Chapter 22: The Xiao Family Meets with Disaster

  But now she feels even more guilty and uncomfortable!

  "Thank you, Qīnuò!" Yan Xiaoyu could only hold back the tears that were welling up in her eyes and force a smile as she walked to Gōng Qīnuò's side. With a guilty conscience, she hugged Gōng Qīnuò's waist and gently pressed herself against his chest. "I will definitely remember your kindness, Qīnuò. Goodbye!"

  After finishing speaking, Yan Xiaoyu let go, turned around and quickly left the villa.

  In the air, there was still a faint scent of rain on Xiao Yu's body, while Gong Qi Nuo's face no longer had any smile, sadness and grief had taken over his entire world...

  ……

  Xiao's group, Xiao Dad sat on the sofa with a worried expression, while Xiao Yao stood opposite him.

  "Dad, is there really no other way?" Just a moment ago, Xiao Ye's father told Xiao Yao a cruel message. His company had serious financial problems and might go bankrupt!

  "Xiao Yao, it's not that there are no other ways, but your father is afraid you won't agree!" Xiao's father looked at Xiao Yao with a difficult expression. He had never liked forcing his son to do anything, let alone using his son's happiness as a bargaining chip?!

  "Dad, I'll do it! As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree to it!" Xiao Yao had always been very filial. If he knew he could help his dad, he would definitely not hesitate!

  "Xiao Yao~" Xiao's dad seemed to have aged 10 years overnight, with fine wrinkles on his face and a few strands of white hair among his originally black locks. He let out a deep sigh, "From young till now, I've never made you suffer, if not for the company's major difficulties this time, I wouldn't be saying this to you!"

  "Dad, what is it? Just say it!" Xiao Yao had a faint feeling that something was off, but he still steeled himself mentally. "No matter what it is, I can accept it!"

  "Xiao Yao, do you still remember Annie?" Xiao's father asked with a profound gaze.

  "Annie?" Xiao Yao's eyebrows gradually furrowed, how could he possibly forget this name? He and Annie grew up together since childhood. When they were young, Annie always liked to follow him around, always calling him "Xiao Yao Gege". He knew Annie had a crush on him, but he didn't like her back. Moreover, Annie was mean-spirited, often bullying younger girls on purpose. From then on, he never thought he'd have any more dealings with Annie again.

  Besides, Annie's mother is American and her father is Taiwanese. Her family has always been doing business abroad, so when she was still young, Annie's whole family had already immigrated to a foreign country.

  "That's right, it's Anne!" Xiao's father said heavily. "A month ago, Anni's father called me and said that Anni really likes you and wants to form an alliance with our family, but at the time I didn't agree. However, now Dad is in trouble and must have someone help him out. But as you also know, business is like a battlefield, and others who are not related to you will absolutely not help you!"

  "Dad, you mean I have to go to America and marry Annie?! Xiaoyao's expression gradually became gloomy, but he was very clear that his dad wouldn't bring this up unless it was absolutely necessary."

  "Xiao Yao, Daddy has no choice! I hope you can understand!" Xiao's dad said with a pained expression, "Daddy knows you don't like Annie, but there are many things that are destined by heaven. Uncle An promised me that as long as you agree to go to America and get engaged to his daughter, he will invest 50 million in our company to help us out!"