When it came to providing emotional value, Qi Tongwei set the bar high. As he helped his wife upstairs, Hou Liangping stepped through the gates of the Bai family estate. The entire family was present; the patriarch, Bai Zhanchong, sat in the main seat on the sofa, legs crossed, reading a newspaper.
The moment the Bai family laid eyes on Hou Liangping, they began to size him up. Their gazes were like laser scanners, and the underlying contempt stung the young man’s pride. Hou Liangping could practically feel the heat of their disdain.
When they sat down for introductions, the sharp, probing questions from the Bai family made Hou Liangping realize exactly how difficult it was to marry into a wealthy, powerful family. A rootless drifter looking to jump social classes couldn't succeed simply by being in love with their partner.
Chapter 497