dognovel Chapter 587 Luo Zifeng's Selfish Motives
Chapter 587 Luo Zifeng's Selfish Motives
“Dad, Felin and I are planning to hold a simple engagement ceremony at Leica International in S City this weekend.”
Halfway through the meal, Luo Zifeng suddenly announced that he was getting engaged this weekend, which greatly displeased Luo Shengtian.
Although Luo Zifeng was not his biological son, he cared for Luo Zifeng even more than he cared for Luo Kai from childhood to adulthood.
Now that he's getting engaged, such a big deal, Luo Zifeng didn't even consult him. Does he still consider him his father?
Furthermore, Luo Zifeng and Qin Feilin's choice of engagement date was quite deliberate, as next Monday is their Luo Group's board meeting.
"Engaged? Are you discussing this with me or just informing me directly? How come I knew nothing about something this big?"
Luo Shengtian put down his chopsticks and showed his displeasure on his face.
"Dad, I... I definitely wanted to discuss this with you. I didn't want to rush things, but Feilin is pregnant! I wanted to get engaged before the end of the year."
“Sheng Tian, this isn’t Zi Feng’s fault. I told them that since she’s pregnant, they should get engaged as soon as possible. We and the Qin family are both prominent families in J City, and we can’t let people gossip about our children’s marriage, can we?”
Ye Qingqing, relying on Luo Shengtian's usual kindness to her, took the blame for this matter herself.
In fact, everyone present, except Jiang Duoduo, understood why Luo Zifeng and Qin Feilin were in such a hurry to get engaged.
Unlike Qin Feilin, Jiang Duoduo never inquired about matters within Luo Kai Company, so she was unaware that Luo's Group was holding a board meeting next Monday.
Luo Kai naturally understood that Luo Zifeng was eager to form a marriage alliance with the Qin family in order to get those minority shareholders to vote for him at the board meeting.
Luo Kai has always been confident in his strength. He thinks that even if there is another Qin family behind Luo Zifeng, so what?
In terms of their achievements in establishing the Kyoto club, I am far superior!
In terms of the family power behind the two, even if Luo Zifeng were to put himself on the line for a marriage alliance, he would only have the Qin family, which was on the decline, behind him.
Behind him, besides the company he founded, is his maternal grandfather's powerful Wens Group.
What could Luo Zifeng possibly have to compare with him, unless his own father, who always sided with outsiders, voted for Luo Zifeng at a crucial moment?
If things really develop that way, Luo Kai feels he doesn't need to be a father anymore!
Just like Jiang Duoduo joked, "This dad is such a scumbag, why would he stay and celebrate the New Year with us if he didn't leave?"
"Uncle Luo, my dad also wants us to get engaged as soon as possible, and we can talk about the wedding next year. Uncle Luo, what do you think..."
Seeing that Luo Shengtian remained silent, Qin Feilin brought up her father, Qin Limin.
"Alright! Since you've already made your decision, why bother asking me? Just send me an invitation and I'll be there."
Luo Shengtian said somewhat impatiently.
Sometimes, it only takes one thing to make someone feel heartbroken.
Luo Shengtian believed he had been good enough to Luo Zifeng. He had everything Luo Kai had, and even companionship, which Luo Kai lacked.
I never expected that he didn't really consider me his father. Which son would just inform his father when he gets engaged?
"Sheng Tian, don't be angry with the kids! They didn't do it on purpose. We should be happy that Zifeng and Feilin have a baby!"
As Ye Qingqing spoke, she placed her hand on Luo Shengtian's wrist.
Her gentle, smiling words made it difficult for Luo Shengtian to keep his cold expression.
"Okay, let's eat!"
"Xiao Jiang, this fish is good, and so is that crab. You should eat more of both. If you and Luo Kai are planning to get engaged, you must tell Uncle Luo as soon as possible! Uncle Luo will find someone to choose an auspicious date for you."
