In the original novel, Shen Yan was truly sincere toward Huo Yunzhi, yet now he was seen as playing hard to get?
“Don’t you think you’re being childish? I already told you I don’t like you. I will never like you in this lifetime!”
Then, Shen Yan withdrew his gaze and said coldly, “Also, Miss Huo, don’t you think too highly of yourself?”
“Since I agreed to cooperate with you to break off the engagement, I will do it and never go back on my word. But I’m only cooperating with you, that’s all.”
“So, when we go to your home, you’ll be the one to speak up first.”
Because the Shen and Huo families had been close for generations, the engagement had been arranged early, and both families were full of anticipation. They saw it as a powerful alliance. No family would refuse such a union.
If Shen Yan brought it up first, both families would think he was being reckless. Not to mention how disappointed the Shen Family’s parents would be—he’d end up carrying the blame for being irresponsible in love.
So… why should he?
Huo Yunzhi couldn’t refute what Shen Yan just said and could only agree with him.
“Alright.” Shen Yan agreed without hesitation and turned to walk toward his luxury car with the bodyguards. “Get in the car with me. We’re going now.”
“…I have my own car.”
“Fine, suit yourself,” Shen Yan said indifferently.
Seeing her go to drive, Shen Yan didn’t care at all whether she had been drinking. In his eyes, a walking disaster like her dying wouldn’t matter. It wasn’t like he’d be the one to blame.
Besides, the female lead of the original novel wouldn’t die that easily.
Soon, Shen Yan led his bodyguards away in a line of luxury cars.
Huo Yunzhi followed behind in her red Maserati.
At that moment, her feelings were complicated, mostly relieved, with a faint trace of joy.
But at the same time, she was confused. How did things turn out like this?
After arriving at the Huo Family residence, the two stood at the entrance.
Shen Yan gestured politely.
Huo Yunzhi pressed her lips together and nervously knocked on the door.
A servant of the Huo Family opened the door and led them into a private room.
In the Huo Family’s living room sat Chairman Huo Shenghan, who was also Huo Yunzhi’s grandfather.
The old master of the Huo Family was playing chess with Shen Yan’s father. When he saw Shen Yan enter, he waved excitedly, “Xiao Yan, you’re here. I haven’t seen you for a while. Let Grandpa see how your chess skills have improved!” New chapters come out on novelping.com first.
Shen Yan smiled faintly. “Perfect timing. I recently got a new chess manual and learned a screen horse formation. Old Master Huo, feel free to test me.”
After speaking, Shen Yan sat down calmly and, without being reserved, picked up a chess piece.
However, Old Master Huo didn’t realize that Shen Yan had changed how he addressed him. On the other hand, Shen Yan’s father had already sensed something was wrong.
The match was intense, with both sides evenly matched.
“That was a clever move!”
“Brilliant! Truly brilliant!” Old Master Huo praised Shen Yan generously. After putting the chessboard aside, he suddenly asked, “Your engagement with Yunzhi is approaching. Your father and I are discussing which hotel to hold the event in.”
Shen Yan simply nodded without responding. Sitting leisurely on the sofa, he looked at Huo Yunzhi with a faint smile. He wanted to see just how long she could stay silent.
Old Master Huo continued discussing the engagement in front of everyone, from the venue to the number of banquet tables, going on and on.
In the end, he even said they should go print the wedding invitations immediately. At that point, Huo Yunzhi couldn’t take it anymore and finally whispered, “Grandpa, Shen Yan and I want to break off the engagement.”
Old Master Huo’s joyful expression froze instantly, and his voice turned cold, “What! What did you just say?”