In the room, Qin Han Chu had already begun cultivating.
Although he was evading the pursuit of powerful immortal beings, it did not prevent Qin Han Chu from cultivating in secret.
However, after cultivating for a while, he sensed someone approaching.
Pausing his cultivation, Qin Han Chu went outside.
"You've come out at the perfect time. Mu Jian Ling wants to see you," said the First Madam.
Qin Han Chu nodded. "Where is she?"
"In the garden," the First Madam replied.
A moment later, Qin Han Chu arrived at the Ye family's garden.
The vast garden was planted with many beautiful flowers, and it was complete with rockeries and lakes.
From a distance, Qin Han Chu saw a graceful figure.
Just her figure alone was enough to make one fall deeply for her; she was truly worthy of being called the top beauty of Mist City.
Sensing Qin Han Chu's arrival, Mu Jian Ling turned and looked over.
Her eyes locked onto Qin Han Chu's, trying to discern something from them.
In the past, Ye Jiang Liu's lack of intelligence had made him indifferent to her beauty.
But now that Ye Jiang Liu had regained his intellect, he should be like a normal man, right?
She had expected to see an expression of astonishment or greed in Qin Han Chu's eyes, but the result surprised her.
Qin Han Chu's gaze was very calm, as if he were looking at an ordinary person.
"Hello."
"Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Ye Jiang Liu."
Qin Han Chu smiled.
Hearing this, Mu Jian Ling completely believed the rumors.
Ye Jiang Liu had truly become normal!
"I am Mu Jian Ling!"
Qin Han Chu said, "You're here for the engagement, aren't you? I've already told mother that our engagement will be canceled."
"What did you say? You want to cancel the engagement?"
Mu Jian Ling had not come to cancel the engagement; she simply wanted to gauge Ye Jiang Liu's character.
If Ye Jiang Liu's character was better than Ye Jiang He's, she would have to accept it reluctantly.
But if Ye Jiang Liu was the same as Ye Jiang He, she would rather die than marry him.
What she hadn't expected was that Ye Jiang Liu would proactively propose to cancel the engagement!
Although Mu Jian Ling disliked the title of Mist City's number one beauty, she was confident in her own beauty and figure.
Seeing her appearance, Ye Jiang Liu still wanted to cancel the engagement; why was that?
Had his recovered intelligence somehow distorted his aesthetics?
Or perhaps his sexual orientation had changed?
Any normal young man should not be able to refuse her beauty.
"Yes, this should be the outcome you desire as well," Qin Han Chu smiled.
"Why? Why did you choose to cancel the engagement?" Mu Jian Ling wanted a reason.
Qin Han Chu explained, "Love should not be arranged. Although you are beautiful, your personality might not be suited to me."
Mu Jian Ling looked at Qin Han Chu in surprise. She hadn't expected his view on love to be the same as hers.
Being able to say that indicated that Ye Jiang Liu's character was good, at least he wasn't controlled by beauty.
"You are absolutely right, and I agree with what you said," Mu Jian Ling nodded.
Qin Han Chu said, "Since that's the case, you should go back and inform your family to cancel it. This will also make me a bit safer, so that Ye Jiang He doesn't always try to harm me."
"Let me think about it!" Mu Jian Ling said thoughtfully.
"Does this still require thinking?"
"Of course, this is a matter of lifelong importance," Mu Jian Ling replied.
"Alright then, I won't entertain you further."
With that, Qin Han Chu turned and left.
Watching Qin Han Chu's retreating back, Mu Jian Ling's expression was somewhat conflicted.
This engagement cannot be broken!
If the engagement with Ye Jiang Liu were to be canceled, the Ye family would definitely have Ye Jiang He marry her.
Compared to that, she would rather marry the well-mannered Ye Jiang Liu.
As soon as he left the garden, the First Madam walked over. "How was it? Still want to break off the engagement? Not tempted?"
Qin Han Chu nodded. "Let's break it off. Starting tomorrow, I'll diligently study the knowledge I need to learn."
"Having that thought is very good. I will help facilitate this matter."
After bidding farewell to the First Madam, Qin Han Chu returned to his room to continue cultivating.
The First Madam, meanwhile, went directly to the ancestral hall.
The Ye family's ancestral hall was where clan members discussed matters, and the Ye family's high-ranking members were all gathered there.
Even Ye Jiang He and his mother were present for the meeting.
Just then, the First Madam entered.
Seeing the First Madam, the expressions of everyone present were varied.
Although the First Madam was in a weak position within the Ye family, her strength was not to be underestimated.
"I have something to say first. You all discuss it," the First Madam said.
Ye Yun Kui, though somewhat displeased, nodded. "What do you want to say?"
"Let Ye Jiang Liu's engagement with Mu Jian Ling be canceled. Doesn't Jiang He like Mu Jian Ling? Let him marry into the Mu family on behalf of the Ye family instead." the First Madam proposed.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiang He was overjoyed. He immediately declared, "Ye Jiang Liu is voluntarily withdrawing? Then I will not hesitate!"
"Shut up," the Second Madam reprimanded with a cold face.
Ye Jiang He believed that Ye Jiang Liu must have been afraid of death, which was why he gave up on Mu Jian Ling.
Hearing his mother scold him, Ye Jiang He said, "This is a good thing!"
"Idiot, the First Madam wants you to become a live-in son-in-law at the Mu family, and then let Ye Jiang Liu inherit the position of chairman," the Second Madam whispered.
Hearing this, Ye Jiang He finally understood.
He then remembered that Ye Jiang Liu had already regained normal intelligence.
If he were to marry Mu Jian Ling, the Mu family would certainly demand he become a live-in son-in-law.
Ye Jiang He was faced with only two paths: one was beauty, the other was family power.
"This matter is not for him to decide," Ye Yun Kui said coldly.
The First Madam stated, "I am informing you now, not asking for your permission! If you do not agree, I will take Jiang Liu and leave the Ye family. Anyone who objects can try to stop me."
As her words fell, the First Madam turned and left.
Ye Yun Kui's face turned red with anger; the First Madam's actions had greatly embarrassed him.
"How about this, let my son marry into the Mu family on behalf of the Ye family."
Just then, Ye Yun Kui's cousin spoke up.
Ye Yun Kui remained silent for a moment. "I'll talk to the Mu family first."
...
"Miss, is what you said true?"
"Ye Jiang Liu proactively wants to break off the engagement with you?"
In Mu Jian Ling's car, her maid asked in surprise.
"Yes," Mu Jian Ling nodded.
"Is this guy even a man? Miss, you are so beautiful and charming, and he actually wants to break off the engagement?" the maid complained.
Mu Jian Ling said, "This is the correct view on love."
"Then what now? If your engagement with him is canceled, the Ye family will likely have Ye Jiang He take your place."
"Even if it's not Ye Jiang He, the other Ye family disciples are not good people either," the maid added.
Mu Jian Ling said thoughtfully, "So this engagement cannot be canceled. It must be Ye Jiang Liu!"
"What do you mean? Have you decided to marry Ye Jiang Liu?"
"Aren't you afraid he's playing hard to get?"
"What you said also makes sense. I need to think about how to handle this matter," Mu Jian Ling said gravely.
Seeing Mu Jian Ling fall into thought, the maid remained silent.