Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 344: Father and Daughter Estranged

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Father and Daughter Estranged

Wu Hongling’s face was full of glee. She held a bun in one hand and a cup of soy milk in the other, eating with relish while staring at Chen Dashan.

Chen Dashan ignored Wu Hongling and continued looking down at the company documents.

"You’re not interested?"

Wu Hongling was surprised. She leaned forward, staring at the side of Chen Dashan’s face, speaking indistinctly with the bun in her mouth. "It’s about the Miss Zhao you care about. She got hit."

What?

Chen Dashan’s heart skipped a beat. Zhao Leyao?

Chen Dashan expected Zhao Leyao to be punished, but he didn’t expect Zhao Ding to publicly hit his own daughter. Thinking of this, Chen Dashan quickly threw down the documents and rushed out.

Seeing her master so anxious, Wu Hongling rolled her eyes dramatically and laughed triumphantly. "I knew you’d be interested. Hey, master, wait for me!"

...

At this time, under the office building in the Zhao Ding Group shantytown area.

Zhao Leyao covered her swollen cheek, hanging her head in silence. Employees of Zhao Ding Group surrounded her, their eyes filled with sympathy. Some older employees stood in the middle as mediators, anxiously persuading Zhao Leyao. "Young Miss, why make it so unpleasant?"

"Yes, we’re all family. Just go to the police station and admit your mistake. It isn’t hard."

"Right, you’re a girl. How will you live if you’re kicked out of the Zhao family?"

"We’re all thinking of you. We’ve watched you grow up. How could we bear to see you suffer?"

They sneaked a glance at Zhao Ding, whose face was livid, and spoke one after another.

Zhao Leyao covered her face, remaining silent.

The atmosphere was tense, and no one dared to speak. Zhao Ding stared at his usually obedient daughter, his eyes cold and filled with disgust. Impatiently, he said, "Zhao Leyao, this is your last chance. Go to the police station now and say that these documents were forged by you. Your purpose was to retaliate against the marriage your mother arranged."

"And about the marriage with Director Zhang, you must agree. No matter what, you must marry Director Zhang of the Wu’an Bureau."

"I order you to go now. Do you know how much trouble your actions have caused the Zhao family and me?"

Zhao Ding roared loudly.

The employees watching shrunk their necks, trying to minimize their presence. Zhao Leyao lifted her head, her eyes tearful but fearless. She said coldly, "Trouble?"

"In your eyes, I have always been trouble. You want to marry me off to Director Zhang, who is as old as your son. Have you ever sought my consent? Qin Lan and Zhao Qiqiang are your family, your kin. Then what am I?"

"What am I considered?"

"From childhood to now, you never saw my efforts. In your eyes, there’s only Qin Lan and Zhao Qiqiang. If you believe you only have a son, then why control my life and make me sacrifice for you?"

"You never considered me. Are you even my father?"

Zhao Leyao questioned loudly. Zhao Ding shook his head, staring at his daughter in disbelief. He muttered to himself, "You dare to contradict me?"

"What your mother said is right. You are an ungrateful wretch. You even dared to report your mother. What else wouldn’t you do?"

"Unwilling to cooperate, huh?"

"Fine, from now on, you are no longer a Zhao family member. All your assets will be frozen, and you are forbidden to return to the Zhao family. I have no daughter like you."

Zhao Ding roared and turned to face everyone present. "Did you all hear that clearly?"

"From today on, Zhao Leyao is no longer the general manager of Zhao Ding Group. She has no connection with the Zhao family or Zhao Ding Group!"

Zhao Leyao sneered.

Looking at her father’s resolute back, she could no longer hold back her tears, which fell uncontrollably.

Zhao Ding deliberately let the employees watch, aiming to force her to compromise, to help Qin Lan clear her name, preferably even take the blame for Qin Lan, and then marry Director Zhang of the Wu’an Bureau, thus making her last value.

"Young Miss, just do as Director Zhao said!"

"Yes, we all need you."

"Young Miss..."

The old employees earnestly implored. Zhao Leyao, full of disappointment, tore off her work badge while looking at Zhao Ding’s retreating figure, showing an unyielding expression.

Zhao Ding coldly said, "If she thinks she can leave, let her. I want to see how long she can last."

"Where are the security staff? Check thoroughly. Make sure she doesn’t take any of our property!"

With Zhao Ding’s implicit order, a few strong male security guards, receiving Zhao Ding’s signal, awkwardly prepared to search Zhao Leyao.

"Don’t come near!"

Zhao Leyao covered her collar with both hands, her face filled with both shame and anger. She never thought Zhao Ding could be so heartless. Everyone on the scene did not dare disobey Zhao Ding’s will, and countless eyes were fixed on her. Zhao Leyao felt desperate until...

"Director Zhao, how much property do you think Miss Zhao can take? I’ll repay it twice over."

A teasing male voice came. Zhao Leyao looked up and saw Chen Dashan striding in with a long-haired girl.

The moment she saw Chen Dashan, Zhao Leyao’s eyes welled up. When she saw him look over and give her a reassuring smile, she slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

"It’s you?"

"Who let you in?"

Zhao Ding’s face changed dramatically as he saw Chen Dashan, his face turning ashen.

Chen Dashan walked up, holding Zhao Leyao’s small hand, and said, "It’s nothing, just picking someone up. We’re leaving now."

With that, he led Zhao Leyao to leave.

"Stop him!"

At Zhao Ding’s command, a dozen security guards immediately rushed forward to block Chen Dashan’s way. Chen Dashan coldly smiled and looked at Zhao Ding. "Black Wolf couldn’t stop me, Director Zhao. Do you think a few security guards can?"

"If I make a move, the one at a loss will be you."

Chen Dashan gave Zhao Ding a provocative look. Zhao Ding’s eyes turned fierce. "Chen Dashan, you’re too arrogant. Don’t worry, I’ll repay you double for what you’ve done."

"That day is coming soon. Just wait!"

Zhao Ding sneered threateningly, but Chen Dashan appeared indifferent. He looked at Zhao Ding and smiled. "It’s nothing. I’ll comfort Miss Zhao first. Miss Zhao is so beautiful, and I’m more than happy to have her as my girlfriend. I should thank you for that."

"You..."

"You dog!"

Zhao Ding’s face turned red with anger. Even though he didn’t like Zhao Leyao, she was still his daughter. If Chen Dashan took her, it would be for nothing.

Despite Zhao Ding’s gritted teeth, Chen Dashan led Zhao Leyao swaggeringly back to his company’s office.

In the office.

Zhao Leyao sat on the sofa, looking nervous and keeping silent.

Seeing this, Chen Dashan handed Zhao Leyao a glass of plain water and sat beside her. "Don’t overthink. Don’t you like managing a company? From now on, you can manage the company in the Chen Family Construction shantytown area."

Zhao Leyao looked at Chen Dashan with gratitude. "It’s not that. I’m afraid my dad will retaliate against you!"