399 A One-Year Period (1/2)

Lan Mengchen was famous for her cold demeanor, but right now she was a delicate and meek little girl who stood weeping in Chen Xiaobei's arms.

She thought that the Zhuang Family would have his head to avenge their sole heir, but was soon relieved after he told her that Zhuang Bifan's hearing and vision had been suppressed.

”Tell me. What's happening?” He asked softly as he patted her head.

Knowing that it was pointless to hide anything from him now, she decided to tell Chen Xiaobei about her family's biggest problem.

”Seven years ago, a Tao master who was performing divination for the Zhuang family told Bifan that his future wife was in Green Vine City. He also gave a very precise reading which included the eight characters of the time of birth. It goes without saying that those eight characters of birth belonged to me...”

”I was studying in high school when the Zhuang Family approached my father to talk about matrimony. Initially my father rejected them, but they used their influence to force my father to agree!”

”It was just so bad – the Lan Organization's shares in the stock market dropped like crazy and we almost went broke! The damage was not limited to our core organization – any company affiliated to us were affected too. Thousands of employees would lose their jobs… The pressure was so great, my father couldn't do anything other than yield to their demands!”

”Initially our marriage was supposed to be next year, but the First Love Peach incident made them brought the wedding forward. Reputable families like them hated gossip the most…”

Lan Mengchen's pretty face reflected sadness and helplessness. She firmly believed that Chen Xiaobei could handle Zhuang Bifan once or twice, but there was no way he could turn the tide.

”Selfish! Despicable! All they care about are themselves. Mengchen, don't worry. I will definitely help you escape from this hell hole in a year. I will make sure that they won't trouble your family ever again!” Chen Xiaobei declared, his gaze reflecting icy fury.

”Could – could you even do that?” Lan Mengchen was surprised by his conviction, and she quickly shook her head. ”The Zhuang Family has their hands in everything; their influence reaches into military, politics, and business. They are one of the four most powerful families in our country – no one could stand against them!”

”We shall see!” Chen Xiaobei said determinedly, unmoved by his enemy's immense power.

”Well, it's not necessary… All will be well if I just marry into the Zhuang Family…” She replied in melancholy.

There was no way she would be so bold as to put her own family at risk, or even ask him to risk his life for her. Ultimately it was as Zhuang Bifan said himself; Chen Xiaobei was as weak as an ant against a titan like the Zhuang Family.

”No way! I would never let you do that!” Chen Xiaobei shouted to make himself crystal clear. ”Don't worry, I'll work in the shadows. I won't drag the Lan Family down even if I fail to rescue you from this hell hole! That's why you're not allowed to give up until the very last second!”

”Xiaobei…” Lan Mengchen was thoroughly moved by his pledge. She intended to simply give up and give in, but he had just given her a reason to stay strong until he became powerful enough to rescue her!

”Xiaobei… I shall give you my virginity! That way, I won't have any regrets even if it turns out bad!” Lan Mengchen said as she chewed on her own lip gingerly.

She never expected herself to say something like that out loud.

Chen Xiaobei was shocked as if struck by thunder. There was no man in the world who would push away a masterpiece of creation like Lan Mengchen.