The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1143: 1143: Fury
Capítulo 1143: Chapter 1143: Fury
“At the banquet, I will have my daughter personally apologize to Mr. Zheng.” Ji Tao continued, the marriage alliance between the two families seemed to be off, but forming an alliance was still necessary. Recently, the Wang Family’s influence was also expanding. Forming distant alliances and overcoming nearby adversaries had always been the Ji Family’s strategy. He would not allow any factors to destroy the family alliance.
“This… very well, thank you for your kindness, Mr. Ji.” Zheng Ji bowed and said. Although he was upset, he managed to secure the alliance between the two families. The awkward part was meeting Ji Yu in the future, where they would have to greet each other with formal distance due to their distinguished identities and could not openly show goodwill towards the other in public.
“Young Master, what shall we do next?” As Zheng Ji left the parlor, the guard leader approached him and asked.
“Ji Tao is hosting a farewell banquet tonight. Once it’s over, we’ll head to the airport.” Zheng Ji had just taken two steps when he suddenly stopped.
“Young Master, is there anything else?” The guard leader, also an elder of the Zheng Family and like Mo Changfeng, a trusted confidant of Zheng Ji, was left back in the East Sea to oversee matters since Zheng Ji did not bring him along.
“I have something for you to arrange as soon as possible.” Zheng Ji leaned forward and whispered a command into the guard leader’s ear.
Ji Family, study room.
“Dad, why are you scolding me for an outsider?” Ji Yu looked at Ji Tao with a ‘pitiful’ expression. Usually, when Ji Yu got into trouble, Ji Tao would sort it out for her, but this time, the negotiation with Zheng Ji was related to family interests, so Ji Tao couldn’t let her have her way.
Slap.
Ji Yu was completely shocked when she received a loud slap in the face.
The next second, a red handprint appeared on Ji Yu’s face, and she fell to the ground in pain, looking completely stunned. She never expected her normally doting father to hit her so hard.
“Hmm, I usually spoil you, and yet it made you ignore propriety, so much so that you don’t even understand basic manners! Do you realize, if you anger Mr. Zheng and jeopardize the alliance, how much loss it would bring to our family?” Ji Tao snorted coldly. He couldn’t reprimand Ji Yu in front of Zheng Ji, but now there were only the two of them in the study.
“Dad, you actually hit me.” Ji Yu endured the pain and stood up from the ground, trembling all over.
“You must learn some restraint. I may spoil you often, but that doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want at any time.” Ji Tao scolded loudly, looking completely different from his usual kind demeanor. Indeed, Ji Yu had really made him too angry this time, or rather, too disappointed.
“If only you were as sensible and understanding as your sister, I wouldn’t have to worry so much.”
“If it weren’t for you, my sister wouldn’t have left back then either.” Ji Yu retorted, her eyes cold and filled with anger, staring at Ji Tao intensely, speaking each word with firm determination.
“What did you say?” Ji Tao shouted angrily after hearing this, taking two steps forward and slapping Ji Yu hard on her pretty face again. Even so, the anger on Ji Tao’s face did not diminish a bit.
“Old Chen.” Ji Tao turned around and shouted loudly.
“Family Head, what happened?” The door of the study was pushed open, and Chen Ligong hurried in. Seeing the scene before him, he was really frightened. Ji Yu didn’t have any Inner Strength, and if Ji Tao had exerted even a little force, he could have severely injured her. But it seemed Ji Tao hadn’t used any Inner Strength. Ji Yu was glaring at Ji Tao, full of resentment, with a very red handprint visible on her face, showing that Ji Tao had indeed hit her heavily.
“Take her back to her room and have her reflect behind closed doors. Without my permission, she is not allowed to step out of her room.”
“Family Head, this…”
“Execute the order.” Ji Tao resolutely said, leaving Chen Ligong with no choice but to help Ji Yu up and take her back to her room for healing.
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Evening, Ji Family residence, banquet hall.
“Mr. Zheng, I toast to you.” Ji Tao wore a traditional long white gown with strong Huaxia style, holding a cup of white wine. Zheng Ji hurriedly picked up his wine cup, and they clinked glasses lightly.
“Thank you, Mr. Ji, for your hospitality,” Zheng Ji said with a smile. Many members of the Ji Family also toasted. Since Zheng Ji came to the Ji Family in secret, the other families did not know of his visit. Although Zheng Ji believed that after the banquet, the Wang Family, Chen Family, and Murong Family would know he had come to Yanjing, it would have been too late, as he would leave immediately after the banquet ended.
“Why don’t I see Miss Ji?” Zheng Ji glanced around, noticing that even some collateral members of the Ji Family attended the banquet, indicating Ji Tao’s regard for him. But… why didn’t Ji Yu come? Was it because she didn’t want to?
“I’m truly ashamed, I failed to raise my daughter properly. I’m punishing her with closed-door reflection, so please forgive me, Mr. Zheng.”
“Actually, it’s not entirely Miss Ji’s fault. Please do not be too harsh with her, Mr. Ji.” Hearing this, Zheng Ji couldn’t help but feel a subtle concern for Ji Yu. Although she had a bad temper, her straightforward nature felt like a “refreshing stream” to Zheng Ji. At the very least, she wasn’t malicious. Besides, her passion and sincerity were genuine traits. Moreover, stepping back, if they couldn’t find mutual affection, a marriage would be a mere formality. It was understandable for a woman to want to take charge of her marriage.
“Mr. Zheng, you are both kind and steady. I am truly impressed. Please hand this to your father.” Ji Tao had a letter handed over by a server, seemingly a secret letter written to Zheng Li.
“No problem.” Zheng Ji nodded.
“Later, I’ll have Old Chen personally escort you to the airport.”
“No need, Mr. Ji,” Zheng Ji shook his head. Seeing nobody else noticed, he leaned forward and whispered into Ji Tao’s ear, “If I don’t make the guards more relaxed, how can we lure those people in?”
“Haha, as expected from Zheng Li’s son, truly cunning.” Ji Tao nodded in satisfaction, instructing the server to call over Chen Ligong.
“Family Head, what instructions do you have for me?” Chen Ligong asked. He was Ji Tao’s most trusted confidant and the commander of the Ji Family’s White Mist Army, taking orders only from Ji Tao.
“Mr. Zheng is here. Tonight, follow his commands,” Ji Tao said plainly and then turned his gaze to Zheng Ji.
“Mr. Zheng, whatever you have planned, just tell Old Chen. Our Ji Family will fully support you.”
“Thank you, Mr. Ji.” Zheng Ji bowed in thanks and found a quiet place with Chen Ligong, whispering a few words into his ear.