The Tang family was not among the top families in Yangzhou, but they were considered a prominent lineage.
The tall courtyards, the towering vermilion walls, and the two colossal stone lions at the entrance were all testaments to the Tang family's deep-rooted heritage.
However, in recent years, with the critical illness of the Tang family patriarch, the Tang family had declined, becoming less prosperous day by day!
And at this moment!
"Uncle, my marriage needs no one's interference, and I will not agree to associate with that fellow surnamed He!"
"Nonsense! Young Master He is handsome, talented, and the young master of He's Group. If you were to associate with him, it would bring immense benefits to your company and even our Tang family!"
In the main hall, Tang Xinwan and her uncle, Tang Yongchang, were arguing.
With the Tang patriarch critically ill, the Tang family was currently under the control of her uncle. At this moment, Tang Yongchang was pressuring Tang Xinwan into marriage.
Regarding her own marriage, Tang Xinwan naturally did not wish for it to be dictated by others, nor did she want her family's interference. Therefore, no matter what, she would not agree to her uncle's demands.
"In any case, I will not agree!" Tang Xinwan said coldly.
She could not sacrifice her own marital happiness to bring benefits to the family!
What's more, she knew the character of that fellow surnamed He! She was very aware that once she married that scion of the He family, her life would be ruined!
"That is not up to you!"
Tang Yongchang sneered, then spoke, "The patriarch established a family rule that any woman who reaches marriageable age but remains unmarried shall not manage family affairs!"
"You have managed Haitain Pharmaceuticals for so many years, and Uncle has never interfered. If you do not agree, don't blame Uncle for reclaiming Haitain Pharmaceuticals in the name of the family!"
"You!" Tang Xinwan trembled with anger!
Haitain Pharmaceuticals, although the culmination of her parents' efforts, was also family property!
And this family rule set by her grandfather did exist!
Her uncle was clearly using the company as leverage, forcing her to associate with the eldest young master of the He family.
Thinking this, Tang Xinwan took a deep breath, suddenly calmed down, and asked indifferently, "Does Uncle mean that no matter who I marry, Haitain Pharmaceuticals will still be under my management?"
Tang Yongchang was startled by this, then smiled and said, "Naturally. But Young Master He is your best choice. I believe there is no one in the entire Yangzhou who can compare to Young Master He."
The He family was a true top-tier family in Yangzhou. If the Tang family could form a marital alliance, it would be considered an upward climb!
"Then you don't need to worry about it, Uncle!" Tang Xinwan coldly dropped the sentence and turned to leave.
Watching Tang Xinwan depart, Tang Yongchang frowned, but quickly relaxed, took out his phone, and dialed a number.
"Young Master He, I have already spoken to my niece. The problem should not be significant. After all, my niece is proud and I believe no one in Yangzhou can catch her eye except you!"
...
Late at night!
Ye Cangtian had not yet rested in his apartment. At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged on the bed, circulating his vital energy.
This was a necessary daily practice for him over the past decade!
The old man had not only taught him how to kill but also the world's only method of circulating vital energy, making him almost invincible over the years.
The old man was very mysterious, and his strength was undoubtedly immense. At least in Ye Cangtian's eyes, his current strength was merely a drop in the ocean compared to the old man's.
"That old rascal has disappeared for a full three years again. I finally got some news, only for him to tell me to return to Huaxia to fulfill a marriage engagement. I really don't know what he's up to!"
After finishing his cultivation, Ye Cangtian muttered softly.
However, he did not complain. After all, his fiancée was indeed a great beauty, exactly his type!
It was just that their first meeting ended in an unpleasant manner, which was a small regret!
"But I have plenty of time. If we interact a few more times, that girl will surely be conquered by my charm!" Ye Cangtian grinned, always confident in his charm and charisma.
Just then, the phone beside the bed rang.
He glanced at the number! It was an unfamiliar call.
But Ye Cangtian still picked it up: "Hello, who is it?"
"Come to my company tomorrow. I want to talk to you!" A cold voice suddenly came from the phone.
Without waiting for Ye Cangtian to speak, the caller hung up!
Listening to the dialing tone from the phone, Ye Cangtian was first stunned, then showed surprise.
He could naturally recognize the voice on the other end of the phone belonged to his fiancée—Tang Xinwan.
"Why is this girl suddenly calling? Has she changed her mind?"
It was unlikely she had changed her mind!
After all, from their conversation today, it was clear that the girl did not approve of the so-called engagement.
As for what the matter was, he would find out when he went tomorrow.
Ye Cangtian's smile was brilliant. Just as he was thinking about how to approach her, she had invited him. This was a good start!
...
And at this time!
Nanshan Villa District!
This was a high-end villa complex in Yangzhou City, where most of the residents were wealthy individuals. As the CEO of Tang Corporation, this villa was also her private residence.
In the living room, Tang Xinwan put down her phone, holding the marriage engagement document in her hand, and sighed with a complex expression.
She didn't know if her decision was right or wrong.
She felt that the two of them were fundamentally incompatible, yet she was going to use him?
However, considering her current predicament, even if she was selfish for once, and even if she compensated him as much as possible afterward, it would be worth it!
Tang Xinwan took a deep breath. She knew her uncle was serious this time. If she refused to associate with the eldest young master of the He family, her uncle might indeed reclaim Haitain Pharmaceuticals in the name of the family.
Her grandfather had been in a coma for a long time, and all matters of the family were decided by her uncle. Furthermore, the family rules set by her grandfather had become her uncle's excuse.
The He family, on the other hand, was one of the top business families in Yangzhou, with family businesses spanning multiple sectors.
The eldest young master of the He family had publicly pursued her multiple times. Logically, this should have been a good thing for her, and even for the Tang family!
However, Tang Xinwan had also heard about the eldest young master of the He family. He was a scoundrel who frequented pleasure districts, dissolute, and a bully who harmed both men and women. Countless innocent women had been ruined by that beast.
For such a scumbag, Tang Xinwan absolutely would not agree to associate with him!
As for Ye Cangtian, although she did not like him either, she had her own considerations.