The living room fell silent.
Yu Huaixuan, still drowsy, instantly lost his sleepiness, looking at Yu Zhengzhi with bewilderment and fear.
This engagement was crucial to him, almost solidifying his status as the heir. Without this marriage, he would only have the advantage of age over Yu Huaiqing.
What's more.
In the old man's eyes, age wasn't even an advantage.
Yu Zhengzhi averted his gaze, his eyes focused on his nose and his nose on his eyes, not daring to speak first. He would wait for the old man to speak before daring to follow suit, otherwise, if he contradicted the old man's wishes, he wouldn't get away with it.
Yu Mengzhi's mood was also complicated.
She had only heard yesterday that Chen Jinzhao was with Tao Qiyue, and today he came to break off the engagement.
Coincidence?
Most likely not!
She secretly shook her head, comforting herself in her heart – Chen Jinzhao was already unrelated to her, she should try not to think about these things.
At this moment.
All eyes were on Yu Lingxiao.
Yu Lingxiao seemed to have expected Tao Zixing to come and break off the engagement, but he didn't expect it to be so soon. He pondered for a moment before saying, "I think we should respect the children's wishes."
"Huaixuan, what do you think?"
Everyone looked at Yu Huaixuan.
They understood that this was Yu Lingxiao giving Yu Huaixuan an opportunity. If Yu Huaixuan performed well, he might not hesitate to speak favorably of his grandson.
After all, Yu Lingxiao's words carried some weight, and even Tao Zixing had to weigh them carefully.
Yu Huaixuan scratched his head, took a deep breath, and said, "Grandpa Tao, I think Qiyue must be dissatisfied with me. This is just a misunderstanding. Please give me some more time, and I will resolve the misunderstanding with Qiyue and then deepen our feelings."
"Qiyue, what do you think?" Tao Zixing asked his granddaughter.
Tao Qiyue met everyone's gaze and directly shook her head, "Let me be honest with you too. It's not that I have any misunderstanding with you, I just simply don't like you. I already have someone I love."
Of course.
This was just her excuse.
The speaker meant nothing, but the listener took it to heart.
Yu Mengzhi's pupils contracted, and her heart felt a sudden sharp pain.
As expected.
Had she ended up with Chen Jinzhao?
Yu Huaixuan's face could no longer be maintained, it instantly turned gloomy. He retorted, questioning Tao Qiyue, "Qiyue, are you talking about Chen Jinzhao? I think you've been deceived by him. My sister was also deceived by him before, and now that she's come to her senses, she's immediately separated from Chen Jinzhao. Doesn't that explain the facts? Besides, in what way is Chen Jinzhao comparable to me?"
"In terms of family background, in terms of personal ability, in what aspect am I not stronger than him?"
Tao Qiyue frowned, displeased. "So Sister Yu thinks Chen Jinzhao is a liar? Heh, then there's nothing more for us to say. Chen Jinzhao is not as unbearable as you say."
"Yes!"
"I like Chen Jinzhao, and I don't like you, Yu Huaixuan."
"Are you satisfied?"
Yu Mengzhi's face was ice-cold, and a chill emanated from her body. She said in a muffled voice, "You guys continue talking, I'm going to work."
She turned and left the living room, regretting that she shouldn't have come to witness this, it was simply self-humiliation.
Getting into the car.
She looked at herself in the rearview mirror, gradually calming down.
She took out her phone, wanting to call Chen Jinzhao to clarify, but after hesitating for a long time, she still didn't dial.
She knew she didn't deserve it!
The moment she chose to retreat, it became impossible between her and Chen Jinzhao.
It was all her own doing.
The engine roared to life, like Yu Mengzhi's unwilling roar, and her car sped out of the Yu family manor, disappearing down the winding road.
In the living room, the argument continued.
Yu Huaixuan was being verbally attacked by Tao Qiyue, how could he swallow this?
He immediately growled, "Tao Qiyue, you're going too far! I was just telling you the facts, and this is how you see me?"
He wanted to say more, but Yu Zhengzhi immediately coughed a few times to make his son shut up. Then he personally said, "Qiyue, don't listen to Yu Huaixuan's nonsense. He's always been unrestrained since he was a child. Actually, Huaixuan still likes you, otherwise, why would he care so much about you? Only by liking you would he be jealous because you are with another man."
Did Yu Huaixuan like Tao Qiyue?
Not necessarily!
At most, he didn't dislike her.
What he valued was Tao Qiyue's background. If he could marry into the Tao family, then Yu Huaixuan would be sure to win the succession battle.
After his father's reminder, Yu Huaixuan gradually calmed down. "Yes, yes, yes. I've liked you since I was a child and have considered you my future wife. Seeing you so close to some security guard, I was really upset."
"Qiyue, let's not make a scene anymore, okay?"
Tao Qiyue turned her head away and said disdainfully, "Yu Huaixuan, you should give up on this idea. No matter what, I will never marry you. The reason I came today to propose the annulment of the engagement is not to discuss it with you, but to formally notify you."
Yu Huaixuan was furious.
Before he could say anything, Yu Lingxiao spoke, "Old Tao, what do you think?"
In the end, it all came down to Tao Zixing's decision.
If Tao Zixing didn't agree, then no one could change the outcome.
Tao Zixing said with a smile, "I think these two children have very different personalities and are indeed not suitable to be together. As the saying goes, a forcibly twisted melon won't be sweet, and there's some truth to that."
"Grandpa..." Yu Huaixuan was anxious.
Yu Lingxiao pondered, "Alright, then let's consider this engagement over, to avoid future quarrels and affect the harmonious atmosphere between the two families."
"Huaixuan, you are not allowed to bother Qiyue anymore, understand?"
A strong sense of unwillingness rose in Yu Huaixuan's heart.
But in front of the old man, he didn't dare to reveal his inner thoughts, and could only nod in agreement with a muffled voice.
With the engagement broken off, Tao Qiyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At that time.
Yu Mengzhi arrived at the company.
Upon entering her office, she found a package by the door. After opening it, she realized it was the items she had moved to Chen Jinzhao's place. Now, Chen Jinzhao had returned them to her office door overnight.
She vaguely understood something and murmured with a dejected expression, "Everything is irreversible..."
Ninghai University.
As soon as Xu Nianqing entered the laboratory, she received a text message from Chen Jinzhao asking her to meet him at the school gate.
Although she didn't know why, Xu Nianqing happily agreed to the appointment.
When she arrived at the school gate, Xu Nianqing was startled by Chen Jinzhao's attire – he was wearing the uniform of a Ninghai University security guard.
"Are you... cosplaying?" Xu Nianqing asked uncertainly.
Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "No, I've become an official security guard at Ninghai University, responsible for Professor Wen's safety. If you encounter any emergencies in the future, you can contact me anytime, and I'll arrive quickly."
Xu Nianqing smiled and said, "Then, did you ask me out today just to tell me this?"
"Of course not," Chen Jinzhao took out a bank card and handed it to Xu Nianqing.
"This card has the money you need, the password is xxxxxx."
Upon hearing the password.
Xu Nianqing's eyes widened. This seemed to be her birthday...