CHAPTER 625: CHAPTER 625: PROVE TO ME THAT YOU LOVE HIM

After work that day, Tao Qian and Zhen Luoxia went to the restaurant together to eat.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they walked in, they ran into Hong Ke.

The three were slightly taken aback, and Tao Qian immediately called out, "Sis, you’re here to eat too?"

"Yes, I didn’t expect such a coincidence."

Hong Ke said this, then looked at Zhen Luoxia in surprise.

"Isn’t this President Zhen? You know Xiao Qian?"

Zhen Luoxia nodded absent-mindedly and asked, "Is Chairman Hong Xiao Qian’s sister?"

"That’s right, Xiao Qian is my cousin."

"So that’s how it is."

Zhen Luoxia didn’t expect things to be so coincidental.

Tao Qian asked Hong Ke, "Sis, are you here to eat by yourself?"

"Yes, why don’t we eat together?"

Tao Qian first looked at Zhen Luoxia. Seeing that she didn’t seem to object, he agreed.

The food was served, and the three started chatting.

Before long, Hong Ke lightly coughed at Tao Qian and then got up to go to the restroom.

Seeing this, he immediately followed.

Zhen Luoxia watched their backs as they left, feeling a vague sense of unease.

About five or six minutes later, Hong Ke and Tao Qian returned together.

However, their expressions were very unpleasant, without the initial ease.

At this moment, Hong Ke suddenly picked up her bag from the seat.

Without saying a word, she turned and left, appearing extremely impolite.

Only after she completely left did Zhen Luoxia immediately ask.

"Darling, what were you two doing just now?"

Sighing, Tao Qian’s expression looked very depressed.

"My sister just asked me, exactly what is the relationship between us. I didn’t think much and told the truth. I didn’t expect her reaction to be so intense, she firmly opposes us being together."

Frowning slightly, Zhen Luoxia’s expression also gradually turned unpleasant.

"Why?"

"She said you have a husband and children, and that the two of us won’t have a good outcome together. Plus, if it gets out that I’m the third party, my career would be over."

"What do you think now?"

"I love you, I don’t want to leave you. But I was raised by my aunt since my parents died when I was young, and my cousin is no different from a real sister in my heart. I have to listen to her."

Sighing, Zhen Luoxia said nothing more, and the two continued eating.

After the encounter with Hong Ke, there was a hint of gloom in their relationship.

But they never stopped contacting each other; Tao Qian treated Zhen Luoxia even better.

Until that day, Hong Ke called Zhen Luoxia to the office.

"You should know why I called you over, right?"

"It’s definitely about Tao Qian. Otherwise, there’s nothing to talk about between us."

"Whether Tao Qian has told you my thoughts or not, I’m telling you now that there’s no possibility between you two."

Taking a deep breath, Zhen Luoxia answered solemnly.

"But we really love each other."

"Do you think, given your current situation, you have any right to love my brother? My brother is a famous program host and hasn’t been married yet. There are tons of girls wanting to date him; do you think you deserve him?"

Hearing this, Zhen Luoxia became angry and retorted directly.

"You’re just Tao Qian’s cousin, not a real sister. Even if you were, you have no right to interfere with his choices! I hope you mind your own business in the future and stop trying to ruin the relationship between Tao Qian and me."

With a cold snort, Hong Ke threatened.

"Fine, you dare talk to me like that. Then I want to see whether Tao Qian will choose me, his sister, or a married woman like you!"

From that day on, Zhen Luoxia suddenly found herself unable to reach Tao Qian.

No response to messages, phone turned off.

Even going to his house, no one answered the door.

Zhen Luoxia thought of going to the TV station but worried it might affect Tao Qian’s future.

Remembering Hong Ke’s last words from their meeting, Zhen Luoxia concluded.

Tao Qian must have been forced to break contact with her because of Hong Ke’s threats.

That morning, Zhen Luoxia, looking haggard, walked into the chairman’s office.

With tearful eyes, she looked at Hong Ke, "Where exactly did you hide Tao Qian? Why can’t I find him?"

With a cold snort, Hong Ke rudely replied.

"He’s a grown person; how could I hide him? Get out of here; crying so early in the morning is really annoying."

Zhen Luoxia wasn’t as arrogant as last time and pleaded.

"Chairman Hong, Tao Qian and I truly love each other. What do I have to do for you to agree to us being together?"

"Sorry, there’s no possibility between you."

Zhen Luoxia, unable to bear the torment inside her, knelt in front of Hong Ke.

"I’m begging you, just give me a chance. I really love Tao Qian."

Seeing the time was right, Hong Ke finally pulled her up from the ground.

After letting Zhen Luoxia sit on the sofa, Hong Ke pretended to sigh.

"We’re both women, and I really don’t have to make things difficult for you. But you’re Zhan Jiashu’s wife; I can’t just watch my brother jump into a pit of fire, can I?"

"Sister, as long as you give back Tao Qian to me, I’ll do anything. I really, really love him!"

"If you really love him, you have to prove it to me."

"How do I prove it?"

"Transfer all your and the Zhan family’s shares to my brother."

"This..."

Seeing Zhen Luoxia’s hesitation, Hong Ke continued.

"Since you want to marry Tao Qian, you must divorce Zhan Jiashu. And to ensure a better future, you need to control more shares in the company to live worry-free."

Zhen Luoxia nodded slightly, thinking it made sense.

Hong Ke’s thoughtfulness for Tao Qian was indeed like that of a real sister.

"The remaining shares are in the hands of Zhan Jialin and Xiang Kang. How is it possible to have them transferred to Tao Qian?"

"Do they still have contact with Zhan Jiashu?"

"No. Jiashu said that contacting too many people would make us targets, so he only stays in touch with me."

"If that’s the case, you can completely act on this."

With her mind all on Tao Qian, Zhen Luoxia couldn’t come up with any ideas at all.

Confused, she asked, "Then what should I do?"

Without any hesitation, Hong Ke immediately explained the plan Chen Bin had prepared in advance.

Zhen Luoxia found it very unreliable, but to be with Tao Qian, she had no choice but to agree.

After several days of mental preparation, Zhen Luoxia finally arranged to meet Zhan Jialin.

Zhan Jialin came to Zhen Luoxia’s house; as soon as he sat down, he asked.

"Sister-in-law, why did you ask to see me?"

"Jialin, your brother... boo hoo hoo..."

The preparations Zhen Luoxia made over several days were for this moment.

Secretly pinching herself hard, tears welled up instantly.

Zhan Jialin, seeing this, trembled inside as a bad feeling surged in his heart.

"Sister-in-law, please tell me. What’s wrong with my brother?"