyes. This is my bottom line.”
Dongfang Shuman’s tone was calm, but it was also unusually firm. Qi Lei did not doubt the resolve in her words at all.
“Since you’ve already married her, you must have some understanding of Dongfang Group. Also, you should have heard of this person, Fujiwara.”
Dongfang Shuman did not hide it, so she had something to say.
Fujiwara?
Upon hearing this name, Qi Lei’s black eyes narrowed. He glanced at Dongfang Shuman without batting an eyelid. Dongfang Shuman was also staring at him.
“I know. The Fujiwara family is also a huge family in j.a.pan. They’re a well-known family.” Qi Lei replied.
“Yes, his conditions are not inferior to yours. The Fujiwara family and Dongfang Group are long-term strategic partners and very important allies. The Dongfang Group has many industries that are in cooperation with their family. Moreover, his feelings for Liuyun are no less than yours. Compared to you, I think he’s more suitable for Liuyun.”
“How do you know that he’s more suitable for Liuyun? Liuyun has a better idea of whether he’s suitable or not. For anything that he can do for Liuyun, I, Qi Lei, would not lose to him at all.”
Qi Lei said nonchalantly. He did not feel uncomfortable at all because of Dongfang Shuman’s words.
However, as soon as he said this, Dongfang Shuman’s old eyes narrowed slightly. She stared quietly at Qi Lei and caught a flash of dark light in his eyes. Her old voice traveled over—
“You’re the one behind the Lin family’s matter, right?”
The sudden question made Qi Lei stunned. He could not help but glance at her in surprise—
He really did not expect Dongfang Shuman to ask this. Could it be that w.a.n.g Chun had left something behind? This did not seem like a loophole that w.a.n.g Chun would make!
“You don’t have to be so surprised. You have your ways of doing things, and I have my information. Although I’m not 100% sure it’s you, I think it must be related to you. My people have seen your people go to the casino, and I’m the kind of person who doesn’t believe in coincidences. That’s why I had this thought.”
As Dongfang Shuman said this, Qi Lei paused. He took a few sips and drank, but he did not answer.
“Liuyun isn’t close to me. I don’t have the mood to care about many things about her. Her grandfather said that she can make her own decisions about her marriage, but it’s not easy to be the son-in-law of the Dongfang family. You’re a smart person. I don’t think you want to see the entire Dongfang family unhappy because of you two.”
“After all, Grandmother just wants Fujiwara to be the son-in-law of your Dongfang Family?”
“I’m quite satisfied with Fujiwara.”
“However, it’s already a fact that Liuyun and I are husband and wife. What do you think I should do now?”
Qi Lei cut to the chase. He just wanted to make things clear.
“Will you let go on your own accord? If we can make it up to you?” Dongfang Shuman asked.
Hearing that, Qi Lei smiled calmly. “What if I don’t let go? What if I want to have Liuyun be my wife for the rest of my life?”
Dongfang Shuman looked at Qi Lei silently. Seeing the coldness in his smile, a smile appeared on her old face—
“I hope that when the time comes, you can still say this to me with such determination. Of course, there are many things that need to be faced with such determination. Even though I don’t agree with the two of you, my att.i.tude can not change the fact that things have already happened between the two of you.”
“However, I will not acquiesce to your relationship. It won’t be easy being the son-in-law of the Dongfang family. I will not stop the two of you.”
“Grandmother is someone who does things with reservations. This result is already the most satisfactory result I want.”
Qi Lei’s handsome face broke into a smile when he heard this.
“Don’t worry, Grandmother. You’ll see that the person most suitable for Liuyun is not Fujiwara, but me, Qi Lei. I can give her whatever Fujiwara can give, and I can give her whatever Fujiwara can’t.”
Qi Lei’s gaze was unusually sharp as he stared fixedly at Dongfang Shuman.
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“Shuman, don’t worry. What he can help you with succeeding, I won’t fall behind either. In fact, I can satisfy you, only a lot more and not less!”