Chapter ７

Cheney's POV

I looked at Grandma. At the moment, her face was very dignified and she was looking at Krista.

I said calmly, "How about it, Grandpa, have you discussed my wedding date with Grandma?"

Grandma looked at Grandpa and said, "Don't talk yet.". She said and looked at Krista. "Cheney, don't talk either. I have something to ask Miss Krista."

Krista's POV

I was wary. Last night, the old lady called me Krista.

Now the way she addressed me has changed, which means that the old lady's recognition of me has disappeared.

I smiled politely and nodded. "Grandma, just ask if you have any questions."

"Do you know that stealing your sister's boyfriend is very bad?" She asked seriously. 

Cheney's eyebrows furrowed. "Grandma, how did you know..."

"I said, don't talk." She said and she did not let him talk. 

The old lady glared at Cheney.

Before Cheney spoke again, I said, "I know."

The old lady frowned. "Then why do you want to do this? Do you know that if this story spreads, not only will you become the target of public criticism, but even my family? Will Cheney follow you and want to be instructed?"

I nodded, drooping my eyes, and silently put down my chopsticks. 

"I know."

The old lady's tone eased a little. "Then tell me, what do you think? We must always know why you would rather hurt your sister than be with Cheney, don't you think?" She asked. 

I looked at the old lady faintly, and my eyes were full of firmness, then I said, "Because I like Cheney.". 

I breathed in and continued, "I'm not sorry for Zaniyah. She was with my ex-boyfriend once, because they were two of a kind, so I chose to be perfect. There is nothing wrong with liking a person, but... first come, then come and bind people's feelings. If Cheney and Zaniyah were two of a kind, I would never get involved in their feelings even if I was sad, but it turns out... They don't love each other, grandma. Maybe you think I am mean, but I don't think I did something wrong." I explained. 

On the side, Baldwin said angrily, "It's brazen. People all over the world know that Cheney is going to marry Zaniyah. As Zaniyah's sister, you stole your brother-in-law and said you were right?". He asked seriously. 

"The whole world knows that they are going to get married, but when did you announce the marriage of the two of them?" I answered back. 

I smiled. "Never, all I read in the newspapers and news is that the Fischer family and the Brennan family are going to get married. Since it's a marriage, why does it have to be Zaniyah? I'm Mr. Brent's stepdaughter, and I'm part of the Brennan family, aren't I?" I responded bravely.

The old lady turned to Baldwin. "Yeah, Miss Krista has a point."

I'm not sure of this old lady, will she help Baldwin or me? I thought in my head. 

Baldwin said helplessly, "Even so, everyone knows that Cheney is going to marry Zaniyah, and now he has suddenly changed the person, which has a bad impact on Cheney."

The old lady nodded. "It makes sense. Since you have your own opinions, I think it is better to look at Cheney's opinion. After all, this is Cheney's own business."

Baldwin shook his head. "No, Zaniyah has to be told about this. Our Fischer family has never done such a bad thing."

Cheney picked up his glass, took a sip, looked at me and said, "Since my grandfather is firmly opposed, let me accompany you to the hospital this afternoon.". 

Not only the two elders, but I was also confused. Why do we need to go to the hospital?

The old lady asked, "What are you going to do in the hospital?"

"The day before yesterday was Krista's ovulation period. We shared a room, yes we made love. Since my grandfather disagreed with our marriage, and it has not been 72 hours yet, I will accompany her to the hospital to take the contraceptive pill so as not to have a big problem in the future."

Hearing this, the old lady got up and scolded, "You smelly boy, is there no humanity in you? And you dare to harm my great-grandson? Are you looking for a beating?"

"That can't be done. Since I won't marry her, I can't let her accidentally become an unmarried mother."

The old lady stared at Baldwin next to her. "Who said you both don't have to marry each other? Go and get married, I agree to your marriage. Dear, shut up and stop opposing it."

Baldwin's eyebrows curved and said, "Why do you listen to great-grandchildren so unprincipled? Where is the great-grandson? There are also cases where she can't conceive during ovulation."

"I don't care. I respect my grandson's opinion. If we vote by show of hands, we will be two to one, and this marriage will be done."

I'm confused.

