Aunt Mei sneered, "Promise? Don't call eating soft rice so noble!"
Zhao Dong forced himself to explain, "Auntie, you misunderstood."
Aunt Mei cast a cold look and said, "Misunderstanding? Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. Why am I clinging to Xiaofei shamelessly? Why? Isn't it because of the Su family's industry?"
Zhao Dong knew that Aunt Mei was so prejudiced against him, no matter how hard she tried to explain, it would be useless.
He simply asked: "Aunt Mei, what should I do to make you recognize me?"
Aunt Mei smiled at Zhao Dong for the first time, "You want me to recognize you? Okay, easy."
As she said that, she took out her mobile phone and said, "I like to open the skylight and speak frankly. Did you see that a 30 million loan from the bank is due next month? If you can pay back the loan, I will allow it."
You are dating Xiaofei!"
Zhao Dong smiled bitterly and said, "I have no money."
Aunt Mei was even more contemptuous, "You have no money? Then what kind of promise are you talking to me about, and you still want me to recognize you? I won't accept what Xiaofei wants you to do!"
Zhao Dong lowered his head and said nothing. He felt like a huge mountain was pressing on his body, so heavy that he could hardly breathe.
Shu Qing's mother was like this last time, using a series of terms to force him to leave Shu Qing.
Aunt Mei said the same thing today. It boils down to one word, money!
No money?
Sorry, please leave Sophie.
The only difference is that Shu Qing chose to compromise under her mother's coercion.
Sophie, on the other hand, never gave Aunt Mei any good looks from beginning to end.
Zhao Dong rubbed his sore temples and slowly raised his head.
Sophie opened her mouth. She wanted to help share the burden, but he stopped her.
Zhao Dong took a deep breath and said, "Aunt Mei, in your eyes, only money can solve all problems?"
Aunt Mei asked, "You want to mock me? Or do you want to make some big truth?"
Zhao Dong shook his head, "That's not what I meant."
He just felt a little tired. Since returning to Tianzhou, everyone has been measuring a person's ability by how much money he has.
Are you destined to be looked down upon if you don’t have money?
Aunt Mei was not angry, "Yes, money can't solve all problems, but the key is, how can you help Xiaofei?"
She looked at the dining table, and the look of disdain on her face became even stronger, "Three meals a day, one full meal? This is a problem that can be solved by takeout or a nanny. What do I want from you?"
Sophie couldn't bear it anymore, "That's enough, I'll move out within three days!"
Aunt Mei straightened her collar and continued to stare at Zhao Dong, "For you, let her break with the family. Is this what you want to see?"
Of course Zhao Dong doesn't want this.
Sophie argued, "This has nothing to do with him. Even if it didn't happen, I wouldn't compromise with you!"
Aunt Mei took a breath and changed her attitude: "Okay, Xiaofei, then I'll give in. I won't interfere with your marriage anymore. Stop making trouble and come home with me, okay?"
Sophie was stunned on the spot, go home?
She didn't know how to answer the call, and the reason why she didn't go home wasn't entirely because of Aunt Mei.
What disgusted her even more was her father's relatives, who pretended to be in love with each other on the surface, but secretly added insult to injury and ignored any family affection.
And her father himself also made her respect and hate him.
Ever since she was little, she has always allowed Aunt Mei to dictate her life and plan her future.
Apart from business and making money, has he ever seen a daughter like himself?
Sophie even felt that since her mother passed away, her father had looked at her with a bit of disgust and coldness.
So much so that she has not dared to resist at all since she was a child, and has always followed Aunt Mei's wishes.
The first resistance in life also failed because of Xu Huayang's refusal.
If Zhao Dong hadn't suddenly appeared, she would have almost bowed to fate.
Now, Aunt Mei has compromised? Is it so simple?
Aunt Mei saw Sophie's hesitation, "I know what you are worried about. As long as you go home, I am willing to transfer all the shares in my name to you. Then no one will dare to bully you anymore!"
Sophie reminded with a sneer, "Those are my mother's!"
"Yes, as long as you promise to go home, I will give it back to you!"
"Is it that simple?"
"Of course, I have a condition."
Zhao Dong vaguely felt that this condition probably had something to do with him.
Sophie didn't like haggling, so she asked directly: "You tell me!"
Aunt Mei pointed at Zhao Dong, "Choose a new marriage. It can be anyone you like, but it can't be him!"
Zhao Dong's chest felt as if someone had punched him hard. He still didn't know why Aunt Mei was so disgusted with him.
He tried to change and work hard, but he was beaten to pieces every time in front of Aunt Mei.
This time, she used shares as a threat, completely condemning herself to death.
Zhao Dong didn't know what choice Sophie would make, but he felt calmer than ever before. What should come will come sooner or later, and there is no way to avoid it.
Sophie's expression changed, "Why?"
Aunt Mei sighed, "Your father asked me to take good care of you. If you bring such a man home, how will I face him in the future?"
Sophie smiled coldly, "Do you know what I hate most about you?"
Aunt Mei didn't answer. She had a hunch that the situation was gradually getting out of control.
In fact, it wasn't just this time. Ever since she regretted her marriage to Wei Dongming, she found that Sophie's character had become particularly tough.
This is another reason why Aunt Mei hates Zhao Dong. She doesn't believe that there is no instigation and fueling by Zhao Dong behind this.
Otherwise, if the well-behaved eldest daughter of the Su family was left alone, why would she suddenly rebel?
The more Aunt Mei thought about it, the angrier she became, and her eyes when she looked at Zhao Dong became darker.
Sophie stopped her gaze, "What I hate most is that you pretend to be a good person in front of my father in the name of caring about me! Let me tell you, no matter what you do, you can never replace my mother!"
Aunt Mei took a deep breath, "I do it for your own good. Whether you understand it or not, I still say the same thing, I don't allow you to be with him!"
Sophie sarcastically said: "Then I still have to thank you?"
"You may hate me now, but you will be grateful to me one day!"
Aunt Mei didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, "In three days, someone will come to collect the house. If you regret it, call me at any time and I will ask someone to take you home!"
"Thank you, no need. I will still live a good life without you!"
Aunt Mei was furious. She knew Sophie's current financial situation and she also had a general idea of Zhao Dong's family situation.
Sophie has been living well since she was a child, and has never experienced any hardship. After losing her favorable living environment, how can she and Zhao Dong maintain their previous relationship?
As for Sophie's salary, it is too tight to save money, so there is no extra money to improve her life.
With his small salary, what else will Zhao Dong use to support his family once he pays the high rent?