139: Chapter 139 Buying a Wife for 10 Billion

Choi's Mother planted her hands on her hips and yelled at Liu Zijun, "So you're the bodyguard who seduced my daughter?"

"Let me tell you, stay away from Jin-ri! A bodyguard like you with no background and no future is completely unworthy of her!"

"If you keep pestering her, don't blame me for being rude!"

Liu Zijun didn't refute her immediately. He simply patted Choi Sulli's back gently, waiting for her sobs to gradually subside before raising his head. His gaze turned icy as he looked at Choi's Mother, his tone calm.

"Auntie, let's discuss matters properly. Don't shout at Sulli like that. Otherwise, you just sound like a shrew."

Choi's Mother's voice suddenly rose sharply, "A shrew? Do you have any idea who you're talking to?"

She then sneered coldly, "If you want to talk properly, that's fine too. Then make Choi Jin-ri give back her salary card and cut off contact with you. Then I'll stop making a scene."

"Otherwise, I'll keep causing trouble here until everyone knows she's an unfilial daughter!"

"Why should Jin-ri hand over the money she earned herself to you? It's her own money; she has the right to manage it herself."

"As for the relationship between Jin-ri and me, that's between us. A mother like you doesn't seem to have the right to interfere."

Choi's Mother threw a tantrum, "I'm her mother! Why can't I control her?"

"I raised her all these years, so I have every right to manage her affairs!"

"You're just a bodyguard, an outsider! What right do you have to negotiate with me?"

"Leave her immediately, or I'll call the police and report you for harassing my daughter!"

Kim Taeyeon couldn't help but speak up again, "Sulli is already an adult. Auntie, can't you be reasonable?"

Choi's Mother also threw a tantrum, "Reasonable? My daughter being filial to me is what's reasonable!"

"I'm laying it out here today: either Choi Jin-ri gives back her salary card and severs all ties with this bodyguard,"

"or I'll keep making a scene forever!"

Seeing her utterly unreasonable behavior, the chill in Liu Zijun's eyes deepened.

He knew reasoning with someone like her was useless. The only way to solve the problem was with what she cared about most—money.

Liu Zijun's voice turned completely cold.

"What exactly do you want? Just state your conditions directly."

Without a moment's thought, Choi's Mother said directly, "5 billion korean won! Give me 5 billion korean won, and I won't bother about Choi Jin-ri's salary card or interfere with your affairs anymore!"

The people around gasped. 5 billion korean won—many companies aren't even worth that much.

This was simply an outrageous demand!

Choi Sulli suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Mom! How could you say that?"

But Choi's Mother spoke with righteous indignation, "I raised you all these years. What's 5 billion korean won? Didn't he ask for my conditions? This is my condition. If he can't afford it, why is he putting on airs?"

Looking at her greedy expression, Liu Zijun felt no ripple of emotion in his heart.

He had thought Choi's Mother would ask for a reasonable sum, but he never expected her to be so insatiable.

As if suddenly remembering something, Choi's Mother immediately changed her tune, "5 billion isn't enough. 10 billion korean won! Give me 10 billion korean won."

"Not only will I not bother about your salary card or your relationship, I'll never disturb you again in the future."

These words struck like a thunderbolt, stunning everyone present.

To say such a thing for 10 billion korean won—how was this any different from severing the mother-daughter relationship?

It was simply unbelievable.

Choi Sulli's face instantly turned pale. Her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a word. Only the despair in her eyes grew deeper.

She never imagined her own mother could be so cruel, treating their mother-daughter relationship as a bargaining chip.

Liu Zijun held Choi Sulli tightly, feeling her body tremble. The anger in his heart almost ignited.

But he knew he couldn't act impulsively now. Impulsiveness would only make things worse.

After all, this person was Choi Sulli's mother, not scum like Lee Ryuk-hee who could be dealt with by a single bullet.

Besides, can something solvable with money even be considered a problem?

He took a deep breath, looked at Choi's Mother with determination, and said word by word, "Fine, I agree. 10 billion korean won, I'll give it to you."

