Chapter 37: Difficult Choices
Ji Qian’s eyes instantly lit up. Was this what it felt like when someone believes you? Was this what it felt like to have someone standing firmly by your side when the whole world did not believe you? This feeling was damn wonderful!
Ji Qian could not help but turn her head to look at Shen Hanxing’s beautiful and confident face. At this moment, Shen Hanxing seemed imposing, like a sharp spear that could cut through all the darkness in the world.
"Little girl, this matter is not up to you."
Old Master Zhuang snorted coldly. "But, I like your personality. How about this, I’ll let the Ji family off the hook for destroying my orchids as long as you throw Fourth Young Missus out. If you do that, the Zhuang family and the Ji family will still be on friendly terms. How about it?"
He already took a step back. If Shen Hanxing was not stupid, she would know how to answer.
Using Ji Qian to exchange a friendly relationship between the Ji family and the Zhuang family, this deal was worth it no matter what.
The smile in Ji Qian’s eyes froze. She did not expect Old Master Zhuang to say this. She bit her lip. This time, she did not dare to think that Shen Hanxing would choose her. Sacrifice her in exchange for peace between the Zhuang family and Ji family was an easy decision to make.
She was prepared to give up. She was the one who caused this disaster, so she should be responsible for it. At the thought of this, she took a step forward and wanted to agree to Old Master Zhuang’s demands, but Shen Hanxing raised her hand and stopped her.
Shen Hanxing’s expression did not change much. She smiled and shook her head. "Old Master Zhuang, you’re forcing me to make a difficult decision. Even though I just married into the Ji family, I still know that families are supposed to stick together. Ji Qian is a member of the Ji family and my younger sister. My younger sister was insensible and caused trouble. As her senior, I naturally have to take responsibility. How can I let my juniors take the hit for me?"
What? Was Shen Hanxing Crazy? She did not go with Old Master Zhuang’s suggestion?
Everyone present, including Ji Qian, couldn’t believe what they just heard. Was it wise to offend the Zhuang family for an insignificant Ji Qian?