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Chapter 12 Feelings can be cultivated gradually.
The weekend, which should have been a time for rest, was instead wasted by Ming Chengze being dragged in front of the camera all day.

Watching the short video Ming Chengze filmed, his girlfriend Ouyang Xin couldn't stop smiling.

"Sis, you know what, Chengze is actually quite photogenic!"

Ming Wei waved her hand, "You're still a bit lacking compared to me."

Ming Chengze didn't take Ming Weiyi's words to heart. He confidently looked at the video and said, "I had my classmates who studied media film and edit this. They're also responsible for generating buzz for me. I'm about to become famous."

"Then go ahead and send it. Data usage will be high tonight," Ming Wei said, handing her phone to Ming Chengze.

After pressing the send button on his phone, Ming Chengze muttered happily, "I never thought that I, Ming Chengze, could also contribute to the Ming family."

"I hope your video will be of the greatest help. Uncle Ming will be very happy, and it will also help his recovery." Ouyang Xin immediately took out her phone to forward and comment on Ming Chengze's short video.

"Sister, if the rumors die down in the next couple of days, will you no longer have to marry into the Pei family?" After asking this question, Ming Chengze looked at Ming Weiyi with great anticipation.

Ouyang Xin sensed a spark that might disrupt the harmony, so she quickly pretended to suddenly remember something and patted Ming Chengze, "Chengze, I suddenly forgot that the drawing I made for my sister is still on the back seat. Could you go get it for me?"

“Okay, I’ll go get it right away.” Ming Chengze obeyed Ouyang Xin’s words without question.

Once she heard Ming Chengze's footsteps and confirmed that he was coming downstairs, Ouyang Xin asked softly, "Sister, are you really going to arrange this marriage?"

Ming Wei had already guessed that Ouyang Xin was deliberately trying to get Ming Chengze away, and she nodded in response to the question.

“Chengze is already working hard. He said that as long as he cooperates with you, he can take this opportunity to return to the company and help you once the Ming family gets through this crisis…”

Unexpectedly, Ming Chengze was really going to give up the opportunity to study abroad for his sister's marriage, which deeply moved Ming Weiyi.

It was this heartfelt emotion that kept Mingwei absolutely calm. "Then let me ask you, do you want to go abroad with Chengze to pursue your dreams?"

“Wanting is one thing, but we can’t sacrifice your happiness to pursue our dreams. As a member of the Ming family, Chengze should stand up for the Ming family when they are in trouble.” Ouyang Xin gently took Ming Weiyi’s hand, her voice gentle yet firm.

“You two can go abroad as planned. Pei Ming will be the CEO of Ming Group next Monday. My dad has already put his fingerprint on it.” Ming Wei also took Ouyang Xin’s hand, her voice equally gentle yet firm.

The fact that things were discovered so quickly surprised Ouyang Xin. "So fast! Is there really no way to change things?"

To put Ouyang Xin at ease, Ming Wei continued, "I have already met Pei Ming. He is impeccable in terms of family background, education, and appearance. He is a suitable candidate for marriage."

"Do you like him?" Ouyang Xin asked the most pointed question, one that Ming Wei also least wanted to face.

"Feelings can be cultivated over time. Besides, my dad must think Chengze isn't capable enough right now, which is why he didn't choose him to manage the company. What's the point of keeping him here?"

"Okay, I have nothing more to say."

Ming Wei's words made a lot of sense. Ming Hui must have felt that he couldn't rely on his son, which is why he entrusted the Ming Group and his daughter to someone else he trusted while lying in his hospital bed.

"Alright, alright, you can just take Chengze and leave in peace. And please keep a close eye on him for me, and don't let him cause any trouble outside." Ming Wei also smiled to comfort Ouyang Xin, not wanting her to worry too much.

Ouyang Xin nodded. "Okay, then you have to take good care of yourself. If that person treats you badly, you must tell Chengze, and we'll fly back immediately to beat him up."

This made Ming Wei laugh. "Hahaha...Okay!" Overnight, Ming Chengze's video went viral thanks to the manipulation of media professionals. The Ming Group already had some buzz due to negative news these past few days, and as the son of the chairman of the Ming Group, Ming Chengze's popularity soared even higher.

City C, Pei Family
After lunch, Pei Jianhua sat on the sofa in the living room looking at the news on his phone. Before long, he saw a video of Ming Chengze.

"Pei Cheng... Pei Cheng!"

Pei Jianhua shouted twice, and Pei Cheng, who was casually strolling nearby, quickly responded and came over.

"Take a look, isn't this the Ming family's response?" Pei Jianhua said, handing the document to Pei Cheng.

Pei Cheng took the phone and sat on the sofa. In the video, Ming Chengze was eating his own snacks while teasing the person spreading the rumors in a relaxed and humorous tone. In the end, he even asked the person spreading the rumors to produce the national standard test results of the excessive lead content in the puffed food of Ming's Group to prove that he was not just making things up.

Pei Cheng carefully read the comments below the video and searched for trends on marketing accounts. He said with certainty, "The video's promotional effect is quite good. What Ming Chengze said is reasonable and well-founded, and his image is also very good."

"I don't understand online trends. How do you think our Pei family can help Chengze?"

Pei Cheng chuckled easily, then took out his phone. "That's easy. I'll just pay him to generate a lot of buzz for his videos and the videos posted by big marketing accounts."

"Just pay money?" Pei Jianhua asked incredulously.

"Mm." Pei Cheng nodded.

Pei Jianhua waved his hand, "Then go and do it, and invest more money."

"Dad, you seem to be quite concerned about the Ming family's affairs now," Pei Cheng teased deliberately.

"What can we do if we don't care? Pei Ming and Weiwei are getting their marriage certificate tomorrow, and our two families will be one family." Pei Jianhua sighed after saying that.

This is Pei Ming's choice, so as his father, he must support the choice he has made.

“Pei Ming is going to get his marriage certificate tomorrow, but I haven’t seen this daughter-in-law yet…” Wen Lan slowly walked down from the second floor, and you could hear the regret in her voice.

"If you want to see this daughter-in-law, you can buy a plane ticket to Jiangcheng today. They'll get their marriage certificate tomorrow, and you can give her the red envelope then." Pei Cheng knew that Wen Lan really wanted to meet Ming Weiyi, so he came up with an idea.

Pei Cheng's idea resonated with Wen Lan. "That's a great idea! I'll go pack my bags right now!"

Wen Lan had only taken two steps upstairs when she stopped, raised her hand, and pointed at Pei Jianhua. “You’re coming with me. It’s our son’s life-long event, and as parents, we need to be there in person. You can leave the company to Pei Cheng for the next couple of days.”

Pei Jianhua paused for two seconds, then nodded, "Go...go..."

After instructing Pei Jianhua, Wen Lan turned to Pei Cheng and said, "Zi Yan is shopping right now. Call her immediately and tell her to buy a set of the latest limited-edition high-end jewelry from the mall. I'll take it to Jiangcheng as a gift for Weiwei."

Pei Cheng gave Wen Lan an OK sign, "I guarantee that Zi Yan will complete the mission."

After giving these instructions, Wenlan finally felt relieved and returned to her room to pack the items she wanted to take.

Since her daughter-in-law's family had run into trouble and she couldn't come to see her, then she, as the mother-in-law, should go and meet her daughter-in-law herself.

(End of this chapter)