Luo Shengtian gave Ye Qingqing a perfunctory reply, then turned to talk to Jiang Duoduo with a grin.
"Me and Luo Kai..."
Jiang Duoduo was about to say that she and Luo Kai weren't in a hurry, and that engagement was still a long way off!
But upon closer reflection, she realized that what Luo Shengtian had just said to her seemed to be an implied message that Luo Zifeng and Qin Feilin disrespected their elders.
So Jiang Duoduo took the opportunity to deliver the final blow.
"Uncle Luo, don't worry. You are our elder. If Luo Kai and I are planning to get engaged, we will definitely discuss it with you first. We will arrange it on whichever day you think is auspicious!"
"Good, good... Xiao Jiang is such a polite child!"
Luo Shengtian realized that Jiang Duoduo was quite clever, knowing to follow his lead and make things difficult for Luo Zifeng and Qin Feilin.
So he didn't hold back in praising Jiang Duoduo.
Luo Zifeng and Qin Feilin looked as if they had swallowed a bitter pill, feeling frustrated that they couldn't forcefully retort to Jiang Duoduo.
Luo Kai watched as Jiang Duoduo and his father meticulously engaged in veiled insults, while Ye Qingqing, her son, and Qin Feilin's faces turned somewhat green. He felt a surge of satisfaction.
Sure enough, Jiang Duoduo is a strong-willed person who will never let herself suffer, which is great!
Time flew by and it was already nine o'clock in the evening.
Jiang Duoduo's meal at the Luo family's house went relatively smoothly.
She discovered that Luo Shengtian wasn't as imposing or difficult to get along with as she had imagined.
As they were leaving, Luo Shengtian kept telling Jiang Duoduo to come and play again next time.
Jiang Duoduo politely said that she would definitely come over for a meal when she had time, and also praised Qin's sister-in-law for her good cooking skills.
Aunt Qin, who gave up her place to send Jiang Duoduo and Luo Kai off, was somewhat flattered.
Luo Kai drank three glasses of red wine with Luo Shengtian that evening, so Jiang Duoduo drove them home.
Jiang Duoduo was quite excited about driving an Aston Martin for the first time and said she wanted to take Luo Kai for a drive along the coastal road.
So after leaving Oulihua Mansion, they didn't drive directly to Jingsheng Jiayuan, but instead sped towards Binhai Road.
There is a river that runs through the city along Binhai Road. At night, neon lights flash on both sides of the road along the river. People living nearby often go to the river to enjoy the breeze and take a walk after dinner.
When Jiang Duoduo was in college, she came to the riverside with Zeng Mingming and the others to draw plaster dolls and ride bicycles together.
She remembered that the doll she drew was Crayon Shin-chan. After she finished drawing it, she took it home and turned it into a piggy bank. Later, Liu Feifei accidentally broke it in the dormitory.
The bicycles rented along the river are the kind that two or three people can pedal together.
Many couples rent bicycles that they can pedal together and slowly cycle around the river.
Jiang Duoduo and her friends would rent the bikes together as a group of three. Shi Wenyan would always try to grab the middle spot, and then she would lazily lift her feet high, making Jiang Duoduo and Zeng Mingming stomp on the bikes one after the other.
Recalling her college days, Jiang Duoduo had a faint smile on her face.
"What laughing?"
"I can't breathe," Luo Kai asked softly from the passenger seat.
"It reminds me of the times I used to ride bicycles by the river with Mingming and the others. Luo Kai, let's rent some bicycles and ride them together later!"
Jiang Duoduo spoke to Luo Kai as she turned the steering wheel.
"Okay, but do you think riding a bicycle counts as drunk driving?"
Luo Kai leaned closer to Jiang Duoduo and said with a half-smile.
"It's okay, I'll take you riding! I promise I won't lead you into a ditch!"
"I need to think about it. I'm afraid you'll take me into the river!"
"Don't worry, I'm someone who can fly a plane, so riding a bicycle is a piece of cake for me!"
"I'm worried……"