The two of them were going back and forth as if they really thought they could deceive Ran Xiangsi with just a few words.
These years, Ran Xiangsi had long gotten used to being alone. Did she really need to return to their home?
Ha... What naive people they are.
Ran Xiangsi curled her lips, quietly stood up, and left Fang Biqin’s side.
Was she that familiar with them? Not only were they standing so close, but they kept calling her Xiangsi. It gave her goosebumps.
"All these years, you never looked for me. Now, all of a sudden, you’re being so enthusiastic... Could it be that you’re bankrupt?" Ran Xiangsi stood to the side, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, imagining the scenes from TV dramas in her mind.
Her father and stepmother’s company might be collapsing, which is why they’re desperately looking for the daughter they once kicked out of the house.
Ran Zhonghai didn’t expect his thoughts to be seen through by Ran Xiangsi so easily. His old face couldn’t hide his embarrassment. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to be direct, "Xiangsi, I know you hate me. I was wrong about what happened back then. But that’s all in the past now.
Dad wants to make it up to you now. It’s not easy for you to be alone in A City. Dad found you a good match. He’s Gu Beichuan, the only son of one of the four great families in A City. He’s tall, handsome, and dashing. Marry him, and you’ll have nothing to worry about for the rest of your life."
He didn’t mention Ran Yingqian at all. Ran Zhonghai spoke sincerely, as if it really was for Ran Xiangsi’s own good.
Fang Biqin chimed in, "Yes, the Gu family is wealthy and powerful. They said as long as you marry him, we can name the bride price. This kind of match is hard to come by."
"Gu Beichuan?" Ran Xiangsi murmured, then suddenly raised her voice and asked, "Princess, check the background of this Gu Beichuan."
"Alright, please wait a moment. I’m searching for you now." The perfect, magnetic male voice of the Princess quickly responded. Googlᴇ search NovᴇlFirᴇ(.)nᴇt
This startled Ran Zhonghai and Fang Biqin!
Upon hearing the voice, they thought there was a fourth person in the room. Instinctively, they looked around but found nothing.
Only a golden retriever jumped out of the darkness and circled around Ran Xiangsi’s feet, wagging its tail non-stop.
Five seconds later, that perfect male voice sounded again.
"Gu Beichuan, male, twenty-five years old, height 183 cm. Known as one of the four great sons of A City, alongside Lou Xining, Wen Yaonan, and Shang Dongyuan.
Handsome, with family hereditary medical history, specific medical records unknown."
The Princess could only retrieve data from web browsing, so the information wasn’t very detailed.
But what Ran Xiangsi heard now was pretty much enough.
She turned her head, her eyes cold as ice, filled with a frosty chill.
"You want me to marry a sick man? For a bride price? Ran Zhonghai, are you planning to sell me?" Ran Xiangsi spoke each word slowly, her eyes slightly narrowed, a cold smile on her perfect lips.
She really didn’t want to know why this man, who should be called "dad," could be so heartless?
Ignoring her for more than ten years was one thing. But now he’s seeking her out just to sell her for money?
A person doesn’t deserve to be her father!
Ran Zhonghai trembled at Ran Xiangsi’s accusations, his face turning pale, "He only has a minor family illness, nothing serious. Dad is thinking about your future! You have to marry him whether you want to or not! I’m your father, you have to listen to me!"
If the soft approach doesn’t work, he would use force.
Ran Zhonghai was too lazy to say any more soft words and simply assumed the role of a high-and-mighty father, directly deciding Ran Xiangsi’s future.