3: 3.
Engagement Call Off?
3: 3.
Engagement Call Off?
The Leng Family.
First-Floor Reception Room.
Leng Xing’an, the current head of the Leng Family, sat restlessly on a side sofa.
It was not for any particular reason; the atmosphere alone made it impossible for him to remain composed.
After all…
He swallowed nervously and cast an uneasy glance toward the much-discussed— ‘The Diehard Fanboy of the Shen Family’s Young Miss,’ ‘Young Master of the Gu Family of Jianghai City,’ and ‘Man Willing to Defy the Gu Family Patriarch to Marry Shen Wan’er’—Gu Yan.
Gu Yan sat across from him with a faint smile, his eyes repeatedly drifting toward the cold, beautiful woman seated in the place of honor.
Tsk, tsk.
So this was the future ultimate villainess?
Gu Yan studied Leng Qingqiu as she sat opposite him.
Before coming, he had searched online for basic information about her: the former most prodigious woman in Jianghai City, renowned for her breathtaking beauty.
Now that he had finally met her, he realized the rumors had not been exaggerated in the slightest.
Even though she was blind, her presence remained as lofty and untouchable as a flower blooming atop a sheer cliff.
The only blemish was…
Beside Leng Qingqiu sat an especially conspicuous young girl.
Her hair was dyed yellow, earrings glittered from her ears, and a tiny, sparkling heart-shaped sticker adorned her left cheek.
Her fingernails were decorated with flamboyant nail art.
She wore a black Lolita-style miniskirt, with a jacket tied around her waist.
If only her manner of speaking had been a little less…
“Hmph!
You insignificant nobody!
Why are you staring at my sister with such lecherous eyes?!” As Leng Qingqiu’s most devoted admirer, Leng Ling’er naturally could not tolerate Gu Yan sitting across from them with that smile on his face.
Especially since she was the undisputed senior at school—everyone there gave way to her.
She had never been afraid of anyone since childhood.
So what if this was the Gu Family?
Even if he was the Gu Family’s young master, she refused to believe he could surpass her sister.
Besides, he was merely a worthless man.
At her words, Gu Yan raised an eyebrow.
Hmm.
She was exactly what he had imagined when he thought of a stereotypical spoiled young miss.
Leng Xing’an was startled by Leng Ling’er’s outburst.
You little ancestor, if you antagonize the Gu Family at a time like this, many of the Leng Family’s businesss will be placed at a disadvantage and become subject to obstruction!
Leng Qingqiu naturally understood that it was not yet time for the Leng Family to attract attention.
She reached out and tapped Leng Ling’er lightly on the forehead.
“Ling’er, don’t be rude.” “Ouch!
That hurts~!” Leng Qingqiu had used virtually no force, but Leng Ling’er simply enjoyed acting spoiled and pitiful in front of her sister.
Ignoring her, Leng Qingqiu closed her eyes and turned toward Gu Yan.
“I already know the purpose of the Gu Family’s young master’s visit today.” As she spoke, Leng Qingqiu’s mind was already swiftly analyzing the reason for Gu Yan’s arrival.
The Gu Family was one of the foremost clans in Jianghai City, and its young master, Gu Yan, was the Shen Family’s young miss’s most devoted admirer.
His visit clearly concerned the marriage alliance—but he had undoubtedly come to dissolve it.
Considering his past conduct, he had most likely come to win Shen Wan’er’s favor.
He intended to cancel this arranged marriage because it might possibly damage his image in her eyes.
Leng Qingqiu was certain that her deduction was flawless.
Unfortunately, the conclusion she had drawn was the one thing she had miscalculated…
“Oh?
Since you already know why I’ve come, Qingqiu, then this should be much easier to handle.” A flicker of surprise appeared in Gu Yan’s eyes.
He had not expected his father’s efficiency to be so remarkable.
Had the matter really been communicated so quickly?
But why did Leng Qingqiu show no sign of resistance?
He had prepared an entire arsenal of arguments for nothing.
(?) Leng Qingqiu Hearing Gu Yan address her so familiarly made Leng Qingqiu feel vaguely uncomfortable.
But then she remembered that he had come to dissolve the engagement regardless, and decided it did not matter.
“Who gave you permission to—!” Leng Ling’er immediately bristled when Gu Yan addressed her sister directly as “Qingqiu.” Just as she was about to protest, Leng Qingqiu pressed her down.
She said calmly, “Since the matter is simple, let us settle it quickly.
It is getting late.” Gu Yan nodded.
It was indeed getting late; at this point, every minute and every second mattered.
Moments earlier, he had successfully bound Leng Qingqiu as his “Pure-Love Spouse.” He needed to begin engaging in pure-love activities as soon as possible so that he could earn points!
With that thought in mind, he inhaled deeply and said to the grey-haired butler standing behind him, “Old Gao, bring it out.” “Yes, Young Master.” Gu Yan had brought only Old Gao with him on this visit.
For one thing, arriving with too many people might leave a poor impression on Leng Qingqiu—or even make it seem as though he had come to forcefully break off the engagement.
For another, this old butler possessed unfathomable strength, making him more than capable of safeguarding Gu Yan’s personal safety.
On Leng Xing’an’s side, his eldest niece already wore a tranquil expression, as though everything remained under her control.
He felt relieved.
It appeared that events were unfolding exactly as he and the others had anticipated before Gu Yan’s arrival: the young master of the Gu Family had indeed come to dissolve the engagement.
Look—he was even taking out the marriage documents so that he could destroy them.
Leng Qingqiu remained inwardly calm.
Long ago, she had sworn to live solely for revenge.
Whether Gu Yan dissolved the engagement or not would have no impact whatsoever on her state of mind.
With that thought, Leng Qingqiu silently prayed, [Grandfather, since they are the ones dissolving this engagement, your spirit in heaven should not blame your granddaughter.] Leng Ling’er also assumed that Gu Yan had come to call off the engagement.
Although that was precisely the outcome she wanted…
Why did it still feel so unsatisfying?
How could her beloved sister possibly be unworthy?
Did this man truly believe himself too good for her?
The thought made Leng Ling’er’s gaze toward Gu Yan even more hostile.
What an obnoxious little brat…
Gu Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he pretended not to notice her hostility.
After all, he had come for Leng Qingqiu.
Whether Leng Ling’er liked him was of no concern to him.
“Young Master.” By then, Old Gao had produced two documents.
Gu Yan accepted one and handed it to Leng Xing’an, who was seated on the side sofa.
With a faint smile, he said, “Family Head Leng, please examine this document.” “Oh…
yes.” Leng Xing’an accepted the rather substantial document, momentarily stunned.
Why was an engagement-cancellation agreement so thick?
Gu Yan then placed the specially prepared document in front of Leng Qingqiu and said gently, “Qingqiu, I know you cannot see, so I had a Braille version of the document prepared especially for you.” Leng Qingqiu was stunned.