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A ray of sunlight sprinkled on Huo Zhenting's face through the stained glass of the church, and he gently brushed away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his hand, looking at He Chaoying's coffin, his heart was mixed.
Once upon a time, they were like two young plants clinging closely, permeating each other's unique fragrance in the fertile soil of time. It's a pity that the turbulent undercurrent of power and interest has torn them apart and doomed them to today's ends.
Walking into the auditorium, the familiar environment made Huo Zhenting nostalgic for the warm times of the past. They used to be close friends who talked about everything, and He Chaoying's delicate face vaguely showed the breath of youth back then, and looking back, he seemed to have regained the feelings of his youth.
At that time, they were of the same age, and their relationship was very good. Huo Zhenting remembered that whenever there was a major occasion, his eyes would always be attracted by He Chaoying's bright and moving face, and he secretly hoped that one day he could spend the rest of his life with her.
It's a pity that the seed of love was snuffed out by various forces from the outside world before it took root and sprouted.
Power, money, and interests, all of which have become stumbling blocks to the relationship between them. Although he has a great attachment to He Chaoying in his heart, Huo Zhenting can't escape the constraints of his family after all.
Now that he has returned to his hometown, the scenes of the year are reproduced in his mind, and he can't help but hate his powerlessness at the beginning, and he can only offer her the last sacrifice at the end of He Chaoying.
Returning to this familiar land, Huo Zhenting seemed to have returned to that era of stormy meetings in a trance. It all started with the grand wedding of Stanley Ho and Lai Wanhua in the seventies.
At that time, the scene was absolutely lively, with a large number of guests and a grand scene. Li Wanhua, who was dressed in a snow-white wedding dress, was radiant and had a happy look on her face. And Stanley Ho, who was standing beside her, had a personable appearance, his eyes were shining, edifying the atmosphere of the whole scene.
Looking at the kind wishes of relatives and friends, who would have thought that there would be such a heavy calculation of interests hidden behind it? Stanley Ho was born in poverty, and once lived on the streets, and it was only a matter of time before his family fell.
Being able to marry this famous lady from a prominent family is undoubtedly the best opportunity for him to regain the glory of his family. What's more, through his marriage with the Li family, he naturally befriended the Xiao family, a giant in the gambling industry.
For Stanley Ho back then, it was a great honor to be associated with such a wealthy family. He was full of joy and was even more energetic for the future.
Soon, with the support of the Xiao family, Stanley Ho's gambling house business gradually improved, and the family's light shone again. And Li Wanhua, a lady from a high-ranking family, has added a lot of mainstay decency to her family.
It's a pity that behind the original lively scene, there are countless stakes hidden. Who would have thought that this seemingly sweet marriage would actually be a means of exchanging interests between the two families? And as a price, Li Wanhua's position in the family in the future will also be in jeopardy, and the former glory will no longer exist.
He Chaoying, who was born in such a noble and wealthy family, has been doted on by meticulous magnates since he was a child. Huo Zhenting watched her slowly walk up to the altar, and couldn't help but think of this friend's upbringing.
From childhood to adulthood, He Chaoying has been the pearl of the palm of the gambling king Stanley Ho, and has been incomparably doted.
Huo Zhenting clearly remembered that on every major occasion, He Chaoying would be personally accompanied by him in the palm of his hand, enjoying the admiration and envy of the world. Since she was a child, she has shown extraordinary intelligence and outstanding talent, whether it is learning calligraphy and painting, financial management and business, she is proficient in everything.
When other people's children were still reaching out to their parents for pocket money, He Chaoying had become an important shareholder of his father in Xiangjiang, living a luxurious and fashionable life every day.
It wasn't until she grew up that He Chaoying gradually discovered that there was some kind of utilitarian calculation hidden in all the love her father gave her. For example, on many important social occasions, the gambling king will always bring her to the side, just to take the opportunity to establish the family's prestige in high society.
Especially after she learned that Stanley Ho was treacherous and broke the agreement with the Huo family, she was even more convinced of this.
Yes, in the families of the powerful, children are destined to be sacrificed to the interests of the family from birth. He Chaoying was no exception back then, and was used by his father as a tool for marriage and interest exchange.
remembered that many years ago, her father ruthlessly married her to the Xiao family, in order to form an alliance with the Xiao family, a rival in the gambling industry. All family affection and love have collapsed under the weight of interests and ceased to exist.
After the brief memories just now, Huo Zhenting's mood fell into endless pain again. He couldn't understand why a woman who was once favored by thousands of people would suffer so much destruction and hurt later.
Yes, they missed the marriage of the year after all, but this can't give He Chaoying so much blow and damage.
In the blink of an eye, the girl He Chaoying has entered the palace of marriage, but she is not married to herself, but is outlined to the unknown Xiao Baicheng. At first, Huo Zhenting thought that this was just a means of exchanging interests between the He family and the Xiao family, but he didn't expect it to become the biggest nightmare in He Chaoying's life.
After marriage, He Chaoying endured not only the betrayal of her husband Hongxing, but also the major trauma of the death of her relatives. First, his beloved brother He Youguang was tragically killed in a suspicious car accident, and then his mother Lai Wanhua also passed away due to inability to bear great grief.
The double blow of losing a loved one almost drowned He Chaoying's entire inner world, and she began to sink involuntarily, and her mental state deteriorated.
At the same time, she also had to endure her husband Xiao Baicheng's derailment and neglect. As a lawyer, of course, she understands that this marriage is just a means of exchanging the interests of the two families, but she still works hard to manage it, hoping to find a trace of happiness in it.
It's a pity that fate played tricks on her in the end. Soon after marriage, her husband began to steal incense and play with her long-cherished love wishes.