Tiny Genius Alert! Mom & Dad Better Make Peace-Chapter 513 - 476: Jun, You Liansheng: My Love Is Enough
"I am still young, and I still have room to grow, so I will work twice as hard to improve myself and become a woman worthy of your son," Jian Liangtong said, lifting her chin slightly.
"Kids these days always talk a good game," Fang Jingting squinted.
Jian Liangtong slightly gathered her breath, her almond eyes calmly gazing at Fang Jingting, "If I can’t become a better person, I won’t need anyone to tell me—I will leave him myself."
"Don’t even think about it!"
Huo Shaojun squeezed Jian Liangtong’s hand tightly, his cold eyes staring at her.
Feeling somewhat aggrieved, Jian Liangtong glanced at him, pressing her lips together without speaking.
Huo Shaojun’s long eyebrows furrowed deeply as he looked at Fang Jingting and Huo Xingli, "Tongtong is still young, but I am almost twenty-eight. I do not believe I lack the right to choose who my wife is.
Bringing her here today was not to seek your approval—acceptance would be best, but if not, it won’t affect my decision."
"You are the eldest son of the Huo Family, and the woman you marry will be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Huo Family. Marrying a virtuous wife, does this little girl even slightly resemble one?"
No sooner had Huo Shaojun finished speaking than a thick, authoritative voice boomed from behind.
Jian Liangtong stopped short and saw Fang Jingting and Huo Xingli immediately rise from the sofa and walk toward the door in unison.
Confusion showed in Jian Liangtong’s eyes as she turned to look.
"Dad."
Fang Jingting walked over and supported the elder’s arm.
"Father-in-law, why didn’t you notify little Xu in advance so he could pick you up?" Huo Xingli smiled gently, addressing Fang Duo.
Fang Duo, nearly ninety years old, was still robust, his brow furrowed in great dignity.
At her first glance at Fang Duo, Jian Liangtong recognized him as the old man who disliked her when she lived within the high-walled courtyard as a child.
Nervousness surged.
The lashes beneath Jian Liangtong’s lower eyelids trembled.
Huo Shaojun kept hold of Jian Liangtong’s hand, not letting go.
The quickly sweating palm in his grasp made Huo Shaojun’s brow flicker lightly, his gaze dropping to Jian Liangtong’s somewhat pale face due to nervousness.
His cold eyes narrowed slightly as he lowered his head, whispering in her ear, "If you’re uncomfortable, I’ll take you away now."
Jian Liangtong wanted to lean against Huo Shaojun, but the situation clearly did not allow it.
If she really leaned over, she might be labeled as "improper behavior, disrespectful."
With rigid eyes, she stared at Huo Shaojun, her pale lips parting slightly as she murmured, hardly audible whether from weakness or any other emotion, "I’m fine."
She indeed wanted to leave, but if she really did, it would confirm Fang Jingting’s declaration that she was "immature" and unworthy of him.
Huo Shaojun painfully tightened his grip on Jian Liangtong’s fingers, looking up to face Fang Duo and the others as they approached.
Fang Duo stopped in front of Jian Liangtong and Huo Shaojun, his sharp eyes fixed on Jian Liangtong, "Little girl, you’re not suitable for Shaojun, please leave him!"
Jian Liangtong was momentarily stunned.
She hadn’t expected Fang Duo to be so blunt.
"Grandfather..."
"Shaojun, you are the eldest son of the Huo Family, and you have responsibilities to the Huo Family. Grandfather does not permit you to marry such a young girl," Fang Duo said even before Huo Shaojun could respond.
Even with a strong heart, Jian Liangtong could not withstand one rejection after another from each family member.
Pressing her lower lip hard, Jian Liangtong forcibly withdrew her hand clutched in Huo Shaojun’s palm.
Huo Shaojun’s gaze deepened abruptly as he looked down at Jian Liangtong.
Jian Liangtong also lowered her head, no longer looking at anyone.
Fang Duo glanced at Jian Liangtong, squinting as he said, "You’re a good girl, but you’re not right for Shaojun. I hope you understand."
Jian Liangtong forced a bitter smile, "Can you tell me then, what kind of woman would be right for your grandson?"
"That’s not something you need to worry about," Fang Duo replied.
Jian Liangtong nodded, raising her head, her eyes slightly reddened, "What if I persist?"
"Then you’d be marrying into a family that doesn’t welcome you," Fang Duo said.
"..."
Jian Liangtong’s face turned pale as she looked up at Huo Shaojun, her voice hoarse, "It seems your family really doesn’t like me."
"You don’t need anyone else to like you; my liking you is enough."
Huo Shaojun’s expression was resolute as he clasped Jian Liangtong’s hand tightly again, his cold eyes decisively locking onto Fang Duo, "Grandfather, perhaps you don’t know your grandson as well as you think."
Fang Duo frowned, "Shaojun, don’t act on impulse. Your marriage is a major affair for both the Fang and Huo Families; we’ll discuss it thoroughly."
Huo Shaojun was practically raised by Fang Duo.
Fang Duo and his wife had two daughters; the elder married into the Rong Family, and the younger into the Huo Family. The Huo and Rong Families are both prestigious families in Z City, which Fang Duo took pride in, believing his good parenting led to such good matches.
Fang Duo’s wife died in childbirth during her third pregnancy, both she and the child perishing.
It was said they were twins who met their end.
The only regret of Fang Duo in this life is that he doesn’t have a son.
After Fang Jingyi and Fang Jingting got married, they each gave birth to two sons.
