When Chitiip heard that, she nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. Her tone contained indistinct feelings of having gone through a lot. "Yes, there is such a thing. Actually, today I've especially come over today to tell you that it was your father's wishes."
As Chitiip spoke, she suddenly gazed quietly at Jennie, her gaze holding depth.
"Just to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, I know that you hired someone to investigate the Kim family and the incident five years ago."
"Mother, I..."
Jennie's suddenly felt like something gripped her chest, and she felt upset for no reason. Quietly, she looked at Chitiip.
Chitiip just sighed, and said calmly, "Don't worry. I'm not here to reprimand you. I understand very well how Lisa is like. He probably didn't want to mention this past to you. Besides, those are wounds that I hope you won't open up. He barely made it to today, and I feel he's much better now."
"I'm sorry, Mother... I admit that I did get someone to investigate, but I wouldn't hurt him. I just saw that he was suffering quite badly, so I wanted to share his load, yet I didn't know where to begin. At the same time, I wanted to see if the Kim family was up to anything, so..."
"Mmm, I know what you were thinking. If I were you, I'd probably do the same. That's why I planned to tell you something. Five years ago, the Manoban family and the Cho family from City B were pretty good family friends. Elder Cho, Cho Kang, is the current CEO of the Hui Cho Corporation. He is also Cho Qihao's grandfather who was friends with your grandfather. Despite their difference in age, they were close buddies. By the time it was your grandfather's generation, your grandfather and the Cho family's late Elder were considered good buddies too. The Mus and the Gus have always been on excellent terms. In business, we also complement each other. The two families wanting to be connected by marriage wasn't a matter decided in a day or two."
As Jennie listened, she bent over to pour Chitiip a glass of water. Chitiip took a sip and then continued, "After that, on a certain day when your grandfather and the Cho family's elder were drunk, he told him that if the Cho family had a little girl, they would just make her Lisa's fianceè. At that time, Lisa was only a few years old, so he didn't know anything yet. After all, they were just drunk words. Unexpectedly, the Cho family remembered the vow. Since they were young, they were insistent that Miyeon was Lisa's fianceè. I was strongly against it back then and even made things sour between your grandfather and I. Nevertheless, for Lisa, even if things go bad, I would have to accept it. I can't let my son go into such an arranged marriage. He should have the right to choose the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with."
She had always known that Chitiip was an extremely firm person. Now, by the looks of it, actually as a mother, she was really democratic and very wise. Her tone contained her protectiveness for Lisa.
"Mother, thank you." When she heard this, Jennie suddenly felt rather lucky.
"Initially, Miyeon wasn't too bad. She's quite an outstanding girl, but..." Chitiip paused and held the glass in her hand tightly before sighing, "Even though I was objecting to it all, at least, I knew how Miyeon was since she was young. I also admit that she's actually a pretty sweet girl. If it were not for what happened after... I think, if Lisa liked her, I would've found a way to accept her.
"However, Lisa only found out about this engagement after that. By then, Miyeon and Sehun were already a couple. Lisa did propose to retract the engagement since he was willing to let Miyeon and Sehun be together, but the Cho family didn't answer. Anyone could see how simple the reason for this was. Kim Group might not go to Sehun since he was just an illegitimate son, while Lisa was born to take on Glory World. Actually, after Cho Qihao passed away, the Manoban family and the Cho family's relationship rapidly faded. Between the two families, we rarely spoke about friendship anymore. We only spoke about benefits. Your grandfather knows this, so he gradually distanced himself from the Cho family, and tried hard not to touch on anything about benefits."
When she said this, combined with the things Lisa told her, Jennie could now finally start to piece the whole thing together. She fell silent for a while, then said softly, "Don't worry, Mother. I understand. I'll always be by his side."
Chitiip then sighed a breath of relief and nodded happily. Her expression still had a mix of emotions. "That's good then. I'm not implying anything else by telling you this. I'm just hoping that there won't be any thorns between the two of you. You must both work as one and not easily believe what others say. Understand?"
Even though she felt that the way Chitiip had spoken to her today was a little odd, Jennie sincerely responded, "Mmm, I got it, Mother."
After that, the mother and daughter-in-law did not speak further. Hae Sook and Sis Wang were almost done with dinner, so Chitiip got up and went over to help too.
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Meanwhile, that very evening, in a certain parking lot before the Imperial Sky Entertainment Club.
"I've just come, and you already have to go back. How's nice of you!"
Seulgi raised his brows and glared at Lisa through narrowed eyes. "Should I say that you're being typical, choosing your love over friends?"
Lisa stretched his long fingers out to hold his slightly dizzy head as he spoke, "Jennie had a little incident at the hospital. I'm worried about leaving her alone at home. Figure out what I told you to do."
Seulgi nodded. "Don't worry. Leave these things to me. Aren't you two the most assured? Just treat me to drinks next time."
"When have you ever not left the bill to me at the club?" Lisa took out a cigarette box and lighter from his pocket and tossed it over to him. Seulgi swiftly caught it. "You want to make me leave with just one box of cigarettes. I suddenly realized that I, Kang Seulgi, am quite cheap to you and Moonbyul!"
Lisa's expression was calm as he looked at Seulgi and said casually, "Are you worth a box? You're worth a stick at the most! The remaining ones are just to bribe your network."
"Lis, I suddenly realize that you can be quite mean!"
Seulgi leisurely played around with the lighter. The swaying spark appeared strange amidst the dim streetlights.
Lisa's long fingers tapped on the side of his head, then he suddenly turned and walked to his car. "I'm leaving now. Go home earlier once you're done with drinks. Don't be like the last time when the elder lectured you again."
He casually warned his friend before quickly getting into his car.
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The Most Loving Marriage In History: Master Manoban's Pampered Wife Book 3
Romans"Missus, time to fulfil your duties!" Lisa demanded as he pulled Jennie closer with his arms intimately wrapped around her waist. It was a meticulously planned feast for the powerful. Her fiancé had knelt down on one knee and proposed to her sister...
