Back in his school days, Feng Lang had actually liked Xiao Bailian very much.
He was an intensely chauvinistic man who disliked anyone going against his wishes. Even advice offered for his own good had to be phrased in a way that pleased him.
And so Xiao Bailian, a clinging vine who obeyed him in everything, had successfully become his ideal choice for a wife.
She had a mild temper, was simple-minded to the point of stupidity, and put him first in everything.
Her family background might have been poor, but as the Feng Family's only son, he had no need for a wife to add to his wealth and status.
What he wanted was a meek, submissive wife who could reinforce his authority at every turn.
After graduation, he joined the company. Just as he thought his beautiful dream was about to come true, the Feng Family's business ran into trouble.
His parents were overwhelmed, and securing investment proved nearly impossible.
With no other choice, they had to use a marriage alliance to cement their business ties and keep the company running.
As it happened, the Jiang Family's business was stable, but they wanted to expand into new territory. The two families immediately hit it off and decided to use a marriage alliance as the foundation for jointly developing new projects.
That was when they set their sights on Jiang Xiyao of the Jiang Family.
Jiang Xiyao was not quite as gentle as her name suggested. She had a rather forceful personality and was already adept at managing a company despite her young age.
The Feng Family chose her for the marriage alliance not only because they approved of her character, but also because they hoped she could help their company expand.
When Feng Lang learned that he was