Qi Jingren thought Bei Mo would seek revenge, but then half a month later, she heard the news of Bei Mo’s engagement. It’s said the girl’s parents are not in the officialdom, just regular business people.

She returned to the President’s Mansion that day to verify this matter with Mo Jin. It was indeed true, and Mo Jin also revealed that Bei Mo had willingly proposed the engagement to the girl.

"Looks like he has given up on you."

All along, Mo Jin knew Bei Mo’s feelings for Qi Jingren, but he was concerned that the Bei Family would take the opportunity to target him, so he feigned ignorance and pretended to be unaware.

Though Mo Jin, as the President, holds real power, he still needs support from his subordinates at times. The Great General has vast connections in officialdom, and his words can influence many people. To prevent him from causing trouble, Mo Jin had to endure.

Moreover, the reason he refused to let Qi Jingren and Shi Aoju break their engagement was also to protect Qi Jingren because only by allying with the Shi Family would the Bei Family have scruples.

"Since he has given up on me, can I also find a man to date and get married?" Qi Jingren said.

"It’s inappropriate for a young lady to say such things." Mo Jin reprimanded.

"Who dictates that a young lady can’t say such things?" Qi Jingren challenged, "Father, you said before, as long as I willingly become your successor, you wouldn’t interfere in any of my matters."

"Willing isn’t expressed by words but by actions." Mo Jin frowned and said sternly, "If you want me not to interfere in your life, prove to me that you have the ability to take care of yourself and protect yourself."

"Alright." Qi Jingren said, "Give me half a year, and I can start with a penny and become a millionaire."

"Just you." Mo Jin still had some doubts about Qi Jingren’s capabilities.

"What’s wrong with me? Does Father think I can’t support myself, or does he believe a woman can’t do what a man does?" Qi Jingren retorted sharply.

Her statement actually had another implication, reminding Mo Jin that if he wanted her to inherit the presidency, he shouldn’t doubt her ability. If he doubted her capability, he shouldn’t make her the presidential successor.

"Alright." Mo Jin eventually agreed, "I’ll give you half a year."

Qi Jingren knew he would agree because many times his strictness was for her own good. He is a very good father, without a hint of selfishness, everything he does is to make his closest kin the best.

"I hope Father can agree to one condition first." She said.

"Let’s hear it." Mo Jin looked at her calmly, his expression just as solemn as before.

"Cancel my engagement with Shi Aoju." Now that Jiuyi and Shi Aoju are at the stage of discussing marriage, if the engagement isn’t canceled, her existence as the "fiancée" becomes somewhat awkward.

"Alright." Mo Jin agreed readily, "Within three days, I’ll have someone cancel your engagement with Shi Aoju."

Qi Jingren understood Mo Jin, knowing he must have a precondition for agreeing so easily, so she asked, "What is Father’s precondition?" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Mo Jin said seriously, "My precondition is, you can normally make friends and date, but don’t overstep; you aren’t an ordinary person, so you must protect yourself well, and don’t create a scandal of conceiving before marriage."