Chapter 255: Is She Getting Engaged?

Liu Xin'ai's entire body stiffened abruptly, and for a moment, she suddenly didn't know what to say.

She had no way to communicate with the person before her.

Yet she heard Liu Tengnian speak again: "In any case, remember my words: do not have any further contact with anyone from the Jiang Family. Jiang Chenghao and you no longer have any relationship whatsoever."

A flash of fire flickered in the depths of Liu Xin'ai's eyes; unable to hold back any longer, she turned and left.

She rushed all the way back to her room, grabbed a random piece of clothing to put on, then picked up her bag and dashed out the door without looking back.

Driving alone on the street, she didn't know where else she could go.

It wasn't until her gaze inadvertently swept across a coffee shop with decent decor at the street corner that she slowly brought the car to a stop.

Liu Xin'ai pushed the door open and walked in, found a seat in a corner at random, and ordered a cup of coffee.

The waiter brought the coffee over quickly; she whispered a thank you, but didn't rush to drink it, instead staring blankly at the small coffee cup in front of her.

After a long while, a trace of mockery suddenly appeared on her face.

She really was useless... she couldn't even drink alcohol, and could only run here to drink coffee...

Why had she been a "good girl" from childhood to adulthood?

The two words "be obedient"... had long since been carved into her bones; she had no way to refute her father at all, and even now, she felt some regret for speaking to him so loudly just a moment ago...

Liu Xin'ai let out a long sigh, and just as she was about to pick up the coffee cup, she suddenly heard the sound of high-heeled footsteps ringing in her ears.

"Xinaijie? Why are you sitting here all by yourself?"

Hearing this, Liu Xin'ai lifted her head abruptly and saw at a glance Jiang Baobao, who she had spoken to on the phone not long ago, looking at her with surprise.

Liu Xin'ai was also somewhat startled and hurriedly replied: "I came here to have a cup of coffee. Baobao, why are you here too?"

"I came over to buy cake." Jiang Baobao shook the cake she had brought for the three little ones in her hand and sat down opposite Liu Xin'ai.

Immediately after, she heard Liu Xin'ai say in a low voice: "You are just like Cheng Hao, both of you like eating sweets so much..."

Jiang Baobao was slightly stunned upon hearing this, and her mood suddenly became somewhat subtle.

It wasn't just herself and her uncle who liked eating sweets; even the three little ones born from her own belly had the same taste...

Jiang Baobao nodded with an amused smile, but then she saw Liu Xin'ai's expression change slightly, as if she had some unhappy worry on her mind.

"Xinaijie, are you... not in a good mood? If you can, would you like to tell me about it?" Jiang Baobao asked tentatively.

Liu Xin'ai hadn't expected her emotions to be seen through by Jiang Baobao; she was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then quickly found an excuse to cover it up: "It's nothing, I... I'm just worried about some work matters, it's not a big problem."

"That's good then." Jiang Baobao heard this, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes; although she didn't quite believe that Liu Xin'ai really had nothing wrong, she didn't continue to ask.

Instead, she changed the subject and asked: "By the way, Xinaijie, the other few tests my uncle did earlier didn't have any problems, right?"

"Mm, the others didn't have any problems, it's just that some abnormalities were detected in the blood," Liu Xin'ai answered truthfully.

The two of them chatted briefly about matters concerning Jiang Chenghao, and seeing that the sun was about to set, they stood up from their seats together.

Jiang Baobao looked at the person before her and discovered that her face still carried a faint sorrow, as if she had some indelible worry.

"Xinaijie..."

Jiang Baobao stood at the entrance of the coffee shop and couldn't help but call out to Liu Xin'ai.

She paused for a moment, and in the end, she couldn't help but say: "If... you encounter any difficulties or troubling matters, you are welcome to call me at any time. I will try every possible way to help you."

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this, appearing somewhat surprised.

Immediately, a gentle smile bloomed on her face, and she nodded lightly.

The two of them said their goodbyes and got into their respective cars.

Jiang Baobao watched Liu Xin'ai drive away before starting her own car, though the expression on her face was somewhat complex.

Xinaijie... really looks like she is weighed down by worries.

In her impression, she had always seemed like a very gentle person; she didn't talk much usually, and it seemed like she kept everything inside...

Hopefully, she really hasn't encountered any trouble...

On the other side...

As soon as Liu Xin'ai stepped through the door, she saw Liu Tengnian sitting in the living room with a gloomy face.

Liu Xin'ai's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, and she quickly lowered her head and walked toward the stairs, intending to go straight back to her bedroom.

Just at this moment—

"Xin'ai." Liu Tengnian suddenly stood up from the sofa and walked toward Liu Xin'ai's direction.

Immediately after, he commanded straight to the point: "I have already arranged your marriage with the Qin Family Eldest Young Master. Once both sides find a suitable time, you two will get engaged directly."

"What did you say?" Liu Xin'ai widened her eyes abruptly and looked at Liu Tengnian in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe what she had just heard.

She had only been out for half an afternoon; why had her marriage been decided so suddenly!

"Dad, this matter..."

"There is no room for negotiation on this matter!" Liu Tengnian interrupted Liu Xin'ai decisively and said in an irresistible tone: "I originally wanted to wait a while before telling you, but since you still have that boy from the Jiang Family in your heart, then this matter must be resolved quickly! As long as you are married off, you won't be thinking about impossible people anymore!"

"Did you ever ask for my opinion? I don't want to marry some Qin Family Eldest Young Master!" Liu Xin'ai felt a lump in her chest and looked at the person before her with confusion and heartache.

Why?

Why could her own marriage be manipulated at will?

Why did she have to marry someone she didn't like at all, someone she hadn't even met!

Liu Xin'ai wanted to say something more, but Liu Tengnian didn't give her the chance to speak, scolding her sternly: "Do you think I would harm you? I have arranged the best candidate for you! You are the eldest daughter of the Liu Family! Naturally, you must be married off in a grand fashion! If the Liu Family and the Qin Family form an alliance, the strength of both families will only become even stronger! What exactly are you dissatisfied with?"

"I am dissatisfied with everything!"

Liu Xin'ai was extremely angry; she finally couldn't help but shout loudly and was about to leave.

"You...!" Liu Tengnian stepped forward to grab her, but he had only said one word when a sharp pain suddenly surged in his chest; losing his footing, he collapsed to the floor with a crash!

Liu Xin'ai was startled by the sound and turned her head instinctively, her heart immediately rising to her throat.

"Dad! Dad, what's wrong with you!" She took two steps over and helped Liu Tengnian up.

Liu Tengnian was trembling all over, his hands shaking as he tried to reach into the pocket of his pajamas.

"Dad, let me get it for you..." Liu Xin'ai looked anxious as she hurriedly found a small bottle of medicine from his pajama pocket and fed it into his mouth.