Yang Shi’s expression changed greatly upon seeing Xiao Zhen. After all, her best friend had died, and this man had even gotten together with Ye Jingli, so she had no good feelings toward Xiao Zhen at this moment. Xiao Zhen felt a bit awkward when he saw Yang Shi, since his ex-wife had a good relationship with Yang Shi.

Thus, facing Yang Shi reminded Xiao Zhen of his ex-wife. Whenever he thought of her, he always felt guilty. His ex-wife had been such a gentle and educated woman, yet ended up despondent and unhappy.

If he had another chance, Xiao Zhen would absolutely not have acted as he did, not only hurting his ex-wife deeply but also causing her to disappear from this world. Xiao Zhen had never been so sad, but after these sadnesses subsided, he still married Ye Jingli and went on to live a happy life with her.

It wasn’t until he saw Ye Jingli’s true colors that Xiao Zhen thought back fondly of his ex-wife, who was so gentle and accommodating, unlike Ye Jingli who stirred chaos in the household.

Xiao Zhen had no good feelings, so Xu Ke was even less likely to feel close to Xiao Zhen. Even though Xiao Zhen was Yang Chaoyu’s father, Xu Ke felt that Xiao Zhen hadn’t done right himself, so how could he demand the same from him, driven only by new grudges and old hatreds.

At this moment, Xiao Keyi saw her father come downstairs and stand beside Xu Ke. "Dad, this matter is mine. I want you to let me handle it myself and not interfere anymore. I’ve grown up, and I don’t want you meddling in everything. If you insist on interfering, then marry on my behalf."

Xiao Keyi spoke with particular determination, taking Xiao Zhen by surprise. He didn’t expect his daughter to make this decision—was it all because Xu Ke encouraged her to do this? So his hatred for Xu Ke deepened.

"Since you dare to direct my daughter like this, and you’re just a regular employee, you dared to do this; I’ll remember you."

Xiao Zhen nodded, his face flushed, evidently very angry.

"If you insist on making your own decisions, I won’t interfere, but I warn you the person next to you is someone who deceived everyone. You must never trust him again, and Su Zining has been humble since childhood. He’s done so many things for you these days, and he likes you so much. Why can’t you see him, only seeing the good in this deceiver?"

Xiao Zhen really couldn’t understand why his daughter was so shrewd in business but couldn’t see the good in others in matters of the heart, only seeing the good in this liar.

At this moment, Su Zining couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up. With Xiao Zhen supporting him, he felt confident that there wouldn’t be any problems, and Xu Ke would definitely lose. After all, marriages had always been parent’s orders, matchmaker’s words.

No matter how capable Xiao Keyi was, didn’t she still heed the family’s words on the day of the birthday banquet? Otherwise, Xiao Keyi would be with Xu Ke now.

"I know myself whether I’ve been deceived. Dad, why do you keep meddling? I don’t want to talk about this anymore. Also, putting him in the branch company was Grandpa’s decision, so Dad, you shouldn’t interfere."

Xiao Zhen didn’t expect his daughter to directly invoke the old man. Facing the old man, Xiao Zhen dared not say anything, so he snorted and turned his head, while Su Zining stepped forward.

"I know I’m a newcomer, so you have some issues with me, but I’ve always been working hard. Can’t you see my efforts? I know I might not be as good as him, but if I stand in that position, I’ll take it seriously. Why can’t you see me? Please give me an equal chance."

Xiao Keyi directly ignored his words, turning her head towards Xu Ke, her eyes brimming with tears: "I’ve thought a lot during this time, why did I leave abruptly, disregarding your feelings? But during this time, I’ve constantly been convincing myself to forgive you." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Seeing Xiao Keyi like this, Xu Ke wanted to reach out and hug her, but Xiao Keyi dodged, stubbornly looking at him.

"Why haven’t you come to find me all these days? Is it because of the rumors outside? Do you care so much? I’ve given up everything for you, so if you care so much about the rumors, how can we continue?"

Listening to Xiao Keyi’s questioning, Xu Ke felt bitter inside: "I’ve been seeking evidence all these days, but I couldn’t find my mother, so I couldn’t come to see you."

"Evidence? I don’t care about evidence. It’s not important to me. I don’t need evidence; I just like you. What does the evidence matter to me? As long as I like you, can’t we be together? Their obstacles, have you really taken them to heart? If so, I really misjudged you."

Seeing Xiao Keyi like this, feeling she’s willing to disregard everything for him, how could he not be moved? But Xu Ke wanted his woman to marry him openly and receive everyone’s blessings.

At this moment, Su Zining clenched his fists, not expecting his fiancée to be so deeply in love with Xu Ke, completely ignoring his presence. He felt a heavy green hat on his head but could only endure deeply.

Once married, he would make sure Xiao Keyi knows who her husband is, not allowing anyone to belittle his dignity.

Yang Shi also didn’t expect her goddaughter to reach this point, willing to disregard everything for one person, which was beyond her understanding. Her goddaughter must really like Xu Ke a lot.

Unfortunately, these two weren’t blessed, and she must reveal the truth now.

"I know you don’t care, but you are the most treasured person to me, in my heart. How could I allow others to bully you? They can speak ill of me, but I won’t allow them to call you promiscuous or two-timing. I want you to become my wife openly."

"I’ve never cared about those constraints nor others’ opinions of me, but I won’t allow others to speak of you like that. I also won’t allow you to be wronged."

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Xiao Keyi felt her heart sweetened like honey. She couldn’t believe she had worried so much—turns out, Xu Ke always liked her and had gone to such lengths.