nucmednet Chapter 318 Parents Force Marriage
Chapter 318 Parents Force Marriage
Chapter 318 Parents Force Marriage
Choi Ji-ho stared in the direction she had left, unable to come to his senses for a long time.
After Shi Wanxia had been gone for a long time, he blushed, flustered, and muttered to himself, "Miss Shi said she liked him. Just now, Miss Shi... she... she likes him too, right?"
The more Choi Ji-ho thought about it, the redder his face became. Even with the cool night breeze blowing, his face was as red as a ripe apple.
When Cui Jiu came looking for him, he found his master standing in the pavilion in a daze. Upon closer inspection, he saw that his master's face was completely red.
"Master, have you caught a cold?"
Cui Jiu raised his hand to touch his master's forehead, but realizing it was inappropriate, he quickly knelt down.
Choi Jihoo snapped out of his reverie and cleared his throat: "I'm fine, what brings you here!"
Cui Zhihao was somewhat displeased. Why did Cui Jiu suddenly appear? Where was Miss Shi? She was just here a moment ago.
Cui Zhihao hurriedly looked around, but couldn't find Shi's figure. Could it be that what he just saw was a hallucination?
Cui Jiu quickly figured out his master's strange behavior and realized that his master must have been with Miss Shi just now.
It must have been something the young lady said to her master that caused him to lose his composure.
"Master, are you looking for Miss Shi? I didn't find her when I came down!"
"Master's current state must be related to Miss Shi! Could it be that Master has expressed his feelings for Miss Shi?"
Cui Zhihao glared at him; he'd gone too far with his words. "Cui Jiu, don't talk nonsense, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Cui Jiu's expression as he secretly suppressed a laugh and immediately realized that he was making things worse by trying to explain.
"You...you're overthinking it."
Just as Cui Zhihao was about to explain, he realized that Cui Jiu was bluffing him.
She quickly pretended to be angry and looked at him with displeasure: "Why are you so late?"
Cui Jiu knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Master, your master and mistress will arrive in the capital tomorrow. I have come to ask whether we should bring them here, or..."
Only after being reminded by him did Choi Ji-ho suddenly remember that his father and mother would arrive tomorrow.
He frowned slightly, and the image of Miss Shi instantly flashed into his mind.
Since they are staying at Miss Shi's place, her parents certainly won't stay there temporarily.
He bought a new house a few days ago so his parents can live there.
"Go and thoroughly clean and decorate the new house. Tomorrow morning, take some men to the city gate to welcome the master and madam, and escort them directly to the new house," Cui Zhihao instructed methodically.
Cui Jiu accepted the order and left, but Cui Zhihao fell into deep thought.
Since arriving in the capital, he has always managed to escape danger thanks to Miss Shi, and he always felt that his parents' sudden arrival in the capital was not so simple.
However, his parents' arrival made him feel uneasy.
The next morning, as the streets of the capital were just beginning to awaken, Choi Ji-ho got up and headed to his new home.
The new residence is located in a quiet corner of Beijing. Although it cannot compare to the luxury of those mansions of the wealthy, it is still exquisite and elegant, with a tranquil environment.
He paced around the house, inspecting every detail, trying to please his parents.
Meanwhile, at the city gate, Cui Jiu and his group of servants had been waiting for a long time.
As the sound of carriages and horses drew closer, a horse-drawn carriage slowly approached.
After the carriage came to a stop, a middle-aged man got off first. He was tall and had a resolute face. He was Cui Yi, Cui Zhihao's father.
Then, a gentle and dignified woman stepped down from the carriage. She was Cui Zhihao's mother, from the Wang family of Taiyuan.
"Master and Madam, the young master instructed me to wait here for a long time. Please come with me to the mansion," Cui Jiu said respectfully.
Cui Yi nodded slightly and helped Wang Shi into another carriage that had been prepared in advance.
Along the way, as Wang looked at the bustling streets of the capital, she couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder how Hao'er is doing in this capital."
"Since he can establish himself in the capital, he must have his own abilities, so don't worry about him."
