In This Life, I Will Extremely Pamper My Short-Lived Husband

"Despite knowing each other for so many years and having collaborated a few times, did you really have to hurt us like this?"

Xie Suian, knowing he was at fault, said, "Sorry, this issue is on the Xie Family. I..."

"Enough!" Xu Zhen burst out angrily. "Don't bring up the marriage alliance again, and let's not collaborate on this project either. Your Xie Family is so incredible, just do it on your own!"

What worried him most in his entire life was the thought of his daughter being mistreated after he was gone, which is why he had always nurtured Jinzhi to be independent, allowing her to stand on her own two feet.

Even if he were no longer around, no one in this world would be able to bully her!

But now, while he was still alive, the Xie Family wanted to bully his daughter!

Xu Zhen stood up and pulled Xu Jinzhi, preparing to leave, but quickly realized something and glared at Xie Suian, "This is the Xu Group! If anyone should leave, it's you!"

"Mr. Xu, this really is a misunderstanding," Xie Suian tried to explain.

But Xu Zhen didn't want to listen and opened his mouth to mock Xie Suian. However, before he could, Xu Jinzhi tugged at his arm, "Dad."

Xu Zhen was angry, but it all directed towards Xie Suian. Looking at his only beloved daughter, he couldn't bring himself to be harsh with her, only feeling a profound sense of heartache.

The Xu Family didn't have any brothers to protect her, so he had raised his daughter to be strong—these years had been tough on her.

"Don't rush," Xu Jinzhi said calmly.

Xu Zhen had to control his anger as Xu Jinzhi smiled at him, then turned her gaze back to Xie Suian.

Xie Suian was apologetic, "Jinzhi, this issue is the Xie Family's responsibility, we almost dragged you into it without handling it well."

"That's not important," Xu Jinzhi said.

Xie Suian was stunned, then heard Xu Jinzhi say seriously, "I still stick to my statement, the alliance can happen, but I choose Xie Yanchuan."

After staring at Xu Jinzhi for several seconds, Xie Suian, convinced that Xu Jinzhi was serious, spoke earnestly, "Jinzhi, the Xie Family is supposed to be handed over to Lin Chuan in the future."

"Yanchuan can only take his fixed dividend each year and live a stable life as a teacher at the school."

"It's not that Yanchuan isn't good, but you should understand what I mean."

Supposedly, matches should be of equal social standing, especially in a business marriage—it wouldn't make sense for the future heiress of the Xu Family to marry someone with no status in the Xie Family company.

"I understand your point, but I choose Xie Yanchuan," Xu Jinzhi said firmly.

Xie Suian didn't respond, merely turning his head to look at Xu Zhen, whose anger had earlier peaked, but now he too had a solemn expression.

After a moment of silence, Xie Suian smiled, "This isn't a matter to be settled in a few words. Our families have a long future ahead."

Clearly, Xie Suian was not against Xu Jinzhi's condition to marry Xie Yanchuan.

After all, for the Xie Family, having Xu Jinzhi choose Xie Yanchuan was advantageous for them.

Xie Suian and Assistant Chang left, and as they watched them walk away, Xu Zhen quickly pulled Xu Jinzhi back to the office.

At that moment, Xu Jinzhi was still contemplating how to explain, but before she could speak, Xu Zhen had already lowered his voice, "Jinzhi, you aren't thinking of letting Xie Yanchuan join our family, are you?"

"Even though their family already has an heir, they definitely won't agree to let Xie Yanchuan join!"

Xu Zhen couldn't understand why his daughter was fond of Xie Yanchuan, and after racking his brain, he could only think of this possibility.

Xu Jinzhi was somewhat speechless and after a moment of silence, she explained, "I have no such intentions."

"Why did you choose Xie Yanchuan?" Xu Zhen asked, puzzled.

Xu Jinzhi replied seriously, "I guess it's because I think Xie Yanchuan is easier to control."

It wasn't a lie; Xu Jinzhi's mind flickered through some images; Xie Yanchuan indeed was easy to control.

Xu Zhen stared at Xu Jinzhi for a while, then considered this statement seriously, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense, "That's true, if you two were together, you would definitely be the one calling the shots."

"But what if Xie Yanchuan is not what he seems?" Xu Zhen suddenly asked again.

Xu Jinzhi paused, "We are not getting married right away, we can investigate him first."

"Exactly!" Xu Zhen nodded repeatedly and then headed outside, "Well then, I'm going to get busy."

As his words ended, Xu Zhen quickened his pace and swiftly disappeared from the office. Xu Jinzhi watched her father's retreating back and couldn't help but smile.

Busy with what?

Of course, busy investigating Xie Yanchuan.

But as she smiled, the smile on Xu Jinzhi's face faded, she turned sluggishly and sat down at her desk, her mind beginning to recall everything from the past.

Everyone thought Xu Jinzhi was busy working, but in fact, she just sat there, staring blankly at a corner.

Until she confirmed her situation, then accepted her situation, and finally let out a long sigh.

*

University A.

Xie Yanchuan had just left the laboratory; he was rather tired from working continuously for a long period.

After speaking briefly with a few colleagues, Xie Yanchuan left before them, twisting his neck as he walked to his office, casually taking his mobile phone out of his lab coat pocket, and noticed two missed calls at that moment.

Seeing the caller ID, Xie Yanchuan was momentarily stunned, puzzled about why his father had called him.

Xie Yanchuan couldn't guess, so he simply dialed the number back.

Xie Suian quickly answered the phone, Xie Yanchuan apologized, "Dad, sorry, I was in the lab and didn't notice your call. Is there something you need?"

"Hehe, not really," Xie Suian responded with an obvious lack of confidence, quickly adding, "But if you are available, come back home."

Xie Yanchuan could tell what his father implied by his words, he responded gravely, "Okay."

After hanging up, Xie Yanchuan put his phone back into his pocket, continuing his walk at the same steady pace.

He encountered a few of his students on the way, who respectfully called out, "Professor Xie."

Xie Yanchuan merely nodded and said nothing, after a brief tidy in his office, he left again.

When he returned to the Xie Family home, it was just mealtime, and only Xie Suian and his wife He Shuying were there; Xie Linchuan and Xie Xingchuan were not at home.

It was clear they had specifically asked him to come back, Xie Yanchuan was even more puzzled, unsure about the reason.

But Xie Yanchuan remained expressionless, not letting anyone see his emotions.

During the meal, Xie Suian first asked about Xie Yanchuan's recent work and life.

Xie Yanchuan answered truthfully, his life was essentially a back and forth between the school and his apartment, always simple and dull.