"But I have one condition: you must sign an agreement. From now on, you will not disturb Sulli's life for any reason, nor interfere with any of her decisions, including her career, relationships, finances—everything."

Choi's Mother never expected Liu Zijun to actually agree. A flash of wild joy crossed her eyes, followed by a scornful laugh, "10 billion? Do you even have that?"

Liu Zijun looked at Kim Ji-hee not far away and said, "Transfer the money to her! And draft an agreement while you're at it!"

Kim Ji-hee immediately nodded.

Kim Ji-yeon and she were twins, both trusted aides of Jiang Hongshao—one handled external affairs, the other internal.

She naturally knew Liu Zijun wasn't short of money.

Seeing the staff's respectful attitude towards Kim Ji-hee, Choi's Mother began to believe it. Intense delight instantly burst forth in her eyes.

She didn't care at all about the mother-daughter relationship. In her eyes, 10 billion korean won was more important than anything.

With this money, she could buy better houses for her sons and live a life of luxury herself. As for Choi Sulli, she seemed to have lost her usefulness. Whether the relationship was severed or not didn't matter.

Besides, was she the type to be easily reasoned with?

Watching her impatient expression, Liu Zijun felt not a shred of pity in his heart, only heartache for Choi Sulli.

Her feelings were what mattered most.

He turned to look at Choi Sulli and asked gently, "Jin-ri, do you agree?"

Choi Sulli raised her head, her eyes filled with tears. Her body stiffened, unsure what to do for a moment.

After all, she was a child who lacked love and still clung to family ties!

But after today's events, especially when her mother mentioned 5 billion and 10 billion, the last shred of hope she held for family affection was completely shattered.

A mother like this, a bond like this—it was better off discarded.

And with Liu Zijun by her side, she was afraid of nothing.

Her voice, choked with sobs, was soft.

"Oppa, I'll listen to whatever you say!"

Liu Zijun suddenly looked at Kim Ji-hee and said, "Get it done immediately!"

Then he turned to Choi's Mother, his tone icy.

"The agreement and the money will be here soon. For now, just shut up."

Seeing his demeanor and Kim Ji-hee's, Choi's Mother's face broke into a radiant smile.

She stopped throwing a tantrum and said to herself, "Fine! I'll wait right here! Hurry up and get the money ready!"

"I have plenty of time anyway. I'll just stay here and watch you pretend!"

After saying that, she leisurely picked up a water glass, took a sip, and fell silent, afraid Liu Zijun might change his mind.

Besides, even if what he just said was false, Choi Sulli was right there. Could she possibly run away?

The reception room finally fell quiet again, leaving only the sound of Choi Sulli's suppressed crying.

Liu Zijun held her, gently patting her back, silently comforting her.

Kim Taeyeon, Krystal Jung, and the others watched this scene, their hearts filled with sighs.

Kim Taeyeon softly comforted her, "Seol-ri, it's okay now. It's all over. No one can hurt you anymore."

Leaning against Liu Zijun's chest, Choi Sulli cried for a long time before gradually calming down.

She looked up, met Liu Zijun's gentle gaze, and said through her sobs, "Oppa, thank you."

Liu Zijun wiped the tears from her face, his tone full of affection.

"Silly girl! From now on, I'll always be by your side. I won't let you suffer any more grievances. You're my little wife now, bought for 10 billion."

He knew 10 billion korean won meant nothing to him. Using money to sever this endless entanglement and completely free Sulli from the harm of her family was worth it.

From now on, Sulli would no longer have to bear undue pressure. She could focus on singing, dancing, doing what she loved, and living the life she wanted.

Kim Ji-hee quickly prepared the agreement. The moment Kim Mi-suk saw the transfer record on her phone, she signed her name without hesitation, her face wearing a greedy smile, showing not a trace of reluctance.

After signing, she left SM Entertainment without looking back.

Liu Zijun didn't even glance at the agreement. Instead, he said to Kim Ji-hee, "Tell Jiang Hongshao that Jin-ri and I are going away for a few days. Have her adjust the schedule!"

With that, he took Choi Sulli's hand and left SM Entertainment.