[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rise-of-the-overlord":3,"chapter-rise-of-the-overlord-rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-184":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rise of the Overlord",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1894829,2521,"Chapter 184: Engagement","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-184",184,"\u003Cp>After we returned, the Old Matriarch specifically waited for us to prepare for dinner. It seemed as if she had something to announce, and there were an unusually large number of people eating at the house today. All the relatives had come; it looked like the Old Matriarch had arranged for them to arrive in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Old Matriarch saw us arrive, she happily had us sit down and then said to everyone present, \"Since everyone is here, I will announce one thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the Old Matriarch's words, everyone below stopped talking and began to listen to her speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Matriarch smiled and then said to everyone again, \"My birthday is in a few days, and I have decided that on that day, I will have my granddaughter and Yang Yun get engaged!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone below had an expression of disbelief, and Xiao Huan and I were both stunned. However, after a moment, Xiao Huan lowered her head with a flushed face, clearly shy, while I was completely bewildered. This engagement came too suddenly; there was nothing between us yet, and we were already getting engaged. Besides, Xiao Huan was still so young; this was just too ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Hong suddenly stood up and said to the Old Matriarch, \"Old Matriarch, isn't this a bit too early? Xiao Huan is still so young. If they get engaged, won't other families laugh at us? I feel this matter should be reconsidered!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Matriarch’s face darkened, and she said coldly, \"I am not discussing this with you; I am informing you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone below lowered their heads, not daring to let out a breath, because they knew the Old Matriarch was angry at this moment. Although Zheng Hong wanted to say more, he understood the Old Matriarch and knew that once she made a decision, it was hard to change. If he kept trying to persuade her, he would likely suffer as well, so he had no choice but to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the Old Matriarch in a difficult position and said, \"Old Matriarch, isn't this a bit too early? I’m not ready yet, and Xiao Huan and I are both still in school. We can talk about this later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Matriarch looked at me, shook her head, and said, \"It’s just an engagement now, not a marriage. What does it matter if the engagement is early? Does the country forbid it? We are just getting engaged. Or are you saying you don't like Xiao Huan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiao Huan looked at me nervously, her eyes red, looking as if she were about to cry. Although I couldn't bear it, I still said, \"Old Matriarch, of course I like Xiao Huan, but this kind of liking is the liking for a younger sister, not love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiao Huan’s eyes turned red, and tears fell uncontrollably. Seeing this situation, the Old Matriarch panicked and scolded me angrily, \"The Zheng family is letting you marry into the family, and you still feel aggrieved? Such a good opportunity, and you don't cherish it. What are you saying? In any case, this matter is settled. You have no right to choose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was completely speechless. This Zheng family really treated themselves as my parents; they didn't care about my feelings at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing Xiao Huan’s tears streaming down, I didn't want to cause too much trouble with the Old Matriarch, so I chose to shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, I lay on the bed feeling exceptionally restless. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. I opened the door in confusion and found it was Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan, wearing pajamas, walked straight in. I looked at Xiao Huan and asked in confusion, \"Xiao Huan, it’s so late, why aren't you sleeping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Huan didn't speak but walked straight to my bed and sat down. She looked at me with her large, watery eyes and said, \"Brother Yang Yun, do you really dislike me that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be? What are you saying? Why would you think that?\" I patted Xiao Huan’s head to comfort her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why doesn't Brother Yang Yun want to get engaged to me? I clearly saved Brother Yang Yun, you are ungrateful!\" Xiao Huan said while crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Huan, it’s not like that. We are really too young right now. Getting engaged now is really a bit too early, and you don't understand what love is yet. I'm afraid I'll delay you!\" I sighed and looked at Xiao Huan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, I'm not a child. If Brother Yang Yun really doesn't want to marry Xiao Huan, Xiao Huan won't force you. You can go back. I know the reason you’ve been at the Zheng family all these days is entirely for me. I know you still want to return to your own place. You can go back; just let Xiao Huan live or die alone here!\" Xiao Huan sobbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was at a complete loss, especially seeing a girl’s tears; I panicked. I hurriedly said to Xiao Huan, \"Xiao Huan, how could that be? I will definitely stay here and accompany you. Don't overthink it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, you all don't want me anymore. Grandfather has already left me, and now Brother Yang Yun doesn't want me either. What is the point of me living? I might as well just die!\" Xiao Huan cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't cry. Why are you talking about life and death? Who said I don't want you? I definitely want you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what you said, Brother Yang Yun. Then don't forget about the engagement in a few days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, I felt very helpless. This girl Xiao Huan really had me wrapped around her finger; I didn't know what to say at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Xiao Huan happily ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, I was unusually listless in the classroom. First, it was because of the engagement issue, and second, I discovered that basically everyone in the school was discussing me. I had become a celebrity; basically, they all knew about what happened yesterday. The news spread even faster than a plague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing my expression, Zhuge Yue smiled and said to me, \"What’s wrong, big celebrity? Are you in a bad mood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t you tell whether I’m in a good mood or not?\" I looked at Zhuge Yue speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Yue smiled, looked at me, and said, \"Let me guess why you are in a bad mood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it about Ding Yang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or is it about Xiao Huan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps it’s about the engagement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Zhuge Yue’s words, I didn't feel strange at all. This person not only had excellent information but could also know the general situation of the future; it was simply terrifying, so I didn't find it strange that she knew what was bothering me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that I was still unhappy and silent, Zhuge Yue smiled and said to me, \"If I said I have a way to cancel the engagement, how would you thank me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhuge Yue’s words, I looked at her in surprise and said, \"Are you telling the truth or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have I ever lied to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhuge Yue’s words, I was overjoyed and hurriedly said to Zhuge Yue, \"What way do you have to cancel the engagement? Tell me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't tell you yet. This matter is a secret, but don't worry, I can definitely help you get rid of the engagement!\" Zhuge Yue smiled mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Zhuge Yue suspiciously and asked, \"Don't tell me it’s some rotten idea, like making me run away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, it won't be. Don't you trust me? The main thing is, how exactly are you going to thank me?\" Zhuge Yue looked at me like a fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this person, I had a bad premonition in my heart and looked at her nervously, \"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Yue smiled, thought for a moment, and said, \"Promise me two things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for what things, I haven't thought about it yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Zhuge Yue helplessly and said, \"I already owe you a favor, and now I owe you two more things. Damn it, I feel like you’re setting me up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1372,"2026-06-11T10:32:36.211Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","44558ad8e4f638c9c78d5e4abff0ac2b5495b26b564037bc677fe0e71ae1cc06","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-185","rise-of-the-overlord-chapter-183",225,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-overlord-cover.jpg"]