Chapter 240

Li Anquan led the way, striding confidently, while Qin Jingru followed closely behind like a docile lamb, guiding her parents. They entered the room and sat down, but her parents’ faces remained cold as if covered in frost, devoid of even the slightest smile. It was not hard to understand why: her parents were staunch believers in feudal traditions. The prejudice that favored sons over daughters was deeply rooted in their hearts, and at home, Qin Jingru had always been relegated to a forgotten, neglected corner. When they heard she had found a partner in the city, they had claimed they wanted to "screen" him for her, but in reality, they were like hungry wolves, looking for any chance to exploit the situation. Li Anquan warmly poured water for them, but they didn't even glance his way, preferring instead to scan the house with greedy eyes.