Although Cui Yi's tone was calm, his eyes revealed his concern for his son.
Before long, the carriage arrived at the new house.
Choi Ji-ho was already waiting at the door. When he saw his parents get out of the car, he hurriedly went up to them and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your son greets Father and Mother."
With tears in her eyes, Madam Wang quickly stepped forward and took Cui Zhihao's hand: "Hao'er, I've missed you so much."
Cui Zhihao felt a warmth in his heart and comforted his mother, "Mother, I am fine. I'm sorry to have worried you and Father."
The family entered the new house. Cui Yi looked around and nodded slightly: "This house is nice. You've put a lot of thought into it."
Choi Ji-ho accompanied his parents on a tour of the house, explaining the layout of each room.
After his parents had rested, he returned to his room, thinking about how to tell them about Miss Shi.
At night, the new house was brightly lit.
As Cui Zhihao sat in the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, lost in thought, his father, Cui Yi, came over and sat down beside him.
"Hao'er, what are your plans in the capital?" Cui Yi asked bluntly.
Knowing that his father was asking about his future, Choi Ji-ho told him about his career plans in the capital and his thoughts on the future.
After listening, Cui Yi pondered for a moment: "Your idea is good, but the capital is a complicated place, so you must be careful in your actions. Also, you should consider your marriage."
Cui Zhihao's heart tightened. After hesitating for a moment, he mustered his courage and said, "Father, I met a young lady in the capital, she..."
Before he could finish speaking, Cui Yi interrupted him: "Marriage is a serious matter, not something to be taken lightly."
"During my trip to the capital, I have also found a few suitable girls for you. I will arrange for you to meet them in a few days."
Cui Zhihao felt a pang of disappointment. But now, his parents were arranging a marriage for him with another girl. The arranged marriage felt like a heavy shackle, making it hard for him to breathe.
His heart was small; it could only hold Shi-nv. He couldn't accept other women, nor did he want to ruin their lives because of his own helpless acceptance.
Choi Ji-ho took a deep breath, lifted his robe, and resolutely knelt before his parents, his attitude upright and earnest.
Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows that fell upon his resolute face.
"Father, Mother, I already have someone I love, and it's hard for me to like anyone else. Please grant me your blessing!"
His voice was firm and echoed in the courtyard.
After saying this, he kowtowed heavily, the dull thud of his forehead hitting the ground seeming like a declaration of his determination.
Startled by this sudden scene, Madam Wang turned pale and quickly got up to help her son up, saying with heartache, "Hao'er, what are you doing! Get up!"
Cui Yi, however, had a cold expression. He reached out and grabbed his wife's wrist, his eyes sharp as he looked at Cui Zhihao. He questioned him with displeasure, "Hao'er, don't forget that since ancient times, marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers."
His voice was deep and carried an undeniable authority, "If your mother and I don't acknowledge it, what, do you want that girl to have an affair with you without a matchmaker?"
Choi Ji-ho slowly raised his head, looked directly into his father's eyes, his eyes full of sincerity: "Father, my love for her is mutual, and our relationship is not a clandestine affair."
"Once I have won her consent, I will marry her in a grand and glorious ceremony."
Cui Yi snorted coldly: "You make it sound so easy! Do you even know what kind of family that girl comes from? Are they a good match? Marriage isn't just about mutual affection!"
Cui Zhihao frowned slightly and said urgently, "Father, although she is not from a wealthy family, she is exceptionally talented and of pure character."
“In a child’s heart, these things are far more important than social status.”
Seeing the tense atmosphere between the father and son, and with her eyes reddening, Wang advised, "Hao'er, your father is only doing this for your own good. In this world, there's always some truth to the idea of marrying someone of equal social standing."
Cui Zhihao felt a pang of sadness and looked at his mother: "Mother, didn't you and Father also overcome obstacles to be together back then? Why can't you understand your child?"
Upon hearing this, Cui Yi paused for a moment, recalling his love with Wang Shi when he was young, and a ripple of emotion stirred in his heart.