Fang Jingting is different from her sister Fang Jingyi. Fang Jingyi is devoted to her family, so after giving birth to her eldest son, Rong Sinan, she took care of him personally.
But Fang Jingting is passionate about her career. After Huo Shaojun was born, she had little time to take care of him, so she left him to be looked after by Fang Duo.
In other words, among his grandsons, Fang Duo put the most thought into Huo Shaojun.
However, Huo Shaojun’s personality is unknown to whom he resembles, stubborn and rebellious.
After graduating from college, he didn’t take over the family business but chose to stay in the entertainment industry as some kind of star, which has always been a concern and regret for Fang Duo.
That’s why Fang Duo paid extra attention to Huo Shaojun’s marriage.
He doesn’t want Huo Shaojun to leave any regrets in marriage as well.
Besides, in his view, Jian Liangtong and Huo Shaojun are truly unsuitable.
"No need, I, Huo Shaojun, don’t want anyone in this life but this woman in front of me," Huo Shaojun declared firmly.
"..." Jian Liangtong’s heart trembled, and at this moment, his words brought a trace of warmth to her cold heart.
Perhaps their marriage will face thousands of oppositions, but as long as his heart remains steadfast, what else is there for her to fear?
Jian Liangtong straightened her back and looked into Huo Shaojun’s eyes, filled with emotion and strength.
Huo Shaojun glanced down at her, expressionless, yet his fingertips gently nudged her soft palm.
Jian Liangtong blinked, but her heart suddenly opened up.
So what if she isn’t accepted or welcomed?
She is living with him, not them.
She may not be able to disregard their opinions because they’re the family of the man she loves.
But, she will never easily give up her lover because of their thoughts.
She thought, perhaps she will never be able to change the fact that they don’t like her, but with many things, how would you know without trying?
At this moment, Jian Liangtong seemed suddenly filled with energy and boldness. It seems that inherently optimistic and cheerful people always believe that as long as they put in enough effort, everything is achievable, it’s just a matter of time.
However, in this world, there are many things that you cannot achieve no matter how hard you try.
At this moment, Jian Liangtong didn’t understand, and when she finally did, her heart had grown numb with age.
Fang Duo frowned tightly, staring at the determined look in Huo Shaojun’s eyes, his lips pressed tightly but he said nothing more.
"Shaojun, Mom hopes you understand that we are doing all this for your good.
In the future, you are going to take over the Huo Group, you need a woman who can help you in your career, not a little woman who just needs your care and depends on you for everything."
Fang Jingting’s every gaze at Huo Shaojun conveyed the message "for his good."
"Cheng Jin can manage the Huo Group well, there’s no need for me to get involved," Huo Shaojun said.
"How can that be the same? You are the eldest son, and naturally, the Huo Group’s business should be handed over to you. Cheng Jin will just assist you."
When Fang Jingting said this, she was very calm, as if it was perfectly reasonable.
Huo Xingli subtly furrowed his brow and glanced at Huo Shaojun.
Huo Shaojun’s face darkened slightly, "I won’t take over the Huo Group."
"Everything is about you, you, you, you don’t want to, you won’t, you want rights, you want freedom, have you abandoned the most basic sense of responsibility as the eldest son of the Huo Family?" Fang Duo looked sternly at Huo Shaojun.
Huo Shaojun furrowed his brow, "Grandfather, just because I am the eldest son of the Huo Family, does that mean whatever I do, I must convene a family meeting first, and only after you all vote unanimously in agreement can I proceed?"
Fang Duo paused, staring at Huo Shaojun, unable to speak.
Fang Jingting saw Fang Duo’s face turn somewhat pale, and the atmosphere became tense, anxious, yet a wave of anger surged in her heart. She glared angrily at Jian Liangtong and said, "Do you see? Shaojun would never have spoken to his grandfather this way if not for you..."
"Let’s go!"
Not waiting for Fang Jingting to finish speaking, Huo Shaojun’s face sank sharply, and he pulled Jian Liangtong to leave.
Huo Xingli only raised an eyebrow slightly, not stopping them.
Fang Jingting was stunned for a moment, then woke up in a panic, quickly releasing Fang Duo’s arm and hurriedly followed behind Huo Shaojun, "Shaojun, Shaojun, Mom had Nanny Xu prepare a table full of your favorite dishes..."
Fang Jingting watched as Huo Shaojun held Jian Liangtong’s hand, walking faster and faster. By the time she rushed out to the entrance, he was already in the car, driving away from her sight.
Standing at the door, Fang Jingting’s heart ached.
Sitting in the car, Jian Liangtong leaned back against the seat, quietly watching the man with the sharp gaze in the driver’s seat, "Let’s find a place to eat, I’m hungry."
After pausing, Jian Liangtong continued, "Besides, there’s something I want to tell you."
Huo Shaojun frowned, turning his gaze toward Jian Liangtong, his cold eyes carrying faint confusion.
Jian Liangtong’s eyes flickered slightly, but she didn’t avoid his gaze.
Huo Shaojun pursed his lips, turned to look at the front of the car, "Let’s go home, I’ll cook for you."
Jian Liangtong said nothing, consenting in silence.
Inside the villa, after Huo Shaojun and Jian Liangtong left, the atmosphere turned somber.
Fang Jingting sat sorrowfully on the sofa, with red-rimmed eyes looking at Fang Duo, "Dad, Shaojun is determined to marry that woman; what are we going to do about this?"
