Chapter 1: A Peaceful Life Disrupted

"Qi, are you really going to refuse the old master's invitation?"

"I don't..." 。My last name is Lin. 。But you still have the blood of the Qi family in your bones. 。"From the moment they drove my son and me out of the Qi family, I have had nothing to do with them!" In the afternoon, at a bustling market along the Jiang River in Qingyun City, a stylish black Bentley Mulsanne stopped. It stood out from the crowd, attracting the attention of passersby. 。Before the barbecue stall, a handsome young man was tidying up the barbecue tools and pushing the cart. 。A man in a black suit stepped out of a Bentley and stood respectfully before the barbecue stand, as if asking the young man for something. 。"Grandpa, you know as well as I do that back then, your old man had no choice..." 。Although I wronged Madam, but have never driven you away...” "Over a year ago, the old Master fell seriously ill. The Master asked us to look for you for a whole year... 。

After using countless resources and connections to search throughout most of the Dragon Nation, I finally found you.

。"Don't you rather be Zhang Jia's son-in-law, enduring such humiliation, than return to the Qi family? You are now the only heir of the Qi family this generation..." Lin said calmly: "My affairs don't concern the Qi family, and I don't want to hear about the Qi family's matters either." 。I hope, you will not disturb my life in the future. 。Having closed up shop, he turned and left the street along the river. 。The old man in a suit watched Lin's departing figure, but didn't chase after him. He just let out a sigh. 。"Qi Jia, he..."Lin walked out of Yanjiang Street, gave a cold smile, his eyes flickered as if recalling something from long ago. 。The Qi family, the imperial capital's top-tier aristocratic family, was renowned throughout Long Nation. Countless people strained their intellects to connect with the Qi family, hoping to ascend to heaven through such a relationship. 。For Lin, the Qi family was a wound in his heart that he could never erase. Lin was born into the esteemed Qi family of Di Jing and was the eldest grandson of the patriarch. He lived a life of glory and privilege... 。When he was eight years old, his biological father Qi He Tu fell for an outsider. Coupled with the struggle for inheritance position with several uncles, he actually divorced his wife Lin Shu Qing and married the daughter of another top family in Di Jing. 。

Although Lin Shuqin came from an ordinary family, she was strong-willed and refused to accept any compensation from her family. She left home on her own.

。And Lin was unwilling to be separated from her mother, and disregarding the objections of her family, she left the Imperial Capital with her mother, Lin Shucheng, and disappeared from their sight. For many years, they relied on each other for support. 。He therefore changed his surname to Lin with his mother. 。It had been ten years. Three years ago, his mother passed away from illness. He thought the painful memories of that period would never resurface, but he never expected that someone from his family would actually find him?Finishing a cigarette at the street corner, Lin didn't think about it any more. He hailed a taxi and headed for Linglang Mountain Villa. 。Today is the wedding day of Zhang Hongjun, the eldest son of Zhang Jia, the head of the family, and Sun Jiaming, the eldest son of the Sun family, one of the top families in Qingyun City. The celebration is grand and has invited prominent business leaders from all walks of life in Qingyun City, as well as all members of the Zhang family. 。Otherwise, given Lin's status as the son-in-law of the Zhang family, it would be impossible for him to ever visit Linglang Mountain Villa in his lifetime. 。Twenty minutes later, the taxi stopped outside Linlang Mountain Villa. 。Before the imposing gate of a grand manor, a stunning maiden in a light blue dress, with exquisite features and piercing eyes, stood expressionless, staring into the distance. 。

This woman, is Lin's wife, Zhang Qimo.

。Two years ago, Lin was married into the Zhang family at the request of Mr. Zhang Dingding, the founder of the Zhang Jewelry Group. 。At that time, this matter caused a stir in the aristocratic circles of Qingyun City. Everyone joked that Old Master Zhang was senile and had married his daughter to an orphan with no money or power. 。You have to know, Zhang Qimo was famous throughout Qingyun City. Back then, there were countless outstanding children from prestigious families who pursued her. 。

But he was unexpectedly betrothed to the ordinary and unremarkable Lin!

Only Lin and Zhang Dingding knew the reason for all this...

Zhang Dingding passed away a year ago, and only Lin knew about it...

。As for his wife, Zhang Qimo, she never agreed from the beginning. Although she eventually had to marry him out of helplessness, they still haven't consummated their marriage to this day. 。With the passing of Zhang Dingding, the Zhang family jewellery group underwent a significant power shift. 。Lin's father-in-law was ousted from the group's power center during this storm and received no share, his family plummeted into poverty and he had to live off of the Zhang family's goodwill. 。

The father-in-law and mother-in-law blamed Lin for being incompetent, useless, and poor, saying he was not as good as any of the Zhang family's sons-in-law.

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Lin was ostracized by the Zhang family and viewed as an object of contempt by everyone.

