After Divorce, I Inherited the Game's Fortune

Chapter 618: 522, Identity Revealed, The Gamble!

(Seeking Monthly Pass) Chapter 618: 522, Identity Revealed, The Gamble!

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“Dad, can we talk about the marriage proposal now?”

Seeing that everyone kept discussing Li Manni’s admission to Hucheng Satellite TV as a host, Zheng Dapeng grew impatient.

He leaned close to his father and whispered a reminder.

Zheng Dongshan frowned.

Upon learning that Li Manni was a host for Hucheng Satellite TV, he had already abandoned the idea of proposing marriage.

Because he knew that even if he spoke up, it was highly likely that he would fail—why humiliate himself!

“Dad, you’ve seen her, what a great girl!”

Zheng Dapeng, not giving up, continued to speak in his father’s ear.

In his view, as long as his father made a move, there was still hope.

After all, his father’s status was there for all to see, and even if Li Manni herself was unwilling, her parents surely were “sensible” and might agree based on the power of their Zheng Family.

And once Li Manni’s parents consented to the marriage, that would make things much easier, since by all accounts, Li Manni did not seem like the type to go against her parents’ wishes.

In fact, Zheng Dongshan had a rather good impression of Li Manni.

The girl was not only beautiful but also seemed to be the virtuous wife and good mother who could lead a stable life.

If she truly married into their Zheng Family, it would be a fortune for the family.

Based on such considerations, Zheng Dongshan, who had initially given up, suddenly felt the urge to try, even if he couldn’t succeed—at least he would have tried.

Thus, Zheng Dongshan picked up his wine glass and took the initiative to toast Li Baojun.

In reality, Li Baojun’s presence at the table was very low-key, especially since there were celebrities like the birthday boy Kang Jingchun, Yang Hao, Li Manni, and Huang Qing from the younger generation.

Even among the older generation, there was Kang Zhifei, the elder uncle, so most of the time, Li Baojun just kept his head down eating.

His personality was rather unassuming.

It was just that before, he had always been looked down upon by the People of Kang Family, and now, with the advantage of being the father of a valuable daughter, he wanted to show off a little.

Hence, when Zheng Dongshan suddenly toasted him, it took Li Baojun by surprise.

After all, there was a great disparity in their social status, and they had no interaction before this day.

Not only was Li Baojun taken aback, but the others at the table also instinctively looked towards the two men.

Zhao Hongbo, who was a relative and had not regarded Li Baojun highly in the past, frowned secretly.

Zheng Dongshan had only greeted Zhao Hongbo when he was introduced by Kang Zhifei upon arrival, clearly not paying him much attention, and now he was proactively toasting Li Baojun.

Zhao Hongbo subconsciously glanced at his son, Zhao Xiaofeng, and his daughter, Zhao Yanyan.

There’s a saying that people’s attitudes toward you as a child depend on the status of your parents, as an adult depend on your own abilities, and in old age depend on the standing of your children.

Li Baojun was a classic example.

Previously regarded as the loser among relatives, he wasn’t well-liked.

But now, as someone fortunate through his daughter, even a personage like Zheng Xiangdong was initiating a toast.

“Younger Brother Li, I’m drinking this down; you’re welcome to do as you please!”

Not only did Zheng Dongshan toast proactively, but he also downed his glass of wine in one go, giving Li Baojun significant face.

Having received such politeness, Li Baojun naturally wouldn’t just sip a little; he too drained his glass in one swallow.

At the same time, the more inwardly oriented Li Baojun offered a polite word.

In truth, people who appear introverted are not necessarily so.

Some are passively introverted because of insecurity, as speaking less can also be a form of self-protection.

Li Baojun was this kind of passively introverted person.

Now, with his family’s situation improving and his daughter and son-in-law’s careers flourishing, the insecurity in his heart had gradually dissipated, and he had become somewhat more outgoing than before.

However, such insecurity, developed over decades, needed time to change completely.

But now, the fact that he could exchange polite niceties with Zheng Dongshan after the toast was already a huge step forward.

“Younger Brother Li, pardon the suddenness, but is your daughter married?”

After chatting briefly with Li Baojun, Zheng Dongshan asked straightforwardly.

“Uh, which daughter?”

Li Baojun was first startled, then asked instinctively.

Both of his daughters were present, so Li Baojun wasn’t sure which one Mr.

Zheng was asking about.

After hearing Zheng Dongshan’s question, those who were puzzled why he had toasted Li Baojun suddenly realized what was happening.

He was interested in proposing a marriage!

However, everyone at the table knew about Li Manni’s relationship with Yang Hao.

If Zheng Dongshan were to propose in front of Yang Hao, that would be quite awkward.

“I’m asking about Manni.”

Zheng Dongshan replied with a chuckle.

Of course, Manshu was pretty too, but his son had his sights set on Li Manni.

Moreover, sitting next to Manshu was a little girl.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to assume she already had a daughter.

A family like the Zheng Family wouldn’t accept a divorcee with a child.

Of course, nothing is absolute—if the woman were the daughter of a high-ranking official, it wouldn’t be out of the question.

Nowadays, not only do women consider various criteria in men when choosing a spouse, but men do the same.

If one can marry into a well-to-do family, it could save at least a decade of struggle.

If the wife’s family is particularly well-off, it might even enable him to coast through life.

Such examples aren’t unheard of.

“That’s the case; our Dapeng has always been single.”

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