The Heiress and the Illegitimate School Bully: Chapter 24

Song Qian ran back to her room in tears and slammed the door shut. She threw herself onto the bed, her tears soaking the pillow, her heart filled with bitterness and sorrow over her father's decision. She could not understand why her father could not grasp the sincerity of the feelings between her and A-Yi. Must a relationship necessarily hinder one’s studies and future?

In the living room, her father did not feel any better upon hearing his daughter’s sobbing. He slowly sat back down on the sofa, burying his face in his hands, and began to reflect on whether he had been too heavy-handed. He recalled the look of grievance in his daughter’s eyes and realized that perhaps he had not given her enough of a chance to express herself. Yet, whenever he thought of the risks that a teenage romance might bring, he felt his actions were justified, leaving him trapped in a deep internal conflict and struggle.

[The moment Song’s father saw his daughter secretly meeting with a young man, a tempest raged within him. His first reaction was shock; he had always believed his daughter to be obedient and well-behaved, yet she had been hiding a relationship from him during such a critical period as the college entrance examinations. Immediately after, anger surged like a tide; he felt his daughter’s actions were practically making a mockery of her own future. In his view, the college entrance exam was a pivotal threshold that determined one's destiny, and any distraction could lead to a total collapse. At this moment, romance was undoubtedly the most unwelcome "stumbling block."

He looked at the callow young man before him, his heart filled with distrust and skepticism. "A wet-behind-the-ears kid—what could he possibly know about true love, and what kind of security could he offer my daughter?" he pondered to himself. Examples of academic failure and wayward paths caused by early romance flashed through his mind. The more he thought, the more afraid he became, terrified that his daughter would embark on such an uncertain road.

At the same time, he felt a sting of self-reproach and regret, blaming himself for not noticing his daughter’s state of mind sooner and for failing to provide timely, correct guidance. "Was I not attentive enough? Why would she choose to entangle herself in a relationship at such a time?" These complex emotions intertwined, making his expression grow gloomier and his tone harsher. He was single-mindedly determined to sever what he deemed an illegitimate relationship as quickly as possible and steer his daughter back onto the "proper path" he envisioned for her.] (Song’s father’s internal monologue)

Xiao Yi sent Song Qian a message: "Wait for me." He knew deep down that to change her father’s perspective, he had to demonstrate his own sense of responsibility and capability, proving that he could provide Song Qian with a stable and promising future. Consequently, Xiao Yi threw himself wholeheartedly into his company’s expansion plans.

He began to travel frequently between major commercial venues, engaging in arduous negotiations with suppliers and striving to secure more favorable terms and resources. Simultaneously, he actively recruited experienced and talented team members, conducting round after round of interviews to carefully select individuals who could bolster the company's growth.

Xiao Yi pored over market trends and business strategies day and night, meticulously crafting new business directions and development blueprints. He often stayed in the office until late into the night, racking his brain over piles of data and proposals.

He also enrolled in various business training courses and industry seminars, exchanging ideas and learning from industry veterans and elites, constantly enhancing his knowledge base and leadership skills.

Throughout this process, although Xiao Yi was exhausted, thoughts of Song Qian filled him with drive. He was determined to prove to her father through his actions that he was not just some callow youth obsessed with romance, but a man of ambition, substance, and reliability—someone capable of sheltering Song Qian from the storms and building a beautiful life together with her.