Lu Yu: “Sister Xueqi, you’re still so young—don’t be so quick to see through the mortal world. In truth, there are still many outstanding n out there. For example—! Sister Xueqi, won’t you consider ?”
Huang Rong: “Lu Yu, what are you talking about? We don’t even know what you look like—how could anyone consider you? Who knows, maybe you’re like Xiong Ba—just another scumbag!”
Lu Yu: “How could that be! I am a man of honor—deeply devoted in love!”
Xiao Yan: “I don’t buy it! From my experience reading novels, we transmigrators who end up in another world almost always have several beautiful soulmates. How could you possibly be devoted to just one?”
Lu Yu: “Xiao Yan, I’m not the sa as you! In your original tiline, you already had two wives and countless romantic interests—you’re the definition of a scumbag!”
Huang Rong: “Definitely a scumbag!”
Lu Xueqi: “Scumbag!”
At that mont, Lu Xueqi gazed at the live broadcast showing Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun’er, her heart filled with envy.
If she still retained her male body from her past life, she would surely have been moved by a peerless beauty like Xiao Xun’er.
But now, as a woman, she could only harbor silent envy. Given her current situation, even if she admired such a beauty, she was powerless to act on it.
Moreover, Lu Xueqi’s own appearance was exceedingly stunning.
Compared to Xun’er at the mont, both had their unique charm, and Lu Xueqi even felt she had the edge.
However, that was rely her own opinion—she hadn’t heard any verdict from others.
After being mocked in the group chat, Xiao Yan quickly shifted his gaze away from the chat window.
Just then, Xun’er looked at him and asked,
“Brother Xiao Yan, do you know who those people are? What did they co here for?”
Xiao Yan glanced at her and replied helplessly.
“If I’m not mistaken, they’re from the Yunlan Sect. That girl should be Nalan Yanran—the one I’m betrothed to. They must be here to break off the engagent.”
Xun’er was visibly shocked.
In her understanding, Xiao Yan had never left Wu Tan City. He shouldn’t have had any idea about these visitors.
Yet now, not only had he correctly identified them, he had also guessed their purpose.
Soon after, Ge Ye began conversing with Xiao Zhan.
The girl behind him seed sowhat impatient. She tugged lightly at Ge Ye’s sleeve, signaling him to bring up the annulnt quickly.
Ge Ye sighed inwardly and nodded—sowhat helplessly. He didn’t want to be involved in this matter, but Nalan Yanran was the young sect master of Yunlan Sect.
He had no choice but to speak.
“Clan Leader Xiao, do you recognize the young lady beside ?”
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan looked toward the girl behind Ge Ye.
She was dressed in the custom-made uniform of Yunlan Sect, tall and graceful, her beauty remarkable. Though slightly less dazzling than Xun’er, she still stood out among the many young won of the Xiao family.
After a mont of contemplation, Xiao Zhan shook his head.
“Forgive my poor eyesight. I do not recognize this young lady. May I ask who she is?”
Ge Ye stood up and introduced her.
“Clan Leader Xiao, this is Nalan Yanran, daughter of Nalan Su, and the young clan leader of the Nalan family in the imperial capital.”
Upon hearing this, a flicker of realization flashed across Xiao Zhan’s face. He rose in surprise.
“So it’s niece Nalan! Forgive for not recognizing you earlier.”
Nalan Yanran frowned slightly at Xiao Zhan’s delighted expression, but still politely responded.
“Uncle Xiao, you’re too kind. It was presumptuous of to visit without notice. Please forgive .”
Xiao Zhan waved his hand, his gaze warm as he looked at her.
After all, she was betrothed to Xiao Yan and could very well beco his daughter-in-law one day.
Nalan Yanran felt sowhat uncomfortable under Xiao Zhan’s eager gaze. She looked toward Xiao Yan, who was still chatting with Xun’er. A flash of determination crossed her eyes, and she urged Ge Ye to bring up the annulnt.
Ge Ye looked a bit awkward. After all, annulling an engagent in public was rather rude.
When he arrived today, he hadn’t expected Xiao Zhan to summon the entire clan.
He had intended to discuss the matter privately.
But with Nalan Yanran pressing him, Ge Ye finally prepared to speak...
At this mont, Xiao Yan suddenly stood up and walked to the center of the hall, raising his voice.
“Father!”
Xiao Zhan looked at him with so confusion.
“Yan’er, why are you stepping forward now? Is sothing the matter?”
Xiao Yan looked at him and asked,
“Father, I heard that I have an engagent with Nalan Yanran of the Nalan family—is that true?”
Xiao Zhan was taken aback. He had never ntioned this matter to Xiao Yan and had no idea how his son found out.
But since Xiao Yan had asked, he didn’t hide it.
“That’s right. Your grandfather and Master Nalan Jie of the Nalan family were lifelong friends. Before either of you were born, they arranged this engagent for you two. Why—do you wish to speak with Niece Nalan now?”
Xiao Yan quickly shook his head.
“Father, I don’t agree with this marriage. Today, I’d like to ask you to cancel it for .”
Xiao Zhan stared at Xiao Yan, dumbfounded, his voice tinged with disbelief.
“Yan’er, what nonsense are you speaking! Niece Nalan ca to the Xiao family today as a guest, and instead of treating her well, you’re talking about breaking off the engagent? This is outrageous!”
Nalan Yanran was equally stunned.
She had clearly co today to annul the engagent—how had it ended up feeling like she was the one being dumped? She was montarily at a loss.
anwhile, in the group chat.
Lu Yu: “Hahaha, look at Nalan Yanran’s expression—absolutely stunned!”
Xiong Ba: “No kidding. She ca to break off the engagent, and now it feels like she’s the one getting dumped. Who wouldn’t be shocked?”
Xiao Yan: “Wasn’t that move slick?”
Huang Rong: “666, Xiao Yan, you’re impressive!”
Lu Xueqi: “Agreed—what a brilliant move!”
Just then, Nalan Yanran snapped back to her senses. Her face flushed with anger as she roared,
“Xiao Yan, how dare you annul my engagent?! You worthless trash—how dare you!”
Xiao Yan replied coldly,
“Nalan Yanran, while I know I’m quite handso, the truth is, we’re simply not suited for each other. Let’s call off this engagent.”
Nalan Yanran grew even more furious.
“If the engagent is to be annulled, it should be my decision! You’re a good-for-nothing who’s about to co of age yet still stuck at only the third stage of Dou Qi—where do you get the nerve to reject ?!”
Xiao Yan stared her down, his voice resolute.
“Miss Yanran, even if I’m weak now, I truly don’t care for you. Besides, I already have soone I like. This engagent must be broken.”
Hearing him say it again, and recalling Xiao Yan’s earlier interaction with that stunning beauty of the Xiao family, Nalan Yanran instantly realized what was going on.
Her fury exploded in an instant. With a “shua,” she drew the sword at her waist and shouted in a sharp voice.
“Xiao Yan! You dare annul my engagent—I’ll kill you!”
Before her words even faded, her figure moved like a blur, sword slashing straight toward Xiao Yan.
Xiao Zhan’s expression changed drastically as he shouted,
“Yan’er, watch out!”
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