。"Lin, at the banquet later you speak 。Zhang Qimo said in a serious tone, "Today's matter is important. I brought a big gift to ask Sister Ning for..." 。Whether Dad's factory can weather the storm depends on whether Uncle is willing to help this time. 。"I understand" 。Lin nodded. 。Entering the Linglan Garden, the buildings were lavishly decorated villas, and there were meticulously designed gardens with small ponds. All of these belonged to the Zhang family's patriarch. 。Outside the hall, there was a row of ostentatious and luxurious cars, Maseratis, Porsche 91s, Cayennes, and even the lowest-end were Audis. 。"Hey, Qi Mei, you drove yourself here? Why didn't you give your brother a call, I could have sent a car to pick you up." 。"On such an important day, what does this look like? Doesn't it embarrass just our Zhang family?"

From a Porsche 911 stepped down a young man wearing sunglasses. He took off his glasses and looked at Zhang Qimo and Lin with a playful expression. " 。Zhang Qimo bit lightly, without a word. 。

Lin's father-in-law, Zhang Xiufeng, is considered the most down-on-his-luck person in the older generation of the Zhang family. He was squeezed by several brothers early on at Zhangshi Group and was later kicked out.

。In the end, they only found a small jewelry processing factory on the brink of collapse, barely surviving for a year. 。Given the family's financial situation, I couldn't afford to buy Zhang Qimo an extra car. 。"Qimei" 。"You tell me, back then when I told you to divorce that loser and introduced the third son of the Sun family to you, if you had listened to me, how would you have ended up like this?" The man in sunglasses became more and more excited, his expression smug, completely ignoring Lin's existence. "Of course, it's not too late now. If you want wealth and glory, come ask me..." 。"Brother, can you introduce me to another good match?"

Saying these words in front of her husband's face was simply arrogant!

"Zhang Tianhai, have you had enough?" Zhang Qimo said coldly, her face ashen. 。"Well, I feel sorry for you as your older brother. Following such a useless..." 。"I tried my best to advise you, to show you the right path, but you wouldn't listen. Well then, you deserve to be poor for your entire life!" Zhang Tianhai said nonchalantly. 。Having said that, Zhang Tianhai still seemed unsatisfied. He then glanced at Lin with a mocking expression again. 。"Lin, you pathetic excuse for a man, how dare you show your face at Sister Ning's wedding?" Zhang Tian sarcastically said, "Oh! I guess it makes sense. Your father-in-law's factory is supposedly on the verge of bankruptcy, can't even pay its workers, and about to shut down." 。"Are you here to come to my uncle's place and ask him to lend you money to get through this difficult time?"

Lin looked at Zhang Tianhai without speaking 。Zhang Qimo's father, Zhang Xiufeng, was originally kicked out of the Zhang Group by Zhang Tianhai's father, Zhang Jia Laosan (Third Brother of the Zhang Family), Zhang Hongxuan. 。Even this time, the factory encountered serious difficulties, all due to Zhang Hongxuan's machinations. 。Zhang Qimo took a long, deep breath, forcing down her anger, and said to Lin Dao: "Bear with it, don't pay attention to him." 。I'm here today to do some business. 。Lin nodded, and the two people walked into the villa's hall. 。"Humph, see how long you can take this, you coward." 。Zhang Tianhai looked at Lin's back, twisted his neck, and the corner of his mouth twitched with a sneer. 。The hall was very spacious, with a Western architectural style. It was decorated lavishly and grandly, and a red carpet was laid down. 。

The esteemed guests of the Zhang family have gradually arrived and taken their seats.

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Zhang Qimo carried a delicate gift box and walked to the bride's face, with a smile said: "Sister Ning, congratulations on your wedding, a hundred years of happiness

。Zhang Zi'ning was beautiful with five senses, fair skin, and an aloof temperament. However, compared to Zhang Qi Mo, she still fell short. 。He glanced at Zhang Qimo lightly and said, "Put the gift there." 。"Sister, let me accompany you." 。Zhang Qimo said with a smile: 。

"No need"

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Don't bother me with your kindness, I know what you're after. My family won't help with your father's matter.

。"Zhang Zi'ning said coldly, without leaving room for." 。Zhang Qimo's smile froze, replaced by unconcealable grievance. 。

Gripping his fists, his whole body trembled slightly.

。Before marrying into the Lin family, she was the apple of her grandfather's eye and a cherished jewel of the Zhang family. 。

Sister Zi Ning was very friendly to him at first, but now, why is she so cold?

Sister Zi Ning married the eldest son of the Sun family, a top-tier family in Qingyun City. The wedding was grand and everyone from the Zhang family came to celebrate, showing their respect and prestige...

。And...Zhang Qimo fell silent for a moment, thinking of her father's current difficult circumstances. She still forced a smile on her face and followed Zhang Zi'ning's departing steps... Lin saw this scene from his seat, feeling an indescribable taste in his heart...

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