Chapter 23: All Men Are Pigs
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Over the last four years, Ji Group had developed in prosperity and earned a.s.sets worth over billions, becoming the third strongest enterprise in River Town.
And with that fortune, the Ji family moved their house to a manor in the city’s most luxurious district.
The engagement ceremony would be held in the manor’s courtyard.
Luxurious cars were pouring in the widely opened European-styled main gates, and when Ji Weixi alighted, every emotion gushed through her heart as she gazed upon the unfamiliar home.
When she was chased out of the Ji family four years ago, she had read news about them when she fled overseas.
She even cursed Ji Group to go bankrupt.
It was often said that the G.o.ds are always watching, but where were they now?
Where was the karma?
Were the villains not living the good life and getting what they want?
As Ji Weixi entered while lifting her gown, she was stopped by a steward.
“Your invitation please, madam.”
Invitation? She dumped it into the trash can yesterday.
“I don’t have it.”
“Then apologies,” the steward replied, “I can’t allow you to enter.”
“Alright.”
She could not be blamed for being prohibited from entry. However, as she planned to seize the chance to flee home and care for her son, an old, arresting but surprised voice called out behind her. “Weixi?”
Ji Weixi’s spine froze. She slowly turned, and her eyes met Ji Xiangdong’s.
The man had aged considerably in the last four years. Even so, his wrinkled face matched his tailored suit, and he exuded the air of a successful middle-aged entrepreneur.
Ji Weixi said nothing, and merely stared as he approached her.
“It’s really you!” There was both delight and regret in Ji Xiangdong’s eyes. “Where have you been all these years?”
Then, he started to panic as she kept her silence and agitatedly held her shoulders. “Don’t you know that Daddy’s been looking for you for so long!”
Ji Weixi’s lips curled to a cynical sneer. “Apologies, but he’s dead to me.”
Ji Xiangdong was left staggered. “Why would you say that, child! Even if I did make many mistakes back then…”
“Save your explanations.” Ji Weixi coldly cut him short, unwilling to listen to him. “I’m no longer a member of the Ji family, and did you think I’ve would gladly come today if I wasn’t invited?”
Even so, Ji Xiangdong held her hand emotionally. “Weixi, just tell me where’ve you been all these years! Why did you disappear without a trace?”
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Over the last four years, he had regrets even when he slept.
Ji Group had certainly developed rapidly, but Zhou Huijie and Ji Jianing’s wild ambitions were also slowly revealed.
Ji Xiangdong realized then that aside from that mother and daughter’s coveting of the company, they had no respect at all for him, the head of the Ji Family.
How could they be so conceited?
Thanks to all his pillow talk with Zhou Huijie, Ji Xiangdong was influenced to give up his shares to her and Ji Jianing.
Even if he was still chairman of his company, he was no more than a figurehead, not to mention that the portion of shares he now held was actually less than mother and daughter’s.
The reason Zhou Huijie did not kick him out to the streets was because she still needed him to run the company.
Since then, he finally realized that Ji Weixi was right.
That was why he went on a wild search, but she was simply nowhere to be found, and four years pa.s.sed in no time at all.
Ji Weixi certainly found it funny.
“What does that have to do with me?”
All men are pigs—only ever cheris.h.i.+ng things after they were lost.
Ji Xiangdong felt wounded then. “Weixi, I know you blame me for what happened back then, I really regret now. I would repay you with whatever you want, alright?”
“Is that so?” Ji Weixi laughed coldly. “Would you give me your entire company if I ask?”
Ji Xiangdong was stunned. He did not expect such ambition from her.
“Dear husband, what are you doing? The guests are all waiting for you!”
A sharp woman’s voice reached them.
It was Zhou Huijie.