Runaway Wife: Please, Have Another Baby!
Chapter 519 - 520 A Piece of News

Chapter 519: Chapter 520 A Piece of News

"His health isn’t very good, so he can’t thank everyone in person... Finally, I need to ask the lawyer to announce a piece of news."

A smartly dressed lawyer immediately stepped forward and took out a document.

"This is a document that Duke Locke personally signed yesterday. Due to ill health, he has transferred all his assets, including real estate, property rights, bonds... and so on, to Miss Qian Xueying for complete management."

As soon as these words were spoken, a collective gasp sounded from the audience.

The Locke Family is an ancient aristocracy with a history of several hundreds of years, and their wealth is substantial. Coupled with Duke Locke’s efforts over the years, the value of these assets is immeasurable, and now they have all fallen into Qian Xueying’s hands.

Even among these distinguished individuals, thoughts of envy and jealousy inevitably arose, and many young men looked at Qian Xueying with a gleam in their eyes.

In that case, this lady is a single woman with a rich dowry. If one could win her affection, it would be a gain of both wealth and beauty.

Qian Xueying stepped back to the microphone, her eyes already brimming with tears.

"Of course, this is only temporary. My father..." She turned her face towards Duke Locke who was sitting not far away, "my father will recover soon, and when he does, I will return this power to him. For now, I just hope he gets better quickly. I admit my capabilities are limited, and I might not manage everything my father entrusted to me very well, so I ask for everyone’s understanding. Now, I have a small, somewhat excessive request. Please, join me in praying for my father, praying for his swift recovery."

After speaking, she pressed her hands together at her chest, closed her eyes, and prayed earnestly.

Beneath the stage, people murmured quietly among themselves.

The younger ones envied her fortune, while several older men and women began to be moved by her sincerity.

"What a filial daughter."

"Indeed! She’s countless times better than that rascal Nancy..."

"No kidding. My own kids are probably just waiting for me to die so they can divide up my wealth!"

...

Raising her face and wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Qian Xueying once again revealed a smile.

"Thank you, everyone. Now... the dance begins."

She smiled as she stepped down from the podium, and Gan Yuan extended a tissue to her.

"Thank you."

Taking the tissue and dabbing her eyes, Qian Xueying returned a grateful smile to her.

"Miss Xueying!" A young man had already approached, offering his hand, "May I have the honor of asking you to dance...?"

Before he could finish, another man had already cut in, advancing to stand before Qian Xueying and extending his hand, "The honor of the first song should rightfully be mine."

"Hey, I spoke first."

"Didn’t you see I was closest to her?"

The two young men, already not on good terms, started to argue heatedly over this situation.

"Both of you, back off." A third young man walked over arrogantly, pushed the two aside, and took Qian Xueying’s hand, "Tonight, Miss Xueying is my dance partner."

"This..."

Qian Xueying looked toward Gan Yuan with a panicked face, her tearful eyes beseechingly seeking help.

"I’m afraid you fellows are going to be disappointed," Gan Yuan stepped forward, standing by her side, "because Miss Xueying’s first dance has already been reserved..."

"Right... yes!" Qian Xueying quickly withdrew her hand from the young man, "Duke has already invited me for the first dance."