Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 229: Chen Xinyue Is Threatened

Xue’s father was speechless, "You’re a department head, so shrewd at work, but when it comes to your daughter, why do you become so dumb? Jingxuan and Lingxue are both in Britain, Zhiyang is in the United States, Zhiyang is fully aware of Lingxue’s whereabouts, but Jingxuan doesn’t know anything. Isn’t this a problem?"

"Although it’s an arranged marriage, I also hope the two of them can be happy. Even if there’s no love, they can slowly cultivate it, but under these circumstances, it seems unlikely... "

He has only one daughter, so naturally he hopes she can be as happy as possible.

Xue’s mother looked tense. It’s not that she was unaware or didn’t doubt, but she subconsciously ignored it, not daring to think too much, fearing paranoia might spoil things.

But now that Xue’s father had laid it bare, her mind was a jumble.

No matter how Xue’s mother struggled, time kept moving forward, and it was graduation season in the blink of an eye.

Xue Lingxue was busier now, all for graduation.

Initially, based on her previous grades, graduation was a bit uncertain, but her hard work over the past year had brought her up to speed, now only the final thesis was left.

Zhang Jingxuan, who had been quiet, started frequently appearing at the apartment these days, even following Xue Lingxue to the library, disrupting her studies.

Chen Xinyue watched, fuming, and simply took Xue Lingxue to her dormitory.

Though there were roommates there, they rarely returned this semester, it was quite quiet, and most importantly, Zhang Jingxuan couldn’t enter here.

Knowing Chen Xinyue spoiled his plan again, Zhang Jingxuan blocked her the first time she was alone.

Seeing Chen Xinyue’s unfriendly gaze, Zhang Jingxuan sneered, arrogantly raising his chin, skipping the pleasantries, "If you’re smart, stay away from Xue Lingxue. Meddling won’t end well for you!"

"Are you threatening me?" Chen Xinyue squinted, chuckled coldly, "What if I refuse?"

Zhang Jingxuan’s face immediately darkened, he approached Chen Xinyue step by step, his expression ruthless, "You can give it a try, this is Britain. If someone disappears, the embassy won’t find them. Do you agree?"

Chen Xinyue glanced deeply, raised an eyebrow, smiled, "Alright, thanks for the reminder, Mr. Zhang. I’ll pay attention."

Thinking she had conceded, Zhang Jingxuan smiled smugly and turned to leave.

As soon as he left, Chen Xinyue immediately took out the recorder she had been holding, which contained all the arguments between Zhang Jingxuan and Xue Lingxue, now including his threats.

She discreetly put away the item, returned to the apartment to pack, terminated the lease, and moved directly into the school dormitory.

Incidentally, she had Xue Lingxue apply for on-campus housing as well.

Though graduation was near, applying for on-campus accommodation left the school’s teachers puzzled. Fortunately, Chen Xinyue was clever enough to play the recording of Zhang Jingxuan’s threats to the teachers, saying that living off-campus wasn’t safe.

Concerned about possible issues at such a critical time before graduation, the teachers really found a way to get a dorm room.

Once everything was settled, Xue Lingxue reached out to her mother.

"Mom, I’m at a critical point in my graduation and need to focus on my thesis. Running between school and the apartment wastes too much time. I’ve applied for on-campus housing and will return once I’ve successfully graduated."

Seeing her daughter so motivated made Xue’s mother happy, besides reminding Xue Lingxue to take care of herself, she said nothing else, not even mentioning Zhang Jingxuan’s trouble.

It was days later when Zhang Jingxuan found out Xue Lingxue was living on-campus.

He went to the school to find her, but the school was under strict entry restrictions, prohibiting anyone not associated with it from entering.

Zhang Jingxuan couldn’t hold back anymore and kicked the school gate furiously, cursing as he left, only to receive a call from home a few days later, asking him to return and prepare for the wedding.

Exhausted and resistant, Zhang Jingxuan said, "Dad, Lingxue hasn’t graduated yet. I’ll wait and return with her."

His father scolded, dissatisfied, "Lingxue’s graduation isn’t soon, you must come back early to prepare. Once arrangements are made here, you can go back to Britain to fetch her. That’s settled."

His father gave Zhang Jingxuan no chance to refuse.

Other than rage born out of impotence, there was nothing else Zhang Jingxuan could do.

Unable to refuse the family, he could only return to the villa to meet Annie.

"Darling, I need to return to Hua Country for a few months, probably until October." Zhang Jingxuan apologized as he held Annie’s waist.

Annie naturally kissed him, "It’s okay, work is important, I understand. With David and Lily around, I’ll be fine."

Annie’s understanding made Zhang Jingxuan feel increasingly guilty and self-reproaching, feeling he was letting his beloved down, with inner torment unexpressed, they soon ended up in bed again.

Not long after, Zhang Jingxuan boarded a plane back to Hua Country.

His departure was silent, Xue Lingxue was unaware, until her mother phoned to mention it, she was still in the dark.

When Xue’s mother realized her daughter knew nothing about Zhang Jingxuan’s whereabouts, she exploded, "He didn’t tell you about such an important matter as returning home?"

Xue Lingxue felt innocent, "Mom, you know my situation here, I’m just in school. I haven’t gone anywhere. If he wanted to tell me, he could have come by and found me easily. Clearly, he didn’t care about me!"

"You still talk! It takes two to tango; he’s improper, but you think you’re justified? Previously, you were praising that Zhang guy, who could feel comfortable hearing that? Anyway, it’s no use talking now.

We’ve inquired about Jingxuan with your father, since he was young, he was an outstanding student, sensible and obedient, joining Zhang Group early on, now managing the overseas branch, wielding real power within the Zhang family, also he’s not short of money.

He’s polite in communication with our family, respectful and filial toward me and your father, apart from you not liking him, there’s nothing wrong.

He’s returned to prepare the wedding, it’s a sign he cares!

We hope you have a smooth life, Zhang family’s wealth combined with our family’s power, the union benefits both sides. You can live comfortably in the future.

This marriage isn’t merely about liking each other, love can’t be a meal. Wealth and power allow you to live splendidly, even if marital feelings are poor, marry and quickly have children. With children and assets, your future is secured.

I know you may not accept this, time will prove I’m right. Trust me, dear, I’m your mother, I won’t harm you!"

Xue’s mother continued a lengthy earnest persuasion before hanging up.

After dismissing her mother, Xue Lingxue turned expressionless back to the dormitory.

Seeing her low spirits, Chen Xinyue worried, "What’s wrong?"

Xue Lingxue shook her head and sat beside Chen Xinyue, "My mom said Zhang Jingxuan returned home to prepare for the wedding. Such a big event and he didn’t inform me, as if the marriage has nothing to do with me. Isn’t it quite funny?"

Seeing her self-mockery, Chen Xinyue seriously held her shoulders and asked word by word, "Lingxue, if you have the chance to break off the marriage with Zhang Jingxuan and gain freedom, with the price being rumored and pointed at behind your back, would you want it?"