I told Cheney last night to use the idea of pregnancy, but I never thought of that and I didn't dare to do it, but he did.

Besides, he was too clever. It is not a lie for him to say so.

Cheney's POV

Suddenly, a servant came in at the door and said, "Master, Sir Baron is here."

Grandma was displeased. "He needed to be on time."

I raised my eyebrows and said, "Grandma, don't be angry, just let him in."

The servant turned and opened the door to invite Baron in.

After Baron came in, he went to the table and nodded to his grandparents. "Uncle, aunt, let's eat."

Grandma picked up the chopsticks, ate two dishes, and kept silent.

Grandpa looked cold. "What are you doing here at this time?"

"I heard that Cheney is back, so I came to ask him something."

I held my arms and looked up at Baron standing at the table. "What do you want to ask?"

"Yesterday, your cousin came back and told me that you had a deal with the Dragon Bridge project?"

"Yes, the contract has been signed, and your news is really not very well informed."

Baron's expression is somewhat cold. "Cheney, the project of the Dragon Bridge that we negotiated before should be handed over to your cousin and not you. Why did you take it away without saying hello?"

"Take it away?" My face is somewhat alienated. "I did promise to give you the Dragon Bridge project, but think about it for yourself. How long has it been? Have they taken it down, no right? The Fischer group is such a big enterprise. If it is a small project to be handled by my cousin, it would take a month of negotiations at every turn for them, then will my company operate in the future?"

Watching Baron look blue and black, my heart can't say how happy I am. 

Grandpa looked at me and asked, "Cheney, why didn't you mention this to me when you came back last night?"

"I've come back to talk about business with you. There's nothing to say about this little thing at the Dragon Bridge."

Grandma also smiled and asked, "How did you take down the project that others failed to win for more than 20 days?"

I naturally put my hand on Krista's shoulder and said, "I didn't do this, but my girlfriend, Krista did it."

Baron raised his eyebrows and asked, "Who is this lady? Why haven't I seen her before?"

I raised my eyebrows. "Her? She would be the future hostess of the Fischer family."

"Your woman?"

I let go of my arm around Krista, picked up my glass and looked sarcastically at Baron. "At last, you finally reacted quickly."

Baron raised his eyebrows slightly. "Aren't you going to marry the eldest daughter of the Brennan group?"

"She was a lady from the Brennan group, but she was not the eldest, she's her sister."

Baron thought about it and then laughed. "Miss number two... isn't she the daughter of the one that Brent married and brought into the Brennan family?". He asked. 

Krista's eyebrows were slightly raised. "Hello, old gentleman, my name is Krista.". She introduced herself. 

Then Krista looked at me. "Cheney, who is this? Won't you introduce me to him?"

She knew it clearly, and she knew it well.

I looked up and down at Baron and said, "My grandpa had an illegitimate child with a prostitute outside. He is the son of my grandpa's illegitimate child, Baron. Have you heard of him?"

She also scoffed. "It turned out that you are also the grandson of the prostitute, that's why your name is well known to me." She then smiled, with naked ridicule.

There was a trace of anger in Baron's eyes.

Grandma gave Krista an approving look and looked at Baron with a cold face. "Your own son was also not doing well, so there is no need to find other people's reasons. We have guests here, so we won't entertain you."

Baron oblique Krista after a glance, then said, "Alright, uncle and aunt, I can see that you are busy. We will talk about this matter later, I will go back first."

After Baron left, the living room was quiet for a while.

Grandma looked at Grandpa on one side. "Don't you have anything to say?"

Grandpa was silent for a moment, put down his chopsticks, and looked at Krista and me with a cold face. "I want to make two requests."

I calmly said, "Okay, what is it?"

"First, your marriage can't affect the interests of the company and your position in the company. Second, let me and your grandmother see the great-grandson as soon as possible, otherwise..." He looked at Krista. "I can disapprove of your wife at any time."

My hand was on Krista's shoulder again. "Don't worry, we will try our best for you to have what you want."

Krista's face has a slight dividend.

Grandpa gave me a white look, got up with a hum, and left the dining table.

After he left, Grandma took off the gold bracelet from her wrist and gave it to Uncle Jacob.

Uncle Jacob understood her action and with the gold bracelet in hand, he went to Krista's direction.