My Alleged Husband

Chapter 924: Chapter 832: Telling_2

Old Master Zhang noticed Zhang Zhentian was lost in thought and asked, ”Zhentian, what are you thinking about? Why aren’t you answering me? Could it be that she really has ulterior motives? Has she really killed someone?” Old Master Zhang hurriedly followed up, fearful of missing any change in Zhang Zhentian’s expression, staring at him intently.

”Dad, what are you saying? How could Xia Jing have killed someone? Although she was a mercenary, she has never killed anyone.” Zhang Zhentian immediately responded upon hearing Old Master Zhang’s question, afraid that being with Xia Jing would become even more difficult and that his father’s misunderstanding of her would deepen.

”Zhentian, you still haven’t explained where Xia Jing got so much money to help the company overcome its crisis. Does she have other motives? I want the truth.” Old Master Zhang asked with a stern expression.

”Dad, originally, Xia Jing didn’t want me to tell you. She wanted you to see her goodness for yourself, to genuinely accept her, to truly approve of her becoming your daughter-in-law. But since you’ve asked, I’ll be honest.”

”Speak!” Old Master Zhang looked at Zhang Zhentian impatiently.

”Dad, Xia Jing really hasn’t killed anyone. You know she’s a mercenary, and mercenaries have their principles. The money she used to save the company wasn’t entirely from years of savings, but most of it was earned by her. The rest came from her selling everything of value she owned and scraping together funds from her subordinates. To be honest, Xia Jing warned me before about the unusual relationship between Shen Yang and Deng Chao with Li Haixiao. She even said as long as you didn’t cross Li Haixiao’s bottom line, he wouldn’t have Shen Yang and Deng Chao withdraw their investments, and the company would stay stable. But what surprised me most was that, instead, you went so far as to exploit his most beloved daughter and even entertained the ridiculous idea of marrying his cherished jewel to me! Dad, be honest—aside from the Nanxi project partnership, was part of your intention in doing that to separate me and Xia Jing?” Zhang Zhentian looked at Old Master Zhang and asked. He hoped his father would deny it because he couldn’t believe his father would cruelly dismantle his son’s happiness for selfish gains. But his father admitted it. It turned out Xia Jing had gathered the money that saved Zhang Corporation at great personal cost.

”Fine, I admit I had those thoughts before. But now I don’t think that way anymore...” Old Master Zhang attempted to explain, but Zhang Zhentian interrupted him directly: ”Dad, can you honestly say you’ve changed your mind, and it’s not because Xia Jing saved the company with her money, but because you truly see her goodness?” Zhang Zhentian angrily shouted at his father.

”No, it’s not that. I genuinely started to accept Xia Jing as a daughter-in-law. It’s nothing else—just that she could set aside how I treated her before and even step in to help the company when I opposed your marriage. That kind of magnanimity commands my respect. I’ve decided to observe her for a while. If her behavior continues to meet my expectations, I’ll approve of your relationship. Of course, this depends on her not knowing I’m observing her. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

”I understand. I won’t tell Xia Jing. I’m confident you’ll be satisfied with her. I trust in the woman I’ve chosen!” Zhang Zhentian said, then prepared to leave. But Old Master Zhang suddenly stopped him.

”By the way, let me tell you something—I’ve arranged to meet with Xia Jing. You don’t need to come.”

”Dad, you’ve arranged to meet Xia Jing? Why didn’t you tell me or at least discuss it with me beforehand?”

”Tell you in advance? So you can go warn Xia Jing I’m meeting her and coach her on how to behave? Do you really think I don’t know what you’re up to?” His father finished speaking and walked away.

Old Master Zhang, after hearing Xia Jing’s words, was deep in thought. Could it be that I was really wrong all along? Was Xia Jing truly with Zhang Zhentian because she loves him and not because of my wealth? But she’s a mercenary. The Zhang Family has upheld a spotless reputation for generations—how could I let someone associated with mercenaries marry into the family? Yet, she didn’t hold a grudge and poured all her savings into saving my company. Should I continue to doubt her like before? Old Master Zhang began to question his previous actions. After much deliberation, he finally decided to observe Xia Jing for a while, to see if she truly wanted to help save the company or if she had ulterior motives.