A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1603 - 1601: Past and Present Lives 39

Chapter 1601

Despite the multitude of grievances and reluctance of Shih Wanxin,

Zhao Junyao always stood firm in his thoughts.

"An engaged couple is still unmarried, hasn’t become a husband and wife!"

Firstly, the Chu Dynasty never had such customs; without marriage, they naturally couldn’t be together. To him, staying together every day was already crossing a line.

Secondly, his feelings towards Shih Wanxin were always somewhat complicated.

For some reason, when he was with her, thoughts of Xia Ruqing constantly filled his mind.

And when he was with Xia Ruqing, a variety of impulses would stir within him, impulses he often had to exert effort to suppress.

What does this mean?

In truth, he didn’t understand either, but he felt following his heart could never be wrong.

Isn’t this world quite supportive of such things?

...

Perseverance yielded no fruit.

Seeing Zhao Junyao’s unpleasant expression, Shih Wanxin reluctantly gave up.

That night, the two booked the most luxurious suite, each with their own room, living next to each other.

After showering, lying in bed, Zhao Junyao’s mind was filled with Xia Ruqing.

This woman should also be on the road by now; he wondered where she had gotten to.

Regarding this woman who had erased him, he was caught in a spiral of love and hate mixed with helplessness.

Clearly intending to give her a good lesson, yet several plans in his mind were all abandoned.

On the surface, he thought it troublesome, but in truth, he couldn’t bear to act.

"Damn it!"

Zhao Junyao gritting his teeth, tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Coincidentally enough,

at this moment, Shih Wanxin’s mind was filled with Xia Ruqing as well.

A woman’s sixth sense is the most invincible; she was now almost a hundred percent certain.

Ah Yao’s mind was already fixated on that despicable woman.

Really!!!

That woman lacked a family background, lacked connections, didn’t even have a proper job, only doing odd jobs everywhere.

What did Ah Yao see in her?

Beauty? Ridiculous, what type of woman could Ah Yao not have?

Moreover, her beauty wasn’t inferior to hers!

Not to mention, that woman appeared terribly rustic day by day!

She covered her head with the blanket, her mind full of question marks.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t figure out what Ah Yao liked about her.

Simply infuriating!!

...

Almost at the same time.

Zhao Group Building, at the top-level chairman’s office.

Zhao Zongqing and Xia Yu were engaged in casual conversation as usual.

After the routine inquiry into the chairman’s health, Xia Yu spoke with a smile.

"The doctor was indeed right! A person’s mood truly influences their health!"

"From what I’ve seen lately, your complexion and spirit have improved considerably!"

Zhao Zongqing lowered his water cup, fiddling with the jade thumb ring on his left hand.

This thumb ring was made of the finest jade, entirely verdant, glistening with moisture, a priceless treasure, also the heirloom of the Zhao Family.

He laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Indeed, my health has improved, but there are some matters I worry over no longer!"

"Once Yaoyao returns this time and gets married, this old man should step down!"

As he spoke, he casually removed the thumb ring.

Indeed, this thumb ring is the symbol of the chairman’s position!

He would soon pass it on to his son, his only biological son.

Xia Yu solemnly promised.

"Rest assured, I will surely lead him well, managing the company properly!"

Zhao Zongqing nodded, changing the subject to business matters.

"So how’s this Xu Corporation project going?"

Xia Yu’s previously composed expression suddenly froze, after a pause, he finally spoke with difficulty.

"We haven’t collaborated before, I originally planned to lead Ah Yao to tackle it!"

"But upon investigation, I found out that this Xu Corporation... the vice chairman is my ex-wife!"

He bowed his head, his voice tinged with remorse.

"I may not participate in this business due to previous matters... I wronged her!"

"If private affairs delay company performance, it would surely be my fault!"

New resentments and old grievances are often the hardest to resolve.

Zhao Zongqing knew a bit about his private matters too; he hesitated before saying.

"Here’s what we’ll do, you don’t have to involve yourself, just advise from behind the scenes; I’ll take Ah Yao for any dealings, how about that?"

Xia Yu expressed immense gratitude.

"Thank you, Chairman!"

Zhao Zongqing nodded, taking a sip of plain water, suddenly sighed.

"By the way, I seem to remember, early on you and your ex-wife had a daughter?"

Xia Yu nodded with a bitter expression.

"It’s all in the past, after separation, the child went with my ex-wife, I’ve never seen her again!"

"I’ve sent child support, but it was returned every time!"

"Eventually, I stopped sending it, gradually breaking contact!"

"I wonder how the child is doing now!"

Zhao Zongqing felt a bit sad listening, but comforted.

"Since she is with your ex-wife, and your ex-wife is doing well, the child should be doing fine too!"

"After all, it’s familial bond, now knowing the whereabouts, meeting is necessary! Even if it’s secretly!"

Xia Yu was somewhat eager, yet deep inside still afraid.

He feared the child would not recognize him, more so feared she would hate him.

Since realizing Xu Corporation was his ex-wife’s endeavor, he had been restless every night.

He regretted deeply not having taken the child with him back then.

Yet at that time, he was the one who initiated the divorce; he had no right to make such demands!

Now.

If he could see his daughter and receive her forgiveness, he would be willing to pay any cost.

Zhao Zongqing sighed, patting his hand.

"Actually, if your daughter were around, why would I seek marriage ties with the Shih Family!"

"After all, they’re merely new upstarts with no foundation!"

"If it weren’t for Yaoyao’s interest, I wouldn’t have agreed!"

Xia Yu felt even worse.

"Alas!"

"You’re right, when the right opportunity arises, I’ll definitely meet my daughter!"

"Otherwise, I wouldn’t rest in peace in this life!"

Zhao Zongqing nodded, saying no more.

...

City Z’s night scenery is very beautiful, full of neon lights, bustling cars, resplendent prosperity.

In the Presidential Suite of the top hotel, next to the large floor-to-ceiling window.

Lady Xu was drinking tea at the hotel’s rooftop outdoor water bar.

A young man sat beside her, with handsome features, an elegant demeanor, a hint of scholarly aura unique to a prodigy in his actions.

"Mom! Doing business isn’t easy, why did you insist on coming here?"

It’s so far from H city, where Xu Corporation was founded, across so many cities.

Lady Xu’s face was expressionless, without a word, she calmly raised a glass of red wine, and drank it all.

Unknown how many glasses she had drunk, her cheeks were slightly red, her eyes also slightly reddened.

After a while, she finally set down the glass and murmured.

"This is my hometown!"

Xu Jingyu was somewhat surprised.

"Hometown? How have I never heard you mention it?"

"Whenever I asked before you would say nothing, yet suddenly you bring me to your hometown, even start a business."

"Quite secretive!"

Could it be, there’s some secret here he doesn’t know?

Xu Wanning put down the glass, smirked self-deprecatingly.

"There is indeed a stunning secret, do you want to know?"