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Chapter 6 Chapter 6: What Era Is It Now? Arranged Marriage?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Li Beibei went to the banquet hall with Lin Jinghe.

The entire place was filled with ladies dressed up to the nines, the smell of champagne and alcohol. The huge crystal chandelier shed tassels of light and shadow, slowly illuminating the scene as melodious and soothing music filled the air…

Li Beibei immediately saw Fu Jingmo.

He stood in the crowd with a glass of champagne in his hand. His innate regal aura made the scions around him seem like accessories. His every move and posture was elegant with a faint languor. As he worked the room, the corners of his mouth would occasionally curl up slightly, but his smile was faint. It was like a ripple on a cold placid lake, unfathomable and fleeting.

Lin Jinghe led Li Beibei to him, and a scion immediately jeered, “Second Master, isn’t this the little wife you just saved?”

Li Beibei shot daggers at the man who in turn, gave a look of innocence. “I… I’m not wrong, am I? The whole city knows that you two are engaged.”

Yes, the entire city knew that she was engaged to Fu Jingmo.

The daughter of the Li family was betrothed to the second master of the Fu family in an arrangement by Old Master Fu and the deceased Old Master Li 13 years ago.

It was rather incredible. The Fu and Li families were initially mortal enemies. Both of the feuding families had centennial enterprises, and Fu Zhengting and Li Guanqing had feuded for almost their entire lives. Ironically—through the constant feuding—they came to appreciate each other in their old age. The Fu family was big. Old Master Fu had four wives. His first wife passed away not long after giving birth to Fu Huaiju. The second and third wives each gave birth to two daughters. It was not until he married the young and beautiful superstar Zhang Meiling when he was 50 years old that he gave birth to his second son—Fu Jingmo.

Old Master Fu doted on Zhang Meiling very much. Ever since she married into the Fu family, he sent the second and third wives to America. Presently, the wife by Old Master Fu’s side, and matriarch of the Fu family was Fu Jingmo’s mother—Zhang Meiling.

As for Fu Jingmo… Needless to say, he was the apple of Old Master Fu’s eye; the old man was overjoyed to have a son late in life. Although he was actually the sixth child, everyone called him Second Master, including his four elder sisters.

The third generation of the Fu family was even more prolific. In addition, Fu Huaiju—the eldest son—was a playboy when he was young. He had countless illegitimate children; his bloodline was in a mess…

The Li family was much simpler. Li Guanqing only had one wife. The two of them had a son, Li Yanliang. Li Yanliang and his wife were childhood sweethearts. After they got married, they only had one child, the darling Li Beibei.

It was rumored that 13 years ago, Fu Zhengting brought his younger son to Japan for an inspection of the branch office and coincidentally bumped into Li Guanqing and his family on a leisure trip. For some reason, the two of them decided on this engagement on a whim.

Old Master Fu even offered 8% of Shengjing Group’s shares as a betrothal gift to show his sincerity.

It was rumored that it was even published in the newspapers then, causing a great commotion.

Some people felt that it was ridiculous, while others felt that this was just a political marriage between family businesses. There was nothing strange about it.

Li Beibei retorted, “What era are we in now? You still believe in arranged marriage? Everyone in the city knows that you’re a pea-brain, huh?”

That person was rendered speechless.

Fu Jingmo looked at the arrogant Li Beibei and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He looked around slightly, and the group of people surrounding him tactfully dispersed.

Fu Jingmo said politely, “Mrs. Lin, it’s been a long time since we last met. You’re still as beautiful as ever.”

Lin Jinghe was elated at the praise. “You’re still such a lovable child. I came with Beibei to thank you. If it weren’t for you, Beibei would have been in danger. I’m very grateful to you.”

“It’s nothing. As long as Beibei is fine.”

Just then, there was a commotion outside—it seemed that Old Master Fu had arrived.

Lin Jinghe instructed Li Beibei, “Thank him properly. I’ll go and greet Old Master Fu.”

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