Chapter 372 An Unexpected "Surprise" at the Engagement Banquet
Chapter 372 An Unexpected "Surprise" at the Engagement Banquet
After sighing, Cheng Weiwei went to her father's study and showed him the evidence that the private investigator had gathered.
“They’re utterly despicable! Shang Hanzhi and Shang Jia have such big appetites. My daughter, Cheng Hanli, will never tolerate this humiliation. They even want to seize the Cheng Group. They’re delusional. I, Cheng Hanli, will teach them a lesson.”
"Dad, my lawyer Mu Qianqian suggested that we continue to prepare for the engagement banquet on the surface, while secretly making preparations. On the day of the engagement banquet, we will expose Shang Hanzhi and Shang Jia, giving Shang Hanzhi an unexpected surprise. Qianqian said that we should expose what Shang Hanzhi and Shang Jia have done to the media, so that public opinion will suppress them and prevent them from taking action against us."
"Mrs. Mo is right. Then let's plan it carefully and make sure there are no mistakes. On the day of the engagement banquet, we will expose the ugly faces of Shang Hanzhi and Shang Jia."
“Dad, I’ve brought the woman Shang Han is keeping outside to our house. The Shang family is really ruthless. They plan to kill Gu Xinyan after she gives birth, killing the mother and keeping the child. Gu Xinyan has agreed to help us expose Shang Han, but we need to send her abroad safely after it’s all over.”
“Gu Xinyan is really unlucky, let’s help her. Weiwei, let’s plan the details carefully.”
“Okay, Dad. We need to bring over dozens more of the Cheng family’s elite bodyguards. We must make sure everything is foolproof.”
"it is good."
The father and daughter had finished their discussion in the study and were about to leave when the butler rushed in.
"Master, Miss, the future son-in-law has arrived."
"Shang Hanzhi is here?"
Cheng Weiwei's face darkened.
Ever since she learned Shang Hanzhi's true colors, she didn't want to see this hypocritical and ruthless man.
"What's he doing here? The engagement party is in three days, isn't he busy preparing for it?"
A sinister look appeared on Cheng Hanli's face.
"The son-in-law said he wants to discuss the engagement banquet with you, sir."
The butler replied.
"Dad, I'm hiding behind the bookshelf in the study. I want to listen and see what he's planning this time."
"Okay, go hide."
"Butler, let him come to the study."
"Okay, sir."
Cheng Weiwei walked a few steps to the hidden compartment behind the bookshelf in the study.
Not long after, Shang Hanzhi pushed open the study door and came in.
"Father-in-law, I've come to confirm the agreement we made before, that you would give me 10% of the Cheng Group shares after our engagement."
Shang Hanzhi plopped down on the sofa in the study and explained his purpose.
"Why are you in such a hurry? You already said that we agreed beforehand that the shares would be transferred to you after the engagement."
Suppressing the urge to beat up the shameless scumbag in front of him, Cheng Hanli replied coldly.
“Father-in-law, since Weiwei and I are getting engaged soon, there’s no need to wait until after the engagement to transfer the shares to me, right? Anyway, Weiwei and I are getting engaged soon, and we’ll be family, so why worry about a few more days?”
"Don't worry, this isn't urgent. I said I'd give it to you, and I will. Besides, there are a lot of procedures involved in transferring shares, and it won't be done in a short time."
“Father-in-law, I’m not at ease. Although I love Weiwei, she is, after all, a divorced woman with a bad reputation. I am unmarried, and I’ve already suffered a grievance by marrying her. You should give me some compensation. If you don’t transfer the shares to me, won’t people outside laugh at Weiwei and your Cheng family?”
"Are you threatening me?"
Cheng Hanli was instantly enraged.
"Father-in-law, don't put it so harshly. Your son-in-law just wants a definite guarantee."
“Okay, I’ll give it to you on the day of the engagement banquet. I need to go through the share transfer procedures in the next few days.”
"That's more like it, father-in-law. I'll be waiting for your good news. I'm off."
Shang Hanzhi showed no respect whatsoever for Cheng Hanli.
He seemed certain that Cheng Hanli would have to agree to marry him so that his daughter could marry him, displaying an arrogant demeanor as if he had already obtained everything from the Cheng family.
He casually opened the door and left.
Cheng Hanli slammed his fist on the desk, and the teacup on the desk shattered with a crack.
Cheng Weiwei emerged from the hidden compartment of the bookshelf, her face filled with relief.
I'm so glad I hired Mu Qianqian and a private investigator to investigate Shang Hanzhi.
I'm glad I found out his true colors before we got married.
"Dad, don't be angry. Let him be smug for a few days. He won't be laughing at the engagement banquet."
Cheng Weiwei comforted her father.
"Weiwei, we really need to thank Mrs. Mo and that private investigator!"
Cheng Hanli sighed.
"Yes, Dad, don't sigh. Isn't it a good thing that we found out Shang Hanzhi's true colors sooner?"
“Daughter, you’re right. In order to ensure that we can successfully expose the true colors of Shang Hanzhi and Shang Jia on the day of the engagement banquet, and that Gu Xinyan can leave safely so that you can successfully annul the engagement, we need to replan to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
"it is good."
The father and daughter chatted for a long time in the study, and then began to arrange everything.
Three days later, the engagement banquet was held as scheduled.
As arranged by Cheng Weiwei and her father, Gu Xinyan was escorted by several Cheng family bodyguards early in the morning and quietly arrived at the lounge of the hotel where the engagement banquet was to be held.
Before coming, Cheng Weiwei handed her plane ticket and a bank card to Gu Xinyan.
There are five million inside, enough to guarantee the future livelihood of Gu Xinyan and her son.
This is Cheng Weiwei's idea.
She felt that Gu Xinyan had helped her, so she should repay Gu Xinyan for her help. Ensuring their future livelihood would be a form of comfort, as they were both women who had been deceived and hurt.
The engagement banquet began at 11:30 a.m.
Shang Hanzhi, dressed in a white suit, stood on the stage with Cheng Weiwei, looking quite respectable.
The audience consisted of prominent figures and members of wealthy families from Country C.
There were also relatives and friends from both families.
"Dear friends and family, and distinguished guests, welcome to the engagement banquet of Mr. Shang Hanzhi and Ms. Cheng Weiwei. Now, please look at the big screen for a surprise gift that the future bride, Ms. Cheng Weiwei, has prepared for the future groom, Mr. Shang Hanzhi."
The wedding emcee spoke with a broad smile.
The guests in the audience were very curious, as it was always the groom's family who prepared gifts for the bride at engagement banquets, but the Cheng family was an exception.
Shang Hanzhi stood next to Cheng Weiwei, his face full of affection.
But the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.
It seems that Cheng Weiwei, that silly woman, wants to display the share transfer agreement to him on the big screen.
He was incredibly excited.
He didn't look at the big screen; he was just secretly pleased.
He only looked at the big screen with a puzzled expression when he heard the screams from the guests and his parents and relatives.
All the information gathered by the private investigator was projected onto the big screen by Cheng Weiwei.
Cheng Weiwei, under the protection of more than a dozen Cheng family bodyguards, left the stage and went offstage.
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